My detail collection

My latest purchase:dblthumb2:
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Insta Finish Premium Clear (1 gallon)
Sonus SFX-4 Spot Pad - Black (4-inch)
Sonus SFX-3 Spot Pad - Orange (4-inch)
Sonus SFX-2 Spot Pad - White (4-inch)
Sonus SFX-1 Spot Pad - Yellow (4-inch)
Naviwax IONCOAT® NAVIWAX DARK (250ml)

And the ZYMOL CARBON WAX 8 oz
 
Nice collection, were did you get your spray bottles?
 
(picks jaw up off the floor)

...Do you truly notice an appreciable/measurable difference between a good solid $30 carnuaba paste wax, and the $175 Fuzion wax?

Also, why the fridge for the waxes - and what are your thoughts on the Zymol and Liquid Glass 'Carbon' (Teflon) waxes, and are they worth all hype and money?

Thanks for sharing your collection, great pictures. I would get confused with some many overlapping products though.
 
Dynamic_Detailing said:
(picks jaw up off the floor)

...Do you truly notice an appreciable/measurable difference between a good solid $30 carnuaba paste wax, and the $175 Fuzion wax?

Also, why the fridge for the waxes - and what are your thoughts on the Zymol and Liquid Glass 'Carbon' (Teflon) waxes, and are they worth all hype and money?

Thanks for sharing your collection, great pictures. I would get confused with some many overlapping products though.
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-About the $30 and $175 wax , there's a big difference between a turtle wax and fuzion. Don't you think?

-About the fridge
Almost every wax contains a solvent , to keep the carnauba smooth. In the summer in my detailspace the temperature is a bit to high and makes the wax sweating. On a longer term the quality wil going backwards. So to prevent that i keep it in the fridge at te lowest position.

-Zymol worth the money? I don't know yet ! I'll had to test it first.:xyxthumbs:
I'll never judge a product without testing.:buffing:
 
chost10 said:
-About the $30 and $175 wax , there's a big difference between a turtle wax and fuzion. Don't you think?
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Thanks for the reply! Regarding the Fuzion and other carnuaba paste waxes - I don't personally know if there is any difference, I would absolutely assume so, but to what degree? I'd like to see two cars, same model and color, in person... with a $30 wax and a $175 wax applied, and see how many people can visually tell a clear difference. If I spent $175 on a wax (even $50!) I'd be sleeping on the couch ;)
 
The wolfgang Fuzion is a mix of carnauba and sealant ingrediens. With a good paint preparation , like polishing the Fuzion sits a least 6 months. Keep always in mind that 90% of your paint gloss is the preparation. The wax is just the cherry on the cake.:hungry:
High-priced waxes doesn't contains cleaners or fillers.(most of the time) So you can double layer the wax for a longer and a higher gloss.:xyxthumbs:
 
chost10 said:
The wolfgang Fuzion is a mix of carnauba and sealant ingrediens. With a good paint preparation , like polishing the Fuzion sits a least 6 months. Keep always in mind that 90% of your paint gloss is the preparation. The wax is just the cherry on the cake.:hungry:
High-priced waxes doesn't contains cleaners or fillers.(most of the time) So you can double layer the wax for a longer and a higher gloss.:xyxthumbs:
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Mmmm, carnuaba cake!

Thanks for the great explanation :)
 

Like a fine red wine, 55 degree's is optimal for decades of storage. 40-42 degree's may be a bit on the cold side
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New stuf:xyxthumbs:
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Chemical guys Glosswork Glaze
Chemical guys Waterspot remover
Chemical guys Wheel polisher
Mothers Alu and metal polish
Ez mini wheel brush
Meguiar's detail brush
Chemical guys washmitt
3M 6" blue gloss pad
3M 6" Yellow high gloss pad
3M 6" Orange compound pad
Poorboy's Blackhole 32 oz
 
Holy cow! You even have more stuff than some of the shops here..lol. Do you get to use all of those?
 
OMFG. So you obviously detail for a living right? because you know, otherwise that collection makes you seem crazy LOL but i guess everyone here is crazy abotu this stuff, me included

Since you are way more qualified than anyone to suggest some favorites, seeing as you've tried everything ever made lol

Could you list your favorites for each catagory (each step in a 5 step paint cycle)? Are there certain products you use when you're lazy and certain products you use when you're doing the most thorough job possible? Especially curious about glaze and LSPs, but if you have time I'd love to hear about your favorites for every step out of your current collection. Thanks :)

For the most part would you say that when it comes to detailing, any decent brand will yield similar results? Perhaps some brands require more time polishing than others, or maybe a different pad polish harshness combination, but ultimately the final product is similar? Or would you say you've had really different experience with different brands? Obviously you love to try new products, but do you Actually find better stuff that has better results, or is it just kind of a fun thing for you to do?
 
awns729 said:
OMFG. So you obviously detail for a living right? because you know, otherwise that collection makes you seem crazy LOL but i guess everyone here is crazy abotu this stuff, me included

Since you are way more qualified than anyone to suggest some favorites, seeing as you've tried everything ever made lol

Could you list your favorites for each catagory (each step in a 5 step paint cycle)? Are there certain products you use when you're lazy and certain products you use when you're doing the most thorough job possible? Especially curious about glaze and LSPs, but if you have time I'd love to hear about your favorites for every step out of your current collection. Thanks :)

For the most part would you say that when it comes to detailing, any decent brand will yield similar results? Perhaps some brands require more time polishing than others, or maybe a different pad polish harshness combination, but ultimately the final product is similar? Or would you say you've had really different experience with different brands? Obviously you love to try new products, but do you Actually find better stuff that has better results, or is it just kind of a fun thing for you to do?
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Detailing for living ? Nope , it's just a addiction :buffing:
 
chost10 said:
The dap500 is a dual action polisher with a 500watts motor and has a sling of 8mm.
Also the noise is very low and the weight is 2.3 kilo. It can use backingplates from 4 inch to up 7.5 inch.

Technical dates

Polishpad-Ø max. mm 190 (7,5")

Backingplate mm Ø 125 (5")

Orbital moves per minut o.p.m. 1-6 positions 2500-6500

Sling mm 8

Volts V/Hz 230/50 ( can be fixed with a switching power suply)

Attachment backingplate 5/16"-24

Power 500 watts

Weight (with out cable) Kg 2,3

Isolation class II


The pro900 is a rotary, that must move between buget and high end rotary's. It's light weighted and has a continous rpm.

Polishpad-Ø max. mm 190 (7,5")

Backingplate (not delivered) mm Ø 125 (5")

Rpm 1-8 positions 2500-6500

Attachment backingplate M14

Power V/Hz 230/50 880 watts

Weight (with out cable) Kg 2,3

Isolation class II
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Sorry I missed your post. Well I guess that rotary is not for me. Start at 2500 rpms with no soft start trigger. I use 1500-1800 the most. 2500 RPM is a little to fast for me. Thanks for the reply.:props:
 
Love your collection, nice and tidy. Where did you get those sprayer heads, and How do you like the AGHD Cleaner?
 
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