mwoywod
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Wolfgang has two really stand out products in my opinion that I'm willing to spend the extra money on. The way I see it is everyone values different things. Personally, both WETS (Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant) and Wolfgang Uber are actually able to pay for themselves by increasing my overall efficiency and results.
With WETS, I find it works well on virtually every type of plastic and rubber trim, has a 3-6 months durability, requires very little prep, and a little product goes a LONG way compared to other dedicated trim sealants. This makes it an incredible VALUE which I believe is why guys justify paying a little extra for it up front.
Even though it's a Wolfgang product, Uber Rinseless wash could almost be considered cheap for the performance it provides. I personally use it 3oz. per gallon as a detail spray, Waterless wash, glass cleaner, interior detailer, etc.
Meguiar's D115 Rinse Free wash & wax is the same price per gallon & just as slick and versatile as Uber rinseless. But D115 requires 15-20oz. per gallon to perform like Uber can at just 3oz. per gallon.
Meguiar's D155 Last Touch detail spray is also about as slick as Uber and provides about the same gloss. But 1 gallon of Uber at $79.99 makes 42 gallons of detail spray. 42 Gallons of D155 would cost you over $800. lol
Best thing about Uber rinseless is how slick and easy it is to produce a streak free finish on glass
The point I'm trying to make is that the products people use from Wolfgang are the products that are easy to use, can make you more efficient, can simplify your arsenal, and make you more profitable.
I think the reason most detailers (professional) aren't typically using using Wolfgang's clay lube, Tire gel, Paint Prep, glass cleaner, detail spray, microfiber detergent, carpet shampoo, engine degreaser, spot cleaner, compounds and polishes is because they are terrible values.
Examples:
-3D Towel Kleen is 1/4 of the cost of Wolgang's Microfiber Cleaner and most people will tell you that the end result with either product is clean, soft, towels.
-No professional is paying $60 for a Wolfgang engine degreaser which isn't even dilutable. I'm pretty sure even the people that work for PBMG and Wolfgang know that the only people buying a "dedicated" engine degreaser are people who are new to the industry and don't yet realize that Wolfgang is using smart marketing to create an emotional response. Fear. They use terms that trigger an emotional response especially for those of us that are still naive and afraid that other general purpose degreasers like OPC for example and every other APC/degreaser that doesn't utilize "Wolfgang German polymers" and "smart chemistry" has harsh "caustic phosphates" and "high octane solvents" and will damage your engine.
-They sell a clay lubricant for $40 a gallon. I promise that nobody on the AG forum is spending $40 a gallon for clay lube.lol
-Most guys are aware that Wolfgang compounds and polishes are actually made by menzerna to PBMG specifications. If you are new to machine polishing, I think Wolfgang Uber, Total Swirl Remover, and Finishing Glaze are great options. They have a little bit longer buffing cycles compared to FG400, 2500, and 3500 and they provide a little more ease of use IME. The extended buffing cycle and overall improved ease of use is great, but there are so many other compounds and polishes that provide the same results for a fraction of the cost and without the heavy solvent odor.
These are all my opinions but I hope it helped answer your question.
