What's everyone's 2023 Summer Order?

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Hi folks, maybe we could get a little discussion going on about what we bought for the summer. For me at least it was hours of surfing over online detailing stores. :D So it's good to be done with it.

Here's my order just 30 minutes ago.

Rupes Waffle Pads Ultra Fine x 2
Rupes Waffle Pads Fine x 1
Solution Finish 1 oz x 1
Blue 9" Utility Wheel Brush x 1
POPO Scrub Sushi x 1
ShineMate 5" Soft Rotary Backing Plate (5/8 x 11) x 1

All firsts

- Using a proper trim restorer
- Jeweling my paint with a rotary
- Using a relatively aggressive interior cleaning tool
- Waffle pads
- Quality wheel brush that should make wheel cleaning quick and easy.


Can't wait to try the rupes waffle pads. I will be trying them on my DA too!


One thing i really like about rupes DA pads is how precisely the Velcro fits my backing plate. I hope the waffle pads are the same way.
 
Strano lowering springs, koni sport shocks and adjustable panhard bar for the Trans Am.

Polishing wise I have been getting into the Koch Chemie line of polishes
 
How much did my wife pay you to post this and bait me?!

I've spent way too much this Spring on PolishAngel, Mitchell & King, and DIY Detail thus far. I've also gone for a few Kamikaze items including some of the new d'elegance stock.

I've been on a microfiber kick trying out various options as well. Newest additions are from 3D, DIY Detail, Klin, and Autofiber Max Dreadnought. I've also bought various wheel brushes and the AF barrel blade + window reach kit.

I took advantage of the CSW free membership month and tried a few items. Enjoying the Veros brand they stock.

Most recently I got in on some Labocosmetica liquidation and bought a wash + protect kit of chemicals I'm excited to try but clearly, based on the above, there's a queue.

I keep telling myself it's all fine as a hobby and I've only been back into it for about a year after 15yrs away but I'm not sure how much longer I can keep excusing myself.

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98CayenneTA said:
Strano lowering springs, koni sport shocks and adjustable panhard bar for the Trans Am.

Polishing wise I have been getting into the Koch Chemie line of polishes
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How you like the KCX polishes? Never tried them. The only product i have from them is a really nice APC called greenstar.
 
With most items OUT OF STOCK nothing. I placed my spring order months ago, so I am pretty well stocked up.
 
On top of my new car coming in, i now own half of the the CarPro and Gyeon lines. :laughing:
 
I have a lot of carpro and gyeon stuff too. Along with labocosmetica. :)
 
noorth said:
I have a lot of carpro and gyeon stuff too. Along with labocosmetica. :)
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Ohhh... didn't find much on Labocosmetica before I bought it. Do you like it? What have you tried?!

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98CayenneTA said:
Strano lowering springs, koni sport shocks and adjustable panhard bar for the Trans Am.

Polishing wise I have been getting into the Koch Chemie line of polishes
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Strano/koni/panhard is planned for my Z, I doubt this summer though. Although some of it may come in the form of Christmas gifts. I was looking at the UMI on car adjustable panhard bar. What about you?

Detailing wise I think I’m all set with what I have.


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JDGolden said:
Strano/koni/panhard is planned for my Z, I doubt this summer though. Although some of it may come in the form of Christmas gifts. I was looking at the UMI on car adjustable panhard bar. What about you?

Detailing wise I think I’m all set with what I have.


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UMI is top notch stuff, and a great bunch of guys over there. They will be having a 4th of July sale I am quite certain.:D
 
JDGolden said:
Strano/koni/panhard is planned for my Z, I doubt this summer though. Although some of it may come in the form of Christmas gifts. I was looking at the UMI on car adjustable panhard bar. What about you?

Detailing wise I think I’m all set with what I have.


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I went with a company called Massive Speed System. Double adjustable with roto ends for $100. It's a way solid/ nice piece. I think they are made in Chicago.

I'm hoping this Sunday to do it all. These cars have such a awful stance stock lol. I guess I just went for speed first now it's suspension time.
 
Uncbrs said:
Ohhh... didn't find much on Labocosmetica before I bought it. Do you like it? What have you tried?!

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I really like Labocosmetica. So far I've tried primus, purifica, leale, hydra and Omnia 2.0.

- Leale is another really nice medium polish. Frankly it reminds somewhat to sonax perfect finish.
- Purifica smells great, I even used it as a bucket wash, I actually think it's best to use it that way. (When I get home I'm going to foam my car down with primus, rinse
and bucket wash with purifica.)
- Omina 2.0 is ok, not much smell but its a concentrate.
- Hydra i diluted 1:5 i think i diluted to far, i tried it a small area of my interior, it was ok but I'm just getting into interior detailing frankly.

I might pick up fiero, panel prep and iron remover once they release their new rinseless under the maniac line. Most all their products are concentrates. Its a very good brand.
 
noorth said:
I really like Labocosmetica. So far I've tried primus, purifica, leale, hydra and Omnia 2.0.

- Leale is another really nice medium polish. Frankly it reminds somewhat to sonax perfect finish.
- Purifica smells great, I even used it as a bucket wash, I actually think it's best to use it that way. (When I get home I'm going to foam my car down with primus, rinse
and bucket wash with purifica.)
- Omina 2.0 is ok, not much smell but its a concentrate.
- Hydra i diluted 1:5 i think i diluted to far, i tried it a small area of my interior, it was ok but I'm just getting into interior detailing frankly.

I might pick up fiero, panel prep and iron remover once they release their new rinseless under the maniac line. Most all their products are concentrates. Its a very good brand.
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PM me if you want the info for someone liquidating their line. I bought from them and got Primus, Semper, Perfecta, Venere, Cupido. Shipped out of Illinois.

I'm excited to try it out (hopefully soon).

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FLEX XCE 8-125 and PXE 80 cordless polishers

New Coatic Vortex Carbon fiber backing plate for XCE 9-125

Stainless 1” 2” 3” Coatic vortex backing plate and 70mm extension for PXE

Coatic Titanium rotary and cone adapter for PXE

Coatic flex shaft for PXE

LC Force pads in orange and white

6 each of 5.5” and 3 each in 2” 3”

Chevelle:

New weld 20” wheels with Nitto NT555 g2’s.

Possibly Holley MPFI, new fuel system and heads.

Camaro:

New grill, under hood carbon fiber header plate, carbon fiber plenum, Mishimoto aluminum coolant expansion tank and hoses.

Waiting to make sure grill comes in ( back ordered and possibly discontinued). before ordering other under-hood parts.


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Correction. Took advantage of the BOGO MF sale today. Grabbed 4 Cobra hybrid twisted MF drying towels. 20 x 30. With a reward mile credit of $15 grabbed them for $31.57 including shipping. Always wanted to try them anyway.
 
Wolverine Coatings epoxy floor coating system.

Giant metal cabinet to get all my supplies in my garage

Metrovac Vac N Blo of some sort, mounted to the wall with a freaking long hose. Need to make vacuuming less of a pain
 
JDGolden said:
Strano/koni/panhard is planned for my Z, I doubt this summer though. Although some of it may come in the form of Christmas gifts. I was looking at the UMI on car adjustable panhard bar. What about you?

Detailing wise I think I’m all set with what I have.


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Got it all done in about 6 hrs.

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98CayenneTA said:
Got it all done in about 6 hrs.

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AFTER

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Looks damn good! Glad to hear it’s handling way better. Speaking of decarbons, that’s the reason for me shopping. Time to replace them and why not upgrade the springs while I’m at it. Also, I made a mistake as I’m probably just going the route of springs with Koni STRT (Orange) and not the yellow sports.

I know Sam will assemble the fronts for an extra cost. Not sure if I’ll go that route. It’s been a long time since I’ve done anything with suspension myself.

Anyway, your car looks great. Are those new wheels? I thought I remembered deep dish c5s being on it.


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