DP 4-in-1 Review-1969 Camaro

**justin30513** · 12-18-2006, 04:45 PM

I`ve always wanted to try out a no-rinse wash. I finally broke down and bought some of DP`s 4-in-1 Rinseless Wash. I recieved a call last night from a customer needing his `69 Camaro detailed. He was going to attend a show and wanted it polished and re-waxed. This was the perfect candidate for this new to me type of wash. It`s pretty much garaged but he does drive it about 2 days a week to work. There was plent of grit on it along with water spots. The tires and wheels were pretty dirty with brake dust. In my opinion, to dirty fro a quick detailer to be used. After reading a couple of other posts, I decided on a single bucket for this one. I wanted to go perfectly by the directions so my ShMitt was not used this time. I put 2 gallons of water into my 5 gallons bucket. I measured out 2oz. of solution and poured it in. There were no suds at all. I expected this. The solution was oily smelling. Sorta like olive oil to me. I dunked my micro fiber towel in and took it to the roof. No pretreating on this one. I rung the towel out some to get the roof wet. I did half the roof and returned to the bucket after drying with my Guzzler. Junk just came out and hit the bottom! I was so impressed with just this alone. I proceeded to finish the car working from top to the bottom. Then I did the wheels and tires along with the wells. This process took me under 2 minutes and there was barely any water on the ground. Simply an awesome process! There were no added swirls or marring. I`m very pleased and excited with this new product.

Next, I went on to finish the detail. Here`s the rest of the story.

DP`s Finishing Polish

(Used EDGE2K Blue Finishing Pad at a Rotary Speed of 1000RPMs)

Yes......a rotary was used. There will be an upcoming review on it with a few more details under it`s belts. Let`s just say it`s the best 30.00 I`ve spent to date!!! I only wanted to polish and remove any existing waxes and grime. Plus, being new to the rotary, is why I elected to use such a soft pad. Even so, there still was some cut and cleaning. No dusting and ample work time. Simply a good polish.

DP`s Max Wax

(2 Coats applied and removed by hand)

Having used Max Wax on this car in it`s previous detail, I stayed with it. It had been 2 months and there was still an awesome glow. The customer loved the look as well. I put on on coat, waxing and removing one panell at a time. I then did the interior and came back with a second coat. Nothing but a wet, deep finish.

Other Products Used:

DP`s Total Interior Cleaner

(All vinyl and plastic surfaces)

DP`s Interior Protectant

(All vinyl and plastic surfaces)

DP`s High Gloss Tire Gel

(Applied with Eagle One Applicator)

DP`s Wheel Glaze

(Applied with Terry Applicator and removed with a Micro-Fiber Towel)

DP`s Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner

(Cleaned with waffle weave glass towel)

DP`s Surface Spray Shield

(Sprayed on glass and removed with Micro-Fiber Towel)

I use this instead of Rain-X. It will not streak on glass and has lasted on my truck`s windows for over 2 months now.

My wash equipment. I did not used the ShMitt this time. It will be tested tomorrow though.

Half a dose of 4-in-1. Measuring cup thanks to Ny-Quil!

Rotary and other chemicals....

Before 4-in-1....

(Max Wax still looking good!)

After 4-in-1....

(Notice how little water is on the ground!)

Dirty buckets and towels....

**justin30513** · 12-18-2006, 04:46 PM

Exterior Afters.....

**justin30513** · 12-18-2006, 04:47 PM

Wheels/Tires, Engine, and Interior....

**imported_GregCavi** · 12-18-2006, 04:51 PM

SWEET CAR!!

Nice cleanup

Greg

**BigHonu** · 12-18-2006, 05:10 PM

Great work!

How does the 4 in 1 compare with ONR?

**Juztang** · 12-18-2006, 05:26 PM

Great job on the detail and nice review Justin!

**BigJimZ28** · 12-18-2006, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by BigHonu

Great work!

How does the 4 in 1 compare with ONR?

read the first line!

looks great!

**BigHonu** · 12-18-2006, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

read the first line!

looks great!

Thanks for that! Gotta read the posts more carefully!

**tyoung** · 12-18-2006, 05:54 PM

Very nice write and great pics of an awesome car! After trying ONR, I am a convert of the no rinse wash. I want to pick up some DP 4 in 1 as well to give it a try.

**Scottwax** · 12-18-2006, 06:31 PM

Beautiful car and detail.

No surpise to me you like DPs Final Finishing Polish, I`ve used it as well and got excellent results.

**joe.p** · 12-18-2006, 06:41 PM

Nice detail..the car looks beautiful.. i was surprised to see the amount of dirt in the bucket as the car looked to be somewhat clean..

nice work..

**Mikeyc** · 12-18-2006, 10:46 PM

Great work as always Justin. I have a bottle of DP 4-in-1 myself. I also have a bottle of ONR and QEW. Personally, I prefer the DP because I feel it offers ever so slightly more lubricity than ONR.

What kind of rotary is that BTW? Is it a Chicago Electric or a Vector?

**Juztang** · 12-18-2006, 10:55 PM

That is a Vector Justin has. It does look like a Chicago Electric though now that you mention it. Wonder if they are made by the same place?

**justin30513** · 12-19-2006, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by Juztang

That is a Vector Justin has. It does look like a Chicago Electric though now that you mention it. Wonder if they are made by the same place?

I`m sorry Justin but it`s not a Vector like I told you I was getting. I found this one on Harbor Freight`s site for 29.95 and had to get it! For 30.00, you cannot go wrong with it! Promise. I played with a Makita at a local bodyshop yesterday evening and could not tell the difference at all!

**Eliot Ness** · 12-23-2006, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by justin30513

I`m sorry Justin but it`s not a Vector like I told you I was getting. I found this one on Harbor Freight`s site for 29.95 and had to get it! For 30.00, you cannot go wrong with it! Promise. I played with a Makita at a local bodyshop yesterday evening and could not tell the difference at all!

Justin, I was at my local Harbor Freight today and they had those on sale for $20!

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