View Full Version : Cheap hidden gems of detailing?
DjbuddyPL
04-26-2011, 11:09 AM
Everything has a hidden gym thats really cheap, what are some in the detailing world?
CleanGene
04-26-2011, 11:28 AM
I'll be the first to post Collinite #845! Im the MAN
James K
04-26-2011, 12:00 PM
These
http://www.glassblower.info/images/foam-paintbrush.jpg
Like $.89 at Home Depot and work great for tire and trim dressings.
6 for $1 toothbrushes. They usually even come in a little round plastic canister.
0000 Steel Wool.
Water. :D
DLB
Dr Oldz
04-26-2011, 12:42 PM
I'm gonna have to say just about the whole DP line.
RTexasF
04-26-2011, 01:51 PM
Sprayway glass cleaner, Woolite (original) & water to clean leather. Both cheap, work better than most high dollar stuff, and go a long way.
Stoner's More Shine.....works on tires, wheelwells, black plastic textured trim (chin spoiler, mud flaps), engine compartments. One product with multiple uses.
James K
04-26-2011, 02:03 PM
Sprayway glass cleaner, Woolite (original) & water to clean leather. Both cheap, work better than most high dollar stuff, and go a long way.
Stoner's More Shine.....works on tires, wheelwells, black plastic textured trim (chin spoiler, mud flaps), engine compartments. One product with multiple uses.
Woolite is a good one. Never tried it on leather, but I use Woolite for dark.colors on canvas convertible tops. Works great.
RTexasF
04-26-2011, 02:38 PM
It works very well on leather. Dilute as needed with water...........
six water to one Woolite=filthy
eight to one=dirty
ten to one=maintenance cleaning
Great too for customers that are allergic to every frigging thing (had one of those real or imagined) as there's no smell or remnants left after use.
I should make clear that I'm talking about coated leather which is the majority of what's out there. Uncoated (Mercedes, Ferrari, Ford King Ranch, etc.) needs true leather cleaner & conditioner of your choice.
panthercz
04-26-2011, 02:55 PM
These
http://www.glassblower.info/images/foam-paintbrush.jpg
Like $.89 at Home Depot and work great for tire and trim dressings.
Exactly what I was going to post!! I get them at Menards (if you have one in your area) for $0.50 each.
They are great for tires, applying sealant/wax/coatings to wheels that have multiple spokes, plastic and rubber protectants to window trim or just any hard to reach area.
SeaJay's
04-26-2011, 03:12 PM
Simple Green and SuperClean Degreaser! Both are pretty cheap and can be diluted down.
roguish-desires
04-26-2011, 03:17 PM
Purple Power APC!
JonMiles
04-26-2011, 03:19 PM
Q-tips, Folex, Mineral Spirits, Gojo Hand Cleaner, 2x4's (for elevating tires and dressing them better)
embolism
04-26-2011, 03:51 PM
rubber dish gloves to get pet hair out of upholstery
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UWWP (Ultima Waterless Wash Plus) 16oz bottle makes 704oz of usable product/5.5 gallons.
$.03 an ounce
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Meguiars Glass Cleaner.
1 Gallon concentrate ($17.99) makes 11 Gallons ($1.64 gallon) of usable product.
1408oz at $.013oz
Zep Citrus and Zep Purple.
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