View Full Version : Bought some new items today
2005Accord
03-05-2006, 05:29 PM
I went to AutoZone to get some wheel cleaner and walked out with a few extras. They had a `Buy 2, Get 1 Free" offer on Meguiar HotShine products so i took advantage of that ;)
I thought I`d try out a new mitt too. It`s a Viking MF. And, I got some wheel brushes.
I spent 28 bucks (and some change) total. Could I have done better buying from the internet?
What are the general thoughts of the products shown? Don`t be shy, be honest ;)
http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/2302/newstuff0027ob.th.jpg (http://img314.imageshack.us/my.php?image=newstuff0027ob.jpg)
WuNgUn
03-05-2006, 06:06 PM
I tend to believe that you don`t have to spend a ton of money on obscure products to obtain satisfactory results. I personally love Mother`s and Meguiar`s products...
Good find on the sale too!
97F1504x4
03-05-2006, 06:11 PM
I personally use the Meg`s HOT Tire Shine Aerosol exclusively since i really like the results it gives and it`s ease of application. I signed up to receive a free sample of the Hot Shine foam so i am hoping it does what it says. I have big mud tires and at car shows I have been using the No Touch Tire Foam on the knobby area and i hate the way it runs that milky white stuff. Supposedly the Hot Shine foam does not do this.
Richard
2005Accord
03-05-2006, 06:27 PM
I have big mud tires and at car shows I have been using the No Touch Tire Foam on the knobby area and i hate the way it runs that milky white stuff. Supposedly the Hot Shine foam does not do this.
And it doesn`t ;) I sprayed my Explorer tires and they turned out really nice. I think I need a second coat but that`s just because they were not washed with soap and water first.
Mikeyc
03-05-2006, 06:32 PM
There are a lot of great products that are available in your local stores. The only product you bought I would think you might want to reconsider is the wash mitt. I can`t tell for sure from the picture, but it doesn`t look like it has that much knap. Short knap could trap dirt between the mitt and the paint causing micro marring.
2005Accord
03-05-2006, 06:38 PM
Here ya go...I really think a washing them would have been better. maybe even letting the sun bake them would have been good too?
http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1250/tires0018pr.th.jpg (http://img450.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tires0018pr.jpg)
http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/7150/tires0021uc.th.jpg (http://img464.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tires0021uc.jpg)
2005Accord
03-05-2006, 06:39 PM
There are a lot of great products that are available in your local stores. The only product you bought I would think you might want to reconsider is the wash mitt. I can`t tell for sure from the picture, but it doesn`t look like it has that much knap. Short knap could trap dirt between the mitt and the paint causing micro marring.
It`s a microfiber mitt. Should it have any knapp?
joe.p
03-05-2006, 07:02 PM
It`s a microfiber mitt. Should it have any knapp?
Yes it should be a longer nap if used to wash your car. Scott from SMP has a Gold MF Mitt that is suppose to be for washing cars without trapping any dirt within the mitt..one of the Members at DC did a review and posted some Pics.
i did a search for you and i am providing a link for you to view. Hope this helps.
http://www.detailcity.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16045&highlight=smp+microfiber+mitt