Duragloss product definitive guide

[Klasse Act]

I'm almost out of my gallon of Meguiars D156 spray wax. Can Aquawax be used as a suitable replacement? (On paint, glass, trim...)

Yes and it's also available in gallon size.

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[DavidAl]

They should do away with the number system and just go with the product name. It'll help the simpletons like me.

Heck, every manufacturer should do this!

Carry on...

 

[Klasse Act]

Yeah using the word "polish" here is a literal term and like I said earlier, none of the DG "polishes" are aggressive enough to correct anything really. I wonder why they have never gotten around to actually producing a polish, maybe use M101 as the benchmark and go from there. After that let's see a tire coating....carry on, LOL!

 

[AZpolisher15]

I'm almost out of my gallon of Meguiars D156 spray wax. Can Aquawax be used as a suitable replacement? (On paint, glass, trim...)

I use both. I Kinda bounce back and forth. They're both great.

 

[Jowillie]

:joking:...and it's great on toast too.

 

[RippyD]

Hope it's ok to revive this old thread. Need some help with DG rubber and plastic products.

I have and use:

• 253 Tire and Rubber Dressing: Used primarily on tires. Also on interior mats. Favorite tire stuff.
• 531 Marine and RV Protectant: Used on rubber window trim. So far, working great. 271 works too.
• 271 Rubber and Flat Black Dressing: Use on black bumpers and wheel well trim. Also on wiper cowl.

I haven't used 321 Non Silicone Dressing. Is this better for any of these areas? Why/where/when would I use it? So much overlap with DG products it's sometimes hard to know what to use where.

Anybody used 341 Convertible Fabric Restorer? I have a convertible that isn't beading the way I'd like it to.

I have some hard, shiny black plastic over my pillars. It doesn't seem porous like the wiper cowl. Not sure anything will permeate it. Any recommendation for those parts?

Have to admit that I'm cheating on DG and tried Blackfire All-In-One Trim & Tire Protectant as well. Not sure about the longevity vs. DG products yet. Prefer 253 for my tires and you'd have to pry 271 out of my hands for bumpers. The BF seems good for flat plastic. Did my plastic engine trim with it.

I have this theory that DG really only makes about 5 products. They just put them in different containers at different concentrations, so it doesn't really matter what you use. (Kidding DG - just poking fun at all the products you have and all the overlapping descriptions.)

 

[Larry A]

DG rocks , all there products are great. Even without 601 they still are outstanding. Clean with 101 or 501 , then ad 111 or 105 , a week later put on a coat of Collinite 476 and your good to go.

 

[Klasse Act]

DG rocks , all there products are great. Even without 601 they still are outstanding. Clean with 101 or 501 , then ad 111 or 105 , a week later put on a coat of Collinite 476 and your good to go.

I agree but would clean with #501/601, then #105/601 and finish up with #111/601. I added #601 so you could do all 3 steps in one day, if you felt inclined to do so. As far as #476 Collinite a week later, why not! Its the product I used 2 years ago to get me through winter and that winter here in Chicagoland was brutal, I mean brutal but when it was decent enough outside temp wise, clean ups were a snap. I did apply a double coat of #476 double coat to be double sure I had double protection, LOL!

Duragloss and Collinite, old school products never looked so good!! BTW, a 2nd coat of #111/601 would also be an outstanding route to go as well!!

 

[spewking]

Can you use #601 with any synthetic LSP such as Wolfgang?

The reviews here indicating better gloss and look have piqued my interest!!

 

[RippyD]

Can you use #601 with any synthetic LSP such as Wolfgang?

It could work, maybe. No reason to think it would.

 

[RippyD]

Table of all the DG products from their site. Didn't include kits. I tried to summarize descriptions where needed. Added my comments. Appreciate comments on any of the others. (Can't get borders to show up.)

Number	Name	What it is/does	How I use/comments
101/102/103	Polish and Cleaner	Synthetic polymer coating	sealant?
104	Paste Wax	Blend of waxes, polymers, and polishing agents
105/106	Total Performance Polish	Synthetic polymer/wax	sealant?
111/112/113	Clear Coat Polish	Synthetic formula gives shine and durable protective coating	Love this stuff with 601
151/152	Fiberglass Polish and Cleaner	Synthetic protective coating
201/202/203/204	Vinyl and Leather Dressing	Adds lustre and softens vinyl and leater	Seat cleaner/conditioner. Little perfumey.
221/222	Leather conditioner	Penetrates and softens leather	Works well on my car seat leather
252/253	Tire and Rubber Dressing	Gives tires a "new" look. Coats/Waterproofs rubber	Tires and floor mats
261	Tire Gloss (Aerosol)	Give a high gloss look to tires
265	Ultimate Detail Spray (Aerosol)	"Wet look" to bumpers, moldings, door jambs, and a/c vents
271/272	Rubber and Flat Black Dressing	Cleans and shines rubber bumpers and moldings	My go-to for bumpers and wheel trim
281/282	Wet Look Tire Shine	Gives a wet look to tires
301/302	Tonneau Cover Vinyl & Convertale Dressing	Forms durable coating on tonneau covers
321/322	Non Silicone Dressing	Restores the lustre to vinyl, leather, and tires
341	Convertable Fabric Restorer	Restores water and stain repellency
371/372	Absorb-It Odor Eliminator	Eliminates odors on carpet and fabric
401/403	All Purpose Cleaner	Surfactants and cleaners that gently remove dirt, oil, grease
420/421	Cleaner and Degreaser	Cleans grease and oil from engine parts and machinery
430/431	Truck and Equipment Wash	Remove dirt and road film. Spray on, hose off.
441/442	Leather Shampoo	Gently clean leather surfaces
451	Fabric and Carpet Cleaner (aerosol)	Foaming carpet/fabric cleaner	Works well
461/462	Ultimate Orange	Remove all traces of soil - can be diluted	Works well
471/472	Bug Remover	Dissolves and removes bugs, oil, and tar	Works well
481/482	Wax Eraser	Formulated to remove wax and polish residue
501/503	Marine and RV Polish	Clean, polish, and protect fiberglass, metal, and painted surfaces
505/506	Water Spot Remover	Removes spots without removing polishes
521/522	Marine and RV Detail Spray	Remove dust, minor soil, and oil film	Is this a QD?
531/532	Marine and RV Protectant	Restores luster and water resistance to rubber vinyl and rubber	Use on rubber window seals
541/542	Marine and RV Cleaner With Mildew Buster	Cleaner with mildew eliminator
551/552	Marine and RV Aluminum Cleaner and Brightener	Cleans and brightens aluminum surfaces
561/562	Marine and RV Surface Renewer Polishing Compound	Removes oxidation and scratches from gel coat/fiberglass
581/582	Marine and RV Black Streak Emilinator	Forumlated to remove black streaks
591/592	Marine and RV Wash Concentrate	Surfactents that shines as it cleans	Same as 901?
601/602	Polish Bonding Agent	Sealant bonding agent	Makes DG selants cure faster and last longet
652/652	Pre-cleaner #2	Abrasives which remove oxidation, scratches, and water spots
671/673	Swirl Mark Remover	Blend of waxes, polymers, and polishings agents
681/682	Plastic Lens Polish	Polish and protect various plastics and fiberglass
701/702	Whitewall Tire Cleaner	Cleans and whitens whitewalls, also mats, blackwalls, and engines
751/752	Rain Repel	Glass cleaner with water repellent treatment	Great windshield cleaner
755/757	Glass Water Spot Remover	Blend of cleaners and abrasives to remove water spots from glass
761/762	Glass Cleaner	Non-ammonia glass and chrome cleaner
801/802/805	Chrome Wheel Cleaner	Removes brake dust, oil, and road film without rubbing
821/822	All Wheel Cleaner	Removes brake dust, road film, oil, and dust
831/832	Metal Cleaner And Brightener	Cleans high polished aluminum
851/853	Aluminum Wheel Cleaner	Removes brake dust, oil, and road film from aluminum
860/861	Aluminum Cleaner and Brightener	Industrial strength aluminum cleaner
870	Aluminum Polish	Clean and polishes aluminum and other metals
881/882/883	Metal Polish	Paste version of 870
901/902	Car Wash Concentrate	Cleaner that enhances shine
921/923	Fast Clean and Shine	Quick Detailer	My favorite QD. I add some AW to it
931/932	Rinseless Wash with Aquawax	Rinseless wash	Great rinseless
951/952	Aquawax	Spray sealant	Fantastic spray wax. Can smear if overused
971	Aquawax Waterless Wash n Wax	Clean, shine, and protect all types of finishes
1010	Nanoglass Ceramic Coating	Seals and protects paint (coating)
1060	Squeaky Clean Surface Prep	Removes surface residue, dirt, and waxes
2930	Track Claw Racing Polish	Fluoropolymer "wet look" polish	sealant? coating?
2935	Track Claw Plastic Polish Protectant	Clean and protect all types of plastic
2950	Track Claw All Purpose Cleaner (aerosol)	APC and degreaser
2970/2971	Track Claw Kart Formula	Tire Stregthener for kart racing tires
2995	Track Claw Tire Strengthener	Strengthen and vulcanize tires
9001	Plush MicroFiber Wash Mitt	MF wash mitt
9002	Plush MicroFiber Drying Towel	17" x 26" drying towel
9003	Plush MicroFiber Polishing Cloth	Polishing towel	This is a great towel. Expensive.

 

[Jowillie]

Can you use #601 with any synthetic LSP such as Wolfgang?

The reviews here indicating better gloss and look have piqued my interest!!

Probably best not to waste the effort. The chemical processes in #601 are likely set up to work with the polymers, enzymes, vitamins & minerals in the other Duragloss sealants and cleaner/sealant products.

 

[RippyD]

Tried two more:

821 Wheel Cleaner: works pretty well, as expected. Had very dirty front wheels. Sprayed them heavily and let it sit for 5+ minutes. Then took a large speed master brush to it. Cleaned up really nicely. Can't say that it was better than other wheel cleaners. I can say it doesn't stink like Sonax and Griots, and that it's a lot foamier when you take a brush to it. Rinsed off and wheels look great. Not sure it's better than others. It's very good.

521: Marine and RV Detail Spray: Others have described this as Fast Clean & Shine (921) on steroids. Not sure what that means, but I think I agree. First of all, it seems thicker. I overs-strayed onto a window and it was pretty smeary to remove. It wipes off the paint fine, but has some streaking like Aquawax. Definitely finishes like AQ - really nice shine. I didn't take the time to do a side-by-side comparison. In the future I'll try to do a comparison between the three close to each other and look for any difference. Many of us mix our FC&S with 25% AW. I'd say this is similar to that, maybe a little heavier on the AW. Until I looked more closely I can't see any reason to recommend it (or not) over FC&S with AW added. Actually, it seems slipperier applying and afterward. Can't be sure until I do them side-by-side.

 

[Jowillie]

Great report. Remember, when comparing products that seem similar in performance, one determining factor may be price per ounce.

 

[RippyD]

Great report. Remember, when comparing products that seem similar in performance, one determining factor may be price per ounce.

DG wheel cleaner is about $0.45 per oz. Sonax is $1.06. Griots is $0.60.

The RV detail spray is about $0.40 per oz. FC&S is about the same. Megs ultimate is about the same price. Pinnacle and Wolfgang are more than 2x the price. Didn't check other. (Guessing most use rinseless far more than detail spray now, so price may not be a huge issue.)

 

[Mp0wer]

My two favorite Duragloss products are 601/105

I'm also a fan of Collinite 476 845 915

Can't beat the prices of these products :dblthumb2:

 

[mwoolfso]

Duragloss is a hidden gem in a number of ways. Extremely cost effective and for many paint systems their products easily meet expectations. This thread was a long time coming and I can't believe I missed this since April.

 

[RippyD]

My two favorite Duragloss products are 601/105

I'm also a fan of Collinite 476 845 915

Can't beat the prices of these products :dblthumb2:

Soooo... I'm playing around with coatings. And they're great. 2 years of shine and protection, easy to apply, inexpensive. All sounds good.

But then I compare coatings to Collinite. It's not the same look. I was looking at my wife's car a few minutes ago when the sun peeked through the clouds. I put one coat of 845 on it about 2 weeks ago. Holy crap it looks amazing. That stuff has a different reflection - it kind of makes it 3D. Hard to describe. It's sometimes disorienting to look at.

 

[davidc]

Two amazing product lines Duragloss and Collinite. The longevity is amazing also.

Dave

 

[davidc]

This is a bummer. Received my latest order which was to include 531 Marine & RV protectant which leaves a natural finish not even matte. Any way they substituted 531 with 303. I have a whole gallon of 303 and now another 32oz. bottle LOL. Just checked DG's site and it is still there so maybe Autopia ( Sister site )stopped carrying it. I will have to email DG and see what is up.

Dave