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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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I took this from a sticky because it wasnt being used:
Here we go:

Polishes- Menzerna- PG SIP, IP, Nano
Paint cleansers- IPA, CG body Solvent, P21S Total Body Wash
Cleaner Waxes- CG Wet Mirror Finish
Carnuba Waxes- CG Petes 53, 5050, Souveran
Synthetic Waxes- FK Pink Wax
Sealants- CG Jetseal109
AIO's- Klasse
Buffing Towels- CG Yellow Towels w black edge
Drying Towels- Giant Waffle weave towels
(Other towels?)- wax removal, CG edgeless mf towels
Wheel cleaners- P21S Wheel Gel
Wheel Waxes- Jetseal109
Degreaser's- CG Grime Reaper
Engine Dressing's- Notouch (from Costco)
Tire Dressings- AA Tire Dressing, CG Tire Shine
Vinyl Cleaners- CG interior cleaner, 303
Vinyl Protectants- 303
Leather Cleaners- Pinnacle Cleaner
Leather Protectants/conditioners- Pinnacle Leather Conditioner
Fabric/Carpet Cleaners/Protectants- 303
Glass Polishes- None that I have liked
Glass Cleaners- Stoners IG
Car Wash- CG Citrus Wash and Gloss, DG Wash
Quick Detailer- FK425, CG Synthetic Detailer
Waterless Wash- CG ONE
Glaze- CG EZ Creme
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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nice list... i get it

why no glass polishes?? do you use steel wool instead?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Aug 29 2007, 09:18 AM
nice list... i get it

why no glass polishes?? do you use steel wool instead?
You hit it right on the head, I use 000 wool with Klasse AIO.

Now post up YOUR list!!!!
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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FMINUS,

you seem to use a lot of products from Chemical Guys. Their website seems to offer only gallon sizes of their liquid products. Is there anyplace to order from in smaller quantities?

Have you, or anyone else for that matter, tried their "Clayblock" that is touted as easier and better than traditional clay?


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Phil
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by philbert,Aug 29 2007, 01:26 PM
FMINUS,

you seem to use a lot of products from Chemical Guys. Their website seems to offer only gallon sizes of their liquid products. Is there anyplace to order from in smaller quantities?

Have you, or anyone else for that matter, tried their "Clayblock" that is touted as easier and better than traditional clay?


Cheers,
Phil
Call Paul from CG. You can get 16oz of everything they sell. Its a lot more economical to get the gallon.

I have used the clay block and it does mar your paint. Its very aggressive. My clay of choice is the Ricardo clay from Canada.

In the states, I like Mothers and Clay Magic, they are both good for maintainence, and cheap, and readily available
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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Polishes- Menzerna, Optimum
Paint cleansers- Why bother? I own S100 and Wolfgang, but don't use them.
Cleaner Waxes- Why bother?
Carnuba Waxes- Souveran, Frankenaubas
Liquid Carnauba- Clearkote Carnauba Moose.
Synthetic Waxes- FK Pink Wax
Clay - Sonus (clay magic for availability and cheap)
Spray sealant - Opti-seal
Spray Wax - Aqua Wax
Sealants- Wolfgang
AIO's- Don't like 'em
Buffing Towels- Concours Buffing Towel
Drying Towels- Big blue, Sonus drying
(Other towels?)- Pakshak, Cobra
Wheel cleaners- P21S Wheel Gel
Wheel Waxes- Zaino
Degreaser's- Meg's APC
Engine Dressing's- CD2 engine detailer, 303
Tire Dressings- 303
Vinyl Cleaners- Diluted Woolite
Vinyl Protectants- 303
Leather Cleaners- Townsend
Leather Protectants/conditioners- Townsend
Fabric/Carpet Cleaners/Protectants- 303
Glass Polishes- Whatever I like on my paint
Glass Cleaners- Stoners
Car Wash- Megs Gold Class
Quick Detailer- Polycharged FK425, FK146, Megs Final Detail (gone)
Waterless Wash- DP, QEW
Glaze- gone the way of the Do-do bird.
Favorite Rotary - Hitachi
Favorite orbital- Cyclo
Favorite pad - Edge Green wool, Lake Country orange foam.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Polish-Poorboys 1, 2.5
Paint cleansers-Poorboys polish(rarely used)
Waxes-Nattys
Clay-Wolfgang
Wheel Cleaners- Zep Citrus dilluted
Degreasers- Grease Lightning
Engine Dressing- Meguires #40 vinyl and rubber
Tire-Meguires #40 vinyl and rubber
Vinyl Protectants- DP interior conditioner
Leather Cleaners-Zymol
Leather Conditioner-Zymol
Fabric Cleaners-Folex
Glass Cleaners-Stoners
Car Wash-Poorboys SS&S
Quick Detail-Poorboys Spray and Gloss

Soon to arrive-Porter cable and edge pad kit and Souveran spray wax
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:02 AM
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um, I know I should know this but....what/who makes this FK pink wax?
Like I said, I should know, but........
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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Polishes- Menzerna IP, FP, SIP; Presta 1500
Paint cleansers- none
Cleaner Waxes- never use them
Carnauba Waxes- Pinnacle Souveran, Natty's Blue
Synthetic Waxes- not a fan
Sealants- Zaino Z2/Z5, PB EX, EX-P
AIO's- Klasse, ZAIO
Buffing Towels- Poorboys DMT
Drying Towels- Pak Shak Big Blue
(Other towels?)- less delicate tasks - Excel Detail
Wheel cleaners- P21S Wheel Gel, PB Spray & Rinse
Wheel Waxes- ZAIO (really), PB Wheel Sealant
Degreaser's- Auto Magic 777
Engine Dressing's- rarely use, use CG trim restore on under hood plastics
Tire Dressings- Zaino Tire Stuff
Vinyl Cleaners- 1Z Cockpit, Meguiars QID, DP All Interior
Vinyl Protectants- 303, Poorboy's Leather Stuff
Leather Cleaners- CG Leather Cleaner, Zaino Leather Cleaner
Leather Protectants/conditioners- Zaino Leather Conditioner, Poorboy's Leather Stuff
Fabric/Carpet Cleaners/Protectants- Sprayway Crazy Clean, Bisell products
Glass Polishes- Poorboy's AIO (really)
Glass Cleaners- Stoners IG in pump bottle
Car Wash- Poorboys Super Slick and Suds w/ Foam Gun
Quick Detailer- PB Spray and Gloss
Waterless Wash- QEW all the way!
Glaze- Red Moose (for mixing with polishes to stop them from flashing too quick)
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by crazys S2K,Aug 31 2007, 07:02 AM
um, I know I should know this but....what/who makes this FK pink wax?
Like I said, I should know, but........
FK=Finish Kare
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