Latest Detailing Purchase

[50yr Street Mech]

Prep all, Adams Ceramic coating, Jescar's Power Lock + , Collinite 845

 

[Tundragod]

Bought one of each. The last one of the bucket.

 

[mdtn952]

Sonax Spray & Seal…works good for me

 

[Spring Break '92]

Lake Country white foam pad
Wolfgang Uber All In One
Optimum No Rinse
Adam's Hoseless Rinse
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Rupes Uno Advanced

 

[Texchappy]

Rag Co order

 

[JHZR2]

Not much has changed really. I've kind of reached peak saturation point with detailing products. Can Coat wore off on the truck. Held up for about a year with very good hydrophobics. I've been using Wet Coat to carry me over until I can re-polish/coat again. Wet Coat or any of the spray/rinse sealants are just a quick way to help dry the car. Not much protection.

If you're going to put the work in to prep the paint via polishing, then I'd recommend throwing a coating on being they're pretty easy to apply. (Can Coat/Mohs/Cerakote etc...many good ones).

I personally like super hydrophobic products that bead exceptionally well. I just find it easier to air dry the car after washing which is my preferred method.

Some notable spray on sealants of late:

Fireball Pirouette
Fireball Duke Graphene Spray Wax
Collinite Beadcoat.

Both of the above are really good and Andreas of The Detailing School (YT Channel) in Germany says Fireball Duke is the best sealant he's ever used.

So if you were to buy something, would it be Fireball Duke?

I found some old turtle wax ICE in my basement, seems to work ok. Will Duke be that much better?

 

[buster]

So if you were to buy something, would it be Fireball Duke?

I found some old turtle wax ICE in my basement, seems to work ok. Will Duke be that much better?

Well Duke is great if you like super hydrophobic products. All of the spray sealants last anywhere from 1-6 months. Griot's 3 in 1 is quite durable but lacks the hydrophobic/self cleaning properties.

I think most detailing products are extremely overrated. It really comes down to what you like using, the look and what your expectations are. Coatings have become easier and easier to apply. I like Gyeon Mohs for DIY. Seems to hold up pretty well (1-3 years outside).

If you just apply something after every other wash or so then really any of these sealants will work. Collinite Beadcoat is a decent sealant.

UK 3.0 is still a very durable DIY coating. Just a bit more finicky to apply than some of the new ones.

 

[JHZR2]

Well Duke is great if you like super hydrophobic products. All of the spray sealants last anywhere from 1-6 months. Griot's 3 in 1 is quite durable but lacks the hydrophobic/self cleaning properties.

I think most detailing products are extremely overrated. It really comes down to what you like using, the look and what your expectations are. Coatings have become easier and easier to apply. I like Gyeon Mohs for DIY. Seems to hold up pretty well (1-3 years outside).

If you just apply something after every other wash or so then really any of these sealants will work. Collinite Beadcoat is a decent sealant.

UK 3.0 is still a very durable DIY coating. Just a bit more finicky to apply than some of the new ones.

Yeah I’m just looking for best cost/performance for sars left outside to bead/shed rain and fallout. So super hydrophobic is probably the best value for me.

Does any other one beat Duke?

 

[wsar10]

Adams: Iron remover, Graphene glass coating,
Bauer: I could not resist a new DA polisher because it was on the returns/clearance table for around $40, didn't need it but I have been satisfied with every Bauer tool I have owned so I thought it was a worth while bargain. Bauer has its place, once you find that you can save some decent money!

https://www.harborfreight.com/57-amp-6-in-8-mm-short-throw-random-orbit-da-polishersander-64528.html

 

[buster]

Yeah I’m just looking for best cost/performance for sars left outside to bead/shed rain and fallout. So super hydrophobic is probably the best value for me.

Does any other one beat Duke?

If you're going to polish, I'd grab Can Coat or Mohs but I could also recommend 50 other coatings. If you're just looking for a sealant get Griot's 3 in 1. Subpar hydrophobics but good enough for most people. Holds up well if properly prepped.