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What Are Your Favourite Products?
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03-07-2013 11:27am#1We all want to know what's best for our cars, pocket and patience. This thread is for you to post your favourite products in and tell people your thoughts. Hopefully we can follow the same layout as this post
> In the ease of use section, it's a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being very easy to use and 5 being tough to use.
> Value for money - 1 not great value and 5 very good value.
> Product longevity - 1 doesn't last very long and 5 a little bit goes a long way.
Also I would suggest that you have to have used these products before posting, not just watched a video on youtube as they can often be edited to seem great.
Copy and paste this for your post:
Product:
Available from:
Price/Size:
Ease of use:
Product longevity:
Why I like it:
Value for money:
Other:
I'll start:
Product: Gtechniq C4 Trim Restorer
Available from: CleanCar.ie
Price/Size: €28.95/15ml
Ease of use: 1
Product longevity: 5
Why I like it: It smells great, brings faded black plastic trim back to as-new condition with absolutely no mess. One or 2 drops on the accompanying cotton pads will do a full bumper and it will last for 2 years without fading. Also produces good beading for a few weeks after first application.
Value for money: 5
Other: Great for any plastic trim inside or outside the car that has lost it's lustre. Negates the need for spraying the likes of "back to black" every week.1
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Product: 1500 grit sand paper
Available from:local motor factors
Price/Size: 75c per sheet, A4 size
Ease of use:5
Product longevity: this could be a 1 or a 5, it's used wet so as wet sandpaper goes very good.
Why I like it: easy to use and does a great job at removing grease oil and build up of **** from the engine and get it back looking nice and shiny.
Value for money:5
Other: have the sandpaper wet. Rub back and forth on the aluminium cover.
Lots of elbow grease is required.
Don't let the sandpaper get dry.
It's handy to have an old cloth of some description to wipe up the dirty water.
I don't know if this has anything to do with a detailing product as such, but has helped loads in getting the engine bay back to original.
On another note my order from curran is waiting for me when I get home.0 -
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Can you really consider it good value when a bottle of rainX costs a few euro less and you get 200ml? I know you would have to apply it more often, a lot more, but it still lasts fairly long and a bottle will last you a lot longer than 30,000 miles!
I can tell you one thing, the difference in price more than makes it up for me when I apply the Gtechniq once and that's it
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MetzgerMeister wrote: »I can tell you one thing, the difference in price more than makes it up for me when I apply the Gtechniq once and that's it
Fair enough, I haven't tried it. For the difference in cost it's worth the extra work for me to use rainX, the bottle we have here I finished the last time I did my windows. It cost (I think) 3.99 punts maybe 4.99 back in the day! That seems like good value to me:pac:0 -
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challengemaster wrote: »It's like anything. If you buy the proper tool for the job, it often costs more but works a hell of a lot better. That's gtechniq in a nutshell tbh. So yeah, it's definitely a 5 in value for money.
IMO that's quality not value
Anyway, My contribution
Product: Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel
Available from: Halfords and here
Price/Size: €12ish euro for 478ml
Ease of use: easy to apply, smells nice. A small amount goes a long way!
Product longevity: Genuinely lasts the length of time between washes or possibly longer
Why I like it: Smells nice, gives a very good shine that lasts a long time and is easy to use.
Value for money: Expensive compaired to other tyre dressings but as you only need about a tea spoon per tyre it lasts a long time and hence is good value.
Other: The bottle leaks if you lie it down which is sh!t:(0 -
Nice idea for a thread - good thinking Metz!IMO that's quality not value
I suppose everyone's opinion is based on differing factors!
To some people, time is money....or to put it better...their time is better spend doing something else; they might only have an hour free a week to do a quick job on the car.
No having to worry about re-applying trim / glass dressings, or whatever it may be, after every wash, saves quite a bit of time over the period of durability....so to that person its valuable!
But I totally understand your POV also....suppose what Im saying is, everyone has a different perspective
PS: you are dead right about the Meg's Endurance Gel - once opened (as its sealed with a foil under the cap), if it gets knocked over, it will leak - PITA!
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Product: Autosmart smart wheels
Available from: Local Autosmart rep
Price/Size: E25 (IIRC) /5L
Ease of use: 1.5
Product longevity: N/A
Why I like it: Easy to use. Works great at removing embedded brake dust and as a plus its great on tiers also
Value for money: Its from autosmart ......
Other: Funky brown colour, 5 minutes dewelling period allowing a good clean before needing to be washed off0 -
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IMO that's quality not value
Anyway, My contribution
Product: Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel
PROs:::
Available from: Halfords and here
Price/Size: €12ish euro for 478ml
Ease of use: easy to apply, smells nice. A small amount goes a long way!
Product longevity: Genuinely lasts the length of time between washes or possibly longer
Why I like it: Smells nice, gives a very good shine that lasts a long time and is easy to use.
Value for money: Expensive compaired to other tyre dressings but as you only need about a tea spoon per tyre it lasts a long time and hence is good value.
Other: The bottle leaks if you lie it down which is sh!t:(
CON::
Massive throw off with this stuff to the wheels and apintwork. so much so that dust etc, sticks to it.
Used it
Looked good unitl I figured why my wheels were getting so dirty afterwards.0 -
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MetzgerMeister wrote: »If you want the best product to shine your tyres or just have a matt finish, Gtechniq T1 is your only man
And if you're poor, turtle wax is your only man....;)0 -
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Product: Turtle Wax Ice wheel cleaner
Available from: Halfords
Price/Size: £7/500ml
Ease of use: 1
Product longevity: So far, so good! Used on all wheels at least 4 or 5 times, plenty left in the bottle
Why I like it: So easy to clean brake dust off.... Similar effect as Iron X but less than half the price
Value for money: 5
Other: Won't harm the paint on the wheels. Smells funky And doesn't need any agitating, just pressure wash it off! :cool: although some bottles come with a brush.... 0 -
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I think we need another heading in these reviews....
"How it compares to other similar products Ive used"
Because say for example the only thing you've used is "Turtle Wax Colour Magic", you're going to think its fantastic! :pac:
I suppose, ideally, you should have used maybe two other products and compare what is good about each one.
For example...three different Wheel Cleaners on heavily soilded wheels
Product A: Diluted 1 part product : 4 parts water as per instructions on the bottle. Spray on, wait 2 minutes rinse off - wasnt great as it didnt dwell on the wheels. Changed dilution to 1:1, did a good job cleaning at this dilution, but would have to use a lot of product.
Product B: Diluted 1 part product : 6 parts waters as per instruction. Spray on, wait 2 mintues, rinse off - did an OK job, and fine if agitated a bit. Less product used, but agitation needed. Diluted at 1:2 almost no agitation needed.
Product C: Diluted 1 part product : 4 parts water as per instruteciton. Spray on, wait 2 mintues, rinse off - was more like a gel comparted to product A&B, so it clung on better, and did a better job of cleaning as a result. No agitation need, so its quicker and dilutes well too.
Conclusion: Product C was by far the best wheel cleaner. Although its a bit more expensive than the other two products, it actually done the job at the dilution rates stated on the bottle. If you only have lightly soilded wheels, then Product B, diluted at 1:4 would be sufficient for a non-agitation wash. Product A is a false economy as you have to use heaps of product to get any sort of result!
That to me is a better review to saying a product is 3 for easy of use, 5 for value for money, etc, etc, as I'd be screaming at the screen, compared to what though!
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Product: Orchard AutoCare Perfection
Available from: Detailing shed
Price/Size: €20 / 500mL
Ease of use: 1 - it doesn't get much easier. Spray on, buff off straight away.
Product longevity: 5 - 500ml bottle gets between 7-10 full car applications, including every piece of trim, glass, etc when used sparingly as advised. Protection lasts for 3-4 weeks as far as I've been told.
Why I like it: It's stupidly easy to use. I've used Autoglym aqua wax quite a lot in the past, and Perfection is the same sort of product, just much better. It bonds to any pre-existing wax/sealant, it works on glass, trim, everything.
I found out exactly how good it was yesterday, while driving 60 miles in rain. I didn't have to use my wipers once, the rain just beaded off the windscreen. It replaces the need for RainX, or any other specific glass sealant because you just cover all the glass in 3-4 sprays when you're applying to the rest of the car.
It also adds more depth and shine when applied. Fantastic product.
Value for money: 5 - Autoglym aqua wax is priced just about the same, and Perfection is in a whole different league. If you use it sparingly, 10 car applications with 3-4 weeks protection, and can be used on top of everything as a top-up, and on glass. Fantastic value for money IMO, and it's the last time I'll be buying aqua wax.
Other: A little goes a long way. Use sparingly, 2-3 sprays will cover large panels, and the more 'wet' the microfibre you're using gets, the further the little will go.0 -
Product: Microfibre Madness Dry Me Crazy
Available from: Detailing Shed
Price/Size: 20.95
Ease of use: 1 - Really easy to use, as it's a drying towel :P Best method for use - fold in half, and slide along wet panel. Use the dry half to get any remaining water once whole car is dried. I got my whole car dried and didn't need to wring out the towel once.
Product longevity: Unknown yet - However I've been told that someone has theirs for 3 + years and its still working fine
Why I like it: Makes drying the car a pleasure, and do-able in under 5 minutes. When people talk about the right tool for the job, this is it. I wouldn't recommend any other drying towel above this one. Compared to the Megs Waffleweave drying towel, it's night and day. Compared to using microfibres to dry the car, you realise how much you were pissing in the wind with microfibres!
Value for money: 5 - You really need to use it to feel the satisfaction of this, but it's a perfect example of value for money. It's a true investment to add to your detailing toolkit. With its ease of use, the quality of the product, and the fact it'll last for a number of years, it's serious value for money.
Other: go, buy it now!0 -
Product: Autoglym HD Wax
Available from: Halfords / clean car etc anywhere really http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_539009_langId_-1_categoryId_212371
Price/Size: €60 per tub
Ease of use: very easy to use has a nice smell to it . one caution dont leave it on too long in direct hot sunlight or it bakes on and is akward to get off and goes a bit dusty
Product longevity: lasts for months. best lasting product ive ever found , even from far more expensive waxes
Why I like it: Great Shine and lasts for ages
Value for money: 5
Other: a little goes a long way and it lasts and lasts
Product: Swissvax Best of show
Available from: i got it from detailer.ie (has since gone) now available from swissvax UK http://www.swissvax.co.uk/product_detail/wax_products/swissvax_best_of_show
Price/Size: €230 Per Tub :eek:
Ease of use: probably the easiest to use wax ive ever used and smells so good it will literally have you salivating
Product longevity: Poor it doesnt last very well at all to be honest , is really a was you put on just for a show day
Why I like it: ease of use , gorgeous wet look to the paint
Value for money: 1
Other: very very expensive and whil it looks great and smaeel unreal its really not worth it unless you have serious cash to splash
Product: Wolfs Chemical Body Nano Wrap
Available from: clean your car uk http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/wolf-39-s-chemicals-nano-body-wrap/prod_901.html
Price/Size: €27 per bottle
Ease of use: Very easy use although can be hard see where you have done as it is like water
Product longevity: lasts brilliantly at least 4 months
Why I like it: ease of use and beads better than any product ive ever used
Value for money: 5
Other: Go get it . its seriously good
Product: Car Pro Iron-X Wheel Cleaner
Available from: www.cleancar.ie http://www.cleancar.ie/car-pro-iron-x-500ml.html
Price/Size: €15.95 per 500ml bottle
Ease of use: Very easy use
Product longevity: N/A
Why I like it: best wheel cleaner ive found
Value for money: 5
Other: only con is the smell . one good whiff and youll feel like throwing up its vile , although the newer version isnt as bad its still bad. having said that its probably the only wheel cleaner ive used that actually works . Get it
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SpannerMonkey wrote: »Swissvax Best of show
Price/Size: €230 Per Tub
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3OM2MA1pic&feature=youtu.be&t=40s
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