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Old 11-18-2006, 06:12 PM
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Overheard someone mention their favorite for detailing.. anyone heard of this or something close to it... not sure I got the spelling right...

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Old 11-18-2006, 06:19 PM
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Great stuff. Fairly popular. Not inexpensive but not over the top either.

I use there spray on wax and their QD. Both very good.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp
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Perfect... thanks for the link!
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As I heard someone else put it, "their great stuff is great, their mediocre stuff is mediocre, and their bad stuff is bad."

If you have a specific product in mind, post up, and I'm sure someone can give you specific feedback.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
As I heard someone else put it, "their great stuff is great, their mediocre stuff is mediocre, and their bad stuff is bad."

If you have a specific product in mind, post up, and I'm sure someone can give you specific feedback.
talk about cliche


I've used a lot of Griot's "stuff" and can't really think of any "bad stuff" Maybe you're refering to some of their off-the-wall "stuff " in their catalog. Anyway, in the car care end of Griot's products, waxes, polishes, and detailers, there is no bad or medicore stuff.
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Originally Posted by 4DSZR1
talk about cliche


I've used a lot of Griot's "stuff" and can't really think of any "bad stuff" Maybe you're refering to some of their off-the-wall "stuff " in their catalog. Anyway, in the car care end of Griot's products, waxes, polishes, and detailers, there is no bad or medicore stuff.
It's all personal preference.
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as with any vendor, just be a smart shopper - look around. prices will vary greatly from web site to web site.

I really DO like the following products from Griot's :
  1. leather treatment
  2. new car smell (a spray that you spray on you floor mat)

both of those are worth a try. Tough to beat the Zaino Z9/Z10 combination for leather, but I think Griot's product is very similar in quality to Z10. Good stuff.

Griot's catalogue is always kind of fun, but again be conscious of prices.
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I bought Griot’s Paint Prep, which removes Polymer-Silicone and old wax from paint, which works better than Dawn Detergent. You are right down to the paint after using this Paint Prep. Their Paint Sealant produced a good shine as well. The only problem with it is that it separates easily and needs to be shaken prior to use and I am not sure it has a long shelf life. They sent me some of their car wash free along with a sample of their Spray Detailer both first rate products.

Shipping was prompt too.

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Their hardware is very over priced.
Their car detailing products are excellent.
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Originally Posted by Oriondriver
Overheard someone mention their favorite for detailing.. anyone heard of this or something close to it... not sure I got the spelling right...

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Its Griot's (Gre-oh's) Garage. I use their products and love them.
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I bought my PORTER CABLE buffer from them years ago...lifetime warranty is hard to beat.
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I've been using Groit's for about two years or so. No complaints about anything.

Helps that their distribution point is less than 40 minutes away!!

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The Facom 3/8 racket I purchased from them is my favorite!!!
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Many Many Great Products

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Originally Posted by VETFVER
I bought Griot’s Paint Prep, which removes Polymer-Silicone and old wax from paint, which works better than Dawn Detergent. You are right down to the paint after using this Paint Prep. Their Paint Sealant produced a good shine as well. The only problem with it is that it separates easily and needs to be shaken prior to use and I am not sure it has a long shelf life. They sent me some of their car wash free along with a sample of their Spray Detailer both first rate products.

Shipping was prompt too.

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Don't use Dawn! That is bad for your paint.
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The chrome polish is the best I have found.
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Ben using several of their products. The 'Best Of Show Wax" is for a single application wax.

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