Obsessive Compulsive Detailing Products

[spikester7878]

As the title says I am heavily contemplating developing my own line of detailing products so I wanted a bit of input. If you see a new detailing product line pop up what product are you most likely to give a shot? Keep in mind that the manufacturer of the chemicals already produces other reputable lines. Quick detailer spray
High suds car shampoo
All purpose cleaner
Wheel cleaner

Please respond on the poll to make things easier.

[popo8]

Quick detailer.

Wheel cleaner.

Tire shine.

Leather cleaner.

Leather treatment/moisturizer.


Those are the things I would be interested in.

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[popo8]

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[harner]

I have a decent investment in detail supplies and while I label myself an Adam's guy, I'm really open to anything as long as it works.

That being said, a quick detailer is a dime a dozen. They all work and are simple. Too many options, in my opinion. I float between Adam's and Meguier's. Adam's smells good, that's about the only positive item over Meguiers. Meg is cheap and works fine.

I just got into the foam cannon (pressure washer variant) this year. I love it, but still requires a light hand wash to get the dirt off. While Adam's car shampoo is a fantastic high-suds shampoo, it's not cheap. My goal is to find a high suds cheap shampoo and also a stripper shampoo to use in the foam cannon (like dish soap, but better foam action).

All purpose cleaner - I'm really open to anything, here. I use APC on more than just detailing. I think it should be environmentally safe, potent enough to be a degreaser, and if it smells good, that's a bonus. I like Adam's, but it's probably the mildest cleaner I ever used, meaning I don't think it cleans all THAT well. I want to clean an lt1 engine bay and not kill the opti. Mission impossible? Haha

Wheel cleaner - there are so many of these iron-activated cleaners out there. They turn the wheel purple to show how well they work. Watching Obsessed Garage will illustrate how it works and a couple alternatives you can use. I'd like to see one that works while still being cost effective. You can really go crazy with this stuff.


As an slightly-better-than-average amateur detail, I wouldn't mind trying this stuff out versus some products I use regularly. I have some good candidates at the house that really need some good cleaning as they've been neglected.

Other solutions to consider are:

- Rubber/Vinyl cleaner & sealer. I know it's been beaten to death.
- Suede/fabric cleaner. Have you ever seen what guys use to clean than alcantara stuff? There has got to be a better product.
- Drying technology. Either design a better drying towel/process or maybe rebrand some kind of air blower that is economical. Drying off a car is literally my least favorite thing to do, and I even use the air compressor and/or adam's drying towels with detail spray. It's still a PITA. Maybe some kind of quick dry chemical that is added to the water that doesn't leave water spots.
- Plastic cleaner. This is gold. So many people out there with their home remedies to remove wax residue from plastics - peanut butter, pink eraser, wipe new wipes, etc. I tried Back to Black (Meguier's) with a scrub brush, and then sealed with Adam's SuperVRT and the plastic literally drank the stuff in. Broke out the magic eraser and bam, clean, and cleaner with a little VRT on top.

The needs are out there, it's just a tough market. Send me a PM if you'd like some testing done, I'd love to help out.

[spikester7878]

The company I am working with has a huge list of options which I plan to take advantage of if this takes off. Right now I am looking for some introductory items that will introduce the brand and have a high selling appeal. All of the chemicals they make are low to free of VOC, and environmentally friendly from what I've been reading. It definitely would be cool to have a high foaming eraser like shampoo, but as you said the foam lance is more of a prep not a replacement. I eventually want to develop a ceramic coating like product that isn't so hazardous to the user/environment.