yESman

I updated my process and products lately. Since I spent some three years trying all of the best boutique lines for best appearance, I thought friends here might be interested.

Exterior
Wash – P21S and Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Clay – Sonus Ultrafine, Claymagic Medium
Polish – Poorboys SSR2.5 followed by SSR1
Sealant – Klasse AIO
Carnauaba wax topper – Pinnacle Souveran
Quick Detailers – Pinnacle Crystal Mist, Eimann Fabrik Clear Pearl
Wheel & Tire Cleaner – P21S Wheel Gel
Wheel Sealant – Poorboys Wheel Sealant (done after claying)
Tires – Zaino Z-16, Eagle One Tire Swipe
Wheel Wells – Stoner’s Trim Shine
Window Glass – 1Z Scheibenklar applied with PakShak Glass Waffle Weave
Trim Pieces – Poorboys Trim Restorer
Trunk Pieces – 303 Aerospace Protectant
Chrome Plastic – Pinnacle Souveran
Bumpers – Poorboys Blue Natty’s
Headlights – Claying then Plexus plastic protectant
Exhaust Tip – P21S Polishing Soap

Interior
Leather – Zaino Z-9, Z-10
Wood Panels – Klasse AIO
Dashboard – Wolfgang Vinyl & Rubber Protectant, also Zaino Z-10
Dials – PakShak Ultrafine MF
Door Seals and Lower Door Trim – 303 Aerospace Protectant
Door Jambs – Poorboy’s Blue Natty’s carnauba wax
Carpets – MetroVac plus Folex on worn areas using Griots carpet brush
Inside Windows – 1Z Scheibenklar plus Glass Wizard plus PakShak Waffle Weave MF

Engine
Plastic Top Covers – 303 Aerospace
Engine Hoses – 303 Aerospace
Overall Engine Parts – P21S Total Auto Wash

Tools
Cotton Detailing Stix from S.M. Arnold
Oxo Washing Brush for getting into wheel nuts
PakShak Microfiber for drying, glass, ultrafine applicators and ultra-plush towels
Wayne’s Towels for plush work towels
ExcelDetail for wax removal towels
Porter Cable 7336 for polishing with Lake Country Variable Contour pads, blue & grey
Brushes from Emmons Coachworks (private label+Zymol), Griot’s Garage, Meguiars
MetroVac Automotive 4hp vacuum
Pinnacle MicroRejuvenator Soap for microfiber towels

Suggested Vendors
www.autogeek.net www.waynestowels.com www.pakshak.com www.poorboys.com

Let me know what you think and what products you like.

GS300Rich

I just bought the Poorboys SSR 2.5 and 1 and was wondering how well this works. I am going to be using the Porter Cable and the lake country pads, the yellow ones. Do I need to be worried about cutting into the paint? I know with these products to use no pressure on the PC, but do I still go in the figure 8 pattern? My scratches are very fine so I think I am just going to start out with the SSR 1 and see if that takes care of them. Thanks for the help and the great write up

yESman

SSR2.5 is simply the best swirl mark remover I have ever used and it can be used in the sun.

The yellow pad should be safe for avoid cutting into the paint but you can use a blue or grey finishing pad as well. I would follow with SSR1 or a paint cleansing lotion.

GS300Rich

The gray pad I assume doesnt have as much cutting power? I would like to use the pad that is the least harsh as my scratches are not bad.

GFerg

WOW!! Now that is a thorough detailing list. I think I finally found someone that uses more products than I do. Good job. I guess I need to step my game up a little.

yESman

Thanks Magneto...I wanted to put a list together for the local United Way car show. I should have brought an American car instead but it was for a great cause. I lost to a Cadillac with swirls...

yESman

Whoa....it appears the replies in this thread got mixed up with some in another completely different thread.

GS300Rich

Yesman, what speed do you set your PC at when using the poorboys SSR 2.5 and 1?

yESman

I start at "4" on the PC then move up to "6" toward the end.

tmf2004

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Glad to see that you like the pinnicle products... I bought the kit from the drivers seat and luv it... The pearl white really shines next i think i;ll try that poorboys product.... Thanks

Tony

GS300Rich

Thanks for the help. I did the roof, and trunk with the poorboys SSR 2.5 and 1, because they were they only places where the light scratches were noticeable, and then applied the Menzerna glaze to the whole car followed by some NXT wax on top and man that shine is incredible. I really love the glossy look I got from it, it has been the glossiest finish I have had yet. I plan to go to either pinnacle wax or maybe try something else, but I know the pinnacle products work very well. Let me know what your suggestions are

yESman

Definitely go Pinnacle Rich. There is a buy one, get one sale on Souveran now...

Way better than NXT in my experience...wetter, deeper, more reflective, easier to apply...

GS300Rich

The NXT has worked well for me but I knew it was only a temporary wax until I decided what I really want to use. I know the pinnacle stuff is a little pricey but from the reviews I have read it is more than worth it. Do you put this wax on by hand or by buffer? The only part I really used the buffer for was the Poorboys SSR products. I did the glaze and the wax by hand. Do you think I would get even better results if I did it by buffer?

yESman

I can recommend a less pricey alternative to Souveran...Poorboys Nattys is a superb wax, only slightly less wet looking than Souveran.

The SSRs work much better by PC imho but I only hand wax my cars. That seems to produce better results.

GS300Rich

Thanks yesman for the advice. I may give the poorboys wax a go as I have a supplier that cuts me a great deal and can ship fast.