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This is another detailing task that seems to be multi-faceted because there are really three parts to it: 1) Protective products to prevent the bug guts from sticking to or etching the clear-coat paint in the first place; 2) Cleaning products to dissolve and loosen bug gut splatter during a...

I recently tried to place an order with an on-line detailing supply company to replenish my detailing/car-care product inventory to continue pursuit of my detailing hobby, only to find many of the items I needed (note, not wanted) were not available. My options are: 1) Wait for the product or...

I am asking my fellow Autopians if any of you are using a Prep Wash Soap for washing vehicles before you correct or wax/seal/coat them. There are a host of them now from major car-care product/chemical manufactures, including: 1) Bilt Hamber Pre Wash Snow Foam (from the USA distributor The Clean...

In my feeble attempt for a 2021 resolution to keep this forum detailing-centered, I am starting this thread about chrome and metal cleaners and polishes and and asking for your suggestions for specific products, equipment, and methodologies dealing with this detailing task. One of the...

So this thread is an extension of the thread: https://www.autopia.org/forums/griot-s-garage/191919-huh-griots-rotary.html I see the GR3 mini-rotary has been on sale for a while, but I have not heard anything about the GR6 (assuming that is the model name with the "6" meaning 6" backing plate)...

OK, I admit: This is Captain Obvious` re-occuring thread theme: "Who has tried Company XYZ`s (or ABC`s) Car-Care Products?" My reason is three-fold: 1) Keeping this forum detailing product-centric for 2021 (food items are OK, but not really detailing-related AND seeing all you southern/far west...

Well, I did say that I would eventually ask my fellow Autopians about their experiences and opinions with Koch Chemie products, so here it is. I see that The Rag Company and Detailed Image are both resellers of this product line. Seems like the German-based Koch Chemie are more into the...

While this may seem trivial and not detailing related, the inventor of the touchless car wash, Red Lewis, passed away in early January. He was 78. His company, PDQ Car wash (PDQ meaning "Pretty Darn Quick") was an innovator in touchless car washes. "Red" got the idea because automated car washes...

When I read Guz`s trim restorer test thread, I noticed that he was using an Ethos Car Car product, Detox. Reference thread: https://www.autopia.org/forums/car-detailing-product-discussion/192140-2021-trim-test.html I looked at their web site, found this car-care product company was founded by...

I was not sure if I should just add to the "War and Peace"-like tome (IE never-ending) thread about car-care products you don`t hear much about in this forum, so I chose to start this new thread specifically about Garry Dean`s Products His Infinite Use Detail Juice One seems to be praised by...

Has anyone "upgraded" their new Griot`s G9 polisher to the 5" backing plate and pads??? A friend of mine bought this new polisher and he is MORE than happy with the "standard" 6" backing plate and pads that came with it. He said it has plenty of power and does not stall for him. This is coming...

Well, I see that Meguiar`s is getting smart and offering hobbyist the change to buy some of their Pro Detailer Line products in a ready-to-use (RTU) 32 ounce spray bottle. These are: Citrus Power Cleaner Plus APC (Yes, the All-Purpose Cleaner that was discontinued) DRTU10732 Non-Acid Wheel &...

I recently noticed that on The Rag Company web site that MANY of the Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) car-car products are sold out. When I called the TRC Customer Service hotline, the customer service rep, Rebecca, informed me that OPT is dropping/discontinuing many of their products. When...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines from the CDC for employees and persons at checkouts and customer service desks, many business have installed Plexi-glass dividers between customers and employees for obvious safety reasons in face-to-face interactions. My wife`s dental office, though...

I see that Griot`s Garage is offering their "new" redesigned G21 and G15 polishers. Basically, what is different, according their website description is that the motors are 22% more powerful (1,100 watts 10 Amp versus the old Boss 900 watt 7.5 Amp) and incorporate a new finned designed backing...

Leave it to The Rag Company to offer a new type of microfiber drying towel. Add this to their "Dry Me a River " and more recent "Pluffle" drying towels. I see it is offered in four different sizes: 12x12"; 15x24"; 20x30"; and 30x36" to accommodate detailer`s drying tasks and preferences. I am...

Well, here we go again: ANOTHER new car-care chemical manufacturer for Autopians to choose from. I see that both The Rag Company and Detailed Image are now carrying this Scottish/European manufacturer`s line of products. (Sorry, no links due to forum rules, so you will need to Google it and...

Well, it was a matter of time before Turtle Wax joined the SiO2 revolution with its new Hybrid Solutions line. Anyone tried out any of the products yet? More a question of curiosity, but it does seem to be reasonably priced. I do assume some of you may have (or will) receive some of these...

I see on Detailed Image`s website that Meg`s is coming out with a coating called Deep Crystal Paint Ceramic Coating M788. This product should be available by the end of this year (Late Dec 2019 or early January 2020), according to the posting at a pre-order cost of about $80. Eighty dollars is...

If you are like me as a hobbyist detailer, you probably have a collection of various brushes that you use for cleaning and detailing. I am asking my fellow Autopians for their suggestions on what brushes you use for various detailing task. Many of my brushes are "re-purposed" older tooth brushes...