Stoner Products

Shawn F. · 10-17-08, 11:37

I hope this is the place to put this and that it's not too dumb of a question. Anyways, I am starting to try and change my ways of detailing and going more "green" as some of you call it by doing ONR and using safer products and/or chemicals. I am using mostly Optimum Products, Stoner, and will then be using ValuGard. Right now it's mostly Optimum and Stoner. What do you guys think about Stoner products being somewhat safe and not as high in bad chemicals as other products? Their Degreaser or All Purpose cleaner is water based and gives this description:" All Purpose Cleaner
Time saving concentrated, water-based cleaner for tires, wheels, engines, vinyl, machinery, and more. Powerful, high pH concentrate removes grease, oily dirt, bugs, brake dust, and road film. Also effective as an interior carpet and upholstery cleaner. Also used in degreasing applications."
Their Trim Shine is supposedly good with UV protectant and water based as well. Instead of buying tire shine, interior shine, More shine and then trim shine I bought Trim Shine in big bulk to use as everything from tires to interior to trim, etc. It says it can be used for all of these things so not sure why they sell Tire Shine and Interior Shine as well...??? I have heard of people dilluting Optimum Power Clean or Stoner Degreaser and then adding some Stoner Trim Shine to it to wipe down interiors to clean and shine in one step which saves money, time and dilluting the chemicals saves product.

Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated guys! I am very open minded to anything and always keep my eyes and ears open and willing to try new things. I know there are some here and detailers in general that dont believe or care for things like ONR or Eco Friendly and I am not a big "tree hugger" if that's what you want to call it, but figured I might as well try to help where I can and doing this should help sell my services as well.
Thanks!

longdx · 10-19-08, 10:04

I have a Stoner Kit. I really like the trim shine as it imparts a long lasting shine on exterior plastic parts. ( I also really do not know why there are so many variations of trim/tire shine). I do like the Speed Bead/More Bead, but the vehicle does need to be cleaned first (either QD'd or washed) for it to work properly.

Many localities are limiting water usage and runoff. It is definitely an option to help sell a low runoff/zero runoff service. I have not tried Optimum No Rinse, but other seem to really like the product. That might also be an option for vehicle cleaning.

critical_level2 · 10-20-08, 04:47

I have used the Stoner Trim shine on my old explorer and it worked out nicely. I use the Stoner Invisible Glass all the time. They even make them in the wipes now. They work great on the car and for the house windows. I have not used ONR, but I have used the DP 4-in-1 Rinseless Wash (same thing), and it worked great.

Robb · 10-20-08, 05:18

I love stoner IG, it works great on glass

Bradfordp2612 · 10-20-08, 05:23

I have experience with the Stoner Invisible Glass and I would A+ for instantaneous glass cleaning.

Shawn F. · 10-20-08, 07:33

I use ONR by optimum and it works great! Give the vehicle a nice shine and does not scratch the surface with dirt on it.

BigAl3 · 10-20-08, 08:35

IG =

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Shawn F. · 10-21-08, 08:41

Well my huge order from Stoner just came in today. I will be testing just about everything they have to offer besides their polishes and compounds today and throughout the week and post my results. I will be doing a E320 Mercedes today with faded paint that needs some paint correction and sealer. I will be using a mix of Optimum Products and Stoner and post results of before and after.

longdx · 10-21-08, 01:41

I am interested in your results. I may do a similiar thing with my fathers car. It hasn't been detailed in over a year.

Shawn F. · 10-21-08, 08:39

Well I did the Mercedes today and will post results tomarrow and pictures sometime this week. In short, I am happy with all of the products from Stoner and Optimum!

JohnDeere · 10-22-08, 06:48

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Shawn F. · 10-22-08, 07:27

Not if you buy in bulk like 12 cans at a time or a 5 gallon bucket of it like I do.