So Chemical Guys Eh?

UncleDavy said:
I have one of their retail stores nearby and it is fun to go there and talk detailing with the brothers who run the place. Their microfiber wash is very good and their soaps are very good. Their Honeydew Snowfoam is one of my favorites. I like their Tire Kicker Tire Shine and their waterless wash. I am not a fan of many of their other products like polishes, cleaners or conditioners. To me they are overpriced and under performing.
Click to expand...

Amen, Uncle.:xyxthumbs:
 
My brother in law runs a restaurant in Phoenix

Apparently some CG bigwigs were in there a couple weeks ago and being the schmoozer he is before long some comped tacos turned into an invite for a free $2,000 full detail at their store/shop there

He texted me asking if I had heard of them or used their stuffs

I gave him essentially the same answer as you guys…

Meh…

Anyway 3 days later he took it in and picked it up and was thrilled with the way it turned out

He asked me beforehand what people had against them and one answer was it’s just toooooo much

Too many conflicting products and choices

He didn’t get it until he walked in there

He sent me a video of the showroom and said he gets it now

I asked him to ask for a list of products used just out of curiosity

Apparently they did a full correction and a coating and all the other bells and whistles


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I think they make solid products. The multi labeled products are not marketed to us as we Geeks no what to use, when. If we don’t we ask.

There stuff is for the average joe who “likes” to keep there car clean during the summer. Ones who just step up out ofcOTC at AutoZone.

They may not know that you can dilutecan apc to clean interiors, convertible tops rubber floor matts and leather.

Make’s there life easier to be able to buy a interior cleaner, covertibe top cleaner, rubber matt cleaner and leather cleaner. And afain decent stuff.

Mckee’s is heading or at the same mark in my opinion. The just make a better product.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I bought a few Chemical Guys products a while ago, mainly to satisfy my curiosity.



With the exception of VRP, I ordered products that I did not have similar in my cabinet.

The New Car Smell worked ok but did not really last.

The Mat Renew was, again, ok. It foamed up pretty good but did not change the appearance like it said it would on the bottle.





The Bare Bones was terrible. Again, it looked ok but it was like applying an oil slick to the fender wells.





The only product that can say I genuinely grab on a regular occasion is VRP. I really like this stuff as a tire dressing.



Chemical Guys have just recently been made available through a large Australian automotive chain, selling alongside the usual big box store brands. It will be interesting to see how much traction they get. Up until now, Chemical Guys products have been sold through a couple of smaller detailing supply companies here, so their brand reach has been quite small compared to how they are consumed in the USA. I also note, like a lot of things in Australia, Chemical Guys have been sold as a premium/up-market brand in the same vein as CarPro. Adams suffer the same fate also. Like for like, I can 100% say that I would take a CarPro product over an Adams or Chemical Guys for the same money.

Like others have said, Chemical Guys just offer far to many products that do the same job. Although, in small amount of deference of CG's, Meguiars also suffer from the same issue.
 
I on the other hand, will not be buying VRP again. It doesn't provide enough shine and even with two coats, is short lived even for a tire product. Much better tire products out there IMO.
 
Just wanted to post a heads up. If you have an Ollies near you, they got some Chemical Guys stuff in. I bought a bottle of the Leather Serum. It seems to be a pretty decent product with a matte finish if you don't like the overly glossy look.

The one thing that IMO hurts them is that they've oversaturated their line. Kind of like Meguiars Jr.
 
They relabel and resell the same products on repeat and just change the scent. They seem to prioritize marketing over performance when it should be the other way around. I get it's a lot of people's gateway brand, but with hindsight now I can't believe they were even that for me.
 
Bill D said:
I on the other hand, will not be buying VRP again. It doesn't provide enough shine and even with two coats, is short lived even for a tire product. Much better tire products out there IMO.
Click to expand...

I use it on my tires and find I need to reapply every 3 washes or so. Only takes a moment and I do like how it looks. But I hate glossy tires. I can honestly say this is the only CG product that has stood the test of time in my arsenal.
 
I have their rolling detailing seat and I really like it. Been through their product line a little.....polishes and compounds were not good, but their soaps are.
 
PouncingPanzer said:
I use it on my tires and find I need to reapply every 3 washes or so. Only takes a moment and I do like how it looks. But I hate glossy tires. I can honestly say this is the only CG product that has stood the test of time in my arsenal.
Click to expand...

I hate glossy tires too but these Michelins I’m dealing with tend to need plenty of the VRP before i get the gloss I desire. My go to right now before I use it up is PERL and that takes only one application to look good. It looks like it depends on the tire regarding how a dressing is going to look on them.
 
Bill D said:
I hate glossy tires too but these Michelins I’m dealing with tend to need plenty of the VRP before i get the gloss I desire. My go to right now before I use it up is PERL and that takes only one application to look good. It looks like it depends on the tire regarding how a dressing is going to look on them.
Click to expand...

I've been fighting the Michelins Pilot 4s forever. Been using Perl, but found Duragloss 253 ( Or whatever the #)is the best for the 4s.
 
253 is definitely the next dressing I’ll be trying
 
Rsurfer said:
Hey Flash, what's up?
Click to expand...
Immediate past:

Today I've been attempting to transfer 55 gallons of used motor oil that a tenant graciously left for me from a drum to various jugs.

Distant past:

Not much. I live a pretty dull life.


Good seeing a familiar name Ron. Hope you have being doing well.




​
 
Rsurfer said:
I've been fighting the Michelins Pilot 4s forever. Been using Perl, but found Duragloss 253 ( Or whatever the #)is the best for the 4s.
Click to expand...

What he said on a set of Pilot All Season 4s. Tried several dressings but went back to 253.
 
The Bridgestones on the little blue car just loved 2 coats of VRP knocked down 24 hours later

The tires on the Tacoma hated it and would streak and look like crap regardless of how I applied it

But, the tonneau cover on the Tacoma loved VRP

It didn’t attract red dirt near as bad as 303 did

Go figure

I also think the CG Total Interior Cleaner/Protectant is a good product and can go head to head with Megs Quick Interior Detailer

Mr Pink soap is decent in a pinch it you run out and need a quick OTC substitute

Other than that nothing of theirs I have tried was life changing


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Flash Gordon said:
Immediate past:

Today I've been attempting to transfer 55 gallons of used motor oil that a tenant graciously left for me from a drum to various jugs.

Distant past:

Not much. I live a pretty dull life.


Good seeing a familiar name Ron. Hope you have being doing well.




​
Click to expand...

Doing great. So no detailing?
 
Rsurfer said:
Doing great. So no detailing?
Click to expand...

I'm afraid that will only end with my death. I always take the week of Christmas and thanksgiving off (unless an emergency comes up).
Happy to hear things are going well.
 
Bill D said:
I hate glossy tires too but these Michelins I’m dealing with tend to need plenty of the VRP before i get the gloss I desire. My go to right now before I use it up is PERL and that takes only one application to look good. It looks like it depends on the tire regarding how a dressing is going to look on them.
Click to expand...

Rsurfer said:
I've been fighting the Michelins Pilot 4s forever. Been using Perl, but found Duragloss 253 ( Or whatever the #)is the best for the 4s.
Click to expand...

I have been cycling through dressings trying to find something that works well on PS4S Michelins. I have found them to be very sensitive and a challenge to get a uniform look on them. If you look at the very bare finish on these tires, they have a very waxy sidewall. After trying a number of products, including Koch Chemie PSS and NV Onyx, I think Perl and Obsessed Garage Tire Dressing seem to work the best on this rubber -

Undressed/bare -



OG TD -



Perl (Undiluted + knocked back)-



The Pirelli's I had on the car before had a much shinier bare finish that amplified a dressing. The Dunlop Sport Maxx tires on the XR8 and Jaguar, along with the older Michelin PS3 don't seem anywhere near as finicky as the PS4S.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top