What's a crucial product in your arsenal?

[SON1C]

I'm changing up my products,trying to have more that do less, so uwwp is obviously on my wish list

I have all the basics and then some.. but I'm interested in items like uwwp, maybe opti clean, -> really open for any input, also would just like to know everyones answer to the thread title :buffing: :buffing: :buffing: :buffing: :buffing: :buffing:

[Bodedetailing]

Love the photo, the new rims have a significant impact on the look of that car, although i do like the others as well. A crucial product that i live by would be lexol rubber, vinyl, and plastic protectant. There are many other companies that have similar products, but in general i stress treating rubber and plastic. The sun, salt, and airborn dirt particles all take part in breaking down your cars seals, gaskets, and other porous materials.

[Mike T]

PB's Waterless Wash and DG's AW.

[Bates Detailing]

Water...... For my drywash lol :dblthumb2:

[BillyJack]

I've posed this question to myself recently, while scanning the multitudes of products on my shelves; If I only had one 5 gallon bucket to pack all my essential products, what would I pack?
Here's my thinking:
Rinseless wash: ONR, with DG a very close second
Clay lube: ONR
All-purpose cleaner: OPC
Detailer/interior detailer/waterless wash: Opti Clean
Glass: Meguiar's Pro
Compound: M105
Polish: Optimum or M205
Cleaner wax / AIO: DG 501
"Protection" wax/wheel sealant: Collinite 845 or 476
Maintenance wax: Optimum spray
Exterior vinyls, tires and plastics: UTTG
Interior protectant: Optimum (honorable mention to 303)

I could probably do some respectable work if these were all I had (but I hope that day never comes).

As to your question, Opti Clean is definitely an essential IMO. In addition to it's primary function as a WW product, it's a great detailer for both interiors and paint. It doesn't have as much gloss as some other spray detailers, but it's versatility makes it a must-have.

Bill

[dougsrt]

Groits speed shine

[Chris's FX4]

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[kronos]

My PC7424

[rider9195]

My PC7424

+1

[tuscarora dave]

For the cars I work on...ONR and M-105. For the buses... Poorboy's Pro Polish for the soft white paint and any rocks in a bottle for the gel coat. Oh yeah....And a rotary polisher. I'm glad I have DA polishers but I could live without them.

[Circa40]

Cg v7, opt polish 2 and bfwd

[cleanmycorolla]

Uww+

[A-train]

UISG
Poorboys Bug Squash
Iron- X
UWW
Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner

[vegas911gts]

cg v7

[silverfox]

I've always hated that word arsenal. I'm not trying to kill anything but instead create something beautiful so I will use the word tool chest instead. The one thing I could not go one day without in my detailing tool chest is...quality MF towels. We can argue all day about what kind are best but the fact of the matter is that there are many. The point is that anything that physically touches my paint I don't compromise on. It's pointless to go through the expense of making paint look near perfect just to put scratches right back in. I learned the hard way.