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Old Jul 30, 2022 | 01:04 PM
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Car care product thread: reviews and opinions

Lets organize the thread where we can discuss car care products; interior and exterior. Simple, objective and useful information for all of us.
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Old Jul 30, 2022 | 01:11 PM
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Clay bar is not that useful as it not agronomic to hold. If you hit a dry spot it would leave black marks. Lubricant does feel sufficient enough and leave some smoothness after. Overall, I would say 50-70% efficiency to lift sediment of the paint. Although i could have used more force then applying clay bar. Used on 1.5 year old white paint. The package lasted for 1 application. (large truck). Next time, i would use standard clay bar with this detailer.
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There's another forum for detailing, but it's far from active.
https://mbworld.org/forums/detailing...otive-care-37/

I'm switching some of my products right now, and experimenting with wheel cleaners.
Right now I have a bottle of Auto Fanatic, and first sprays look promising.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just used up my old Sonax and Griot's Garage, but I see they have newer formulas, so I'll see about the above first. A lot goes a little ways, so I'll be ready to try the Sonax, which was my previous fave.

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What does one use to clean light colored leather seating and arm rests?
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What does one use to clean light colored leather seating and arm rests?
A quality leather cleaner/conditioner and a horse hair brush. I use
Chemical Guys Chemical Guys
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The light leather in our GLC has proven to be a serious challenge, but regular cleaning helps control the dirt buildup and color transfer.




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Old Jul 31, 2022 | 01:44 PM
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Many of these main stream products sell well but there is much better stuff out there. Obsessed Garage has done the hard work for us. I don't want t get stuck on one brand. I like their pursuit for perfection.
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Many of these main stream products sell well but there is much better stuff out there. Obsessed Garage has done the hard work for us. I don't want t get stuck on one brand. I like their pursuit for perfection.
How about some experiences with some of those products?

There seem to be more Detailing YouTube channels than cooking schools, and I'm getting suspicious of most of them. Most have product links, so they get paid by listing them. YouTube is very lucrative.
Whoops - I just visited Obsessed Garage, and a red flag: they sell their own products, and review them against others. Hmmm.

If this thread can rise above those product pushers with personal experiences, that'd be a good thing.
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I’ve moved away from waxes and traditional sealants, using only silicon-based sealants with good results. It’s a relatively cheap way to put on a ceramic coating on your own, but they just don’t last very long, which is not bad since it’s easy to reapply. Of course, nothing beats a professional application, but these products work well on their own or after your professional application. The gloss is unmatched.

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Chemical Guys WAC22916 HydroSlick HyperWax - SiO2 Ceramic Coating + High Gloss Car Wax (16 oz.)

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CARPRO HydrO2 Lite Touchless Silica Sealant 1 Liter with Sprayer - Spray-On and Rinse-Off Automotive Paint Sealant

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CARPRO Reload Spray Sealant 500ml with Sprayer_Glass-Like Gloss, Hydrophobicity and Silica Nanotechnology, Repels Dirt, Spray-On, Wipe-Off Car Sealant.

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