Originally Posted by
Silento
Are there any benefits in using waterless or rinse=less wash over the conventional water wash other than conserving water?
what are the preferred water wash soap?
1) What are some recommendations for?
water wash soap?
waterless (UWW)?
Rinse-less (ONR)?
Meguiar`s D114. Can be used as rinseless and waterless. Very versatile product. I`m a fan of Meguiar`s D110 Hyperwash and Adams Car Shampoo.
2) Is there a step prior to claying? (iron-X)?
An iron remover is something worth having especially for a white colored car. Ironx is a good one.
3) Claying - I have mothers gold clay bar but would like to use something that will produce better result. any recommendations? Gliptone Body Bar Spray and Clay System?
The Mothers clay kit is good. There are also clay alternatives if you wish to try those (nanoskin, speedy).
4) Polishing
I do not have an OB so I need to purchase one. Any suggestion? Grio`s vs PC?
Any recommendations on the polishing compound? Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish or Glaze AIO or menzerna products?
Both are good polishers. Between those two the Griot`s has more power. Meguiar`s ultimate compound and ultimate polish are always a good place to start. Very user friendly and they net good results.
5) Sealant - I have Collonite Insulator wax 845. I have read that Collonite Insulator wax 845 is more of a sealant than wax. Autopians agree or disagree?
any recommendations here? FK1000P?
It`s almost a hybrid. The Ultimate Wax in that kit you have is actually a sealant. It`s a very good one in my opinion.
6) Wax
any recommendations? Blackfire Midnight Sun Batch #25 Carnauba Paste?
Seeing as you drive these daily I would stick with a sealant.
7) Windows
any recommendations? Optimum Gloss-Coat Paint Coating?
I think you meant Opti-Glass coat. Gloss Coat is a paint coating. I am currently using DP Glass coating on all the exterior glass and it`s working quite well. It does take a little more prep with a coating. Your kits already include glass cleaner so you are set there.
8) Wheels - any recommendations? Sonax wheel cleaner or Polish Angel?
Pick up some Meguiar`s DUB wheel cleaner. You get the same effect as sonax for a lesser price. Seal or coat your wheels and all you will need is soap and water.
I would add some sort of tire dressing be it a coating or tire gel. Not really a fan of Meguiar`s Endurance that comes in that kit.
9) Leather - any recommendations? Polish Angel? DP Leather Cleaner and conditioner?
I`m currently using Blackfire and it`s a very good product. The Blackfire cleaner work very well for prepping the surface. Others that work well are Meguiar`s D180 and D181. They do come in larger quantities. I have reviews on both brands that may help.
10) Fabric - any recommendations?
Microfiber towels? I get mine from the rag company
Brushes? Wheel woolies or speed master, Tuf Shine tire brush, Carran tire brush applicator.
mitten? I do like the Meguiar`s microfiber wash mitt, the lake country wash wedge is ok.
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