Cheap hidden gems of detailing?

[DjbuddyPL]

Everything has a hidden gym thats really cheap, what are some in the detailing world?

 

[CleanGene]

I'll be the first to post Collinite #845! Im the MAN

 

[James K]

These

Like $.89 at Home Depot and work great for tire and trim dressings.

 

[DLB]

6 for $1 toothbrushes. They usually even come in a little round plastic canister.

0000 Steel Wool.

Water.

DLB

 

[Dr Oldz]

I'm gonna have to say just about the whole DP line.

 

[RTexasF]

Sprayway glass cleaner, Woolite (original) & water to clean leather. Both cheap, work better than most high dollar stuff, and go a long way.

Stoner's More Shine.....works on tires, wheelwells, black plastic textured trim (chin spoiler, mud flaps), engine compartments. One product with multiple uses.

 

[James K]

Sprayway glass cleaner, Woolite (original) & water to clean leather. Both cheap, work better than most high dollar stuff, and go a long way.

Stoner's More Shine.....works on tires, wheelwells, black plastic textured trim (chin spoiler, mud flaps), engine compartments. One product with multiple uses.

Woolite is a good one. Never tried it on leather, but I use Woolite for dark.colors on canvas convertible tops. Works great.

 

[RTexasF]

It works very well on leather. Dilute as needed with water...........

six water to one Woolite=filthy
eight to one=dirty
ten to one=maintenance cleaning

Great too for customers that are allergic to every frigging thing (had one of those real or imagined) as there's no smell or remnants left after use.

I should make clear that I'm talking about coated leather which is the majority of what's out there. Uncoated (Mercedes, Ferrari, Ford King Ranch, etc.) needs true leather cleaner & conditioner of your choice.

 

[panthercz]

These

Like $.89 at Home Depot and work great for tire and trim dressings.

Exactly what I was going to post!! I get them at Menards (if you have one in your area) for $0.50 each.

They are great for tires, applying sealant/wax/coatings to wheels that have multiple spokes, plastic and rubber protectants to window trim or just any hard to reach area.

 

[SeaJay's]

Simple Green and SuperClean Degreaser! Both are pretty cheap and can be diluted down.

 

[roguish-desires]

Purple Power APC!

 

[JonMiles]

Q-tips, Folex, Mineral Spirits, Gojo Hand Cleaner, 2x4's (for elevating tires and dressing them better)

 

[embolism]

rubber dish gloves to get pet hair out of upholstery

 

[IID]

http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-waterless-wash-concentrate.html



UWWP (Ultima Waterless Wash Plus) 16oz bottle makes 704oz of usable product/5.5 gallons.
$.03 an ounce





http://www.autogeek.net/mg12001.html
Meguiars Glass Cleaner.
1 Gallon concentrate ($17.99) makes 11 Gallons ($1.64 gallon) of usable product.
1408oz at $.013oz

 

[pfix]

Zep Citrus and Zep Purple.

 

[weavers]

ONR
collnite 845
ipa/distiled water 50:50, ends up being $1.25 for a 32 oz of glass cleaner.
found some cheap multi purpose towels at harbor freight, good for glass, interior, wheels, ect.
megs ultimate compound

Big lots...go every few weeks. I found 3m performance finish, its a great sealant last 4-6months for only 3 bucks. I found megs interior protectant for 3 bucks, both the mantle and the shinny finish.

 

[StoneRaizer]

Stoner Invisible Glass. The best glass cleaner out there, $6.

Duragloss Aquawax. Great shine, great beading, too easy to use, smells great, $8.99 for 22 oz.

 

[VIP Reflections]

Megs APC
PIN XMT 360
24 pack of extra plush microfiber towels for $12 @ home depot
Megs QD

 

[mdb917]

+1 Invisible Glass

 

[Old Tiger]

Microfiber gloves are great applicators for many products like wheel sealant or interior dressing. DG 531 is the hidden jewel of UV inhibitors. DG 105, 501 & 601.