What do you all use when detailing your cars?

[Titanium 325]

Just thought I would see what other products some of you all use. I am always looking for something that may work better.

Currently I have been using Zaino. I have also used Tropi-care. Both are excellent products. Tropi-care is easier to use as it is not as many steps, but it is all in the prep work. Both have similar application and removal processes and both work extrememly well.

Anyway, what do you all use, or recommend? And for those of you with painted wheels, what have you found that works the best for you? I have been putting Zaino on mine since it is a painted surface like the rest of the car, but just thought I would see if there is something better.

[FROGGER]

We have been using Gloss it http://www.gloss-it.net/home.php , our detailer got us hooked on it, I was a zanio fan for the longest time until this came out, the quick detail is amazing...

[Qship5]

I was a long time Zaino fan, but I've switched over to carnuba now. I feel it produces more depth to the paint than any of the products like Zaino or gloss it. I use Menzerma polishes and Pinnacle Souverain carnuba wax. It does require much more frequent application than Zaino, but it goes on easily and leaves no white residue or stains on trim. I use wheel wax on the wheels, but Zaino should work fine for that.

[Michael-Dallas]

Meguiar's products because they are readily available at AutoZone and it gets the job done. Currently using Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax on the 996 and Meguiar's ColorX on the M3, both applied w/ PC 7424.

If I had any show cars or true garage queens, then I'd invest the time and money on Zaino.

///Michael

[Titanium 325]

I was a long time Zaino fan, but I've switched over to carnuba now. I feel it produces more depth to the paint than any of the products like Zaino or gloss it. I use Menzerma polishes and Pinnacle Souverain carnuba wax. It does require much more frequent application than Zaino, but it goes on easily and leaves no white residue or stains on trim. I use wheel wax on the wheels, but Zaino should work fine for that.

I have always wondered about a Menzerma vs Zaino comparrison. I don't mind frequent application. When the weather is nice, I usually do two applications a week anyway. I know, it is a bit OCD, but it works for me. LOL

[Qship5]

I have always wondered about a Menzerma vs Zaino comparrison. I don't mind frequent application. When the weather is nice, I usually do two applications a week anyway. I know, it is a bit OCD, but it works for me. LOL

I'd be happy to discuss the differences between the two options. I'm as OCD as it gets about my cars. My wife will attest to it as I hand wash at least twice a week.:eek: The Menzerma polishes produce amazing results on the German paint when applied with a PC. The Souverain is the easiest wax I have ever applied and the depth it gives dark paint is simply amazing.:thumbsup2:

[Tremelle]

Nothing

[Qship5]

Depending on what is required I use the following on my cars:

FLEX XC3401 VRG Orbital Polisher with Flex Carrying Bag
Pads for XC3401 VRG:
1 CCS Pad 6.5 inch Blue (Final Finish)
2 CCS Pad 6.5 inch Orange (Polishing/Light Duty Compounding)
1 CCS Pad 6.5 inch White (Light Polishing)
Lake Country 6.5" Foamed Wool Pads
Flex Lk603vv Rotary Polisher with 7” backing plate
Pads for LK603VV:
1 CCS 7.5 inch Orange Light Cutting Pad
2 CCS 7.5 inch White Polishing Pads
1 CCS 7.5 inch Black Finishing Pad
1 CCS 7.5 inch Blue Finessing Pad
Cobra Microfiber Detailing Towels (6)
Uber" Jumbo Waffle Weave Drying Towel Red (2)
Uber" Microfiber Towels 16x16 Red (8)
Uber" Microfiber Glass Towels (2)
Einszett Cockpit Premium (16,9 fl oz)
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel Formula 500ml
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel Formula 1000ml refill
P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo
P21S Gloss-Enhancing Paintwork Cleanser
Adam's In & Out Spray (2 bottles)
Adam's Car Wash 16oz
Boars Hair Interior Detail Brush
Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer (17 oz)
Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer (1 gallon)
Grit Guard (2)
Detailer's Domain "Uber" Geninue Wool Wash Mitt
16.9 oz. Lexol Spray Leather Conditioner
Swissvax Pneu 250ml
Menzerna Polishes PO85RD 32oz
Menzerna Power Gloss Compound S34A 32 oz
Menzerna PO 106FA (very very limited qty)
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish 32 oz (aka PO83 and PO85RD3.02)
Uber Yellow Wax Applicator Pad (2)
Chemical Guy 5050 Limited Series Concours Paste Wax
Chemical GuyPOLISHING PAD CONDITIONER-BUFFING PAD CONDITIONER (16 oz)
Chemical Guy Absorber Waffle Weave Drying Microfiber Towel SILK BANDED (26" x 32") (2)
Chemical Guy ELITE DELUXE SUPER PREMIUM MICROBIFER MICRO-BANDED 8.75mm THICK SUPRA MICROFIBER TOWEL16" x16" (3 PACK)
Chemical Guy LEMON AND LIME A SPLASH OF FRESHNESS YUMM (16 oz)
Chemical Guy Ultra Plush Detailing Towels - 27" x 17" BUFFING MICROFIBER TOWEL (Pkg/3) GOLD


You get the prize for the largest collection of car care equipment and supplies. :thumbsup2:

[Titanium 325]

^ I second that! Wow.

[Tremelle]

I did not even mention a bunch of the off the shelf products I have. There is a difference in the quality of product and the finish it leaves on the car.

[FROGGER]

^ I second that! Wow.


X 3 :thumbsup2:

[Fubar]

I prefer carnuba wax also. I just use Mothers wax on my GT. The trim parts can be tricky but the end result is worth it in my opinion.

note: as carnuba is actually a wax and extremely sensitive to heat, I usually apply it by rubbing my hand in the can and use my hand to 1) heat the wax so it will seep into the pours of the paint 2) apply pressure adequate to get the wax into a all the crevice. This is a trip my father learned in the military with regard to polishing shoes. ;)

[Titanium 325]

I have seen and heard a lot of people hand applying the carnuba like that. Great tip man.

That GT is incredible by the way. You were at the meet Saturday morning and then the Sunday one at The Filling Station right? Very sweet ride man.

[Tremelle]

Bye

[snowball]

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[Airbag79]

Klasse here, Polish than Gloss Sealant.

[Qship5]

Klasse here, Polish than Gloss Sealant.

Klasse is one of my favorite sealants. I will also sometimes apply Klasse All In One and then alppy carnauba wax on top of it. This gives the longer term protection of a sealant with the depth of carnauba.

[mordor110]

Meguiar's products because they are readily available at AutoZone and it gets the job done. Currently using Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax on the 996 and Meguiar's ColorX on the M3, both applied w/ PC 7424.

If I had any show cars or true garage queens, then I'd invest the time and money on Zaino.

///Michael

Yeah I've been using Meguires since the late 80's when I worked in fiberglass shop and they used it. So I tried it on my M/Cycle at the time and thought it did a great job. (The plastic panels were faded bad and it made them look like new again) They actually use it on the fibreglass molds to release the product. I think it has canauba wax in it?

[mordor110]

What do you guys use on your interiors to preserve the leather from the Texas sun and keep it supple? (And the plastic/vinyl?)

[imaj]

For me Leather = Zaino's "Z-10 Leather in a Bottle".

Plastic/vinyl = 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium and/or 1Z Einszett Plastic Vinyl Deep Cleaner.

[Qship5]

What do you guys use on your interiors to preserve the leather from the Texas sun and keep it supple? (And the plastic/vinyl?)

Leatherique is my leather treatment choice. Vinyl depends on the look you prefer, but I'd lean toward 303 or Einzett Cockpit Premium.

[nullsign]

Meguiar's products because they are readily available at AutoZone and it gets the job done. Currently using Meguiar's NXT 2.0 Tech Wax on the 996 and Meguiar's ColorX on the M3, both applied w/ PC 7424.


I've become a real fan of Meguiar's products, easy to find, don't cost a lot, and they do amazing work.

[Vandit]

I use Poorboy's EX-P Sealant.

It goes on easy enough, and I think it leaves a durable long lasting shine/protection, however it can be a PITA to remove completely. I find myself removing patches of wax haze from the car up to 2 washes later.