How are my selections? Any errors in my thinking?

Dubbin1 said:
I would never recommend using such an expensive product when you can get the same or better results with a cheaper one.
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Hmm...so what you're telling me is that you would recommend using a tire gel on your wheels too? Why not use it on glass too?
twistedframe said:
Talk about misinformation...:ban:

seriously though I totally agree with Richard. If you like UTTG on your tires than use it on your tires, it's not that much more expensive and like he said it doesn't hurt if you get it on your wheels.

Also I always top selants with carnuba on my personal vehicles. I think it does add to the looks, even if only in my own head, and it definitely adds to the durability of the finish.
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And this is coming from a guy with less than 200 posts?
 
rwright said:
Hmm...so what you're telling me is that you would recommend using a tire gel on your wheels too? Why not use it on glass too?


And this is coming from a guy with less than 200 posts?
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I top carnuba wax with tire gel...uber protection

I'd have more post, but all the threads I post in get:close1:
 
rwright said:
Hmm...so what you're telling me is that you would recommend using a tire gel on your wheels too? Why not use it on glass too?
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I use it on my wheels and glass all the time...
 
Dubbin1 said:
I use it on my wheels and glass all the time...
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As you can see........with one question comes a thousand opinions. All are correct and none are wrong until it comes to reaching into your own pocket. After many years of paying out the Wazoo for "premium" products I find that the less expensive ones, in many but not all cases, provide the same look, durability, and so on. It is up to you to experiment and decide. In some cases there is no doubt that the higher priced priced products are usually superior but that is not always the case. You have a good list going but do experiment as the budget allows.
 
Why do you two have the same Avatar? Same club?
 
Wow, an hour or two studying/gym time and we're on 4 pages!

Just for clarification, I am not totally new to detailing. It's been a long time hobby of mine. I've owned a Camaro Z28 and TransAm Firehawk that both sold looking like new inside and out. So I do understand the importance of clay,cleaners and proper prep. I've never used some of these more 'exotic' products though, the furthest I went in the past is Zaino.

Not that I don't appreciate everyone's posting, I've learned so much and still overwhelmed with the amount of info here.

My long term goal is to be able to do paint correction comfortably when the time comes. For now, I want to be able to maintain my new truck's finish without causing damage for as long as possible.
 
Providing that you use the proper procedures, tools, and products there is no worry about causing damage. The proper procedures begins with correct washing techniques. It sounds totally absurd and mundane but that's where it begins.
 
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dispense said:
Wow, an hour or two studying/gym time and we're on 4 pages!

Just for clarification, I am not totally new to detailing. It's been a long time hobby of mine. I've owned a Camaro Z28 and TransAm Firehawk that both sold looking like new inside and out. So I do understand the importance of clay,cleaners and proper prep. I've never used some of these more 'exotic' products though, the furthest I went in the past is Zaino.

Not that I don't appreciate everyone's posting, I've learned so much and still overwhelmed with the amount of info here.

My long term goal is to be able to do paint correction comfortably when the time comes. For now, I want to be able to maintain my new truck's finish without causing damage for as long as possible.
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Stick with your list and decide on what way to go with the tire gel and you will be good ;)
 
RTexasF said:
Providing that you learn the proper procedures, tools, and products there is no worry about causing damage. The proper procedures begins with correct washing techniques. It sounds totally absurd and mundane but that's where it begins.
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I gotcha, I forced myself to watch all of the How-To videos even if it was something I thought I was doing right. I learned a ton :dblthumb2:
 
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