New, and looking for good products locally

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Julius

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I just got a new 06 Honda CRV in Silver Moss Metallic (it's a charcoal metallic), and I've been researching these forums for advice on car washing products. I'm new to detailing, so I want to start simple (I'll be doing everything by hand for now). What do I really need to keep my paint and the exterior plastic on my CRV looking new? It sounds like Poorboys products are the best, but I'd prefer to buy products locally (no distributers in Tucson, AZ :( ). I would appreciate any product advice!
 
Julius

Have a look in the phone book for auto paint suppliers in your area...we have one and they carry 3M products which are very good....Also ask your local car dealer who they use for detail supplys, they might have a local store front in your area.....Hope that helps.
 
Welcome to DC! These are my suggestions for products you can purchase locally. Most of the better products like Poorboys or Wolfgang can only be ordered unless you are lucky enough to live by a distributor. They aren't distributed at auto part stores. Only through independent dealers. There are a lot of products you can buy off the shelf that will serve you very well though. I would still suggest that you order some things online if you are truely interested in outstanding appearance and durability.
 
assuming you have a pepboys, autozone or advanced auto parts in your area...

-Mother's synwax and Mother's reflections are easy on/off with web support
-Eagle one wet wipe and shine is a good qd'r
-Eagle one A2Z or all wheel cleaner
-Mother's FX tire shine is a good OTC tire dressing
-Lowe's (home improvement) has a good 3 pack of microfiber in their paint dept.
-Lowe's (home improvement) has a good glass cleaner called Dirtex (also in the paint dept.)



If you get the itch, all of the sponsors here seem to have taken good care of the customers, so if you caught some of the popular products, don't hesitate to give them a try.
 
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Jngrbrdman said:
Welcome to DC! These are my suggestions for products you can purchase locally. Most of the better products like Poorboys or Wolfgang can only be ordered unless you are lucky enough to live by a distributor. They aren't distributed at auto part stores. Only through independent dealers. There are a lot of products you can buy off the shelf that will serve you very well though. I would still suggest that you order some things online if you are truely interested in outstanding appearance and durability.
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Wow! That's a great page for Noobs who want to buy everything OTC. The only thing I disagree with you on is the Absorber and The CA Water Blade. I thing drying your car with a WW MF is the safest way to dry paint. Too much risk of dragging dirt across the paint with the Blade or the Absorber.

I know you didn't ask about the interior of your car, but THE BEST product you can buy OTC for the interior of your car is Megs Interior Quick Detailer. It will keep your interior looking like you just rolled your car off the lot.

Honestly though, I don't understand why so many people are so adverse to buying products mail order. The best products and often the best prices are not available locally. You may have to wait a couple of days to get them, but in the long run you're better off.
 
I agree that the WW microfiber is a better choice, but since those aren't easy to find locally, the Absorber is the next best thing that I have used. The CWB is just as safe as the person using it makes it. I clean the blade after every swipe, so the only scratches that would occur are the ones caused my my poor wash job. I mainly use it on the glass anyway. I've never had to use the CWB on my paint as long as water is beading. A slow stream of water generally takes care of most of my drying.

The best way I have found to use the Absorber is to 'blot' the water off. Dragging the towel doesn't seem to work as well. If you fold it in quarters and just blot the water off then it works much better. Still, if you only order one thing online then it should be a waffle weave towel. Those things rule as drying tools.
 
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