What's the Best Product for a Specific Job?

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DetailnMacDaddy

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There are some products in detailing I have come to accept I will not change, but I joined this site to find answers about the things I would change. So give me some advice.

Wont change:
Sealant-Zaino
Chrome-Mothers
Paint Cleaner-AIO
Leather-Leather-in-a-Bottle

Open to suggestions:
Topper- Looking for the deepest shine w/o staining trim.
ABS Plastic Protection- (Has anyone tried klasse stuff? It looks way too expensive for a little container but if it's a total restore in a bottle then it might be worth it) Anyone compare Z16 to klasse protectant?
Tire Spray I prefer something easy. I like z16 (don't like applying it with APL) but rather have a good spray and one that doesn't get everywhere.
Carpet Cleaning Product One that smells good and cleans good.
Clay Bar One that's cheap and doesn't get mushy.
Polish Best polish that DOESN'T contain any time of oils or enhancers. Then I can go from polish to AIO to Z.

Thank you for your opinions.
 
There are many solutions to your questions but I'll respond based on my limited experiences.

Topper that does not stain trim - either s100 or p21s. If trim does get stained, then use some AIO or a common pencil eraser to clean it up. I've read that some people use peanut butter to clean-up stained trim but I've never tried it myself.

Tire Spray - either Poorboy's BnB or TOL's Hi-Temp Grape applied using a TOL applicator that makes uniform application easy with a minimal amount of product so you'll get reduced slinging, if not totally eliminate it.

Clay Bar - I've had excellent results using ClayMagic blue from AutoZone, about $10. Never been mushy & never smudges or smears.

Polish with no oils - Menzerna FPII leaves the surface squeaky clean, leaves nothing behind.

I hope others will post their solutions to your questions.
 
Topper: Currently happy with Natty's (gives me the wet look that I like).
I have yet to stain trim with it.

Tire Spray: PB's BnB... just tried WG tire gel (yesterday). Nice shine, but needless to say no comment on durability. Both applied with an EO tire swipe

Carpets: I have been using a 6:1 woolite mix

Polish: SSR 1 works for me
 
Polish: My favorite polish is 3M's PI III MG (machine glaze). Both it and its' more agressive twin, PI III RC (rubbing compound), contain no fillers.

Topper's: I like Souveran paste for depth and Meg's #16 or Collinite 476S for durability.

Tire sprays: I always apply with an EO tire swipe. 303 leaves a nice matt look.

Clay:Well I've used Meg's (blue) and another blue clay I got from Eastwood w/o any problems but the price on Clay Magic is hard to beat and most seem to like it. I recently got some WG clay but haven't used it yet. I also use a quality car wash solution when I clay.

Carpet: The Woolite 6:1 mix has worked very well for me.
 
Just my opinion based on products I have used.

Topper- Looking for the deepest shine w/o staining trim.
S100 Carnauba
ABS Plastic Protection- (Has anyone tried klasse stuff? It looks way too expensive for a little container but if it's a total restore in a bottle then it might be worth it) Anyone compare Z16 to klasse protectant?
303
Tire Spray I prefer something easy. I like z16 (don't like applying it with APL) but rather have a good spray and one that doesn't get everywhere.
Not sure what you want here. I clean tires with Meguiar's APC+ ot Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I dress them with 303
Carpet Cleaning Product One that smells good and cleans good.
Prestone Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Blue Coral Dri-Clean. I actually use Meg's APC+ the most, though. Doesn't smell the greatest, but the smell doesn't last long.
Clay Bar One that's cheap and doesn't get mushy.
Clay Magic is the only one I have ever used. Cheap, didn't get mushy.
Polish Best polish that DOESN'T contain any time of oils or enhancers. Then I can go from polish to AIO to Z.
I consider my Klasse AIO to be my polish. If I need something for swirl removal or some blemish that requires an abrasive, Meg's #9, Swirl Remover 2.0 and if that isn't strong enough, Meg's #83, Dual Action Cleaner/Polish.
I go from either of those directly to AIO and finish with 4 Star UPP. I have no idea what is in either Meg's product, but the AIO seems to have the paint ready for my sealant and that's all I really care about.

Charles
 
Topper - S100, Pinnacle Paste Glaz, Butter Wax, CMW, EX
Tire Spray - VRT, BNB, Tropi-Care Tire/Rubber Dressing, #40
Clay Bar - Clay Magic, Adam's Detail Clay
Polish - PwC, Tropi-Care Car Polish, VM, Revive
 
My product choices often depend upon the color of the vehicle. Here are some of my favorites:

Topper - Natty's, Trade Secret, S100, Souveran, Carnauba Moose Wax
ABS Plastic Protection - For grained plastic, Poorboy's Trim Restorer. For, smooth trim, I use a mild paint polish like Vanilla Moose or Poorboy's PwC.
Tire Spray - Bold n Bright
Carpet Cleaning Product - I don't have a favorite in this category. I usually just use a diluted APC.
Clay Bar - I prefer the type of clay produced by the Erazer family (like Mother's and Poorboy's brands).
Polish - SSR series
 
Topper - Optimum Car Wax.

Tire Spray - BnB, Hi-Temp Grape Tire Dressing.

Clay Bar - Poorboys Clay Bar.

Polish - FPII, IP

Polish with some protection: PwC, VM, AIO.
 
I remember back in the day when I had the same attitude. "I am using these products and that is it!" I think I was on Wizards Products at the time. Then I started frequenting detailing forums and now I try everything and can not rememeber the last time I bought Wizards. LOL
 
DetailnMacDaddy said:
Ty all for the reply's, has anyone tried that klasse protectant. I see 303 is good too, but I'm curious about the klasse.
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I didn't find any information about the Klasse Protectant when I did a search of the site. Of course that doesn't mean there isn't any, just that I didn't find it. :)
Either no one uses it or they weren't happy or unhappy enough with it to comment.
It does seem a little pricey and I tend to prefer vinyl/leather products that do one thing at a time. A cleaner to clean, a conditioner to condition and protect.
Based on my experience with Klasse AIO, I would have to guess that their protectant would also be a good product, just not my choice.
Maybe you could try it and let everyone know your thoughts on it.

Charles
 
I like the Klasse Protectant. I don't like it as much as some others that I've tried, but it does seem to do the trick. I've heard people complain that is smells like lamp oil or something like that. It is a little greasy, but it dries nicely. I don't know that I'd suggest it in the face of these other suggestions. I can think of several products that I would suggest before that one.
 
2001civicex said:
I remember back in the day when I had the same attitude. "I am using these products and that is it!" I think I was on Wizards Products at the time.
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I wouldn't exactly compare my favorites to wizards, but i have contributed to way to many toss away products (Use once then toss) so now when I find something that works I'm sticking with it. The environment thanks me for that.

Jngrbrdman said:
I like the Klasse Protectant. I don't like it as much as some others that I've tried, but it does seem to do the trick. I've heard people complain that is smells like lamp oil or something like that. It is a little greasy, but it dries nicely. I don't know that I'd suggest it in the face of these other suggestions. I can think of several products that I would suggest before that one.
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Please do suggest others if you don't mind.
 
Here are some more:
TOPPER: TRADE SECRET.Also hearing great things about OCW (Optimum Car Wax)
Tires- Either of TOL depending on the look you want. also like wolfgang's tire Gel
Clay-Whatever is cheapest. Clay is Clay (generally speaking)
Carpet- RUG RENEW from Top of the Line

Hope this helps.
 
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