TAL2GK

What supplies and brands do you recommend? I've had my new C2S home for just over a week. She'll be clear bra'd soon and I want to keep her looking nice. I'm not going to spend more time cleaning, waxing, and polishing than driving, but I also don't want to do any damage or waste money.

I'm starting over after pitching my cleaning supplies for my last sports car. I had a water blade and synthetic chamois for drying, which both seem to be no nos in my current understanding. I also have a cabrio with full leather, so I'll want to clean & protect it as often as necessary. I kept my last sports car 13 years and I wouldn't be surprised if I get close again.

Griot's Garage, Chemical Guys, Meguires, Armor All ... Tell us your brand, your product, and why.

rkwfxd

Meguires.

Thought I knew how to wash and detail a car but mine looked like crap. Went to the Meguires class and learned a LOT.

I use their products and techniques and my car looks 10x better in less than a third of the time.

stealthboy

I like Einszett products. I use their cockpit premium for the interior, and their Scheiben-klar for the windshield.

I use Chemical Guys carnauba quick detailer, and P21S paste wax. My car soap/shampoo brand seems to change a lot - haven't found the perfect one yet.

Just make sure you wash with the two-bucket method to start. Avoid swirls early. Microfiber everything, no chamois! (and I'm going to forget you even mentioned "Armor All").

TAL2GK

Hey, I hear people recommend their wheel protectant for brake dust.

CSK 911 C4S

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Maxi_Sud..._p/cws_101.htm

https://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-Foama...s=foam+blaster

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Premium_..._p/acc_110.htm

https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/produ...y-wax-26-fl-oz

http://www.cleantools.net/products/absorber

https://www.detailersdomain.com/coll...-wheel-cleaner

https://www.detailersdomain.com/coll...le-3-piece-kit

And of course a few grit guard buckets.

NOSUB2T

I never dry with any cloth. Use a leaf/yard blower. I have gotten much better results and virtually no swirls or scratches.

Homeles

Well I'll add to this can of worms

SwissVax

Joenyc

Have you thought about PPF with opticoat? It protects and gives a nice shine.

DerekS

I'm a Zaino man.

www.zainobros.com

LexVan

My car is coated with OptiCoat Pro.

+90% of my detailing supplies I buy from Phil at Detailers Domain. He has great stuff and good sales throughout the year.

Recently tried his much touted Kenotek Quick Detailer. Best one I've ever used, and I've tested a bunch.

NOSUB2T

What other products have you used from them?

pfan

Adam's has a great line of products.

Highyo

einszett/nextzett is the cream of the crop for me. also like this sonax and the kenotek stuff as well.

just feels very high quality.

and master blaster from phil will make you think twice about a leaf blower

LexVan

One thing you got to get is the Master Blaster Car Blower.Hopefully Phil will run another sale for Christmas time. Last year it was 25% off with free shipping. Saved over $100.

Good info in this recent thread from April:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9203...-supplies.html

Penn4S

I am also a big einszett/nextzett disciple too. love their Windscreen Clear, Plastic Deep and Cockpit Premium and I think Colortec Wheel Cleaner is the best.

I am also a big user of the Blackfire line of polishes and sealants.