Whats your favorite brand of detail products?

Smoke · 11-01-2007, 04:23 PM

Wondering whats your guys favorite brand of high end detail products. Klasse, Zaino, Sonus, Ultima, Menzerna etc? Who do you think makes the best quality products for polishes, wax ,leather care, wheels and tires and sealants. Which brand or brands do you think looks the best and lasts the longest?

Peleg · 11-01-2007, 04:26 PM

Interior - Sonus Total Eclipse for the dash. 303 fabric protection for the seats. Grab it static wipes for cleaning.

Wax: Meguiar's # 26, P21S Carnauba.

Polish: Meguiar's final polish or Sonus # 3.

Wheels: P21S wheel cleaner.

Engine: P21S all purpose cleaner or Autoglym engine cleaner.

Windows: Stoner glass cleaner.

ScubaSmith7599 · 11-01-2007, 04:31 PM

I pretty much use klasse all-in-one and that's it. My car is silver, so whatever the all-in-one brings out is pretty much anything that will come out in terms of shine. I found that a few coats of klasse followed by a few coats of high end carnauba wax doesn't look any better than just a few coats of klasse alone, just because silver paint doesn't show it off as much as black/darker paints.

In terms of cleaning, I'll just use pretty much any car wash mix, any decent clay bar(1 MAYBE 2 times a year), detailing spray, clay lube, ect.........I'm not too picky on that stuff. I also use a UV protectant on the plastics.....But Klasse All-in-One is the shiznat.......I put it on the wheels, glass and paint.

For the interior, if it actually needs it, I just use a slightly damp(water) soft cloth.

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-01-2007, 04:46 PM

Up until now I've used Klasse All-in-One/Sealant Glaze religiously but I recently decided it's time for a change so I ordered up some Clearkote Carnauba Moose, as well as Vanilla Moose and Red Moose glazes. I also ordered some Menzerna 106FF polish (previously used 3M). So I might have some new favorites once I get a chance to try these out. There are a few products that I can never see myself straying from though, like P21S gel wheel cleaner and Stoner invisible glass.

From what I have gathered, Menzerna makes some of the best polishes, but you pay a premium for them. The best wax is very subjective, but there are a lot of good ones out there. If you are looking for a good inexpensive carnauba, try out P21S or Clearkote. If you are planning on spending more, look at Pinnacle Souveran (nice but no better than P21S IMO) and Swissvax (I've heard great things, but most of their waxes are over $100 a can so I haven't tried them). Honestly, the best detailing supplies are a good rotary polisher and a Porter Cable, and knowing how to use them well.

allwheelsdriven · 11-01-2007, 04:50 PM

yeah the p21s wax is pretty good stuff

..and its peleg approved

Smoke · 11-01-2007, 05:01 PM

P21s gel wheel cleaner I hear is amazing. For an orbital polisher im going with the UDM 1000...its based off the PC 7424 and has a little more power. Right now im stuck on Zaino, looking at all their products and seeing what I want. Its pretty tough to find one brand that kinda has it all- finish, quality and durability. I'd rather use the same brand of polishes and sealants instead of mixing and matching on the paint, but switching up wheel cleaners and leather care products I won't mind.

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-01-2007, 05:34 PM

Zaino provides great shine but I found it difficult to work with. I don't think you need to limit yourself to one brand of products because some brands do certain things well and certain things not so well. Like Menzerna makes top quality polishes, but that's about all they are known for. Go to Autopia and read some product reviews. A lot of it is subjective though, I've tried countless products over the years and you may find that you have to try out a lot of different things before you find something you really like.

***ELD4AU6*** · 11-01-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

Interior - Sonus Total Eclipse for the dash. 303 fabric protection for the seats. Grab it static wipes for cleaning.

Wax: Meguiar's # 26, P21S Carnauba.

Polish: Meguiar's final polish or Sonus # 3.

Wheels: P21S wheel cleaner.

Engine: P21S all purpose cleaner or Autoglym engine cleaner.

Windows: Stoner glass cleaner.

Peleg · 11-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Thanks for all the approvals.

I'm going to detail the STi this weekend, first time since I moved to the new place here. My landlord has an S2K and he's a car nut too.

C89ZX7R · 11-01-2007, 09:05 PM

use

Rain-X Car Soap " looks like the Orbitz Drink "
Meg's Clay Bar
Microfiber towels
Meg's Paint Cleaner on the wheels and calipers " Yes i take the wheels off every time i wash the car "
Eagle One Nano Spray Wax " of course i know everyone will rag me for using spray wax lol , o by the way it can also be used on glass and trim . "

need a better camera

uncle lewie · 11-01-2007, 09:31 PM

Zaino is where its at.

Meguiars by hand is to much of a pain.

Jr24dawg · 11-01-2007, 09:36 PM

zaino
3m

***///M Power*** · 11-02-2007, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

Interior - Sonus Total Eclipse for the dash. 303 fabric protection for the seats. Grab it static wipes for cleaning.

Wax: Meguiar's # 26, P21S Carnauba.

Polish: Meguiar's final polish or Sonus # 3.

Wheels: P21S wheel cleaner.

Engine: P21S all purpose cleaner or Autoglym engine cleaner.

Windows: Stoner glass cleaner.

Listen to the man he definately knows what he is talking about when it comes to detailing a vehicle......

chaos311clarity · 11-02-2007, 03:11 AM

lol @ posting your car

i obviously tend to stick more with the things my sponsor sells... however i will def agree that zaino is really nice, as well as zymol and meg's... its tough to find a "bad" product lol...

***MKIVSupra*** · 11-02-2007, 08:00 AM

Wash: P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo

Clay Bar: Pinnacle was the last one I used, but I need to buy more now... not sure what brand I will go with.

Polish: Menzerna products.

Wax: Klass AIO, Klass Sealant Glaze, P21S Carnauba.

Quick Detailer: Sonus... not sure the exact name off hand.

Wheels: P21S wheel cleaner.

Engine: Eimann Fabrik Engine Degreaser, 303 Aerospace Protectant on the plastic and rubber.

Interior Plastic/Rubber- 303 Aerospace Protectant .

Windows: Stoner glass cleaner, Rain-X.
Window tint: Plexus Plastic Cleaner.

Metal: Not sure of the brand I have, but any good metal polish will work.

Tires: Zaino stuff but I am not sure of the name... I like the clean look it gives, not all shiney or slimey.

I think that is everything.

11-01-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
Smoke Junior STI Driver Posts: 181 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Wondering whats your guys favorite brand of high end detail products. Klasse, Zaino, Sonus, Ultima, Menzerna etc? Who do you think makes the best quality products for polishes, wax ,leather care, wheels and tires and sealants. Which brand or brands do you think looks the best and lasts the longest? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-01-2007, 04:26 PM	#2
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,818 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Interior - Sonus Total Eclipse for the dash. 303 fabric protection for the seats. Grab it static wipes for cleaning. Wax: Meguiar's # 26, P21S Carnauba. Polish: Meguiar's final polish or Sonus # 3. Wheels: P21S wheel cleaner. Engine: P21S all purpose cleaner or Autoglym engine cleaner. Windows: Stoner glass cleaner.

11-01-2007, 04:31 PM	#3
ScubaSmith7599 Grassroots STI Racer Car: Silver 05 STi Fav Mod: driving school Location: MCB Quantico, Virginia Posts: 581 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? I pretty much use klasse all-in-one and that's it. My car is silver, so whatever the all-in-one brings out is pretty much anything that will come out in terms of shine. I found that a few coats of klasse followed by a few coats of high end carnauba wax doesn't look any better than just a few coats of klasse alone, just because silver paint doesn't show it off as much as black/darker paints. In terms of cleaning, I'll just use pretty much any car wash mix, any decent clay bar(1 MAYBE 2 times a year), detailing spray, clay lube, ect.........I'm not too picky on that stuff. I also use a UV protectant on the plastics.....But Klasse All-in-One is the shiznat.......I put it on the wheels, glass and paint. For the interior, if it actually needs it, I just use a slightly damp(water) soft cloth.

11-01-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,460 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Up until now I've used Klasse All-in-One/Sealant Glaze religiously but I recently decided it's time for a change so I ordered up some Clearkote Carnauba Moose, as well as Vanilla Moose and Red Moose glazes. I also ordered some Menzerna 106FF polish (previously used 3M). So I might have some new favorites once I get a chance to try these out. There are a few products that I can never see myself straying from though, like P21S gel wheel cleaner and Stoner invisible glass. From what I have gathered, Menzerna makes some of the best polishes, but you pay a premium for them. The best wax is very subjective, but there are a lot of good ones out there. If you are looking for a good inexpensive carnauba, try out P21S or Clearkote. If you are planning on spending more, look at Pinnacle Souveran (nice but no better than P21S IMO) and Swissvax (I've heard great things, but most of their waxes are over $100 a can so I haven't tried them). Honestly, the best detailing supplies are a good rotary polisher and a Porter Cable, and knowing how to use them well.

11-01-2007, 04:50 PM	#5
allwheelsdriven Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,165 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? yeah the p21s wax is pretty good stuff ..and its peleg approved

11-01-2007, 05:01 PM	#6
Smoke Junior STI Driver Posts: 181 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? P21s gel wheel cleaner I hear is amazing. For an orbital polisher im going with the UDM 1000...its based off the PC 7424 and has a little more power. Right now im stuck on Zaino, looking at all their products and seeing what I want. Its pretty tough to find one brand that kinda has it all- finish, quality and durability. I'd rather use the same brand of polishes and sealants instead of mixing and matching on the paint, but switching up wheel cleaners and leather care products I won't mind. Last edited by Smoke : 11-01-2007 at 05:08 PM.

11-01-2007, 05:34 PM	#7
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,460 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Zaino provides great shine but I found it difficult to work with. I don't think you need to limit yourself to one brand of products because some brands do certain things well and certain things not so well. Like Menzerna makes top quality polishes, but that's about all they are known for. Go to Autopia and read some product reviews. A lot of it is subjective though, I've tried countless products over the years and you may find that you have to try out a lot of different things before you find something you really like.

11-01-2007, 08:08 PM	#9
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,818 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Thanks for all the approvals. I'm going to detail the STi this weekend, first time since I moved to the new place here. My landlord has an S2K and he's a car nut too.

11-01-2007, 09:05 PM	#10
C89ZX7R Banned Car: Best Year - 2004 STi Fav Mod: My Right Hand Location: USA Posts: 247 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? use Rain-X Car Soap " looks like the Orbitz Drink " Meg's Clay Bar Microfiber towels Meg's Paint Cleaner on the wheels and calipers " Yes i take the wheels off every time i wash the car " Eagle One Nano Spray Wax " of course i know everyone will rag me for using spray wax lol , o by the way it can also be used on glass and trim . " need a better camera

11-01-2007, 09:31 PM	#11
uncle lewie Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White w. Go Fav Mod: teH Muff Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,067 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Zaino is where its at. Meguiars by hand is to much of a pain.

11-01-2007, 09:36 PM	#12
Jr24dawg Senior STI Driver Car: 05 White STi Fav Mod: AP Stage 2 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 340 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? zaino 3m

11-02-2007, 03:11 AM	#14
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,618 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? lol @ posting your car i obviously tend to stick more with the things my sponsor sells... however i will def agree that zaino is really nice, as well as zymol and meg's... its tough to find a "bad" product lol...

11-02-2007, 08:00 AM	#15
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,745 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Whats your favorite brand of detail products? Wash: P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo Clay Bar: Pinnacle was the last one I used, but I need to buy more now... not sure what brand I will go with. Polish: Menzerna products. Wax: Klass AIO, Klass Sealant Glaze, P21S Carnauba. Quick Detailer: Sonus... not sure the exact name off hand. Wheels: P21S wheel cleaner. Engine: Eimann Fabrik Engine Degreaser, 303 Aerospace Protectant on the plastic and rubber. Interior Plastic/Rubber- 303 Aerospace Protectant . Windows: Stoner glass cleaner, Rain-X. Window tint: Plexus Plastic Cleaner. Metal: Not sure of the brand I have, but any good metal polish will work. Tires: Zaino stuff but I am not sure of the name... I like the clean look it gives, not all shiney or slimey. I think that is everything. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.