BAT

*cross posted in the Northeast section and car care discussion*

I saw there's an Adam's detail clinic this Saturday at Corvette Mike's, but I won't be able to make (final Saturday before the tax deadline, and being in public accounting... ). I called a local detail shop to have them do it, and the quote included the Corvette tax. With that said, I'll commit the time to do it myself. I detailed cars many years ago so I know how involved it can get. Most of the products I used then were bought in bulk and wholesale. I have no desire to buy 5 gallon jugs of products anymore.

I do still have my older DeWalt variable speed buffer and pads, but they've seen better days. What do the detail guru's use and suggest? Zaino? Adam's? Off the shelf stuff from the local auto parts stores?

The car is black and has its fair share of swirls and water spots. The car looks fine from a few feet away. It's not show quality nor will it be, but I do want that clear, deep, glossy shine.

c5vetteguy

Chadwick's Triple Play has been quite popular here. I use and swear by it myself. He also has a paint correction system, too. Only available directly from Neil Chadwick out of Florida.

FX VETTE

I tried Chadwick's for a while. Been on a Zaino kick lately. Still looking for a product that amazes me.

soofrsh

I've been using Adam's the last 5 years on my black infiniti and now my vette. Always get compliments.

MikeG37

Porter Cable 7424XP
Hex-Logic orange, white, and red pads
Meguiars 105 and 205
Finish up with whatever wax I feel like messing with

biggrizzly

Pretty much Adam's 100%

Black 02

I use a mix of Adam's, Sonax and Menzerna products.

Rico7142

Chadwicks and pretty much just Adams products.

2 great products, yielding great results

Macleod52

Been using Zaino for about 17yrs.

I did use a Porter Cable 7424XP and got all my pads, towels, etc. from AutoGeek. I used Wolfgang's Total Swirl Remover and Finishing Glaze on the Vette. It's simple enough to use with good results. I didn't do a perfect job but the hood has a nice, deep, wet look to it. For soap I use Chemical Guys products.

knewblewkorvette

Zaino. Just look at the cloud and tree reflections.

Pounder

Chadwick's !!! the Best I have ever used !!!

FX VETTE

^^^ I knew that was coming

zdeckich

Ammo NYC and Adams. By far some of the best.

Pounder

Vetteman Jack

For items like the tires, windows, some fine scratch removal - I use Adam's Polishes products.

For wax - I have been using Turtle Wax Ice and occasionally Adam's Butter Wax.

For the interior - I use mild soap/water on a soft cloth and occasionally some Mequires leather conditioner products.

sloopdawg

Zaino

Choreo

Chadwicks is probably the easiest and best bang for the buck especially on a DD - I have been using it off and on for the past 3 years.

Been using Zaino for the past 15 years - great results on a pristine finish - more involved and time consuming than Chadwick's.

I use Griots Garage for many detailing products.

For paint correction, I started using Porter Cable, then upgraded to a Flex. Last year I purchased Griots BOSS Long Throw system and it is the best I have found (but pricy). Also use Menzerna for certain corrections.

lt1redvettegc

Chadwick's all day long...best bang for the buck and time spent.

sloopdawg

Holey Moley LT
Sweet, the shine ain't bad either

6speedsteve

ZAINO is my #1 I also buy lots of it for the guys at work, I also have a few Adams, Lexol, & Stoner, & Blackfire for my polished wheels.