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FYI, Ollies has or had the leather kit for $20.
I just picked up their foam cannon for pressure washer and a gallon of the V07 High Gloss soap for $40. and a bunch of towels, applicators and other stuff for "Dirt Cheep"
https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-p...4giQb5yYMx4q_Zbv4-_u793UppXK8aehoCJcoQAvD_BwE

 

CG Hex Quantum pads are decent.....I used the HexLogic Quantums for a few years and they performed pretty well

 

I bought a couple of the 3 packs with the cleaning solution on Amazon a few years back and have been relatively pleased with how they hold up as compared to cost. Since doing the Color N Drive ceramic coating on the Expedition over a year ago, I haven't felt the need to polish it, so they are mostly just collecting dust. The Tacoma, on the other hand, needs a little love.

 

Picked up 2 bottles of Turtle Wax Ice Seal'n'Shine. I know it's not the latest and greatest out there, but it works well and they were $2.65 apiece @ Advance. Found that you have to order online to get that price, though.

 

I just grabbed a McCullough Steamer mod. MC-1270 portable power steamer, with all accessories, off e-bay for 99.00/ free ship. The ad said it was an open box but there is no way it was ever opened, thing is pristine. Can't wait to try it out on my interior.

 

More 303 goodness. Looking forward to trying out most of this stuff.

 

Looks like you are all set Cowboy Taco. Happy polishing.......

 

Is the 303 store right next to you?

 

When I'm drying my truck, the first thing I go for is all the glass so's to avoid water spots. I hate em. I've had to use plenty of elbow grease and spot remover to address them before. The absorber I use leaves water trails behind.

I got the squeegee to see if I can eliminate anything left behind and so far so good.

 

I've used the absorber back in the day and learned quickly i didn't like how it dried...or how it didn't.
I've been using these 2 and have really like them. I'm more partial to TRC's The Gauntlet though.
https://theragcompany.com/products/the-gauntlet?variant=37726064476343
https://www.griotsgarage.com/pfm-terry-weave-drying-towel/

 

In a sense, it is right in front of me....good ole' online orderin'. I've been really impressed with their stuff, so wanted to try out some of the new lineup.

 

ONR NoRinse, 2 of the largest Gauntlet drying towels from the Rag Company, Geon's Wet - to enhance the ceramic coating.

 

That's a 5.00 bucket with a 7.00 Meguiars decal

 

Do yourself a favor....invest in Griots PFM towels....pricy but worth it. The Rag Companys Gauntlet are a close second to these, and are available in more sizes...and cost less

Squeegees are for windows

 

I've got more money tied up in the grit guard inside the bucket than i do my wash/rinse buckets

 

My squeegee IS for my glass lol

 

$60 inc shipping. For a truck towel.

 

Add a little Norinse (ONR or one of the other similars) to the water to make it dry better and not leave spots.

 

I use a power washer.

 

I've bought all of mine on a sale of around 20% or so. Happy with both tho for sure

 

Guess I'll wait for one of those to come around

 

Griots PFM towels are expensive....but there's a reason for that.....they're worth it. Far and away the best drying towel I've used....and I've used quite a few. The Gauntlet by The Rag Company is a fairly close second, and considerably less expensive. I own both.....in various sizes. I've never bought the PFMs unless they were on sale.

 

I grabbed a

$200 McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner, 2-Hour Runtime, Chemical-Free, 23 Accessories: Mop Head, Brushes & More - Built for Home, Tile, Carpet, Furniture, & Personal Car Detailing

McCulloch MC1385 Steamer for $80 from my neighbors garage sale, they said they only used it twice.

 

Decided to see if these are any good....Harbor Freight foam cannons.....so far...pleasantly surprised

 

Not what I DID purchase, but what I need to…glass cleaner and water repellent. I am an admitted Griot’s fanboy, but in my opinion, their window cleaner and glass sealant both suck. Probably going back to the tried and tested RainX for repellent. For cleaner, i want something that’s just that, not a 2-in-1 cleaner/repellent (unless one of y’all have a very solid recommendation for a 2-in-1; I tried the RainX 2-in-1, but way too much work to get rid of the haze).

This is the top cleaner pick by Car and Driver…anyone had experience with this? Thanks in advance for any responses…

3M Glass Cleaner, 08888, 19.0 oz

3M Glass Cleaner, 08888, 19.0 oz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JMQ24

 

I have to agree on Griots for glass. Spray away is a damn good cleaner and rainX just works. I recently did one of my trucks glass with Cerakote glass and I’m not impressed

 

Thanks, talking about this?
A Product of Sprayway Glass Cleaner (19oz, 4pk.)

$15 A Product of Sprayway Glass Cleaner (19oz, 4pk.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QBMZVY1