Cheap hidden gems of detailing?

Isopropyl Alcohol, 70% or 90%.
Mixed 50:50 with distilled or tap water.
Used for final wipe down after compounds and polish.
Available at most pharmacys for around a dollar.
 
- eBay led headlamp light($4 from hong kong compared to almost $30 for similar product here)
-Eagle One tire shine foam applicators
-Wooden qtips(not sure where to get them. My gf works at a make up store and I get tons for free)
-Eagle One all wheel cleaner(around $3-4 at Walmart. Compares to other much more expensive cleaners)
-3m green tape(Walmart)
-dish/toilet scrubbing brushes for wheel wells
-DPS WAW/ONR
-APC+
That's some of the stuff I can think of off the top of my head.
 
Eagle One wheel cleaner (A2Z)
No Streek window polish
ONR
Stoners Speed Bead
 
 
-Samples of Black onyx and black diamond last a loooong time if used properly and cost approx $5 or come free with the order! :D

- Agree with others on dawn and eagle one wheel cleaner!! Great stuff!
 
eagle one wheel & tire cleaner
advanced auto areasol tire shine (no drip and perfect shine)
tuff stuff carpet & vinyl cleaner
mean green (dollar store version of a AIO cleaner)
mothers wheel & tire brushes

wolfgang deep gloss spritz sealant. (got a sample and cant put it down! unreal shine and protection from a spray on wipe off product. very little product is needed for a complete application. this makes it cost effective.)
 
magic eraser's for taking the brown off tires

works better than 4:1 APC and a scrub brush
 
-Bleche Wite for cleaning nasty tires
-Car wash sponge cut into 4 or 8 pieces to apply tire dressing (usually $1-$2)
-Folex for cloth seats, carpet, headliners
-Krud Kutter for extra nasty carpets but visit their site for other dilution ratios and jobs
-6sqft micro fiber drying towel from Walmart, no marring to date
-Cheap tire foam to dress wheel wells - No Touch usually $3, STP usually $2.50, Meg's usually $4, etc.
 
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