What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

LOL, that sounds more like a protection racket than vehicle service. "Yeah, that's a real nice car youse got dere; be a real shame if somethin' were to happen like you couldn't notice but might result in *unusual* damage . . . you know what I mean? Real shame, it would be." :ROFLMAO:
Had a service manager tell me that tow being multiple degrees out of spec wouldn’t impact how my car drove and that using another shops alignment system didn’t mean anything since they “all read different” among other things. Needless to say I emailed the dealer GM, and brand corporate love the nonsense dealers say to pad their bottom line
 
Picked up a few kcx products today. Rrw which I love. Top star which I’ve never tried but wanted to, and fresh up because my gli is starting to smell. Think it’s time for some pol star in the carpets and a quick hit with the extractor followed up with fresh up.

Think I need to hit the brakes on buying supplies for a while and run through what I have. I can’t think of a single use case I don’t have product for except maybe engine bay dressing which I just don’t care about.
 
Just be thankful you aren't presented with the $47.99 pricing that the Australian Megs distributor asks for HCD. A quick sweep of Google shows two large auto retailers selling it for $52.99 and $54.00, while another has it on sale for $37.09. I often hear from people who don't even consider this product simply because of the price. And the main target audience shopping at those retailers looks past it for cheaper Megs products. It's such a shame because HCD is brilliant, super easy to apply, lovely slickness, warm glossy appearance and excellent hydrophobics.


That’s crazy!


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Put it this way, I can price out a litre of ADS Amplify at half the price of HCD in the same quantity. I like them both, but guess which I use more often.
Is hcd comparable in terms of gloss and slickness?
 
Is hcd comparable in terms of gloss and slickness?

HCD has a warmer gloss and slightly slicker. Amplify is has a brighter, more sterile gloss, but is slightly easier to apply. Keep in mind I'm talking minute differences between two winning products. As a reference point, neither will approach Bead Maker for that ultra glossy and slick finish.



 
Picked up a few kcx products today. Rrw which I love. Top star which I’ve never tried but wanted to, and fresh up because my gli is starting to smell. Think it’s time for some pol star in the carpets and a quick hit with the extractor followed up with fresh up.

Think I need to hit the brakes on buying supplies for a while and run through what I have. I can’t think of a single use case I don’t have product for except maybe engine bay dressing which I just don’t care about.

RRW and Idrosave are my two faves right now and Mckee’s close. In reality all the “v2” rinseless as I call them seem to be great.


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Put it this way, I can price out a litre of ADS Amplify at half the price of HCD in the same quantity. I like them both, but guess which I use more often.

So I see Meguiars m799 pro Ceramic bead boost on Australian EBay. It was $121 AUD. I’ve read that it at 1 part water 3 parts m799 is ceramic hybrid detailer and Nick Wynn confirmed on Meguiars forum. So that’s basically 6 bottles for $20 apiece…

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Just be thankful you aren't presented with the $47.99 pricing that the Australian Megs distributor asks for HCD. A quick sweep of Google shows two large auto retailers selling it for $52.99 and $54.00, while another has it on sale for $37.09. I often hear from people who don't even consider this product simply because of the price. And the main target audience shopping at those retailers looks past it for cheaper Megs products. It's such a shame because HCD is brilliant, super easy to apply, lovely slickness, warm glossy appearance and excellent hydrophobics.

Hmm might have to try this stuff out at some point. I have pretty much wrote off megs as a reputable top brand once i had been opened up to this forum and all the brands that i had never heard off prior to. My own fault i rekon.
 
Got to work today on some of the worst of the very expensive custom optional dealer installed scratches

Rinseless wash of the door with N-914 followed by Autofiber Holey Clay Towel lubed with N-914

Now I know know the entire truck needs a full decon, dirtiest most contaminated new vehicle I have run into in a while

I used my Shinemate EB210 with a well used 2" orange pad and Griots Perfecting Cream, speed 4, light pressure, 3 medium speed row passes

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Got to work today on some of the worst of the very expensive custom optional dealer installed scratches

Rinseless wash of the door with N-914 followed by Autofiber Holey Clay Towel lubed with N-914

Now I know know the entire truck needs a full decon, dirtiest most contaminated new vehicle I have run into in a while

I used my Shinemate EB210 with a well used 2" orange pad and Griots Perfecting Cream, speed 4, light pressure, 3 medium speed row passes

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Looking good Chilly aka Santa 🎅
 
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