Detailing Products!

Morning everyone!

I'm putting together a detailing section (you may have noticed) and I'm doing a "recommended/useful" products thread.

So far I have the following the following products on my list to post up:

• Autoglym Shampoo
• Autoglym Super Resin Polish
• Autoglym Aqua Car Wax
• Simoniz Wash n Wax
• Demonshine
• Autoglym Fast Glass
• Autoglym Alloy Wheel Cleaner
• Autoglym Tyre Dresser
• Meguiars Clay Kit

Accessories:

• Microfibre Cloths
• Microfibre Mitts
• Application Sponge
• Wheel Brush
• Paint Brush
• Body Brush

Now what would be great is if I could pick you lads' & lasses' brains! Firstly if you would like to recommend a product then please post it up here with the reason why you recommend it.
Secondly if you use any of the products/accessories above can you post up a short review (positive or negative) of them. Doesn't have to be much even a couple of lines will do - just something to explain why you do/don't use it & what results it gives.

:thanks:

Meguiars do a range called nXt range. it includes washes and waxes and I have found both to be very good.

However the best shampoo I have is this

Zymol Natural concentrate. has lotsa natural goodness.. (bananna ) and smells great and leaves the car streak free

Figo;3464 wrote: Meguiars do a range called nXt range. it includes washes and waxes and I have found both to be very good.

However the best shampoo I have is this

Zymol Natural concentrate. has lotsa natural goodness.. (bananna ) and smells great and leaves the car streak free

Good for yellow cars, presumably?

smells great anyhoo :lol:

Gliptone leather cleaner and their leather re-conditioner is great, gives the leather back its leather smell.

MGFmad;3484 wrote: Gliptone leather cleaner and their leather re-conditioner is great, gives the leather back its leather smell.

Yep, I agree with that. Gives leather back its suppleness too.

I just need something to repair leather that's had its surface rubbed off.:dunno:

A quick tip for those with chrome or stainless steel, use this;

http://www.hygienesuppliesdirect.com/products/prod6496?gclid=CLTwwqr4m54CFaBb4wod2ElLmw

to keep it sparkling between polishing, and even use it after polishing to give an ultra shiny finish.

great for exhausts (of any persuasion) :yesnod:

Autoglym do a very good 'fabric hood cleaner kit'
You get two spray containers-one of cleaner and a second one of reproofer. You even get a small sponge.

I use this and the finished hood is beautifully waterproof.

The only caveat is that the kit won't recolour the fabric. For that you will need Renovo reconditioner, which comes in various colours.

Renovo also produce their own cleaner and watwerproofer.

there are a few differing products i use......

collintie 476 wax/polish....found this works brilliantly...the water really beads off the paint work

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Collinite-476s-Wax-and-1-x-Meguiars-Soft-Applicator-Pad_W0QQitemZ110445981283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b717ee63

meguiars polishing pads work a treat for application

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEGUIARS-FOAM-APPLICATOR-PADS_W0QQitemZ110455694481QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b7ac2491

fabsil is a great alternative to expensive autoglym treatments if on a budget

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grangers-Fabsil-400ml-Aerosol-Waterproofing-Spray_W0QQitemZ220510938428QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE?hash=item335779e53c

also a little tip...(i think most know this but...)...autoglym super resin polish is awesome for doing the back plastic window....really comes up clear as day


i also use most of the other items mentioned in first post....demon shine is great for a quick clean but the collinite etc gets done twice a year when i spend about 4 hours in total doing it...spring and autumn.....gives a good base for the winter months and makes the summer cleaning a lot easier

incidentally this is all by hand.....heard bad things about those buffer machine thingy-majigs....:bye:

Figo;3464 wrote: Meguiars do a range called nXt range. it includes washes and waxes and I have found both to be very good.

However the best shampoo I have is this

Zymol Natural concentrate. has lotsa natural goodness.. (bananna ) and smells great and leaves the car streak free

Jeesus. I think I've been using that as mouthwash. :skeptical:

so you never wondered why those chimps have been following you around with those lovely streak free banana smelling teeth?!?!?...:whistle:

Excellent reviews and advice guys... keep 'em coming! :thumbsup: I'll start adding them to the detailing section tomorrow.

Oh & Jester thank you for the tip about AG Super Resin Polish - I've got some but didn't realize it could be used for the rear screen... will scrap greygate plastic polish off my wish list now! :lol: