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Review: Blackfire Wet Diamond Conditioning Shampoo Introduction: The winnings from the "Big Kahuna" contest on AutopiaForums consisted on one each of the newly reformulated Blackfire line.(Woohoo!!) This is the next installment of the reviews I plan to write. Got up this morning and looked...

Review: Blackfire Wet Diamond Rinseless Wash and Midnight Sun Instant Detailer Introduction: The winnings from the "Big Kahuna" contest on AutopiaForums consisted on one each of the newly reformulated Blackfire line. (Woohoo!!) This is the first installment of the reviews I plan to write. I...

The Grand Prize from the Big Kahuna contest arrived at my door today. I honestly was still in a little denial until I opened them up. WooHoo!! No peanuts, too! Thanks again to Autopia Car Care and AutopiaForums. This is by far and away the coolest thing I've ever won. :autopia: Expect...

My Saturday appointment showed up Sunday afternoon. It was my detailing partner and we were going to finish coating his soft black 2004 Lexus IS300. We had done the hood & front fenders in the fall and he had been wanting to complete it since before Xmas. Unfortunately, life got in the way. It...

Review: EcoTouch Waterless Wash Concentrate Introduction: My new Blackfire products haven't arrived and I was stood up for an Opti-Coat prep and and application today, so I went into my supply shelves looking for a little talked about product to review. I was up late one night/early one...

Review: Chemical Guys Diablo Introduction: I realize this may be out of place with all of the new formula BF reviews showing up but I wasn't one of the lucky ones chosen to receive the pre-release products so you'll be forced to read another CG review. Blame Todd. I enjoy watching "Wheeler...

Review: Chemical Guys Honey Dew Snow Foam Introduction: Before the Great Drought of '11, I was going through car wash shampoos pretty quickly. I had used OTC shampoos and Zaino a long time ago but, when I started using a foam gun and then a foam cannon, wanted something better. So my...

In a different thread, I'd posted that I wasn't happy with any of the wheel brushes I had. I have a couple of CG offerings (Weasel and Raccoon) and a number of OTC offerings. They all "worked" but shared a couple of things in common: a metal spine and bristles. For my customer's cars (customers...

Review: Chemical Guys Microfiber Detergent Introduction: [Standing up and uncomfortably fidgeting] "Hello, my name is Michael. I am an audiophile and I haven't bought a piece of high-end gear in 1916 days." Soft applause and words of encouragement. Yes, I am a recovering audiophile. I had...

Review: Dodo Juice Basics of Bling Detail Spray Introduction: I've mentioned in a previous review I seem to collect QDs. I bought DJ BoB when it was introduced just because. I believe it was my first Dodo Juice product. Now, I even have the Dodo Juice Bottle Opener/Key Ring. ;) Thanks to...

Mini-Review: Prima Hydro Wax As You Dry Spray Introduction: I decide to give you guys a short break from reviews of my beloved Chemical Guys products. ;) I titled it a Mini-Review because I've used Hydro exactly once (this morning) but didn't really see any reviews on ACC. I'm likely not using...

Review: Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 Introduction: I mentioned in one of my review responses that I started off mainly using Chemical Guys products (this was before ACC picked up the line - before I knew about ACC even). They are an interesting outfit and, on one order, they tossed in a...

Review: Chemical Guys Black Light Radiant Finish Introduction: I mentioned in one of my review responses that I started off mainly using Chemical Guys products (this was before ACC picked up the line - before I knew about ACC even). They are an interesting outfit and, on one order, they tossed...

Review: Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer Introduction: When I started, I used the Klasse twins as my sealants of choice. Those who've tried them know that Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze suffers no fools. Misapply it (or, sometimes, apply it correctly) and you will be working hard to...

Review: Chemical Guys Bare Bones Introduction: When I started, wheel wells were something like the inner barrels - "you clean those?" Well, sometimes cleaning isn't enough. Thanks to Corey again for providing the format. Product Claims: From Autopia Car Care site - "Chemical Guys Bare...

Review: Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel Introduction: I've mentioned in my Silk and VRP reviews that I wasn't satisfied with their durability on hard plastic exterior trim. Saw CG's video NLTG and threw it in my shopping cart. Thanks to Corey again for providing the format. Product Claims...

Hi all. I see these mini-reviews are being well received and there have been some requests for other CG products (Synthetic QD, Butterwax (don't have - sorry) and BareBones). I am planning on doing New Look Trim Gel and a Silk follow-up (with 303 and PERL). Any products you'd like to see next...

Review: Chemical Guys VRP Introduction: As I said in my CG Silk Shine review, my personal preference is for no gloss on the interior vinyl and low gloss but black tires. However, not all of my customers agree with me. Actually, my detailing partner likes even more gloss on tires than Silk...

Review: Chemical Guys Silk Shine Introduction: My personal preference is for no gloss on the interior. However, not all of my customers agree with me. That, and I needed a better tire dressing. So did I kill two birds with one product? Thanks to Corey again for providing the format. Product...

Review: Chemical Guys Inner Clean Introduction: My personal preference is for no gloss on the interior. Also, having a little cleaning ability is nice so either 1) on nicely kept interiors, only need the one step or 2) no rinse step is required if I've had to use a cleaner first. This is...