Best products from r/Detailing
We found 20 comments on r/Detailing discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 17 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Rupes Bigfoot Nano with iBrid Technology Short Neck Kit
- RPM Speed: 2000 - 5000
- RPM Speed: 2000 - 5000
- Battery Life 30 min.
- Charge Time 20 min.
- Short Neck
- Length of machine 11.5 inches
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2. Sonax SN 1837847 Car Polish, 1. liters
Sonax 224.300 Profiline perfect finish 1L
3. Optimum (NR2010Q) No Rinse Wash & Shine - 32 oz.
- Eradicate Grime for Showroom Shine: This powerful and safe no rinse car wash restores your car to its original shine while only using 1-2 gallons of water for a complete clean
- Works Like Magic: The new formula of this rinseless car wash contains polymers that improve encapsulation and create a greater barrier between dirt and your vehicle's finish
- For Home and Pro: Simple enough for the busy weekend warrior, but strong enough for the professional detailer; No complicated equipment needed for a professional spotless car wash
- A Wash for All Seasons: Wash the road salt off your vehicles comfortably inside a garage during the wintertime with minimal wet mess; Conserve water during summer droughts
- Clean Many Vehicles and Surfaces: Wash glass, plastic, metal, rubber, or leather interior on cars, trucks, RVs, golf carts, and more; Can also be used as a clay bar lubricant
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4. P&S Detailing Products L4401 - Dynamic Dressing Hyper Concentrated Dressing (1 Gallon)
- ☑️ HYPER CONCENTRATE: Dilutable Up To 4-To-1
- ☑️ EXCELLENT FOR BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR USE
- ☑️ FRESH BANANA SCENT
- ☑️ VARIABLE GLOSS TECHNOLOGY
- ☑️ RENNY DOYLE DOUBLE BLACK COLLECTION: Master Level Professional Detailing Products From P&S - Family Owned & Operated For Over 50 Years!
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5. Chemical Guys BUF_HEXKITS_8 Hex-Logic Buffing Pad Kit (6.5 Inch) (8 Items)
Ideal kit for all buffers and polishersHook and loop systemKit complete with pad cleaner6.5 inch pads. Fits larger 6 inch dual action, rotary, and large-throw orbital machine backing plates8 item kit
6. Chemical Guys SPI_103_16 Sprayable Leather Cleaner and Conditioner in One (16 oz)
Breathes new life into leather while helping to restore and protect neglected leatherDry to the touch - no greasy feelEnriched with vitamin E and aloe which helps keep leather soft, supple and protectedFormulated from a lanolin-based cream and a naturally derived propolis with remarkable "suspension...
7. Dupli-Color ERF129 Rust Fix Rust Treatment - 10.25 oz, Black
- Auto & Truck Maintenance
- Country of manufacture: United States
- Manufacturer: GROTE
- Package dimension: 18.0"L x 18.0"W x 21.0"H
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8. Lake Country - Dual-Action Hook & Loop Flexible Backing Plate - 5 Inch Diameter
- MINIMIZES HEAT TRANSFER - The highly durable molded urethane backing plate helps minimize heat transfer from the polisher to the paint.
- FLEXES TO HUG VEHICLE CURVES - The flexible backing plate allows pads to contour around the vehicle’s curves, providing a smooth and even finish.
- PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT - Our plates our designed with an inch of soft, beveled urethane, so even if you turn the pad onto its side accidentally, you’ll avoid damage to the paint surface.
- HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER - Attach the pads you need for the job to this backing plate using the strong and convenient hook and loop fasteners.
- COMPATIBLE WITH UP TO 7.5” PADS - The 5" flexible backing plate is compatible with up to 7.5” pads. The backing plate feature hook & loop fasteners to secure the pads to the backing plate. The threaded post fits any polisher with a 5/16 diameter.
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9. JSCARLIFE Magic Cleaning Eraser Brush & Scouring Pads Best for Buffing,Cleaning & Polishing Leather Car Leather Seat Scrub Dashboard Sofa Wash, Ergonomic Design Nano Brush
【High-Quality】--- Use advanced High-tech Polymer Technology to remove contamination from leather surfaces, without hurt to leather.【Super Soft】--- Ultra soft brush hair 2mm, perfect for leather seat, dashboard, household sofa.【Durable】--- Recycle and durable using, long lifespan.【Clean...
10. Chemical Guys Acc_201_Brush_MD Medium Duty Carpet Brush with Drill Attachment, Yellow
- Easy drill attachment
- Great for carpets, upholstery and even leather
- Made of 100 percentage polypropylene - the most durable material for brushes
- Great for spot removal
- 5 inch diameter
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11. Leather Master Leather Dye Transfer Cleaner (8.45 oz)
- Main Material: Plastic, Metal; Color: Khaki
- Dimension: 36 x 26 x 21mm / 1.4" x 1" x 0.8" (L*W*H); Connector Type: RJ11 6P4C Male to 2 x 6P4C Female Socket
- Product Name: RJ11 Telephone Splitter
- Package Content: 6 x RJ11 Telephone Splitter
- Net Weight: 44g
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12. uxcell a16080400ux0911 1 Pack Yellow ABS Universal Cleaning Brush Tool Washing for Car Vehicle
- Product Name: Car Brush Tool
- Material: ABS
- Package Content: 1 x Car Brush Tool
- Shell Color: Gray,Yellow
- Dimension: 5.6 x 12 x 4.2cm/2.2" x 4.7" x 1.7"(L*W*H)
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13. SPTA 29pcs Drill Buffing Pad Detail Polishing Pad Mix Size Kit with 5/8-11 Thread Backing pad & Adapters for Car Sanding, Polishing, Waxing, Sealing Glaze
- ◆What You Will Have◆ 24pcs mixed polishing and wool polishing pads, 3pcs mixed size polishing backing pads, 2pcs adapters and our best service.
- ◆Applicatons◆ Used for all kinds of coat paints's waxing, polishing and sealing glaze, to clean and improve their lightness; As well as for auto car detail polishing.
- ◆Specifics◆ Prime quality wool pad, sponge pad, bendable, washable and reusable. Different colored sponges have different softness,suitable for polishing rough and small areas. With Adhesive backing, you can change pads just in seconds.
- ◆Material◆ Made of High Quality sponge and wool, all sponge polishing pads can be cleaned for reusing. Efficient cutting and polishing the most difficult car oxidation coating, scratches. Can be used in pneumatic or electric polishing machine.
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14. ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel 4in Pad & Adapter 1-Pack – Pinstripe, Adhesive Remover, Vinyl Decal, Graphics Removal Tool
- OBLITERATE DECALS: Use the ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel Adhesive Remover with Adapter 1-Pack to remove any vinyl, decal, graphic, double-sided molding tape, striping, and trim on your car, truck, or similar vehicle; 4-inch (10.2cm) diameter (larger than others!); Molded rubber medium density drill attachment tool with a stop use line; For use with electric drill with maximum 4,000 RPM (best results between 1,500 and 3,000) (Not for use on lacquer coatings and not effective on some reflective tapes)
- BETTER DESIGN: Solid round design is larger in size than other discs which makes this wheel fast, easy to control, plugs up less during use, and stays cool
- SAFE: Will not gouge or scratch acrylic enamel or urethane paint work; No need for dangerous and harmful chemicals; The wheel has a durable construction that withstands up to 4,000 RPM; The included 5/16” 24 hardware makes it compatible with any standard drill
- EASY TO USE: Apply light pressure starting at the top of the decal and moving side to side, or for faster results, use entire width of the wheel without tilting or angling; Remove any residue with appropriate mild solvent; Always use proper protective equipment when using power tools
- CONTENTS: Package includes (1) 4-inch round decal eraser wheel and (1) 5/16” 24 thread drill adapter arbor
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15. Perfect-It 33662 Quick Connect Foam Pad Kit
3M Quick Connect Adaptor, 05752 provides easy on and off, perfect centering, and no risk of "spin off" like screw on padsQuick Connect pads also available in 6-inch diameter3M Perfect-It pads are designed to work with 3M Perfect-It compounds and polishes
OK, you have a ton of questions in there, let's try to sort it out.
First off, you need to assess the paint, and not just assume you need to do all the steps you mentioned (and some you didn't mention). If the car is new, you probably won't need to clay it, as the paint is probably 'clean'. Here is how you figure out if it is clean. After it is washed, i.e. all of the loose, surface dirt is gone, simply gently rub the paint, especially on a horizontal surface like the hood. You can do this while it is wet. How does it feel? Clean paint feels soft and smooth and makes no noise when you rub it. Dirty paint feels rough, hard and makes a 'swishing' sound when you rub it. If you hear anything, it needs to be clayed. Most clays are very similar, so there is very little difference in any of them. They all do the same job about the same. Also, as to your twice a year question, it all depends on the condition of your paint. I wash my car often, so stuff doesn't get embedded in it, so I don't need to clay my car (its been over a year).
You see, paint is like skin. It has pores, and when it gets dirty and is not washed, contaminants (dirt, fallout, metallic flakes, etc) clog the pores and it loses its shine and that's when it needs to be clayed. The clay removes those embedded contaminants.
As for the wash: any good car wash soap will do. It's not rocket science. As long as it says car wash, you're good. ONR is a good alternative once you have protected the paint and it needs a very light wash, or it doesn't have much dirt or grime on it, but you want it cleaned. It is a whole process to clean your car via ONR, but get some, its good stuff. It is also good for interiors, windows, lube for claying your paint, etc. It is concentrated, so you can dilute it how you want.
Wax vs. sealant. Yes, this is confusing. To simplify: sealant is just man made wax. Wax is good stuff, but since it is a natural product (secreted by Brazilian Palm trees), it doesn't last very long (two months is great for wax to still be effective). Sealant simply does the same thing as wax, but can give you up to 8-9 months of UV protection, water beading, etc.
As for layering protection on, it's not really worth it, IMO. Is it worth it to wear two condoms? Not really. Just use the best stuff you have (best as in easiest to lay on, take off and looks good, and lasts a long time) which is personal preference. To continue, if you are going to layer, you want to put the longest lasting product on first. it would't make sense to put on a spray wax that will last a couple weeks, then sealant on top of it. The sealant is bonding with the spray wax, not the paint itself, so it will come right off. How often? As often as you want to. When it doesn't seem like you have the protection, cover it back up. Should you strip old stuff off? Only if you want to, but most products enjoy layering on top of itself (i.e. a couple of applications of the same stuff a few months apart).
Do you need a pressure washer/foam cannon, etc? Not necessary, (again this is just my opinion, but I do this for a living) but if you want to spring for it, a pressure washer makes cleaning easier. I think foam cannons are a waste of time and money. They're fun and look cool, but don't do much that a good, proper pressure washing couldn't do. To answer your last question, No, you still need to do a contact wash. A protected car should only require a light wash with suds and MF towel or mitt or whatever. If you just rinse, foam and rinse, you'll be disappointed, because it will still have dirt on it.
I'm happy to share more of my opinions, on processes, products or whatever. Answering questions is what this sub is for!
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I like the smell of the Griots garage product leather conditioner, but it’s not really a professional product, ive had good luck with it though. You really can’t go wrong with anything from CarPro or Adams polishes.
Chemical Guys make good stuff too:
https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-SPI_103_16-Sprayable-Conditioner/dp/B00247DI3I
Rupes, makes a good one that is cordless but it's pretty pricey. Here is the amazon link
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https://www.amazon.ca/Rupes-Bigfoot-Nano-iBrid-Short/dp/B06XJKK8XL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rupes&qid=1565623913&s=gateway&sr=8-3
You could spray in some of that rust conversion spray paint. The rust will turn black and the rest will stay clear. The black potion is still oxidized iron so it will not change color again and the black will look much better than the red/brown rust
https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-RF129-10-25-Automotive-Accessories/dp/B001DKR4BE
This stuff works and while the heat wont exactly be kind to the clear portions, it wont affect the areas turned black.
I sure hope that's the the case! what threw me off is the yellow fuzz that's around the backing plate I guess I need to just scrape that off?
Lake Country - Dual-Action Hook & Loop Flexible Backing Plate - 5 Inch Diameter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0008G1RDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XvxDDb5JCZ0H7
Amazon UK has it for like 50 European Pesos
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/SONAX-SN-1837847-Perfect-Finish/dp/B00I0JEOLE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=TXBLTM6N9IYM&keywords=sonax+perfect+finish&qid=1565813076&s=gateway&sprefix=sona%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-2
this drill brush And diluted resolve carpet cleaner.
these are that pads I use with the quick connect but all are foam
Eraser wheel.
ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel 4in Pad & Adapter 1-Pack - Pinstripe, Adhesive Remover, Vinyl Decal, Graphics Removal Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WG2XYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vkIKDb53F3HEB
Pads
No youre right it will probably leave the clear coat exposed, I'm planning on waxing the hell out of it afterwards to protect it from happening again.
Here's a link to where I found it with some reviews for anyone that's curious. No mention of any clear coat damage.
CRL Water Spot Remover - Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JFLVXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WpOEDb4GVY3GE