What are the best bang for the buck products?

I wanted to give you a list of stuff I’ve used in the past.
Wash: Griot’s Car Wash. P21S – I didn’t like it. DP Auto Bath, this is the stuff I’m currently using. It seems to be a “bang for the buck” product.
Tire Cleaner: Simple Green. Griot’s Garage Rubber Cleaner. Wolfgang tire and wheel cleaner, I love this stuff, but at $19.99 a bottle, not a “bang for the buck.”
Tire treatment. Mequiar’s # 42. Griot’s Vinyl and Rubber Dressing, my current favorite. Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel, too expensive, in my humble opinion.
Wheel Cleaner: Griot’s Wheel Cleaner. I guess almost everything in the world.
Wax: Collinite 845, this stuff made my wife’s beige Acadia look Great!! Wolfgang Deep Gloss – this was for my dark colored Avalon.
I’m sure I’ve missed a lot of stuff that I’ve tried and didn’t like. I saw the quote, “Find something you like and use it frequently.” I guess that’s the answer. I was trying to shorten my discovery curve.
Thanks and all the best.
 
The best "bang for the buck" product I have tried is Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner Plus. Only $14 a gallon. Use at different dilutions for different tasks: 10:1 for interior cleaning; 4:1 for tires and engine bay. Don't leave home without it. Be sure to get the Meguiar's bottle with the recommended dilutions marked on the side. :xyxthumbs:

Optimum No Rinse has become an essential product for me. I would not want to go without it, especially during the winter months. I use it year-around. You can also use it as a quick detailer and clay lube. I still haven't finished the gallon jug I bought a year and a half ago.

For the money, is there a more durable wax than Collinite 845? Easy to apply and remove. Looks great. Also works well as a wheel wax. From what I have read Duragloss 105 is also a great protectant for the money (perhaps even a better value), but I haven't tried it yet.
 
No one has mentioned DG Aquawax... Easy to put on and lasts months and is under 10 bucks a bottle that will last a long time. You can use it on paint, glass, trim, wheels, wipers... list goes on and it looks great.
 
akimel said:
The best "bang for the buck" product I have tried is Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner Plus. Only $14 a gallon. Use at different dilutions for different tasks: 10:1 for interior cleaning; 4:1 for tires and engine bay. Don't leave home without it. Be sure to get the Meguiar's bottle with the recommended dilutions marked on the side. :xyxthumbs:
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Meg's APC+ is definitely a good bang for the buck. I like optimum power clean better, but it's twice the price!
 
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