Interior detailer + ONR clay question

[bfielder32087]

Disregard my previous comment about Fast Interior Detailer being grabby... 2nd try seemed fine enough as far as that aspect + it passed with flying colors as far as cleaning ability for it’s intended purpose.



I tried to only use 1 side of the towel, but it just kept on cleaning. Lol.



This stuff smells alot like Eternity cologne, which also happens to be my all time favorite go to stuff.

P.s. I would’ve done a side by side half interior test between both interior detailers, but I’m dropping my car off at the dealer tomorrow morning and didn’t want to risk having it smell like vinegar..

Glad to see you had more success. Such a good product and it smells amazing.

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[oneheadlite]

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1. Can you recommend a non-shiny product then please?

(I was looking at Griots and they have two products, "Interior Cleaner" and "Interior Detailer", but I am confused which one I need. I only mentioned this brand as an example. I'm guessing Cleaner means the same thing as All-purpose-cleaner?)

I’ll chime in since I’ve used both the Griot’s products. The Interior Detailer is one of my favorites. The idea of an interior detailer vs a cleaner is just that a detailer is designed to do mild cleaning and leaves a lil something behind; an interior cleaner packs more cleaning power and leaves no protection. An interior cleaner (to me) is generally safer than an all purpose cleaner because you don’t have to worry about a dilution ratio, and it’s a tested product made for your purpose. If your interior’s not stained, the Interior Detailer works just fine for even moderate clean-up in my experience.

I’ve also used the Over The Counter Meguiars Interior Detailer; to me it worked functionally the same as the Griot’s product. I like the smell of the Griot’s stuff better.

[getgoing]

I’ll chime in since I’ve used both the Griot’s products. The Interior Detailer is one of my favorites. The idea of an interior detailer vs a cleaner is just that a detailer is designed to do mild cleaning and leaves a lil something behind; an interior cleaner packs more cleaning power and leaves no protection. An interior cleaner (to me) is generally safer than an all purpose cleaner because you don’t have to worry about a dilution ratio, and it’s a tested product made for your purpose. If your interior’s not stained, the Interior Detailer works just fine for even moderate clean-up in my experience.

I’ve also used the Over The Counter Meguiars Interior Detailer; to me it worked functionally the same as the Griot’s product. I like the smell of the Griot’s stuff better.

Hi guys,

I need some help. I've never personally detailed my car, so everything here (brands, products, terminology) is completely new to me. I've spent many hours reading and educating myself, but the vast number of categories is overwhelming.

I found the following products and categories from a video by "Pan TheOrganizer":

1. Best quick detailers:
Optimum Car Wax
Turtle Wax ICE Spray Wax
Griot’s Garage Best of Show Detailer

2. Best APC + cleaner-degreasers:
CarPro MultiX
Super Clean
Meguiar’s Super Degreaser
Meguiar APC

3. Best interior cleaners:
CarPro Inside
Chemical Guys Inner Clean
P&S Interior Cleaner
ONR

4. Best interior dressing/protectant:
CarPro PERL
303 Aerospace Protectant
Chemical Guys Silk Shine

Can someone help reduce these 4 categories to the most essential please? And tell me which of these products are most necessary - for exterior and interior detail.

Thanks

[Eldorado2k]

I found the following products and categories from a video by "Pan TheOrganizer":

1. Best quick detailers:
Optimum Car Wax
Turtle Wax ICE Spray Wax
Griot’s Garage Best of Show Detailer

That information is completely wrong.
How in the world can Optimum Car Wax even be in the discussion, let alone be the #1 Quick Detailer if it isn’t even a “quick detailer”? Same goes for Turtle Wax Spray Wax... My goodness how can people get things so absolutely wrong while supposedly “teaching” others how to do... Smh.


As far as your entire question, I’m sorry I don’t have enough time to fully answer it right now, but I’m sure someone will be able to help you out shortly...

[PaulMys]

Hi guys,

I need some help. I've never personally detailed my car, so everything here (brands, products, terminology) is completely new to me. I've spent many hours reading and educating myself, but the vast number of categories is overwhelming.

Welcome to AGO.

Your reading up on everything is exactly how I started. Read, read, read!

To make it a bit easier for you, try and ask questions about specific products for specific tasks. (e.g.: "What do you guys think is the best QD for metallic paint?") Asking questions about large groups of products will most always result in guys/girls not replying due the time it takes for a full, informative answer.

Singular questions will get you a ton more replies, but you still must make the final decision for yourself. But you might find a few pros/cons in the replies to help you decide.

And, you can always PM a member with specific questions. We are here to help.

[Coatingsarecrack]

Hi guys,

I need some help. I've never personally detailed my car, so everything here (brands, products, terminology) is completely new to me. I've spent many hours reading and educating myself, but the vast number of categories is overwhelming.

I found the following products and categories from a video by "Pan TheOrganizer":

1. Best quick detailers:
Optimum Car Wax
Turtle Wax ICE Spray Wax
Griot’s Garage Best of Show Detailer

2. Best APC + cleaner-degreasers:
CarPro MultiX
Super Clean
Meguiar’s Super Degreaser
Meguiar APC

3. Best interior cleaners:
CarPro Inside
Chemical Guys Inner Clean
P&S Interior Cleaner
ONR

4. Best interior dressing/protectant:
CarPro PERL
303 Aerospace Protectant
Chemical Guys Silk Shine

Can someone help reduce these 4 categories to the most essential please? And tell me which of these products are most necessary - for exterior and interior detail.

Thanks

1.

Best quick detailer would be for me Meguiars Ceramic Detailer. For me though for the price i like a waterless wash concentrate better and will add a prduct if i need protection. I like Car Pros Ech20 best in this case.

Griots BOSS quick detailer and Speed Shine also are honorable mentions.

2.

I use super clean and LATA but when out will go with Meguiars. Gets most overall positive reviews

3.

I like Car Pros inside for deeper cleaning of dirty cars. I personally use Meguiars quik interior detailer most but just bought a gallon of the P&S due to all the stellar reviews, P&S’s track record and price. Paid $12 dollars for a gallon.

4.

PERL is nice but doesn’t last long. I like 303 because i get 2-4 months even when my top is down and I like that it lasts long




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[ducksfan]

Disregard my previous comment about Fast Interior Detailer being grabby... 2nd try seemed fine enough as far as that aspect + it passed with flying colors as far as cleaning ability for it’s intended purpose.

I tried to only use 1 side of the towel, but it just kept on cleaning. Lol.

This stuff smells alot like Eternity cologne, which also happens to be my all time favorite go to stuff.

P.s. I would’ve done a side by side half interior test between both interior detailers, but I’m dropping my car off at the dealer tomorrow morning and didn’t want to risk having it smell like vinegar..

I found I had the best results when I ditched the spray bottle. I have a container I put some product in and then just immerse the MF and ring out (Kind of Gary Dean method). Just a wipe down for a maintained vehicle (But, that's the only time I would use this type of product anyway.) One or two rags - it's quick and doesn't really use much product. McKee's Fast Detailer is good stuff.

[Eldorado2k]

I found I had the best results when I ditched the spray bottle. I have a container I put some product in and then just immerse the MF and ring out (Kind of Gary Dean method). Just a wipe down for a maintained vehicle (But, that's the only time I would use this type of product anyway.) One or two rags - it's quick and doesn't really use much product. McKee's Fast Detailer is good stuff.

Interesting, never would’ve thought of doing it that way... But how do you get every surface fully dry if you’re working with the towels that damp?

[ducksfan]

Interesting, never would’ve thought of doing it that way... But how do you get every surface fully dry if you’re working with the towels that damp?

I thought the same the first time I was going to do it. I thought if i wrung it out too much it would go dry on me and I didn't want it so wet that I would have to follow up with a dry MF. I can't convey to you how much I wrung it out. You just have to work with it. The product isn't that finicky that you have to leave the perfect amount on the MF. It worked well.

[Eldorado2k]

I thought the same the first time I was going to do it. I thought if i wrung it out too much it would go dry on me and I didn't want it so wet that I would have to follow up with a dry MF. I can't convey to you how much I wrung it out. You just have to work with it. The product isn't that finicky that you have to leave the perfect amount on the MF. It worked well.

So you just keep a bucket year round on the shelf with a fair amount of Fast Interior Detailer? I can’t imagine you ever dump it out, right?