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genuinegirly · 03-07-2009, 11:36 AM

Please share with me your choice in auto detailing products.

I have a 2004 black and white MINI cooper which I enjoy detailing on the weekends.
I currently use Smart Wax products because my father gave me a set.

I mainly use their Smart Wax and Smart Dressing.
I like these, but I would like to hear about other lines and products.

Thanks!

Fotzlid · 03-07-2009, 02:03 PM

I use Zymol Wax. Applies nicely and doesn't require a ton of effort to remove it.
For the interior I use Armor-All protectant. I never use that shiny stuff. Dust magnet.
For the seats I use Maguire's Leather cleaner though I haven't noticed a big difference between that and other brands.
For the glass I use Invisible Glass.
I am still looking for a good tire and wheel cleaner. Tried a few different brands but haven't been keen on the results. My rims get FILTHY with the Brembo pads.
I need to get a random orbital buffer this spring.

Craven Morehead · 03-07-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fotzlid

For the glass I use Invisible Glass.

nothing else comes close

ngdawg · 03-07-2009, 10:19 PM

Nothing works as it should until you claybar the car.

Once that's done, I use Maguiar's glaze and their liquid wax. Try their wheel cleaner-gets all the brake dust off.

Fotzlid · 03-07-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngdawg

Nothing works as it should until you claybar the car.
Try their wheel cleaner-gets all the brake dust off.

That reminds me... I need a new clay bar.

I'll give their wheel cleaner a try.

genuinegirly · 03-08-2009, 03:46 AM

Thanks for the tips, everyone!
I've been meaning to try out a clay bar. Thank you for the recommendation.

03-07-2009, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Auto Detailing Products Please share with me your choice in auto detailing products. I have a 2004 black and white MINI cooper which I enjoy detailing on the weekends. I currently use Smart Wax products because my father gave me a set. I mainly use their Smart Wax and Smart Dressing. I like these, but I would like to hear about other lines and products. Thanks! __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

03-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Nothing works as it should until you claybar the car. Once that's done, I use Maguiar's glaze and their liquid wax. Try their wheel cleaner-gets all the brake dust off. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

03-08-2009, 03:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Thanks for the tips, everyone! I've been meaning to try out a clay bar. Thank you for the recommendation. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

03-07-2009, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fotzlid Junkie Location: Greater Boston area	I use Zymol Wax. Applies nicely and doesn't require a ton of effort to remove it. For the interior I use Armor-All protectant. I never use that shiny stuff. Dust magnet. For the seats I use Maguire's Leather cleaner though I haven't noticed a big difference between that and other brands. For the glass I use Invisible Glass. I am still looking for a good tire and wheel cleaner. Tried a few different brands but haven't been keen on the results. My rims get FILTHY with the Brembo pads. I need to get a random orbital buffer this spring.