Product questions for AG folks...

[cookiexd40]

Ok so 99% of all detail, cleaning products I've ever used have been big chain store counter products.

Looking for some guidance for mainly a couple of places on my truck. My truck is black and shines like a diamond, no swirls no dull spots, few very few scratches.

My questions mostly lies in what product /products are best for wheels, tires and wheel wells? Also I use spray wax/detailer about every third wash, is there a better brand than meguires and is there a better timeline of when to do it or not?

Just a little info, I use the 2 bucket wash setup in my driveway. Pull the nozzle off and run water over the body panels after rinsing to make for better water-spotless drying with a chamois that is washed after every other wash. Tire shine used rarely, wheels are hand dried and cleaned but I've never used a wheel cleaner. Inside is detailed with air compressor, armour all wipes followed by a microfleece towel.

Pictures for reference, and because I like to ##### out my pics.

2011 GMC Sierra





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[allenk4]

I am surprised you finish is swirl free, using a chamois to dry

You mud have a gentle touch

Please take some close-up, sun shots:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...wirls-sun.html

[cookiexd40]

Will do...

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[FUNX650]

Do you use one of the quality chamois/shammies
that the AGO-store has in stock? TIA.


Bob

[cookiexd40]

Do you use one of the quality chamois/shammies
that the AGO-store has in stock? TIA.


Bob

Negative it's just an "Absorber", just light touch, clean and maintain religiously. Used on paint only not bumpers ect.

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[FUNX650]

Negative it's just an "Absorber", just light touch, clean and maintain religiously. Used on paint only not bumpers ect.

Thanks for your reply.

I have several of "The Absorber" type of chamois.
The ones from S100 (@H-D dealerships) are still my favorites.

Bob

[omarabdullah022]

Meguiars apc diluted 1:3 is one the best tire cleaner IMO.. you could use it straight without diluting it like some people do but a dilution of 1:3 works best for my daily driver.

Use waffle weave towels instead of chamois.. there is a much lesser risk of swirling your paint with waffle weaves..

[expdetailing]

Cookiexd40, this is a long shot, but is your last name Stephenson?

[cookiexd40]

Cookiexd40, this is a long shot, but is your last name Stephenson?

Haha no sir

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[The Guz]

Try spray waxing every other wash. If ultimate quik wax is working then why not keep using it. Are you looking to try something else?

As far as your wheels consider getting a wheel coating. For tires check out this thread on a tire coating.

thread http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...today-wow.html

Detailers Pro also has a tire coating.