pontman43
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Bioman said:
Your best bet is to give Paul a call.
[New] ChemicalGuys products reviews
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Your best bet is to give Paul a call.
Thanks for the feedback, but I agree with Sean (GSRStilez).
In order to convey product characteristics, etc., much more information is needed. Application and removal techniques and ease of use, durability, maintainability, subjective measures (ie. slickness and gloss), comparisons, etc.
In order to convey product characteristics, etc., much more information is needed. Application and removal techniques and ease of use, durability, maintainability, subjective measures (ie. slickness and gloss), comparisons, etc.
3Dog
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corsa_sport said:i told you, the pack of 3 WW towels, i don't like them, the rest are great products! trust me, buy from CG that you will be as happy as me, guaranteed
Is that a written guarantee?
I ordered sometime before 11/2 ( that was the ship date) received a partial order on the 7th...received partial..i was billed for whole order....called Tues the 8th, was told the dont conduct business that day someone would call tomorrow..a week later after no return call I called back and was told...without them ever asking who I was..that mine was the only order shorted......I am still waiting. One product I did receive has one name on the label and a part number for another product.
In that time I have receiced three different orders from Werkstatt...(within three days of placing and perfectly wrapped), one from Superior, one from Autopia and one from DreamDetailers.
I can guarantee I am not satisfied.
pontman43
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3Dog said:
That is weird, I got mine in a day! Really. And if I were you I would call and ask to talk to Paul, he is a good guy and I'm sure will make things right. Let him know what happened and he will take care of ya. I bought some cotton towels from him (for door jambs, under hood, interior, etc) and when he sent me a follow up email aking about what I thought of everything, I told him I liked everything I tried, but thought the cotton towels would be a little more plush, he responded telling me to wash then first and if I still dont like them, he will refund my $. Well I then did wash them and they are definitly a lot better, very nice, soft and plush for cotton.
BTW CGs have a satisfaction guarantee as seen on there site.
Glossmaster
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I'm surprised to hear of your problem with CG. Call Paul directly at 310-505-3088. I'm sure he'll bend over backwards to help you out. Tell him the "Wiener Man" sent ya.
This might be a long post so i'll split it into two. My first chemical guys order was placed in august and i ordered a gallon of the carpet shampoo, ultra fine compound, maxxi sudds, revive glaze, their quick detail and something else. These five were gallons i really swear on this, shipping was 8 dollars and it was all there the next day. I don't know how, if they made a mistake or something but really this is what happened. Soon thereafter i found out their located in crenshaw so now i just pick up all my things i need. Price is great and customer service is excellent.
Now for the Review:
Revive Glaze: I used it with my PC with a polishing pad on a Chrysler 300C limo (my friend makes them) it was black, fairly new but the original sections of the car had some pretty bad swirls. So we clayed the entire limo and then polished it with the glaze and that thing came out beautiful. The flakes were just popping out and it covered i'd say about 40-50% of the swirls. His dad was very impressed as he owned a body shop for like 15 years. It broke down real nice, easy to buff out, and very affordable.
Maxxi Sudds: Great car wash, very concentrated, but they have ones that are even more concentrated. Provides great lubricity and suds. And works great for a lube for claying mixed with a 50:1 part with water. (i generally put a capeful in a clean windew bottle fill the rest up to the neck with water and shake and its ready to use).
UP500: (A.K.A. carpet shampoo) at first i didn't know it was a shampoo, stupid me. So i was using it as an extractor, yeah i know stupid newbie mistake. Anyway when used as a shampoo and extractor it works great but it does require some work (scrubbing) on the very bad stains. Or else on mildly stained carpet it works great, just make sure you have a good vacuum or extractor to clean up all the water after words.
Quick Detail: (Non synthetic) works very well, very comparable to adams QD, but it seems to be a bit more watered down. You can tell just by looking at it that its not as thick but it works just as well. Shouldn't be used on very hot panels because it will streak but on cool panels it works great. Its also great for clay lube but not necessary when there's maxxi sudds. It removes all the dust in between compounding and polishing and works great on windows, door jams, and every other little parts. Use as a regular QD.
Ultra Fine Polish: I never used it, i traded it for smart carpet (more on that later).
Pro Polish: It works very good for a product so thin. It's decently priced i think i paid like 36 dollars for the gallon. I used it with a rotary and a Lake Country variable contact polishing pad. I used it on the 3-4 setting on my Chicago Electric Rotary. It works very well, removes marring and hazing from Lazer Cut or SSR2.5. Or after most compounds but it dusts alot, just as much as SSR2.5. But its a great product just alot of dusting. I removed with a microfiber towel as usual and it comes off pretty effortlessly.
All-in-one: Yet to try it, probably this weekend, i'll let you guys know.
XXX Hard Core wax: Very good wax, actual wax percentages are in the high 60's i think i was told 68.9% carnuba. And thats realistic unlike others that claim a 100% (which we all know is bull). Goes on very easily, i've only applied by hand with foam and microfiber applicators (i preferred the foam), but it comes off very hard if you don't buff off fairly quickly. Like you have to do it one panel/section at a time. You can't really take your time with this one but for the price, its probably the best wax i've used. Better than Natty's blue in my opinion.
Clay Bar: Great product, i've bought 3 so far, only used 2. One's going on its 5th car with no signs of slowing down. The second i've done three cars with but the last two cars were so bad they had sections with no clear coat and they started killing the clay bar. But still good none the less. And they last a very long time with just water and maxxi sudds as lubricant. I generally split it into two, everyone knows how to use it anyway no need to explain.
Micro Fiber Towels: I got the big ones (16x24). Their good all around, but are a bit thin, i like the adams better, but their not that bad. I did notice if you buff to hard they will cause scratches so be careful.
Waffle Weave: Big one, i don't remember size. For the 13 dollar price you can't beat this thing. This thing is the biggest, most absorbing towel i've seen, it keeps on absorbing and never quits. Love it.
I don't remember what else i have if i do i'll post it. So there you go an honest review from a chemical guys junkie. Oh and also i bought their synthetic detail spray but am yet to try it. Thanks for reading Berj.
Revive Glaze: I used it with my PC with a polishing pad on a Chrysler 300C limo (my friend makes them) it was black, fairly new but the original sections of the car had some pretty bad swirls. So we clayed the entire limo and then polished it with the glaze and that thing came out beautiful. The flakes were just popping out and it covered i'd say about 40-50% of the swirls. His dad was very impressed as he owned a body shop for like 15 years. It broke down real nice, easy to buff out, and very affordable.
Maxxi Sudds: Great car wash, very concentrated, but they have ones that are even more concentrated. Provides great lubricity and suds. And works great for a lube for claying mixed with a 50:1 part with water. (i generally put a capeful in a clean windew bottle fill the rest up to the neck with water and shake and its ready to use).
UP500: (A.K.A. carpet shampoo) at first i didn't know it was a shampoo, stupid me. So i was using it as an extractor, yeah i know stupid newbie mistake. Anyway when used as a shampoo and extractor it works great but it does require some work (scrubbing) on the very bad stains. Or else on mildly stained carpet it works great, just make sure you have a good vacuum or extractor to clean up all the water after words.
Quick Detail: (Non synthetic) works very well, very comparable to adams QD, but it seems to be a bit more watered down. You can tell just by looking at it that its not as thick but it works just as well. Shouldn't be used on very hot panels because it will streak but on cool panels it works great. Its also great for clay lube but not necessary when there's maxxi sudds. It removes all the dust in between compounding and polishing and works great on windows, door jams, and every other little parts. Use as a regular QD.
Ultra Fine Polish: I never used it, i traded it for smart carpet (more on that later).
Pro Polish: It works very good for a product so thin. It's decently priced i think i paid like 36 dollars for the gallon. I used it with a rotary and a Lake Country variable contact polishing pad. I used it on the 3-4 setting on my Chicago Electric Rotary. It works very well, removes marring and hazing from Lazer Cut or SSR2.5. Or after most compounds but it dusts alot, just as much as SSR2.5. But its a great product just alot of dusting. I removed with a microfiber towel as usual and it comes off pretty effortlessly.
All-in-one: Yet to try it, probably this weekend, i'll let you guys know.
XXX Hard Core wax: Very good wax, actual wax percentages are in the high 60's i think i was told 68.9% carnuba. And thats realistic unlike others that claim a 100% (which we all know is bull). Goes on very easily, i've only applied by hand with foam and microfiber applicators (i preferred the foam), but it comes off very hard if you don't buff off fairly quickly. Like you have to do it one panel/section at a time. You can't really take your time with this one but for the price, its probably the best wax i've used. Better than Natty's blue in my opinion.
Clay Bar: Great product, i've bought 3 so far, only used 2. One's going on its 5th car with no signs of slowing down. The second i've done three cars with but the last two cars were so bad they had sections with no clear coat and they started killing the clay bar. But still good none the less. And they last a very long time with just water and maxxi sudds as lubricant. I generally split it into two, everyone knows how to use it anyway no need to explain.
Micro Fiber Towels: I got the big ones (16x24). Their good all around, but are a bit thin, i like the adams better, but their not that bad. I did notice if you buff to hard they will cause scratches so be careful.
Waffle Weave: Big one, i don't remember size. For the 13 dollar price you can't beat this thing. This thing is the biggest, most absorbing towel i've seen, it keeps on absorbing and never quits. Love it.
I don't remember what else i have if i do i'll post it. So there you go an honest review from a chemical guys junkie. Oh and also i bought their synthetic detail spray but am yet to try it. Thanks for reading Berj.
Wasatch
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Thanks for the reviews appreciate it.
imported_chpsk8
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Nice write up. I just recently used the following products from Chemicalguys.com
ExtremeVRT Dressing. I used it on a set of 6 year old tires on a Miata. They were dirty, and I didn't bother cleaning them before applying. I used a foam applicator and applied a fair amount per tire. I coated each sidewall fully, then let it set for 10 minutes. After it set I used a dry terrycloth and removed the excess. I was suprised that there wasn't more dirt transfering to the terry. (not that the tires were muddy, they were just dusty from storage and had not been washed).
After wiping them down the tires became a nice shade of black without an oily or greasy look. I was very impressed.
Pure Leather Conditioner. I bought this to treat my black leather in my GS300. Unfortunatley I had to take it in for a little service the day I got the material, so I ended up cleaning the back seat of the 05 300ES that they gave me. Gray Leather (Typical Autopian eh? Clean the loaner!)
I applied the material with a clean microfiber and let it set for only five minutes. Then I buffed it with another clean microfiber. The look of the leather is now a nice matte finish. Tihs car was pretty spotless already, so I cant' attest to the cleaning powers. The overall finish was nice, and not greasy at all. The smell was a little overpowering. I got it on my hands and it made my eyes water from the "chemical smell" it had. I kind of wonder if it was the flashing agent that created the smell. The next day the smell in the car was a pleasant leather.
Looks like I need to go buy some more stuff from these folks. I'd like to try the waxes and detail sprays. Shipping to WI took 5 days, but there was a holiday weekend in there, so it wasnt' bad. Packaging was solid. Lots of styrofoam and each bottle was individually wrapped to prevent spills.
ExtremeVRT Dressing. I used it on a set of 6 year old tires on a Miata. They were dirty, and I didn't bother cleaning them before applying. I used a foam applicator and applied a fair amount per tire. I coated each sidewall fully, then let it set for 10 minutes. After it set I used a dry terrycloth and removed the excess. I was suprised that there wasn't more dirt transfering to the terry. (not that the tires were muddy, they were just dusty from storage and had not been washed).
After wiping them down the tires became a nice shade of black without an oily or greasy look. I was very impressed.
Pure Leather Conditioner. I bought this to treat my black leather in my GS300. Unfortunatley I had to take it in for a little service the day I got the material, so I ended up cleaning the back seat of the 05 300ES that they gave me. Gray Leather (Typical Autopian eh? Clean the loaner!)
I applied the material with a clean microfiber and let it set for only five minutes. Then I buffed it with another clean microfiber. The look of the leather is now a nice matte finish. Tihs car was pretty spotless already, so I cant' attest to the cleaning powers. The overall finish was nice, and not greasy at all. The smell was a little overpowering. I got it on my hands and it made my eyes water from the "chemical smell" it had. I kind of wonder if it was the flashing agent that created the smell. The next day the smell in the car was a pleasant leather.
Looks like I need to go buy some more stuff from these folks. I'd like to try the waxes and detail sprays. Shipping to WI took 5 days, but there was a holiday weekend in there, so it wasnt' bad. Packaging was solid. Lots of styrofoam and each bottle was individually wrapped to prevent spills.
imported_chpsk8
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I need to update my post. I got my GS back last night and went to town on the black leather.
Pure Leather Conditioner First, then smell in my previous post was the tire dressing and not the leather coditioner. The leather conditioner smells exactly like leather. In my previos post I had done both processes without washing my hands between. (tires last of course) The inside of the car now smells like Wilsons Leather Store!
I first dusted out all the leather with a clean microfiber. The next step was to apply the cleaner/conditioner using a dry microfiber. I did one seat at a time applying the material, let it stand for a couple minutes, then buffed out. It turned my seats a nice dark color and did not over gloss it. It's a nice matte finish that is not greasy in any way.
After applying I noticed that the gray piping along the leather really POPS now.
Application was simple. It was easy to see if I missed a spot because the application made a dramatic enough difference in the color the leather turned.
I just bought the car a couple weeks ago, so I'm not sure what leather treatments had been done previosuly. What I did last night made a difference and undoubtably was needed. :up
Pure Leather Conditioner First, then smell in my previous post was the tire dressing and not the leather coditioner. The leather conditioner smells exactly like leather. In my previos post I had done both processes without washing my hands between. (tires last of course) The inside of the car now smells like Wilsons Leather Store!
I first dusted out all the leather with a clean microfiber. The next step was to apply the cleaner/conditioner using a dry microfiber. I did one seat at a time applying the material, let it stand for a couple minutes, then buffed out. It turned my seats a nice dark color and did not over gloss it. It's a nice matte finish that is not greasy in any way.
After applying I noticed that the gray piping along the leather really POPS now.
Application was simple. It was easy to see if I missed a spot because the application made a dramatic enough difference in the color the leather turned.
I just bought the car a couple weeks ago, so I'm not sure what leather treatments had been done previosuly. What I did last night made a difference and undoubtably was needed. :up
Pats300zx
Super Moderator
I love the CG Leather Conditioner. The scent is like leather and it doesn't leave a greasy feel on the seats. I had a small sample and compared it side by side to 1Z on my drivers and pass seats in my 350Z. The CG definitely looked better. For $24.00 a gallon it a great buy. I see they are even selling 16 oz bottles now. I just have to wait till I use all of the other leather stuff that I have.
SpoiledMan
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Yeah, I mentioned it before, that leather conditioner is simply sexy!
Glossmaster
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I used to use Lexol & Meg's before the CG products. IMO, the CG leather products are top notch!