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Old 06-09-2020, 09:02 AM   #1
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Default Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

I’m a bit of keen car detailer. I like my cars clean. For years I used Autoglym products when it came to polishing and protecting.

Recently I’ve discovered Bowdens Own products which I have found to be significantly easier in use with same or better results than the autoglym. So I’ve started changing all my products over the Bowdens Own as I have found they are so much quicker and easier than autoglym which is allowing me to enjoy the process more.

What is everyone’s go to here?
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Carpro Perl for interior, tyres and engine bay. Autoglym for washing. Turtle Ice Seal n Shine for after wash.

I see Bowden products are on sale at Repco at the moment. Tempted to give them a go. Whats their wash n wax products like?
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I’ve also changed over to Bowden Own. Good quality and Aussie company.
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Carpro Perl for interior, tyres and engine bay. Autoglym for washing. Turtle Ice Seal n Shine for after wash.

I see Bowden products are on sale at Repco at the moment. Tempted to give them a go. Whats their wash n wax products like?
I have not tried their wash n wax. But have used their “nanolicous” wash which is quite good. I have done both of my cars with that, followed by using their big green sucker (a big micro fibre towel to dry the car, brilliant product will never use a chamois again) with boss gloss (spray onto big green sucker gets rid of any water marks from drying leaving a nice shine) followed by lazy wax and Fully slick (sealant). Hugely impressed with the results, came up better than an autoglym
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I’ve also changed over to Bowden Own. Good quality and Aussie company.
Yes I forgot to mention that. Aussie company and made in Australia.
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Damn you....you just made me go out and get their big green sucker towel. Repco 30% off. Its massive! Too bad i just washed the car yesterday.
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Damn you....you just made me go out and get their big green sucker towel. Repco 30% off. Its massive! Too bad i just washed the car yesterday.
You won’t regret it! I’ll never go back to a chamois. Just make sure you follow the care instructions for it. They are expensive, you’ll want to look after it. Let us know how you go with it.
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I use autoglym and Maguires for consumables and bowdens for stuff like drying towels
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I use autoglym and Maguires for consumables and bowdens for stuff like drying towels
That’s one thing a lot of companies don’t focus too much on and that is the towels/cloths. They have them but they never seem to be much chop compared to bowdens stuff.
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Yes all Bowdens . If you need help also get on their FB page they are quick to help.
They also have a good step by step guide to which products to use in which order . Lots vids on their site also with handy tips
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It would probably be quicker to list what products AREN'T my go to products!





CarPro and NV (also Australian) are my go to products. That's said, I also use a smattering of Meguiars, Gyeon, Autoglym and Bowden's products.

Like the OP, I have transitioned from Autoglym to Bowden's. I like the fact that I can grab them when I need them from Repco/Supercheap instead of Online ordering and paying for shipping. Bowden's also have fun with their product naming.

Latest haul after a Repco sale -

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As shown above Hydro2 from CarPro......just use it....
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Wow. How does Hydro2 work?

Just saw a couple of clips on youtube. They just spray on, hose off....and MAGIC?

Does it actually last 6 months just doing that?!

Does it distort lights through the windscreen making it harder to see at night?
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CarPro and NV (also Australian) are my go to products. That's said, I also use a smattering of Meguiars, Gyeon, Autoglym and Bowden's products.

Like the OP, I have transitioned from Autoglym to Bowden's. I like the fact that I can grab them when I need them from Repco/Supercheap instead of Online ordering and paying for shipping. Bowden's also have fun with their product naming.

Latest haul after a Repco sale -

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Loving the organisation and specific cabinets.

Never heard of Carpro before.
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Wow. How does Hydro2 work?

Just saw a couple of clips on youtube. They just spray on, hose off....and MAGIC?

Does it actually last 6 months just doing that?!

Does it distort lights through the windscreen making it harder to see at night?
Hydr02 is applied by lightly misting and immediately hosing off. Apply after washing and start with the roof and glass and work your way down.

Longevity? If the car is parked outdoors, from experience, I highly doubt the 6 month claim. It's application is so easy that applying it ever couple of months is no problem. Hydr02 comes in a concentrate and can be varied in its dilution ratio.

I use it to easily coat my wheels to protect and aid the cleaning/drying process. I have also applied it to cars I want to get something onto the paint in a short amount of time, such as my sisters Mazda 3.







Bowden's actually make a similar product called "Wet Dreams".
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Hydr02 is applied by lightly misting and immediately hosing off. Apply after washing and start with the roof and glass and work your way down.

Longevity? If the car is parked outdoors, from experience, I highly doubt the 6 month claim. It's application is so easy that applying it ever couple of months is no problem. Hydr02 comes in a concentrate and can be varied in its dilution ratio.

I use it to easily coat my wheels to protect and aid the cleaning/drying process. I have also applied it to cars I want to get something onto the paint in a short amount of time, such as my sisters Mazda 3.

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Bowden's actually make a similar product called "Wet Dreams".
https://www.bowdensown.com.au/wet-dreams
Have used the wet dreams on wheels on my two cars. Was hugely impressed with the reaction of the water once applied. I’ll be using wet dreams on the paint too every couple of washes once I get that far for the “bead porn” and protection.

Using the autoglym sealant (extra gloss protection) was seriously hard work with the buffing off step of the process. So many hours spent doing it when using bowdens it’s a 20minute wipe on wipe off process.
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Loving the organisation and specific cabinets.

Never heard of Carpro before.
Thanks! Those cabinets are a source of my happiness. I'm only slightly deranged.



Hiding inside is a Bowdens Big Green Sucker.

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Thanks! Those cabinets are a source of my happiness. I'm only slightly deranged.

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Hiding inside is a Bowdens Big Green Sucker.

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That is goals.

Do the same with the big green sucker
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I use it to easily coat my wheels to protect and aid the cleaning/drying process. I have also applied it to cars I want to get something onto the paint in a short amount of time, such as my sisters Mazda 3.
So no problems with getting over spray on rotors then?

Can you still apply touch up paint afterwards?
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Have used the wet dreams on wheels on my two cars. Was hugely impressed with the reaction of the water once applied. I’ll be using wet dreams on the paint too every couple of washes once I get that far for the “bead porn” and protection.

Using the autoglym sealant (extra gloss protection) was seriously hard work with the buffing off step of the process. So many hours spent doing it when using bowdens it’s a 20minute wipe on wipe off process.
I used Extra Gloss Protection when I bought my FG in 2008. Still have it in the cabinet. Now that you mention it, that stuff was tricky to use. Waxes/Sealants/Coatings have come a long way since then.

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So no problems with getting over spray on rotors then?

Can you still apply touch up paint afterwards?
I haven't had any issues on the rotors.

If you were going to do a paint touch up, you would need to use an alcohol (isopropyl/IPA) based product to remove the product beforehand.

Keeping with the theme, Bowdens is called Flash Prep, I use CarPro Eraser.

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Hey DFB, a new dedicated Detailing thread.....
Well done fiestaz.
I'll have to take pics of my products for the thread.
Don't forget we all have our opinions.
Long long ago I started off having alot of Megs product.
Like all brands they have some really good ones/types and not.
My pref was their car wash, the older pink nice smelling one was very soapy and perfect tbh followed by the yellow one.
Quik Detailer exactely as quoted great at the time.
I never really rated their polishs/maybe I expected more from a general priced product too much for once you start using better product you see why.
Autoglynn, I bought quite a bit, I just can't get the satisfaction others have, I just don't rate it.
Bowdens I jumped on board long ago, some really good product and will keep buying but like DFB I'm a huge fan of NV product and started using more Carpro.
Oh I got right into Zaino product as well, some very good polishs.
I'll get some pics up in the coming days.
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Pictures, that’s a great idea. I’ll get some too, with some results as well.

Years ago I used to use Meguires polish. That was hard work, seemed to come up OK. Then moved to autoglym which was easier with better result, then as you said onto Bowdens which I am not only liking but actually enjoying. Not that much of a chore to get cars done.
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What do you guys use on the interior to help keep the "new car smell"
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Well done fiestaz.
I'll have to take pics of my products for the thread.
Don't forget we all have our opinions.
Long long ago I started off having alot of Megs product.
Like all brands they have some really good ones/types and not.
My pref was their car wash, the older pink nice smelling one was very soapy and perfect tbh followed by the yellow one.
Quik Detailer exactely as quoted great at the time.
I never really rated their polishs/maybe I expected more from a general priced product too much for once you start using better product you see why.
Autoglynn, I bought quite a bit, I just can't get the satisfaction others have, I just don't rate it.
Bowdens I jumped on board long ago, some really good product and will keep buying but like DFB I'm a huge fan of NV product and started using more Carpro.
Oh I got right into Zaino product as well, some very good polishs.
I'll get some pics up in the coming days.
I guess it was pretty predictable that I would chime in on this thread!

I'm guessing that soap was Soft Wash Gel. Good stuff and loved the smell too.

https://www.meguiars.com.au/product/...sh-gel-473-ml/

And yes, I'm loving the ease of use that comes with the NV brand. Onyx Tyre Dressing is probably my favorite product from NV. Smells great too!





For those interested, Waxit and Detailing Shed both stock NV.

https://www.waxit.com.au/collections/nv-car-care
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DFB You are Evil giving ideas on how to sort & organise your cleaning products like that.
Looks like I have some work to do in the garage that I didn't know I had.

T3rminator, with Hydro I end up reapplying roughly every 2 months.
Mainly because it so easy to apply and doesn't take long.
There are better longer lasting coatings around but based on results versus ease of effort to apply and cost, it is hard to beat.

I will also give a recommendation for Aerospace 303 for the interior.
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Very timely thread...got a random orbital for father's day.

Have been told I should wash and clay "decontaminate" and strip whatever polish wax might still be on it before polishing. Car is 2 years old, garaged when at home, and I don't work near a railway line or industrial area, so am not sure if "iron decontaination" is necessary???.

Mate who usually knows **** all (but acts like he knows everything) says I have to use a professional product to remove whatever wax/polish might be on it, but another guy far more trustworthy reckons Morning Fresh dishwasher liquid or truck wash will do the same job (strip wax etc) and will leave me money for the things where I shouldn't skimp on cost such as compound (he suggests Scholl), claybar and more pads.

Is iron decontamination suggested every time or only when needed (how can I tell)? And will a dishwashing liquid or truck wash do the job to strip wax etc or best to still get a professional product for this?
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Very timely thread...got a random orbital for father's day.

Have been told I should wash and clay "decontaminate" and strip whatever polish wax might still be on it before polishing. Car is 2 years old, garaged when at home, and I don't work near a railway line or industrial area, so am not sure if "iron decontaination" is necessary???.

Mate who usually knows **** all (but acts like he knows everything) says I have to use a professional product to remove whatever wax/polish might be on it, but another guy far more trustworthy reckons Morning Fresh dishwasher liquid or truck wash will do the same job (strip wax etc) and will leave me money for the things where I shouldn't skimp on cost such as compound (he suggests Scholl), claybar and more pads.

Is iron decontamination suggested every time or only when needed (how can I tell)? And will a dishwashing liquid or truck wash do the job to strip wax etc or best to still get a professional product for this?
Dishwashing liquid is an absolutely terrible idea. It’s full of salt.

I have never done a iron decontamination, used to be just wash, clay bar, polish, seal. I do plan on trying “three way” by bowdens at some point which is used as part of a clay rubber/bar process.
I wouldn’t get too hung up on it however.

Autoglym super resin polish or paint cleanse and restore by bowdens will be all you need. No need for a cut and polish unless you have damage to the paint.
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