ExplorerXLT95
New member
I will be crucified for what I am about to say: I have not thoroughly detailed either of my cars in a long time. Blasphemy, I know, but at least I am not trying to hide it.
I have been a member since 07-Jun-2002 and I bought the AGTD as soon as I knew it existed. I read and posted quite frequently for about 2 solid years after I joined, and then I gradually fell off. I will say that I still have autopia.org as my IE homepage, so I do at least access the website on a near-daily basis.
To the point: I am now out of touch with what the current "state of the art" is in car detailing and I would like to re-educate myself. For those of you who have been here long enough, imagine that you're back at your early 2005 mindset, with regards to detailing. That's where I am.
I'll list the products/tools I have on-hand (God knows how many of these products are now no-good; all bought from properautocare.com) in hopes that someone will tell me about what has replaced a particular product in terms of "the best" (a very objective term
):
- Klass AIO and HGSG
- Pinnacle Souveran
- Menzerna IP, FPII and FTG
- 3M SMR for Dark Colored Paints
- Eimann Fabrik Powerwash+
- Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
- Pinnacle Poly-clay bar and lubricant
- Pinnacle Crystal Myst QD Spray
- Plexus
- Porsche Tequipment Insect Remover (no, I do not have a Porsche)
- PC 7424 w/ 6" velcro plate (plus tons of white, yellow and black pads; purchased summer 2004)
- Viper MF towels (including 4 'Magic Towels', plus tons of regular and glass-cleaning towels)
- Big and Little Blue Towels (multiple)
- Stoner's Invisible Glass
- Meguiar's Tire Gel
- Meguiar's All-Purpose Cleaner (diluted and used for engine degreasing, etc)
- Luster Lace and Revitalizer (used for stainless steel exhaust polishing)
- Aerospace 303 Fabric Guard/Protectant
- Lexol Cleaner/Protectant
- Blackfire Interior Detailing Kit
- MF wash-mitt
- Various foam/MF/terry-cloth pads
- Garden Hose water filter (from Garden Hose Filters)
- Eagle One Tire Wet (aerosol)
- Tire swipes (SUV and Car)
- Various horse-hair scrub brushes
I am also interested to see if any new techniques for ANYTHING have evolved. I still remember way back when reading about the "take the nozzle off the hose, turn the water down to a low-to-medium stream and let the water sheet off the car" drying method and how much I absolutely love that technique. Is there anything new that's come about in this arena since late 2004, early 2005?? If so, I'd love to know.
Thanks in advance!!
I have been a member since 07-Jun-2002 and I bought the AGTD as soon as I knew it existed. I read and posted quite frequently for about 2 solid years after I joined, and then I gradually fell off. I will say that I still have autopia.org as my IE homepage, so I do at least access the website on a near-daily basis.
To the point: I am now out of touch with what the current "state of the art" is in car detailing and I would like to re-educate myself. For those of you who have been here long enough, imagine that you're back at your early 2005 mindset, with regards to detailing. That's where I am.
I'll list the products/tools I have on-hand (God knows how many of these products are now no-good; all bought from properautocare.com) in hopes that someone will tell me about what has replaced a particular product in terms of "the best" (a very objective term
):- Klass AIO and HGSG
- Pinnacle Souveran
- Menzerna IP, FPII and FTG
- 3M SMR for Dark Colored Paints
- Eimann Fabrik Powerwash+
- Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
- Pinnacle Poly-clay bar and lubricant
- Pinnacle Crystal Myst QD Spray
- Plexus
- Porsche Tequipment Insect Remover (no, I do not have a Porsche)
- PC 7424 w/ 6" velcro plate (plus tons of white, yellow and black pads; purchased summer 2004)
- Viper MF towels (including 4 'Magic Towels', plus tons of regular and glass-cleaning towels)
- Big and Little Blue Towels (multiple)
- Stoner's Invisible Glass
- Meguiar's Tire Gel
- Meguiar's All-Purpose Cleaner (diluted and used for engine degreasing, etc)
- Luster Lace and Revitalizer (used for stainless steel exhaust polishing)
- Aerospace 303 Fabric Guard/Protectant
- Lexol Cleaner/Protectant
- Blackfire Interior Detailing Kit
- MF wash-mitt
- Various foam/MF/terry-cloth pads
- Garden Hose water filter (from Garden Hose Filters)
- Eagle One Tire Wet (aerosol)
- Tire swipes (SUV and Car)
- Various horse-hair scrub brushes
I am also interested to see if any new techniques for ANYTHING have evolved. I still remember way back when reading about the "take the nozzle off the hose, turn the water down to a low-to-medium stream and let the water sheet off the car" drying method and how much I absolutely love that technique. Is there anything new that's come about in this arena since late 2004, early 2005?? If so, I'd love to know.
Thanks in advance!!