All new detail kit!

[Ddub]

After depleting every last drop of the products I have been using the last several years, I have ordered an entirely new suite of products to keep the 2010 Sangria Red Mazda 6 and the on the way 2013 Deep Impact Blue Metallic Explorer looking their best. Based on a few recommendations on BITOG and some AutoGeek window shopping, I have the following on the way: Duragloss 105, Duragloss wash concentrate, Duragloss non silicone tire dressing, Collinite 845, Chemical Guys inner clean interior detailer, Griots Garage wheel cleaner, Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay kit, and a bug and tar kit which includes Stoner Tarminator spray, Safe Scrub bug and tar pad, and Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant (that I plan to use as a quick detailer when warranted).

I am an old school guy when it comes to maintaining a car's appearance and I like to completely hand detail my wife's car inside and out at least 3 times a year and I treat my company car better than most people I know. I look forward to using the new stuff and will share any interesting observations after a thorough use or two.

 

[Klutch9]

The only product from your list that I've used is the Collinite 845. It is great stuff, and remember, a little bit goes a really long way. I wish it was springtime so I could detail both of our vehicles... nothing like taking a Saturday afternoon to fully detail a car inside and out, while enjoying a cold one

 

[jrtribology]

Speaking of detailing am I the only one that uses Ardex #2 stereoglaze ?¿?¿

 

[Ddub]

These are ALL new to me, so we'll see how it goes. I had been using a combination of NUfinish, real Zymol, and various Armor All products. Thanks for the heads up on the Collinite going a long way. I have never used a clay bar before. Does anyone have any pointers other than following the directions?

 

[qwertydude]

Wait you combine NuFinish with Zymol?

You know you might as well throw away that Zymol. Applying a natural wax, especially a water based wax like Zymol, won't stick to surfaces coated with silicones which Nufinish has.

Plus to really get the best finish with a show wax like Zymol you need a better polishing routine than hitting your car with NuFinish. Otherwise you're better off just using a good looking wax that hides swirls really good like Meguiars NXT. It'll last just as long on an improperly polished surface as Zymol will which is not very. Plus it'll look better.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Ddub
After depleting every last drop of the products I have been using the last several years, I have ordered an entirely new suite of products to keep the 2010 Sangria Red Mazda 6 and the on the way 2013 Deep Impact Blue Metallic Explorer looking their best. Based on a few recommendations on BITOG and some AutoGeek window shopping, I have the following on the way: Duragloss 105, Duragloss wash concentrate, Duragloss non silicone tire dressing, Collinite 845, Chemical Guys inner clean interior detailer, Griots Garage wheel cleaner, Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay kit, and a bug and tar kit which includes Stoner Tarminator spray, Safe Scrub bug and tar pad, and Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant (that I plan to use as a quick detailer when warranted).

I am an old school guy when it comes to maintaining a car's appearance and I like to completely hand detail my wife's car inside and out at least 3 times a year and I treat my company car better than most people I know. I look forward to using the new stuff and will share any interesting observations after a thorough use or two.


Do you have kids under your roof? Who has time to use all those products?

 

[Ddub]

Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: Ddub
After depleting every last drop of the products I have been using the last several years, I have ordered an entirely new suite of products to keep the 2010 Sangria Red Mazda 6 and the on the way 2013 Deep Impact Blue Metallic Explorer looking their best. Based on a few recommendations on BITOG and some AutoGeek window shopping, I have the following on the way: Duragloss 105, Duragloss wash concentrate, Duragloss non silicone tire dressing, Collinite 845, Chemical Guys inner clean interior detailer, Griots Garage wheel cleaner, Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay kit, and a bug and tar kit which includes Stoner Tarminator spray, Safe Scrub bug and tar pad, and Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant (that I plan to use as a quick detailer when warranted).

I am an old school guy when it comes to maintaining a car's appearance and I like to completely hand detail my wife's car inside and out at least 3 times a year and I treat my company car better than most people I know. I look forward to using the new stuff and will share any interesting observations after a thorough use or two.


Do you have kids under your roof? Who has time to use all those products?


Probably less time than it takes to make 800+ posts per year on a car maintenance website.

Actually, yes I have kids and find the time to attend most all of their sporting and school events while working full time, playing in a symphony orchestra, doing volunteer work, being active in my church, and attempting to be a decent dad and husband along the way. This probably represents at minimum a couple years worth of products and the time is not bad at all. I don't envision a scenario where every single one would be used on the same day. 3 to 5 times per year at 2-3 hours a pop = a max of 15 hours spent detailing my cars per year.

 

[RTexasF]

I take it you ordered the Wolfgang Spritz Sealant? You'll have plenty of sealants. Although #845 is called a carnauba wax it is technically a hybrid sealant that contains carnauba wax. DG #105 is a sealant with light cleaning properties, and then the Wolfgang is a sealant.

When time allows wash, clay, apply & remove DG #105. If you ordered it with the DG bonding agent (#601) you can apply the Collinite two hours later if desired. If not then 12-24 hours later. I prefer two layers of DG #105 but some like the crisper look of the Collinite atop the DG. Either one by itself will do a fine job and won't fight each other if combined.

 

[Ddub]

Just saw this. Thanks for the advice RTF. Yes, the Wolfgang sealant came as part of a bug and tar remover kit (with the Stoner aerosol and specialty scrub pad) and the kit actually cost less than the same size bottle of Wolfgang by itself, so I got it. I guess the theory is if you scrub off some bugs and/or tar and are not detailing your entire car, you can just hit the freshly scrubbed parts with the Spritz to give them some protection which you most likely just scrubbed away.

Like you said, I have plenty of sealants, so I will probably just use the Wolfgang as a quick detailer for my new company car. It doesn't get the same level of attention as my wife's Mazda, but I still like to keep it looking nice when I can.

 

[RTexasF]

The Stoner's Tarminator will remove absolutely EVERYTHING when used so hitting that area with the Wolfgang will put some protection back on it and save some time. It looks awesome too.

 

[VicVinegar]

Originally Posted By: Ddub
These are ALL new to me, so we'll see how it goes. I had been using a combination of NUfinish, real Zymol, and various Armor All products. Thanks for the heads up on the Collinite going a long way. I have never used a clay bar before. Does anyone have any pointers other than following the directions?


Nope. I used a Mothers kit for the first time this year. Followed the instructions and it came out great. Keep the surface "lubed", keep refreshing the clay with a knead, and don't drop the clay.

 

[MarkJohn]

When I use Duragloss products I start with the 901 and then go to the 652 depending on paint condition(remove)then the 601+101(remove)then the 601+105(remove). Wait a few hours and finish with the 951. I was an avid Zaino guy but found this system works as well as the Zaino with almost the same look. The time spent on the Duragloss takes far less time than the aplication of the Zaino products.

 

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: MarkJohn
When I use Duragloss products I start with the 901 and then go to the 652 depending on paint condition(remove)then the 601+101(remove)then the 601+105(remove). Wait a few hours and finish with the 951.


I really like DG products and think they are very reasonable price wise. That said, I think your process has alot of overlap. I like all the products you mentioned but I'm not your using them in the correct sequence. Maybe even emailing DG with your process and see if the owners(brothers) would recommend something different.

Fyi: 901 = shampoo; 652 = pre polish cleaner, which is a true diminishing polish. 601 = pre bonding agent that contains heavy chemical cleaners. 101 = sealant with some polishing agents. 105 = sealant with some mild chemical cleaners. 951 = Aquawax = a spray sealant.

 

[SatinSilver]

On second thought, I think I would eliminate applying the 601 the second time and going straight to the 105. Since the 601 is removing the sealant protection of the 101. Maybe even go straight to the AW. Then six months later or next time you do this process sub out the 101 and use the 105. Alternating using the 101 and 105. Then talk about much less work. I'd also clay after washing it.

 

[kkreit01]

Yeah -- that's way overkill. 101 protects nicely on it's own. Wait a few months, and then try 105. Then simply use AW at next wash. All those sealants (101/105) also need time to cure before moving on to next step.