My products of choice for 2005, what are yours?

[imported_DetailGirl]

Sorry Anthony not meaning to be rude but you did not answer my question. Does that top of the line stuff that you use to get wax off trim discolor the trim?

Thanks!

Megan

[Mark Waldron]

My list is as follows:



Pressure Washer: Karcher 2500 PSI

Extractor: Python

Orbitals: 2 Pc`s/Dewalt 443/Cyclo

Rotarys: Makita/Metabo

Vacuums: Metro Wall Mount Vac n Blo/Metro Hand Held Vac n Blo/Craftsman 6.5 HP Wet/Dry with Pump Out

Blowers: Metro Master Blaster/Century 400 Hurricane Pro/Echo Hand Held

Compressor: Coleman Pro 4 Hp Dual Tank

Wash: Poorboy`s S&W

Traditional Wash: Einman Fabrik Power Wash/Dawn

Doorjambs: Stoner APC

Carpet Cleaner: Stoners/Xenit

Interior Cleaner: Xenit (Both Kinds)

Interior Dressing: Stoner Trim Shine (Both Kinds)/303

Glass: Bon Ami

Wheels: Top of The Line Wheel Wash/Poorboy`s Spray&Rinse/Dawn

Tires: Einman Fabrik Tire Cleaner/Dawn

Wheelwell/Tire Dressing: Detail Plus Lustre All

Odor Control: Microban/UniSmoke/MicroMagic/UnDuzIt/Fogger

Compounds: Stoner/Poorboy`s/1Z

Polish: Stoner/Poorboy`s/AIO/1Z

Sealant: Stoner/AIO

Wax: P21

Pads: LC

Pad Cleaner: System 2000



I probably missed some things, but I think I got most of it.

[Bill D]

I hope to finally try out out some Glit glass cleaner from Kano Labs

[Eliot Ness]

New products to try in `05:



- Foam Gun

- Optimum Spray Wax

- Concours Buffing Towel (and a few other MF`s to add to my rapidly growing collection)

- SSR2.5/SSR1 (for use in sun)

- PB`s: EX, Natty`s, PWC, & Trim Restore

- CK: MW & CMW

- 4* UPP and UGE

- WG Paint Sealant and Tire Gel (courtesy of Autogeek give-away)

- Pinnacle ASR and gel wheel cleaner (courtesy of Autogeek give-away)

[Scottwax]

Anthony- http://autopia.org/forums/showthread...threadid=48376



BTW, how did you like the sample of #80?

[Anthony O.]

Originally posted by DetailGirl

Sorry Anthony not meaning to be rude but you did not answer my question. Does that top of the line stuff that you use to get wax off trim discolor the trim?

Thanks!

Megan

Yes, the GR-40 not only cleans trim but also removes caked in wax and can also restore color back to much of the trim.



I have pictures of it in action somewhere and if I can find them I`ll post them up.



And I never take anything as "rude" from a "Hottie"



Anthony

[Anthony O.]

Originally posted by Mark Waldron

My list is as follows:



Pressure Washer: Karcher 2500 PSI

Extractor: Python

Orbitals: 2 Pc`s/Dewalt 443/Cyclo

Rotarys: Makita/Metabo

Vacuums: Metro Wall Mount Vac n Blo/Metro Hand Held Vac n Blo/Craftsman 6.5 HP Wet/Dry with Pump Out

Blowers: Metro Master Blaster/Century 400 Hurricane Pro/Echo Hand Held

Compressor: Coleman Pro 4 Hp Dual Tank

Wash: Poorboy`s S&W

Traditional Wash: Einman Fabrik Power Wash/Dawn

Doorjambs: Stoner APC

Carpet Cleaner: Stoners/Xenit

Interior Cleaner: Xenit (Both Kinds)

Interior Dressing: Stoner Trim Shine (Both Kinds)/303

Glass: Bon Ami

Wheels: Top of The Line Wheel Wash/Poorboy`s Spray&Rinse/Dawn

Tires: Einman Fabrik Tire Cleaner/Dawn

Wheelwell/Tire Dressing: Detail Plus Lustre All

Odor Control: Microban/UniSmoke/MicroMagic/UnDuzIt/Fogger

Compounds: Stoner/Poorboy`s/1Z

Polish: Stoner/Poorboy`s/AIO/1Z

Sealant: Stoner/AIO

Wax: P21

Pads: LC

Pad Cleaner: System 2000



I probably missed some things, but I think I got most of it.

Mark,



Nice List of stuff:xyxthumbs



I am really interested in the Pad cleaning system. How`s that working for you and what are the upsides and downsides? Thanks



Bill -



Where do you get this glass cleaner? I am always looking for a nice glass cleaner as clean glass is #1 priority for me on my clients cars.



Thanks



Scott -



I tried the #80 on one or two cars, not doing the whole car as I always forget I have it so I just try it on a panel or two. So far it looks very nice, works well, removes well and leaves no smears.



Does it have fillers?



Thanks all and Happy New Year to you all and may God Bless you in many ways this coming year.



Anthony

[Accumulator]

Anthony- Thanks for reminding me about all the good stuff that TOL and Hi-Temp offer. And I`m so intrigued by your Cyclo pad posts that I`m holding off on ordering *any* 4" pads until I hear more about your experiences with them.

[Inzane]

Excited to try in 2005:

GEPC

Natty`s paste wax

Souveran paste wax

Menzerna IP & FPII

LC orange pad

[Mark Waldron]

Anthony,



I`ve been using the System 2000 for over a year now and can`t find much wrong with it. It`s not mobile for all practical purposes, and sometimes the edges don`t get perfectly clean, but other than that, it works flawless. It`s basically a 5 gallon bucket with a contraption that drops inside and a lid that`s laid over the top and locked in place. The piece that drops in the middle has one large water wheel, which acts a pump to deliver the water to the cleaning surface, and 8 smaller wheels that scrub the pads while being flushed with the water. The water contains a cleaning solution that I add when I change the water. It`s called Snappy Clean and it works well. I can probably clean 30-40 pads before I need to change the water. I purchased the system from Top of The Line and recommend it to anyone looking for a simpler way of keeping their pads clean without having to soak them in a bucket, etc. Happy New Year Bro!



Mark Waldron

[Scottwax]

Anthony-I don`t think #80 has much in the way of fillers but it does have a lot of polishing oils, which is why it finishes with such a wet look.

[SilverLexus]

I think I`m going to look at the following for 2005



1. New PakShak towels natch.

2. Anything new from Sonus or Poorboys (wheel sealant anyone?)

3. Yes, the Cyclo...my wallet says ouch!

4. Optimum line.

5. Swissol just for giggles.

6. New Megs 05 line, really keen on some of those brushes.

[petraidm]

Originally posted by Scottwax

Anthony-I don`t think #80 has much in the way of fillers but it does have a lot of polishing oils, which is why it finishes with such a wet look.

Scott, Which LSP`s have you successfully applied directly on top of #80 and VM? I know you use Ex/Ex-P on top of VM. I was wondering what you have put on top of bothe of them sucessfully given all the oils (e.g. 4* UPP)

[Scottwax]

petraidm-I`ve used Wolfgang and NXT over both with excellent results.



I know Ranney (aka pakshak) sells a combo pack with Vanilla Moose and UPP. You might want to contact him and see if there have been any issues using them together...although I imagine if he sells them together, they probably work fine together.

[imported_Amused]

Reviving this from the dead.

As Sean(GSRstilez) just updated his favorites, I`m interested in any changes Anthony has. I`m expecting more references to Optimum