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    What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    I recently discovered there are thousands of products to choose from for each step in detailing from soaps to carpet cleaners. Instead of asking the dreaded “best” products, I am looking to see what you (professional or hobbiest) reach for/constantly have on hand.

    I’ve been out of the detailing word for some time and was surprised by the amount of options that are available now. So I would like to know what has worked for you time and time again.

    I know sometimes the condition affects your product selection for example heavily scratched exterior to heavily stained carpets. So if you mainly do paint corrections, what AIO do you reach for, or perhaps your favorite 2-step. Maybe you have a favorite leather care regime, favorite drying towel, engine bay degreaser/cleaner, etc. Looking to learn, cause things have definitely changed.

    I plan on getting back into detailing and would love input seeing that I will be making a large order in the next couple weeks from the AG store for pretty much everything I would need. Looking forward to hearing from you guys and your learning from those with more experience.

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    subscribed - I too have been away for a few years. Surely I had and still have my favorites but I'll save my opinions and let folks chime in. This is a common ask so I'm sure there are plenty of discussions about this.

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    HD Speed with LC flat pads are two things I could never do without.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    HD Speed with LC flat pads are two things I could never do without.
    Those are a staple for sure, quick and noticeable results


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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    HD Speed with LC flat pads are two things I could never do without.
    Why do you choose flat pads over say hydro, or waffle style?

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Griots PFM drying towels...expensive, but worth it...also, Mckees Tire and Rubber Rejuvenator

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Sonax Fallout Cleaner
    Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus

    Compound: M101, D300, Jescar Compound

    Mid level: Menz 2400, Sonax Perfect Finish, Scholl S20 Black

    Light: M205, HD Polish+, Jescar Finishing Polish, Scholl S40

    Megs Microfiber Cutting discs, LC Force Hybrid pads, Rupes Yellow, Scholl spider

    Gyeon Prep
    Gyeon Foam
    Gyeon Bathe

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Quote Originally Posted by Hudson View Post
    Why do you choose flat pads over say hydro, or waffle style?
    Constant full contact, and performance.

    I will admit I'm just a hobbiest, and have never worked other pads with any true consistency, but the flats work extremely well for me, and I'm a "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" kind of guy.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Compound: Menzerna FG400 and FG3000
    Polish: Menzerna SF4500 (3800) and 3M Pefect-It Ultra fine Polish 3000
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    2013 Mustang GT w/Track Pack 6-Speed Manual
    Save the Manual!

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    Re: What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    Decontamination
    - Iron X
    - nanoskin wash mitt
    - Tarminator

    Wash
    - CarPro Reset
    - CarPro Hand Wash Microfiber Mitt
    - GG PFM Drying Towel

    Wheels
    - Wheel Woolies
    - M37 Wheel Cleaner / GG HD Wheel Cleaner
    - Microfiber Madness Incredi Flair Mitt

    Tires
    - Tuff Shine Brush
    - Shine Supply Wise Guy
    - Opti-Bond 1:1

    Compounds
    - GG Fast Correcting Cream
    - Menz FG400

    Medium Polish
    - Sonax 04-06
    - Scholls S20 Black

    Finish Polish
    - CarPro Essence
    - CarPro Reflect

    Pads
    - GG MF
    - Megs MF Cutting
    - LC Force Hybrids
    - Scholl's Spider
    - CarPro Gloss Pads

    Other
    - CarPro Eraser
    - Optimum Power Clean APC
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    2019 Honda Odyssey - Obsidian Blue

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