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Old 11-25-2008, 10:21 AM   #1
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Default Best hand-wash kit/products under $150?

Whats everyones preference for good quality cleaning/waxing products without spending an arm and a leg?

I've always taken good care of my cars, but after trading in my 04 RS, I think its time to take things a step further, after 5.5 years, my silver RS didn't have a swirl mark on it, and aside from the few paint chips up front, the paint looked as good as it did out of the factory. I've been using mostly meguire's stuff, which has worked, but I know its not the best.

so what kit or specific products should I go for without spending more then $150 total, I was thinking about this kit along with some p21 wheel cleaner, just wondering if anything is better for the money, or if any of those products specifically aren't good. Thanks for your help.

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Old 11-25-2008, 10:29 AM   #2
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Default Re: Best hand-wash kit/products under $150?

Take a look at the various products in the catalogs or online for Griot's Garage. Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789.

I've always been impressed with their products.

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Old 11-25-2008, 10:32 AM   #3
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Default Re: Best hand-wash kit/products under $150?

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Take a look at the various products in the catalogs or online for Griot's Garage. Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789.

I've always been impressed with their products.

Gary
I tried Griot's wheel cleaner for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was very impressive for a cleaner that doesn't have harsh chemicals in it (normally I'm a big fan of harsh chemicals.)
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Old 11-25-2008, 10:42 AM   #4
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Default Re: Best hand-wash kit/products under $150?

I actually have a sample of griot's wheel cleaner that I got with my winter wheels, I'll have to give it a shot cleaning the BBS's before I put them away for the winter
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Default Re: Best hand-wash kit/products under $150?

Here are a couple of good wash kits.

Adam's essentials kit

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Einszett Starter Kit
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Old 11-27-2008, 02:21 PM   #6
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Default Re: Best hand-wash kit/products under $150?

I know it's not a kit, but definitely look into getting a foam gun. It makes life SOOO much better.
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Old 11-28-2008, 12:26 PM   #7
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keep em coming, I'll definitely look into getting a foam gun

tried the Griot's wheel cleaner yesterday cleaning up the stock BBS's before putting them away for the winter, I was really impressed, and its nice to see that its been approved by BBS for all their wheels, just nice to know the manufacture says it won't damage their wheels
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Old 11-28-2008, 02:22 PM   #8
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I been using this for over a year now and work flawless. it say waterless which is true but i prefer to wash the car then use the product... Either way works great... try it.
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