What are the best detailing products?... Maybe I can help.

I've shopped around... just concerned about the quality. I'm willing to part with the cost for the TORQ one, if that price is justified by a tangible quality difference.

 

I have used this one and it works great!

$16 Fasmov Car Wash Pressure Washer Jet Wash 1/4" Quick Release Adjustable Snow Foam Lance Foam Cannon Foam Blaster

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DKC6IY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just as an FYI - to get the level of foam as advertised by CB you need to use a lot more soap than they say (1oz).

 

Can you make a suggestion for micro fiber towels?

 

All of the above - applying 303, Waxaddict Tyre stuff, wax removal ...

 

I know this is an older post but I was reading back through the thread and saw this. I agree this tool makes cleaning your windshield much easier but I add a step to my process. Before applying my favorite window cleaner (invisiglass), I clean the window with a damp magic eraser. The eraser gets all the haze and oily residue from the gas exchange of the interior plastics. Once you clean it with the magic eraser, dry the glass and then clean it with the microfiber tool and glass cleaner. You'll be amazed with the results.

 

I just bought a new Tundra in July. Water seems to just stay on the truck, instead of beading up and rolling off. What products do you recommend to make this better and protect the paint.

 

Meguires NXT

 

For an all around performer, Meguiars NXT 2.0 is great stuff. I can do the entire truck in like 15-20 minutes, and it lasts a reasonable amount of time.

I wouldn't match it up against some of the products detail nerds around here use - but for a weekend warrior just looking to keep the truck looking nice - its perfect. I apply every few months, and use the Meguiars detail spray in between.

 

I need someone to do a good detail job on my truck.....and the 4 runner.....and i'm a broke college student.....

I've looked at the chemical guys stuff. It looks to really do the job.

 

Thanks MistrRoboto I think we have the exact same truck.

 

This thread is great. Just bought a new pressure washer yesterday as well as $250 worth of products off of Amazon. Super pumped to wash my truck. Embarrassed to say I haven't yet, bought it new in April. I have two questions that I'm hoping you guys can help with. Number one is the bottom of the truck seems to have some kind of protective plastic wrap , is it okay to clay bar over this? And number two, what is this build up? Is that from the brake dust? Am I supposed to be able to get that off with just washing, or is that what will be removed with the clay bar? Sorry for the newb questions, just trying to get this done right.

 

Do some searching in the detailing section. And do whatever @WarEagleSteve says to do. Not sure what products you just bought are, but let us know. There's good advice here, especially Steve.

Oh and welcome aboard!

 

Hey Jim and @WarEagleSteve

Any better foam (or other) applicators available than what came with the tyre conditioner?

Aggressive sidewall of BFG KO2 chewed mine up pretty quickly.
Something that can be held with the hand and not just fingers.

 

So I just looked on Chemical Guys and they have a wax that costs $2500 for 8 oz...WHAT?!?!

 

For $2500, I'd just LineX the whole truck and be done with it

 

And that’s why you’re the Jedi Master. Great idea man. Thanks!

 

Also, can you use any type of wash soap in the foam cannons? Or is “specialty foam cannon soap” required?

 

Awesome!! Thanks!

 

Great articles.
About to try some of these products (iron x, foam cannon etc). Is clay barring after the iron x necessary?
My truck has water bead up on it pretty nicely but I am worried about the rail dust and especially on my wife’s white 4Runner. Planning on the following process:
1. Foam cannon
2. Iron x
3. Foam cannon
4. Hand wash with meguiars caranuba wash/wax combo
5. Spray wax.

Previously I’ve only used a pressure washer and simple green (if really dirty) or just a garden hose for steps 1-3.

I’m just looking to not damage anything but aware that the above process won’t yield me a show-room quality Ferrari finish.

 

Thanks again. You’re the man!
@WarEagleSteve

 

Foam cannons are awesome.

 

Jim- truck looks incredible man. Great work.

@driverdog

 

Looks great. I need to get my detail skills up. My truck has some scratches I would like to get out.

 

Just out of curiosity, why would you apply two coats of Butter Wet Wax, and then top with another carnauba? BWW is notorious for not having great longevity. Provided you're not going to clay (and then polish), why not apply a quality sealant (JetSeal if you like CG products) and then top with a wax? Along those lines, you're basically sealing in any bonded contaminants that are in the clear with your process. Not trying to be overly critical, but trying to understand your process/mindset.[/QUOTE]

 

Maybe he didn't need to clay? Maybe he prefers the look of the BWW? Maybe he plans to reapply or try something different in a few months? If you think he's sealing in bonded contaminants with wax then why would you suggest he apply a sealant which would seal those presumed contaminants even longer? And knowing him, if it needed decon before applying wax...he would have deconned.
You're definitely being overly critical without knowing his situation.

 

I believe you misinterpreted the reason for my post/questions. I was not suggesting, nor would I suggest, not claying a vehicle if it needed it. I'd also not recommend sealing in bonded contaminants, but that was how I interpreted the post. My suggestion was to replace multiple coats of BWW, topped with another carnauba, with one coat of a quality sealant, then topped with carnauba. Generally speaking , Chemical Guys is not my brand of choice, but I do keep JetSeal and Petes 54 in stock. In my opinion, they are two of the best products that CG sells. I've had excellent results with that combo, especially on darker colored vehicles.

When I read of someone's process, that differs (even slightly) from my own, I will always ask 'why'....not to be critical but to learn...which is something I endeavor to do every day.

 

BTW...your Tundra looks awesome. I do not see that color scheme very often where I live, unfortunately....way cool

 

Correcting typo...Petes 53...(fat fingers)

 

Good day,
I would like to find out what is the best product to clean the fabric interior of the Tundra? I have a couple small stains on the seats.Thanks.

 

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