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I can`t think of a product from CG that I don`t like. Guess my standards are different than others. When I call, I have gotten straight answers. Their marketing is a bit over the top and if you don`t like the volume of products they offer, just buy the ones you want.
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I`m not brand loyal, like trying different stuff and use what I find I like.
Went and looked at my shelf and thought of what I`ve re-ordered, for CG it looks like this
Inner Clean - My second favorite interior quick detailer (after Adams TID), doesn`t add any real shine or anything, cleans minor stuff well, and the smell fades quickly (or I couldn`t use it, sickly sweet smell but gone by the time you`re done.)
V07 hybrid - Door/trunk/hood jambs and on the inside of billet and chrome rims that don`t get "wheel cleaner" used on them (like my buddy`s Z06 with the carbon brakes) Probably my favorite quick-sealant/detail spray for touch-up/small areas
Speed Wipe - Goes on clean, lifts dust and buffs streak free, doesn`t seem to affect wax, smudge chrome or glass or leave anything on black trim, I don`t think it contains any protective qualities other than maybe some anti-static. Although I don`t use it on my own stuff I do use it elsewhere and would recommend it without hesitation
Nonsense - I was using as an initial cleaning agent for interiors to start from scratch but lately I`ve been using Megs APC instead and it although scented it works better and is way cheaper. I do have a couple of "customers" who are totally scent-free and that`s still where I use Nonsense.
VRP - works fine, looks good, lasts OK but Optimum Tire Gel (Adams svrt) outperforms it IMHO
Can`t watch the video`s
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Funny that this thread attracted a few new users, which isn`t a bad thing.
This thread and the Adam`s thread did as well. A little strange....
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This thread and the Adam`s thread did as well. A little strange....
Maybe it`s the one guy who makes both companies products making several accounts to post under. Lol!!! I kid.
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`Nother strange thing.. I like the Vids..Helped me get started and when I wanted to
polish my windshield CG `s vid was there.
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CG is a great beginners product line. Polishes have little to no cut :D
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CG was the very first product I ever bought in bulk (gallon size). Funny thing is I still have all 6 gallons sitting on my shelf never being used. There are just far better products offered by other companies.
Something else that rubbed me wrong was when I tried to buy Citrus Wash and Clear. They ended up sending me Matte Wash instead. I kindly called and said my order was wrong and they preceded to tell me, "well, it`s pretty much the same thing". In other words... it is the same thing. What I should of asked is, "What else is the same as the other products you have?"
I`d fire the guy for ever saying that. Seriously, they sent you the wrong product and try to justify themselves for the mistake that they did?!
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I`d fire the guy for ever saying that. Seriously, they sent you the wrong product and try to justify themselves for the mistake that they did?!
They sure did. I was in shock when it happened. Still hard to believe!
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Mebbe he was being truthful ??
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They sure did. I was in shock when it happened. Still hard to believe!
If that was Autopia, I bet that they`ll let you keep the gallon soap product and send the one that you`ve ordered instead. That`s the different in customer service`s quality! There was one time that UPS messed up my shipping. Something like this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOJi...#96;``
They ended up shipping me a FULL ORDER replacement and I get to keep the products that are still there and good to be used. It was a huge order as well.
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They could have just sent him the color dye and scent to match his order and told him to pour it in and shake.
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They could have just sent him the color dye and scent to match his order and told him to pour it in and shake.
Lol, thanks for posting this!! That`s how I feel with most of their products honestly.
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Cg has good marketing and videos are a plus when I`m looking into new products to use
Im 50/50 with some products.... I like to the price you can get some gallons of stuff but there is some stuff that is pretty much the same just diffrent lables
I`m a fan of barebones , new car shine, stripper scent and the torqx
I wasn`t impressed with silk shine and mr pink
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I use Stripper scent fairly often. I`ve tried a fair number of their products and have a few these products SITTING on my shelves. I`ve never had a problem with their customer service and can`t bad mouth them. That said, I haven`t found any one of their products beyond the fragrance that I haven`t found something in another brand that I didn`t like better than the equivelant CG offering but that is to say I haven`t tried their entire line.
I will say that I find most of their videos geared towards a different market than the connoisseur detailers I`ve come to respect. Perhaps even a little condescending to an informed consumer (maybe I`m just a snob). These videos could be working for them, I don`t get to see their marketing data.
I have read some of their exchanges on various forums that seem like customer appreciation wasn`t a high priority. Everyone knows that retail is a dirty business, let`s face it, it`s hard work. When it comes to serving/retaining customers, the successful customer rep knows that attitudes need to be checked at the door or at least until the clock is punched at the end of the day. ;) Reading threads like this make me appreciate ACC all the more.
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I use Stripper scent fairly often. I`ve tried a fair number of their products and have a few these products SITTING on my shelves. I`ve never had a problem with their customer service and can`t bad mouth them. That said, I haven`t found any one of their products beyond the fragrance that I haven`t found something in another brand that I didn`t like better than the equivelant CG offering but that is to say I haven`t tried their entire line.
I will say that I find most of their videos geared towards a different market than the connoisseur detailers I`ve come to respect. Perhaps even a little condescending to an informed consumer (maybe I`m just a snob). These videos could be working for them, I don`t get to see their marketing data.
I have read some of their exchanges on various forums that seem like customer appreciation wasn`t a high priority. Everyone knows that retail is a dirty business, let`s face it, it`s hard work. When it comes to serving/retaining customers, the successful customer rep knows that attitudes need to be checked at the door or at least until the clock is punched at the end of the day. ;) Reading threads like this make me appreciate ACC all the more.
Do you mind to describe what does it smell like? Does it actually have any relation to its name? I like Duo Air Fresh Berry, Spring, and New Car better than any other air fresheners offered in the market right now. Second option would be air fresheners from Bath & Body Works Rain Forrest, Sweet Pea and Mahogany.
I`m thankful for ACC`s existence for small part-time detailers like me, especially CONNECT :)
Especially those staffs behind screens like Paul who has to do extra work when there`s sales event that we all need and enjoy!!