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Cost of every day detailing products ?

Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Cost of every day detailing products ?

The stuff that the professional detailers use althoug looks exciting but is actually pretty pricey for some one that has 2-3 cars and washes them atleast once to twice a week.
I have used P21S products and although i like them but like i said the bottle won't even last a month.
Does any one has any recommendations for relatively cheaper car washing liquid and for a wheel cleaner ?
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Faast
The stuff that the professional detailers use althoug looks exciting but is actually pretty pricey for some one that has 2-3 cars and washes them atleast once to twice a week.
I have used P21S products and although i like them but like i said the bottle won't even last a month.
Does any one has any recommendations for relatively cheaper car washing liquid and for a wheel cleaner ?
Thanks
Really any citrus-based cleaner will do the job for your wheels and it will last you much longer as well, since they come in bigger sizes and are cheaper. Since you wash the car at least once a week, no real problem dirt should build up and the citrus-based solution should have no problem breaking it down for you to easily clean them.

The same holds true for car shampoo. You just have to find one that foams up good in a bucket.

Other than that - get Adam's VRT for some nice deep not too shiny color on your tires and a good quality sponge or mitt.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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For shampoo, try Chemical Guys (Citrus Wash & Gloss, Citrus Wash & Clear, Maxi Suds II, Glossworkz). It's very concentrated so you won't be using that much. Price is very reasonable.
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