Greetings from NJ

[Parmesan]

Hey howyoudoin! Just signed up, I found out about this site thru another forum. I actually am a Moderator on a popular car forum for the Detailing section we have on it. I also am an anal car care enthusiast - I love making my car as clean as possible.. It's a reflection on the owner!

Dunno if many newcomers list their "gear" but here's what I use when I clean/detail. Please feel free to comment on anything and provide better suggestions on products I should use!

Wash/Wax/Polish
Eagle One WET car wash
Eagle One Wax-as-you-Dry (for quick jobs)
Eagle One A-Z all-wheel cleaner
Griot's Garage BBS-approved wheel cleaner
Griot's Garage Speed Shine
Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax
Griot's Garage Claybar
Griot's Garage Undercarriage cleaner
Meguiar's ScratchX

Tires/Windows/Etc
Eagle One WET tire shine
Stoner More Shine Less Time
Stoner Invisible Glass
Stoner Trim Shine
Griot's Garage Vinyl/Rubber dressing
Blue Magic metal polish
Simple Green wipes
2 The Absorber chamois

Tools
6-way adjustable hose nozzle (jet, mist, full, shower, etc)
Porter cable powerwasher
Griot's Garage soft bristle brush
Griot's Garage foam finger applicators
Griot's Garage wax foam applicator
Eagle One tire swipes
Griot's Garage microfiber cloths
Griot's Garage 100% cotton cloths
Griot's Garage polyfiber towels (for windows)
Turtle Wax random orbital machine (from Costco)
California car dusters


Soon to be added: Zaino system, Cali water-blade

[Dr Groove]

Welcome fellow New Jersian ! There's a few of us here from the Garden State. What do you think of Griot's products? I've never tried them.

[FalconGuy]

Im also fron NJ, What Exit?

Im 15W

[Parmesan]

Dr. G - I recommend Griot's stuff. I tad on the pricey side but from all the stuff he offers you get the feeling he's a super-anal detailer.

Falcon - I'm 15E.. Off of Rt. 280/80

[FalconGuy]

We are almost neighbors

I have been trying to get a NJ "tech Fest" or something that would probably just be beers and detailing together for a while. If any fellow NJ people would be interested drop me an email.....

[Dr Groove]

Parmesan...where would you place Griot's Tire dressing as far as shine goes? I'm currently using 3M for my tires but I'd like a tad more shine. I don't like the ooey-gooey stuff but want more than a matte surface or slight sheen.

Thanks

[Parmesan]

dr. g - the griot's dressing is very matte. it's wonderful in that it doesnt run, drip, or look super slick.. it isn't however, a good tire shine. i use it primarily for my interior door panels and pieces and the rubber weatherstripping.

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