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GTO Pete

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The following data us gathered from several detailing forums asking " What is your favorite _______________". The following is not my opinion. It is real world data from professional detailers and detailing enthusiasts.

Note #1
Do not make unfounded/unsubstantiated claims that product xxx is better than xxx unless you have some real-world proof.
Ex. "I conducted long-term testing of product A vs product B and found A is ______".
Any posts made making such claims will be deleted.

Note #2
Products receiving less than 5% of votes were left off. There were votes for other products such as Meguiar's, NXT, 3M, but did not receive at least 5% of votes. I didn't see the need to list them all.

"My favorite.....:

Car shampoo
20.0% Poor Boy's Super Slick & Suds
18.2% NXT
11.3% Zaino Z7
11.3 1Z Einszett Perls
7.8% Top of the Line Bubble Bath
6.1% Optimum No-Rinse
6.1% P21S
6.1% Meguiar's Gold Glass
5.2% Four Star

Cleaner
65.2% Klasse All In One

Polish
41.9% Menzerna
20.9% Optimum
16.9% Poorboy's SSR__
14.0% Zaino ZPC Fusion

Sealant
20.6% Zaino Z2Pro
20.6% Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection
16.4% Menzerna Full Metal Jacket
16.4% Poorboy's EX__
8.2% Klasse Sealant Glaze
6.9% Jeff Werkstatt

LSP/Topper
21.7% Poorboy's Natty's Blue
19.5& Pinnacle Souveran
15.2% Collinite 845
15.2% P21S/S100
10.9% FK1 Pink Wax
6.5% Meguiar's #16

Quick Detailer
23.8% Zaino Z6
19.1% Clearkote Quickshine
11.9% FK1 425
11.9% Griot's Speed Shine
7.1% Sonus Detailing Spritz
7.1% Eimann Waterless Wash & Gloss Sealant

Leather
28.8% Zaino Z-9 & Z-10
20.3% Four Star Cleaner & Conditioner
15.2% Lexol Cleamer & Conditioner
6.8% Einszett 1Z Leather Care
6.8% Leatherique

Zaino & Four Star were hands down winners due to the leather scent they leave behind.

Tire Dressing
25.9% Zaino Z16
22.2% Wolfgang Black Diamond
18.5% Poorboy's Bold & Bright
11.1% Pinnacle Black Onyx
 
=Wheel Cleaners=
Four Star
Griot's
Menzerna
P21S
Sonus

Treat your wheels like you treat your paint! The products are PH balanced (no acids to strip away coating) and safe for the finish on your wheels.

=Wheel Protection=
Wheel Wax

=Interior=
1Z Cockpit Premium
303 Aerospace Protectant
Chemical Guy's VRT
Griot's Interior Cleaner
Lexol Vinylex
Meguiar's Interior Quick Detailer
Poorboy's Natural Look
Wolfgang VRP

AFAIK all of the above products will leave a matte (not shiney)) finish.

=Glass=
Interior
Stoner's (overwhelming)

Exterior
I have used Zaino on all my exterior windows, mirrors, headlights, fogs, taillights, rubber trim and non-porous plastic (except front windshield).

After almost 6 years of on the street parking, everything looked almost brand new.

Any synthetic wax will work just as well to repel water and help to repel dust. Use detailing spray on them, too - it really helps. Try it.

For water spots on glass, CEGer phd2be recommends:
One Grand


[color:"blue"]Hope this helps some of you decide on what new products to try.[/color]
 
Product lines
Chemical Guys - www.chemicalguys.com
Clearkote - www.clearkote.com
Collinite - www.collinite.com
Finish Kare FK1 - www.fk1usa.com
Four Star
Jeffs Werkstatt - http://www.jeffswerkstatt.com/index2.php
Klasse
Menzerna
Optimum Polymer Technologies
P21S
Pinnacle - www.pinnaclewax.com
Poorboy's World - www.poorboysworld.com
Zaino - www.zainostore.com

=Microfiber Towels=
Pakshak - www.pakshak.com

=Where to Buy=
www.autogeek.net
www.premiumautocare.com
www.properautocare.com
www.superiorcarcare.net
www.topoftheline.com
 
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