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!

**James K** · 04-26-2011, 12:00 PM

These

Like $.89 at Home Depot and work great for tire and trim dressings.

**DLB** · 04-26-2011, 12:30 PM

6 for $1 toothbrushes. They usually even come in a little round plastic canister.

0000 Steel Wool.

Water.

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

Originally Posted by RTexasF

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

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

These

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.