💦 Detailing What is in your car detailing tool chest?

[Mook]

Now that its (well was) getting warm out again, I'm back to hand washing my car. I know we have a few threads where we've been posting up products, etc...but might be good to have one singular thread where we post up everything we're using to keep our cars sparking clean - from washes, to polishes, to tool, towels, etc - without having sort through pages and pages of pictures and posts.

I'm looking for some in car air freshener spray. I bought "new car" from Chem Guys and it smells like garbage, huge letdown. What are you guys using for wheel brushes? Engine bay cleaner? My buddy bought some leather cleaner from Chem Guys, need to try that soon.

I've been using the following with great results:

For wash -

https://amzn.to/2zeaOGa

Wash mitt, have had good success with it not messing up the paint -

https://amzn.to/2Vj4DsY

Drying -

Amazon.com: Chemical Guys MIC_781_01 Waffle Weave Gray Matter 70/30 Blend Microfiber Drying Towel with Silk Edging (25 in. x 36 in.): Automotive

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After wash -

https://amzn.to/2wNMo5k

Interior cleaner -

https://amzn.to/3anqMup

Tire shine (been using this but I think there are way better options) -

https://amzn.to/2z5G6if

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[Yaj Yak]

Latest addition.


Thanks to greasy for his assistance

 

[greasy]

Thoughts on the performance?!?!?!

 

[Yaj Yak]

Thoughts on the performance?!?!?!

i haven't gotten to use it yet, possibly this weekend if weather holds out.

really nice feel to it though. thanks again.

 

[Lead Pipe]

 

[greasy]

Now that its (well was) getting warm out again, I'm back to hand washing my car. I know we have a few threads where we've been posting up products, etc...but might be good to have one singular thread where we post up everything we're using to keep our cars sparking clean - from washes, to polishes, to tool, towels, etc - without having sort through pages and pages of pictures and posts.

I'm looking for some in car air freshener spray. I bought "new car" from Chem Guys and it smells like garbage, huge letdown. What are you guys using for wheel brushes? Engine bay cleaner? My buddy bought some leather cleaner from Chem Guys, need to try that soon.

I've been using the following with great results:

For wash -

Amazon product


Wash mitt, have had good success with it not messing up the paint -

Amazon product


Drying -

Amazon product


After wash -

Amazon product


Interior cleaner -

Amazon product


Tire shine (been using this but I think there are way better options) -

Amazon product

The best method for the engine bay is to clean it often. If you neglect it, it turns into a nightmare. I would shoot for wiping it down with QD every other wash MINIMUM.

For leather/all interior cleaning I use.....

Griots Garage Interior Detailer 22 oz

Griots Garage Interior Detailer - Clean and protect your interior in one step! Griot's Garage Interior Detailer in a spray-on product used for cleaning every surface in your car's interior. Dust, dirt, fingerprints, random smudges, and all other ...

www.autogeek.net

For leather conditioning and great smellies.....

Autogeek New Products

www.autogeek.net

I have been moving away from tire shine, I have a love/hate relationship with it!

I use these brushes for the wheels.....

These guys to get the brake calipers, inside wheel barrels, and clean up the spokes.....

Wheel Woolies 3-Piece Kit

Wheel Woolies 3-Piece Kit - Clean wheels with the ultimate ease! Wheel Woolies clean wheels of all shapes and sizes, and your hands will stay clean! Thats because Wheel Woolies are soft synthetic wool heads mounted on long handles. Theyre safe ...

www.autogeek.net

And this guy for the face of the wheels and bigger spoked areas.

Short Handle Tire Wheel Brush

Short Handle Tire/Wheel Brush

www.autogeek.net

 

[greasy]

I forgot good interior smells! I use this combo and it works very well.

Gel Can in one of the cup holders partial cracked open....

Gel Can | Driven

Get ready to own the road with the superior fragrance experience of Scented Gel from Driven®. Turn the rubberized, tire tread-like cap to adjust the force of these fragrance powerhouses.

www.drivenbyrefresh.com

And a vent stick in each vent!

Vent Sticks 4pk | Driven

Driven® Vent Sticks are a beast! Nothing is comparable to the size and scent strength of the Driven® Vent Stick. Insert them into your vent if you want to own the road!

www.drivenbyrefresh.com

 

[DanJ]

That new car smell is better if you dilute it out. It doesn’t last that long so I typically just use the Christmas trees still.

 

[SleeperLS]

I really like the poorboys leather stuff. The smell was great and didn't leave a big residue.

 

[DanJ]

The best method for the engine bay is to clean it often. If you neglect it, it turns into a nightmare. I would shoot for wiping it down with QD every other wash MINIMUM.

For leather/all interior cleaning I use.....

Griots Garage Interior Detailer 22 oz

Griots Garage Interior Detailer - Clean and protect your interior in one step! Griot's Garage Interior Detailer in a spray-on product used for cleaning every surface in your car's interior. Dust, dirt, fingerprints, random smudges, and all other ...

www.autogeek.net

For leather conditioning and great smellies.....

Autogeek New Products

www.autogeek.net

I have been moving away from tire shine, I have a love/hate relationship with it!

I use these brushes for the wheels.....

These guys to get the brake calipers, inside wheel barrels, and clean up the spokes.....

Wheel Woolies 3-Piece Kit

Wheel Woolies 3-Piece Kit - Clean wheels with the ultimate ease! Wheel Woolies clean wheels of all shapes and sizes, and your hands will stay clean! Thats because Wheel Woolies are soft synthetic wool heads mounted on long handles. Theyre safe ...

www.autogeek.net

And this guy for the face of the wheels and bigger spoked areas.

Short Handle Tire Wheel Brush

Short Handle Tire/Wheel Brush

www.autogeek.net

Using the same wheel brush combo plus a boars hair brush to get around the wheel lugs.

DI Brushes Vent and Dash Boar's Hair Detailing Brush - 10"

Perfect brush to clean around hard to reach interior surfaces. 2.5" long bristles made of soft natural Boar's Hair.

www.detailedimage.com

 

[Bru]

Which air freshener gets rid of the smell of cheap vinyl, leaking oil and farts?

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Which air freshener gets rid of the smell of cheap vinyl, leaking oil and farts?

 

[Bru]

I’ve had good experiences from the Adam’s line. I use their spray detailer, wax, glass cleaner, wheel cleaner, tire cleaner, 2-step polish. I use an orbital buffer Jim ordered for me. Chem Guys microfibers for wax removal, and their other cloths for polish. Trying a new polishing pad on Gav’s recommendation. The Adam’s pads seemed overpriced.

 

[Bub]

Bath towel, dawn, water blade, sponge and some nufinish and old t shirts. Come at me bro

 

[IDAFC21]

I too have Mr. Pink for general cleaning of things, and that microfiber mitt, and that waffle weave drying towel, tho I haven't used that in awhile. Switched up to an electric leaf blower a while back, which takes care of most of the water, then I clean all the remaining water spots w/ some homemade quick detail spray which is a mixture of carpro reload, ech20 waterless wash, and distilled water

https://amzn.to/3cyQxcS

Amazon.com: CarPro ECH2O Waterless Wash & Detail Spray 1 Liter: Health & Personal Care

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I also use the Reload as a top coat to keep the paint protected, and in between that if I feel like it needs a little boost i'll use some Hydro2 lite while I'm washing. Spray on, wash off, super easy and instant results

Amazon.com: CARPRO Hydro2 Lite Touchless Silica Sealant 1 Liter with Sprayer: Automotive

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Presoak gets CG honeydew snow foam thru CG foam gun

https://amzn.to/2VFAxPf

And Reset is used for the 2 bucket wash w/ the wash mitt

Amazon.com: CarPro Reset - Intensive Car Shampoo 1 Liter: Automotive

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Tires usually get finished off with Meguiars endurance tire gel. Been using this stuff for yeeearrrs

Amazon.com: Meguiar's G7516 Endurance Tire Gel - 16 oz. – Premium Tire Gel for a Lasting Glossy Shine: Automotive

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That about covers the exterior.

The ceramic on my M235i could probably stand to be refreshed this year. Been thinking about trying out carpro Gliss.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

 

[Mook]

Is there a foam gun thats good without needing a pressure washer?

 

[IDAFC21]

The chemical guys one I posted works well enough with a regular hose and I've always felt its sufficient for normal washing. But you're still not going to get anything close to what a pressure washer/foam cannon can do.

 

[Shawn1112]

The chemical guys one I posted works well enough with a regular hose and I've always felt its sufficient for normal washing. But you're still not going to get anything close to what a pressure washer/foam cannon can do.

I'd agree with that

 

[Mook]

The chemical guys one I posted works well enough with a regular hose and I've always felt its sufficient for normal washing. But you're still not going to get anything close to what a pressure washer/foam cannon can do.

dis guy?

https://amzn.to/3amhyyk

 

[IDAFC21]

That would be the one.

 

[Mook]

Perhaps I shall order it.

 

[Shawn1112]

Perhaps I shall order it.

New customers get 20% off, so for a few bucks more you get some extras

Foam Blaster 6 & Soaps Kit |

Find professional auto detail supplies for high quality car care like Foam Blaster 6 & Soaps Kit at Chemical Guys! test

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[Mook]

Nice!