5 Car Detailing Brands ROBBING You Blind (And 5 Hidden Gems)

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• BU

  @bubblehead7680 · 4 months ago

  At first I was trying to figure out what brand you were calling out. That is NOT how you say Meguiars.

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• TR

  @trevorgwelch7412 · 3 months ago

  Many years ago I use to formulate automotive car wash products . Everything in this video is true . Marketing is responsible for “ name brand recognition “ Quality is not always apparent , and price does not reflect quality

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• ER

  @eric_in_florida · 3 months ago

  "Meg-ee-ars."  Ugh I miss the days of human narrators.  Why is it so hard to find a real person to do it now?

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• JI

  @jim5371 · 3 months ago

  Griots Garage stuff works

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• WR

  @wraithconscience · 3 months ago (edited)

  Very happy with 303 Protectant and Macguire's Waterless Wash -- have used both for 5 years on my now 25-year-old SAAB convertible. The car's plastic trim, seats and paint still look brand new ! I use 303 on the interior and exterior plastics about 4 times a year (perhaps an additional time or two in summer when the top is down a lot and the car is more exposed to the sun). And the Waterless Wash between proper washes as needed (often/1 x week). This may not be correct, but I use the Waterless with a wet, super-thick microfibre towel, and towel off with another super-thick microfibre dry towel. Best Tip: I keep the car covered with a breathable cover. Takes 1 minute to put on and take off. In some respects, it is better than a garage -- no mice, much more air circulation. (A neighbor rented a garage for $50/month ... and found his leather seats and electrical wiring eaten by mice!) But if you have a nice, mice-free, dry garage, that's optimal. The car cover costs about $45 and I replace it once a year or so as needed. For the top, I use 303 Outdoor Fabric Sealer and Convertible Top Cleaner. Macguires Interior Leather Cleaner and Macguires Interior Leather Conditioner are very good, but modern leathers seem to have a plastics sealing coat. So, on high-wear areas of the seats (like the driver's side bolster), I use 303 Protectant. It prevents friction from trouser pockets, belts -- seems to work well. Keep it simple, limit yourself to a handful of reliable, high-quality products.

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• JE

  @jessemartinez9607 · 3 months ago

  Tec 582 is a hidden gem no streaks provides  incredible gloss n shine !

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• SJ

  @sjuhawks1973 · 3 months ago

  If most people have never heard of the "hidden gems", that's the reason they are less expensive. Marketing and advertising cost money, and that will get transferred to the customer.  If those hidden gems marketed more their prices would increase.

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• AE

  @aerialzona6003 · 3 months ago

  Polish the car well. Two thin coats of Lithium Seal & Squeal then Collinite 845. You get a shine so deep you no longer need a mirror

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• KE

  @KenWilson_428 · 3 months ago

  I use Meg Yee Arz

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• OW

  @owensteele1645 · 4 months ago

  He is spot on about the Turtle Wax Ceramic Coating spray product. Still one of my favourites.

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• BA

  @bartbarelds8454 · 3 months ago

  Imported a bottle of Griots Garage 3in1 &nbsp;Ceramic into the Netherlands.<br><br>That stuff is awesome ❤️<br><br>Too bad its so hard to purchase in the eu.

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• CH

  @charliehall8820 · 3 months ago

  Interesting no mention of ECP &nbsp;or Ardex products. Both professional grade used in the industry. Detail shops sold Chemical Guys, Meguair&apos;s,etc in the front of the store but used ECP, Ardex or a couple of other brands in the back. By the way Meguair&apos;s was bought out by 3M a few years back.

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