Hello,

I'm new here and was wondering what brands of detailing products you guys prefer? I just got a new Lancer GTS and am bout to start working on getting a detail/washing system together and was wondering what you guys and gals have had experience with.

I have been checking around and have found Griot's Garage and Adam's Polishes to have interesting lines.

What do you think?

Thanks,
Mike

 

I prefer Meguiars products.

 

i use mother's... looks beautiful!

 

Meguiar's or if you can afford it Zaino.

 

x100

 

go on to autopia.org, u'll find tons of detailing tips and product recomendations

 

I agree with both of them. I have also been hearing some good things about Turtle Wax ICE, but I haven't tested it myself.

 

meguiars gold class or nxt generation for wax, quik detailing spray and their clay bar. Mothers is ok too

 

Paint: Meguiar's for easy to find off the shelf stuff. Zaino's if you don't mind ordering online and spending a pretty penny.

Plastic/Vinyl/Rubber: 303 Aerospace Protectant. That stuff is the ****. They also make a upholstry cleaner that works well in cars.

Engine: Simple Green, then wipe down any rubber and plastic parts with the 303.

Headlights/Tail lights/clear plastics and acrylics - 3M plastic polish

Polished aluminum - #00 steel wool, followed by Mother's Aluminum/mag polish.

 

I use a mixture of products and what I use depends on the paint type. Poorboy's make some good stuff that is easy to use in the sun (kinda helpful here in TX).

 

If you want to step up to real detail stuff rather than autozone specials look at detailersdomain.com, adams, or properautocare.com

Menzerna and Blackfire are two great complete lines. Check them out.

Jordan

 

Poorboys is great. Im pretty much sold on their product due to the price and results ive gotten. Its done better for me than any of Meguirs stuff. Also pick up a porter cable if you have the money. If not go to Harbor Freight and pick up a polisher (its like 30-40 bucks) and order some better pads and backing plates.

 

Meguiars quick detail or mother's

 

meguiars is great! polish and quik detailer