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Well, I did say that I would eventually ask my fellow Autopians about their experiences and opinions with Koch Chemie products, so here it is. I see that The Rag Company and Detailed Image are both resellers of this product line. Seems like the German-based Koch Chemie are more into the...

While this may seem trivial and not detailing related, the inventor of the touchless car wash, Red Lewis, passed away in early January. He was 78. His company, PDQ Car wash (PDQ meaning "Pretty Darn Quick") was an innovator in touchless car washes. "Red" got the idea because automated car washes...

When I read Guz`s trim restorer test thread, I noticed that he was using an Ethos Car Car product, Detox. Reference thread: https://www.autopia.org/forums/car-detailing-product-discussion/192140-2021-trim-test.html I looked at their web site, found this car-care product company was founded by...

I was not sure if I should just add to the "War and Peace"-like tome (IE never-ending) thread about car-care products you don`t hear much about in this forum, so I chose to start this new thread specifically about Garry Dean`s Products His Infinite Use Detail Juice One seems to be praised by...

Has anyone "upgraded" their new Griot`s G9 polisher to the 5" backing plate and pads??? A friend of mine bought this new polisher and he is MORE than happy with the "standard" 6" backing plate and pads that came with it. He said it has plenty of power and does not stall for him. This is coming...

Well, I see that Meguiar`s is getting smart and offering hobbyist the change to buy some of their Pro Detailer Line products in a ready-to-use (RTU) 32 ounce spray bottle. These are: Citrus Power Cleaner Plus APC (Yes, the All-Purpose Cleaner that was discontinued) DRTU10732 Non-Acid Wheel &...

I recently noticed that on The Rag Company web site that MANY of the Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) car-car products are sold out. When I called the TRC Customer Service hotline, the customer service rep, Rebecca, informed me that OPT is dropping/discontinuing many of their products. When...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines from the CDC for employees and persons at checkouts and customer service desks, many business have installed Plexi-glass dividers between customers and employees for obvious safety reasons in face-to-face interactions. My wife`s dental office, though...

I see that Griot`s Garage is offering their "new" redesigned G21 and G15 polishers. Basically, what is different, according their website description is that the motors are 22% more powerful (1,100 watts 10 Amp versus the old Boss 900 watt 7.5 Amp) and incorporate a new finned designed backing...

Leave it to The Rag Company to offer a new type of microfiber drying towel. Add this to their "Dry Me a River " and more recent "Pluffle" drying towels. I see it is offered in four different sizes: 12x12"; 15x24"; 20x30"; and 30x36" to accommodate detailer`s drying tasks and preferences. I am...

Well, here we go again: ANOTHER new car-care chemical manufacturer for Autopians to choose from. I see that both The Rag Company and Detailed Image are now carrying this Scottish/European manufacturer`s line of products. (Sorry, no links due to forum rules, so you will need to Google it and...

Well, it was a matter of time before Turtle Wax joined the SiO2 revolution with its new Hybrid Solutions line. Anyone tried out any of the products yet? More a question of curiosity, but it does seem to be reasonably priced. I do assume some of you may have (or will) receive some of these...

I see on Detailed Image`s website that Meg`s is coming out with a coating called Deep Crystal Paint Ceramic Coating M788. This product should be available by the end of this year (Late Dec 2019 or early January 2020), according to the posting at a pre-order cost of about $80. Eighty dollars is...

If you are like me as a hobbyist detailer, you probably have a collection of various brushes that you use for cleaning and detailing. I am asking my fellow Autopians for their suggestions on what brushes you use for various detailing task. Many of my brushes are "re-purposed" older tooth brushes...

First off, I am sure that many of you Autopians have detailed a (or many) General Motors (GM) vehicle(s) in your detailing career/hobby or that you may be a current owner of such a vehicle, regardless of its age. This strike by the United Auto Worker (UAW) union is a watershed moment, not only...

So when I saw Justins00s post his detail and coating an ATV, I thought to myself ,"Why not another vehicle type for detailing questions within this forum". My nephew in-law bought an ATV and a side-by-side for his off-road and trail riding with his family up north at his cabin. Here in Northeast...

If you are like me, when you do a full vehicle detail, like polishing metals or do minor vehicle maintenance ,like changing oil, your hands get dirty. Sometimes FILTHY dirty! You all know what I am talking about; the kind of hands that are not allowed in the house until they are "somewhat"...

My brother-in-law stated his newer 2017Chyrsler Pacifica 3.7L PentistarV6 engine required the use a full-synthetic extended-mileage 0W-20 oil. I looked on the bottle of Mobil1 he bought and sure enough, it stated that it was for engines made in 2015 and later. Is there a new oil spec for this...

I just got off the phone with Paula at Top of the Line Supply and asked about their going out of business. They have been a staple and one of the first internet sellers of detailing supplies and equipment in the past. The current owner has advanced ALS and can no longer operate the business...

I see that Meguiar`s is offering a NEW Ultimate Consumer Line 3-in-1 wax. Has anyone tried this yet? Some of the reseller say it will not be available until Mid-February, but I am wondering if this is not a replacement or an improvement of their old Color-X product (not to be confused with...