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ScottB
04-09-2008, 06:37 PM
Starring some of our favorites products. Heres a compilation before the shots for those looking to some of the best products offered at AG.

1. Wheels --- P21S
2. Wash --- Poorboys Suds/Foam Gun/MF Mitt
3. Drying --- Leaf Blower/Guzzler/ Optimums Quick Detailer
4. Tires --- Optimums New Optibond Dressing
5. Glass --- Diamonite Perfect Vision (aerosol)
6. Taillamps/Headlamps --- DP Plex-All
7. Window Surrounds --- Black WOW

I gotta tell you it is also a pourporri of scents when using these products. Poorboys smells like apricots, QD'er smells like bubblegum and BlackWow smells like watermelon. My wife kept saying "it smells so nice, whatcha wearing" .. :buffing:

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Poorboys Presoak

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Autogeek_014.jpg
Optimum Qd'er -- has a bit of a glow !

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Autogeek_009.jpg
Nice Reflection Too ...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Autogeek_012.jpg
Seems my last polish session with Menzerna still holding up!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Autogeek_013.jpg
Tailamps and Headlamps need dressing also ! (DP)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Autogeek_015.jpg
One final look and off into the sunset we go ...

Who says a quick wash session cannot make a simple and effective difference even when polishing and waxing is out of the equation ????
Nuke33
04-09-2008, 06:39 PM
Looks great!
HighEndDetail
04-09-2008, 06:46 PM
Scott, how long did it take. Less then a hour ??
Jimmie
04-09-2008, 06:53 PM
Beautiful job. That glass has some nice shine too. Can't wait to try the Diamonite that we got at DFIII.
trhland
04-09-2008, 07:26 PM
very nice thanks for sharing
ScottB
04-09-2008, 07:56 PM
Scott, how long did it take. Less then a hour ??


an hour max ... foam gun makes washing a breeze. I really like this Optimum Quick Detailer too !
sparkie
04-09-2008, 08:16 PM
Killr, your wife has a sweet car there....Sweet job.....
dengood1
04-09-2008, 09:05 PM
lookin' good!
Deep Gloss Auto Salon
04-10-2008, 12:06 AM
keep an eye on where you applied the Black WOW... You may experience (as have others) some running issues due to the fact the surface you applied it to is rubber (or so I assume) and the intended surface application for Black WOW is porous plastic
supercharged
04-10-2008, 04:38 AM
I figured you wash that truck every week...do you use P21S gel wheel cleaner weekly too? It's kinda pricey, So I seal my wheels from now on, and just use soap and water...once in a while - wheel cleaner, and then reseal.
AL417
04-10-2008, 05:38 AM
Very nice!
Matt S.
04-10-2008, 08:31 AM
I figured you wash that truck every week...do you use P21S gel wheel cleaner weekly too? It's kinda pricey, So I seal my wheels from now on, and just use soap and water...once in a while - wheel cleaner, and then reseal.

This is what I do as well...not because of the wheel cleaner being used up, but for the sake of the clearcoat on my wheels. A quick coat of DP Wheel Glaze after a thorough cleaning makes brake dust wash right off with some regular carwash soap and a soft mitt.
Chris Thomas
04-10-2008, 09:04 AM
What was your application method for the OB and are you please with the performance of OB and OID?
ScottB
04-10-2008, 04:28 PM
I figured you wash that truck every week...do you use P21S gel wheel cleaner weekly too? It's kinda pricey, So I seal my wheels from now on, and just use soap and water...once in a while - wheel cleaner, and then reseal.


I do use on a weekly basis, unfortunately worked last weekend and thus no detail. I use the liquid version of P21S personally but find both are great, gel just lasts longer.


What was your application method for the OB and are you please with the performance of OB and OID?

Optibond was applied with a small foam sponge and only complaint is there was/is no applicator top. It does dry rather quickly so no real spitting. As for the Qd'er I use it on a slightly damp exterior once blown dry. A couple spritzes maximum per panel (2 goes a long way).
supercharged
04-10-2008, 11:28 PM
I do use on a weekly basis, unfortunately worked last weekend and thus no detail. I use the liquid version of P21S personally but find both are great, gel just lasts longer.

I only tried gel, and really like it. It works very well, but I only use it once a month or so. Spray it only and leave for 15 minutes or so, then agitate with OXO wheel brush (my favorite wheel brush). Then seal the wheels and just use soap and water.