What product line(s) do you professionals use?

[imported_Amused]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I was wondering, what product lines do you pros use? I understand that we as enthusiasts here love to try new products and generally rave about the boutique brands, but do you pros actually use these products on your clients` cars considering the cost of these brands? I`d like to hear what you all use for your "go to" products from compounds to LSPs. If this goes against business ethics and trade secrets, I`ll understand if you don`t reply.



Thanks - Jason

[brwill2005]

Hi Temp, Optimum, TOL products. Those are a few that I use. I use a few boutique brands for things like leather (Pinnacle and Leatherique), and vinyl (303).

[Porkanbeans]

I am by no means a professional, but I use pro products almost exclusively. In my arsenal are products from Top of The Line, Hi-Temp, and Auto Magic. My heavy polish is Hi-Temp`s Heavy cut leveler. My light/final polishes are Hi-Temp`s Light Cut Swirl Remover and Auto Magic`s New Car glaze. I just picked up Auto Magic`s Banana Magic liquid wax and am eager to try that, but my LSPs now are either Poorboy`s EX-P, Natty`s, or S100.



I used the botique stuff at first just to get the feel of the Autopian level of detailing. That kind of stuff tends to be easier to use and provides awesome results so they kind of help you get into the swing of things. Once I got efficient and had a decent amount of experience under my belt, the transition to pro products has been smooth.



Hope this helps.

[gbackus]

Meguiars, AutoInt, and I`ll be trying out optimum in the near future.

[imported_themightytimmah]

Optimum, Chemical Guys, and AutoInt. No one company makes everything I like, so I use a combination of the 3 and some boutique products here and there.

[Scottwax]

Meguiars, Clearkote, Poorboys and Optimum for paint correction and glazing. Tons of LSPs.

[Flexin]

Meguiars, Malco, Valugard, Klass, S100 and some bulk products from my local supply store.



James

[imported_Amused]

thanks for the responses. i actually checked out TOTL`s site for the first time the other day which prompted the question. i assumed Hi-Temp would be a popular choice based on its bang-for-the-buck.

[Glossmaster]

I`ve been a longtime detailing enthusiast (20 years) & use most of the boutique products lines discussed here. As of late, I`ve discovered the Chemical Guy`s products. I only wish I had discovered the CG products years ago!

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Meguiar`s Professional Polishes and Waxes.

[jfelbab]

Meg`s Pro and Detailer lines.

[Scottwax]

:doh I forgot about Detailer`s Pride Super Swirl Eliminator...specifically designed for PC use and it acts like it!

[joburnet]

Meguiars Pro line, Stoner, and Zaino mostly.

[Chang]

I heard hi-temp takes a long time to break down wiht a PC is this true?

[Superior Shine]

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