Top 3 Favorite Detailing Products
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Azure
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I think so. It's relatively cheap. You can dilute it to your needs, which is great when you are washing a garage queen and a daily.
Coatingsarecrack
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No particular order,
1 Ego 650 blower. Also have a Big Boi Mini Plus and that could go sub in here as well, but the Ego is just easier. Drying is the thing I would put at the bottom of the whole detail list of fun things. So anything to make it go by faster.
2 Good Shop Vac with all it's attachments. I can't stand any dirt inside a vehicle, a good quality vacuum is a must. I use mine if I get any dirt from my boots after any drive needed, takes about 2 minutes and all clean again and never have a vacuum session ever then.
3 Meguiars M27. I know this hasn't got alot of attention or got any love from others, but I have had amazing results with it. I haven't dipped my toes into fullon ceramic coatings so the sealants with ceramics is fine with me. The ceramics in this make beading and drying off a breeze with either blower above, water can't get off fast enough. I really like alot about this product.
Now I will say, I feel #3 may change to a new player once winter is behind us again. Black Friday sales and my visa shook hands...
So was deciding between a big boi and an Ego to dry my car. Thought about pain in the ass my Toro chorded was to use and setting it up to use. I went ego 650.
Would you say ego blows water off just as well? Wheels too?
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Coatingsarecrack
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If you wash your car alot yes. Great for maintenance washing. If wheels get really dirty or a lot of break dust something stronger.
I use BB neat and it cleans perfect for me cleaning 1-2 a month.
If your rubber is clean, clean it works on rubber but do find as mentioned before that hitting it with something stronger helps.
Funny though as it does turn an impressive brown while dwelling
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KilltheScene
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My lists between favorite and necessary are different, so I'll just list my three favorites.
Sonax Tire Gloss Gel
Wolfgang Paint Sealant
p21s blue lid
Sonax Tire Gloss Gel
Wolfgang Paint Sealant
p21s blue lid
DFB
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Top 3 products (chemicals) -
CarPro Reset - Always love using this stuff, one of CarPro's best products, one the best soaps period!
P&S Paint Gloss - I have reaching for this quite a bit lately, I think there is still a place for traditional detail sprays.
NV Onyx - Have been using this for a few years now, absolutely love the scent, application ease and the look.
Top 3 towels -
TRC Gauntlet (medium) - just a great drying towel.
TRC Creature Edgeless - love these towels, great for a variety of tasks. I use them for door jambs, delicate interior trims and rinseless washing.
TRC Car Wash Towel - These are a do-it-all type of towel, great size for interiors, dirty jobs ect.
CarPro Reset - Always love using this stuff, one of CarPro's best products, one the best soaps period!
P&S Paint Gloss - I have reaching for this quite a bit lately, I think there is still a place for traditional detail sprays.
NV Onyx - Have been using this for a few years now, absolutely love the scent, application ease and the look.
Top 3 towels -
TRC Gauntlet (medium) - just a great drying towel.
TRC Creature Edgeless - love these towels, great for a variety of tasks. I use them for door jambs, delicate interior trims and rinseless washing.
TRC Car Wash Towel - These are a do-it-all type of towel, great size for interiors, dirty jobs ect.
PA DETAILER
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The Gauntlet really impressed me. Got a 3 pack last order. Very nice drying towels.
BlackCarBlues
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Should I spend my hard-earned cash on Griot’s PFM or TRC Gauntlet for drying duty?
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KilltheScene
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LOL I knew the mention of those towels was going to set a fire. Did the same with me. 
BlackCarBlues
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I just want to know which one dries the car better.
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Bosko
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The one that isn't wet........:cheers:
KilltheScene
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After I use my auto squeegee, I use one Meguiar's X2000 towel. Works fantastic. The towels mentioned in this thread however have piqued my interest.
Klasse Act
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I would honestly buy one of both and go from there for a future purchases.
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BlackCarBlues
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I don’t hear about many people here using squeegees. Only on the glass, right?
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KilltheScene
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I use an automotive squeegee on all jobs across the entire car. I know this is controversial and I will read/listen to anything anyone has to say about it. But I sincerely yet to have any problems and it really saves on towels.
PouncingPanzer
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I can speak to the PFM, great towels, about ready to retire my one it is starting to snag on corners and stuff, had it for probably 7 years now.
I love my two CG wooly mammoths also. They hold a ton of water and have also held up well over many years. Absolutely no visible degradation that I can see.
BlackCarBlues
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Love the attitude in the linked video. You add a bit more emotion to the detailing side of things, and let’s be honest, it gets kinda dull sometimes. Keep on keepin’ on!
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