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kb2ehj said:
The order this time is for the following:


500 ml. CarPro Reset Intensive Car Shampoo
500 ml. CarPro ECH2O Waterless Wash & Quick
500 ml. CarPro Reload Spray Sealant
128 oz. Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning
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I think you'll really like Ech2o, I use it as waterless wash and its also become my favorite drying aid. D156 will always be on the shelf but so far I'm really enjoying this product!
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
Pondering some Gyeon Mohs for one last quick job this year...dunno though.
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I think it was your post on the sister forum where there were a good 10 coatings reviewed and you rated this one highly. I'm a big fan of Gyeon products and will be buying this product based on that review 👍🏻
 
DMiglio said:
I think it was your post on the sister forum where there were a good 10 coatings reviewed and you rated this one highly. I'm a big fan of Gyeon products and will be buying this product based on that review
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It's held (and still holding) up very well since last February's application despite vehicle not having been washed since here in NE Ohio. It'll be going on co-workers new white F150 that will receive occasional yet non OCD-ish attention.

A very solid product for me. Will probably top with CanCoat.
 
Some Hydro Blue, McKees APC and Griot's clay.

ScottH
 
DMiglio said:
I think you'll really like Ech2o, I use it as waterless wash and its also become my favorite drying aid. D156 will always be on the shelf but so far I'm really enjoying this product!
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Thank you. I'm looking forward to trying all the car pro products. Although I'm so far not impressed with flyby30. In the one very brief rain since application it didn't impress

Yes d156 is awesome. I gave a half gallon away during a divorce. Never should have done that lol


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I ordered a Leatherique kit, some more HD Speed, and some Griots trim applicators.
 
An honest question.. Is Mckees a reliable brand? Just the branding itself really throws me off.. The power of branding hits hard with mckees and blackfire... I'd go as far as to say i'd buy kirkland detailing products over mckees if kirkland ever carried..
 
tmdals0213 said:
An honest question.. Is Mckees a reliable brand? Just the branding itself really throws me off.. The power of branding hits hard with mckees and blackfire... I'd go as far as to say i'd buy kirkland detailing products over mckees if kirkland ever carried..
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What do you mean by reliable?
 
I'd say it's a reliable brand(speaking with about $150 of my own money), it's been out maybe 18 months or so, early 2016 I believe and has always received good or great reviews. Most of the product line is/are updated formulas based on the well regarded Pinnacle XMT and DP brands.

They are also coming out with new products too, so it's still growing and they are offering very competitive products compared to competitors. Their coating/SIO2 options specifically, from the wash to the coating itself and hydro blue being in the same markets as Gyeon and carpro products.
 
BadDogPSD said:
What do you mean by reliable?
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Mmm reliable as in live up to its purpose, stated durability for protection, and overall feeling when using the product. :) For example, products from meguiars, carpro, 3DHD - from my experience, sways very little from what it is intended to do and I enjoy using their professional products because it's so straight forward. And it helps get the job done really well*(subjective).

So would you say mckees some what fall under those categories for you as well?

It'd also be nice if there were free samples of mckees offered like how pinnacle and BF are offered once a certain amount is in the cart.
 
DMiglio said:
I'd say it's a reliable brand(speaking with about $150 of my own money), it's been out maybe 18 months or so, early 2016 I believe and has always received good or great reviews. Most of the product line is/are updated formulas based on the well regarded Pinnacle XMT and DP brands.

They are also coming out with new products too, so it's still growing and they are offering very competitive products compared to competitors. Their coating/SIO2 options specifically, from the wash to the coating itself and hydro blue being in the same markets as Gyeon and carpro products.
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Ahh thats cool! I've wondering what "hydro blue" was. I don't want to knock it without trying it, just was always curious as to why some bought it over other more "popular/more frequently tested" brands and products.

Thanks for the reply DMiglio!
 
Tmdals0213- Hydro Blue would be comparable to Gyeon WetCoat and Carpro Hydro2lite. They are spray and hose off nano coatings. I have Hydro Blue and WetCoat and can't say there's a whole lot between them. I think they are great for sealing wheels, but may not provide the 12wks/3months durability though, that's where I think they may be off from advertised claims.(again applied to my wheels, paint may differ)

Why try them over other "popular/more frequently tested" brands and products? Variety is the spice of life and marketing haha! ;)
 
tmdals0213 said:
Mmm reliable as in live up to its purpose, stated durability for protection, and overall feeling when using the product. :) For example, products from meguiars, carpro, 3DHD - from my experience, sways very little from what it is intended to do and I enjoy using their professional products because it's so straight forward. And it helps get the job done really well*(subjective).

So would you say mckees some what fall under those categories for you as well?

It'd also be nice if there were free samples of mckees offered like how pinnacle and BF are offered once a certain amount is in the cart.
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I just do this as a hobby, but my experience with the Mckees 37 line has been very positive. Bob McKee has been in this game a long time. I bieve Mckees 37 used to be Detailers Pro.
 
BadDogPSD said:
I just do this as a hobby, but my experience with the Mckees 37 line has been very positive. Bob McKee has been in this game a long time. I bieve Mckees 37 used to be Detailers Pro.
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McKee's 37 was a combination of Pinacle XMT and Detailer's Pro product lines and they updated/improved many of the products everything was merged. Bob was also the founder of Wolfgang, Pinnacle, and Pinnacle Black Label, not to mention Autogeek. Everything we have here at Autogeek can be linked back to Bob.

On to the reputation of the McKee's 37 line. I've not tried a product yet that hasn't lived up to it's claims. In many cases they are reasonably priced, work well, and are VERY user friendly. Bottles of their products are slowly starting to fill my garage as I use up items I purchased before it's founding.
 
BadDogPSD said:
I just do this as a hobby, but my experience with the Mckees 37 line has been very positive. Bob McKee has been in this game a long time. I bieve Mckees 37 used to be Detailers Pro.
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Desertnate said:
Bottles of their products are slowly starting to fill my garage as I use up items I purchased before it's founding.
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Nicee, thank you guys for the response baddogpsd and desertnate! I'll have a better look at mckee products next time I'm in for a haul!

Have a good one!!
 
tmdals0213 said:
An honest question.. Is Mckees a reliable brand? Just the branding itself really throws me off.. The power of branding hits hard with mckees and blackfire... I'd go as far as to say i'd buy kirkland detailing products over mckees if kirkland ever carried..
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Between the Driver's Seat and Autogeek, Bob McKee has been in the car care business for over 30 years. I've been fortunate enough to be under his tutelage for nearly 8 years.

Bob's Bio:

Robert “Bob” McKee is the founder and former owner of Palm Beach Motoring Accessories, the parent company of autogeek.net, and the founder and CEO of McKee’s 37 Car Care. McKee’s 37 is a Stuart, Florida-based manufacturer of fine automotive surface care products, and also includes McKee’s RV, a line created specifically for the unique surface care needs of RVs and motor coaches. Although Bob is largely credited with the success of Autogeek and McKee’s 37, he credits much of that success to his team and the many relationships forged along the way.

Early Life

Bob grew up in Fords, New Jersey. After graduating high school, he started as a concessionaire on the beloved Seaside Heights Boardwalk. He spent 15 years on the boardwalk, first working his way through college, then as an owner/operator of six concession stands. In 1984, when the winters became too much, Bob relocated to Jupiter, Florida and opened a franchise of The Driver’s Seat, an auto accessory store. The Driver’s Seat was a success for Bob, and he eventually came to own five additional franchise locations in Stuart, Boynton Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. Bob maintained ownership of The Driver’s Seat locations until the early 2000s.

PBMA

In 1997, Bob founded Palm Beach Motoring Accessories (PBMA), a catalog company dedicated to providing car care enthusiasts with the finest car care products and accessories available. The relationships established at The Driver’s Seat created the perfect opportunity for a mail order catalog connecting car care enthusiasts around the country—and eventually the world—with the best products for their needs. The website PBMA-FL.net complemented the paper catalog, and the entire operation was housed in a cozy 1000 square foot retail space in Stuart, Florida.

Autogeek

While the idea was strong, PBMA struggled to establish itself in the first year and actually downsized to a 400 square foot space in the back of the Boynton Beach Driver’s Seat location. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Bob persisted. By the year 2000, PBMA-FL.net was changed to autogeek.net with all catalogs following suit by 2001. In 2002, Bob moved to a 1000 square foot space, and by 2003 that doubled. By 2014, that space would expand to 45,000 square feet! Each addition was an investment into Autogeek, as Bob was interested in growing a complete company, including any brick and mortar structures. Owning the building not only increases a company’s overall value, it increases stability which is reflected in team morale. Ensuring a stable environment for the PBMA team was a constant priority, as Bob learned early on that the successes of a company are due largely to the successes of the team.

The momentum continued with the introduction of AutogeekOnline.net (AGO) in 2006. This platform offered car enthusiasts a place to ask questions, answer questions, and learn more about detailing. Detail Fest was introduced in 2004, and featured about a dozen people eating pizza and detailing cars. By 2015, Detail Fest would draw over 10,000 spectators from around the world!

Bob didn’t stop with a forum and a yearly meet up, either. Steadily, Bob built relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and industry greats. The growth continued with Bob sponsoring an award winning dragster, acquiring competitors like Autopia Care Care, Classic Motoring Accessories, and the Autopia discussion forums, and drawing the attention of renowned detailing expert Mike Phillips who joined the Autogeek team in 2009. The culmination of it all can be seen in the four seasons of television programming created by the Autogeek team. First came two seasons of What’s in Autogeek’s Garage hosted by Mike Phillips and airing on the Fox Sports Network, followed by two seasons of Competition Ready on the Velocity channel.

McKee’s 37

Wayne Carini and Bob McKee shake hands on the concoursIn 2016, Bob sold Palm Beach Motoring to Tony George of the Vision Investments Group. Tony is the chairman of the the board of Hulman & Company, which owns and operates the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also known as “the Brickyard.” In fact, the Hulman-George family not only owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but also the Indy Racing League (IRL), and several other holdings throughout Indiana. The sale of Palm Beach Motoring allows Bob to focus on his namesake brand, McKee’s 37, as well as providing the time necessary for broadening his support with other Christian-based organizations such as Teen Challenge and Barry Meguiar’s Revival Outside the Walls.

During his tenure in the car care industry, Bob developed some of the top brands in automotive surface care. These include Pinnacle Natural Brilliance, Pinnacle XMT, Pinnacle Black Label, Wolfgang Concours-Series Car Care, BLACKFIRE Car Care, Detailer’s Pride, and Marine 31. All of that research and development led Bob to develop a line of products he felt confident putting his name on: McKee’s 37, the complete line of world-class waxes, cleaners and polishes that easily holds its own with any product on the market. Thanks to advancements in surface care enhancement technology, the McKee’s 37 team of chemists was able to develop an affordable line of products that offers world-class performance. Each and every formula in the McKee’s 37 line is worthy of being used on the world’s finest show cars, but still obtainable for the everyday driver.
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The priority with the McKee's 37 brand was to offer the best surface care enhancement products available at any price. The entire line is fantastic. You won't be disappointed. :)
 
The only thing I will say about McKee's 37, is every products I have used, has been a satisfying experience. They really have built a complete line up IMHO. McKee's 37 products are on par with the big names, almost every order I add a new McKee's product, and have never been let down.
 
Hammer77 said:
The only thing I will say about McKee's 37, is every products I have used, has been a satisfying experience. They really have built a complete line up IMHO. McKee's 37 products are on par with the big names, almost every order I add a new McKee's product, and have never been let down.
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I agree 100% with Dave. Whenever I try a McKee's product, 90% of the time I kick myself for having not tried it sooner.

I'm just a guy who does my own truck, but there are some true pros on here who will also tell you that McKee's products are the real deal.
 
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