Dan
02-26-2006, 09:36 PM
Product Name: Chemical Guys Pro Detailer w/Carnauba http://danase.com/chguprodewca.html
Product Container: Perfectly stable, round 16oz. bottle. Sprayer can get down a lot of volume per stroke but puts out a very fine mist.
Product Labeling: The label is not laminated, so it is bothered by water. The description is good, and the directions are very clear. However, it does not mention to dilute it 2:1 (product:water), which the CG site says you should do for waterless wash duty.
Product Characteristics: It is a bright blue liquid, but more of a purple hue than S&W. Smells great, but I can't quite place it...like fruit-flavored candy, I guess.
How the product was used: I first tried undiluted for a few panels, then diluted and did the rest of the car. The car had a light coating of dust, so I sprayed, waited 10 seconds, and wiped, exactly as with PB S&W. About an ounce was used for the whole vehicle, including the wheels. I typically do a two-step QD process, S&W followed by Mothers FX SW, but this product should replace both as a one-step process.
What I liked about the product: When diluted 2:1, streaking is considerably less than S&W, which isn't so bad in the first place. Most importantly, the cleaning ability and lubricity is on par with S&W, diluted or not...which means it is excellent. Leaves decent shine and slickness (even when diluted), and could serve as a booster wax as long as you don't plan to top with a sealant in the near future. Pro Detailer was super easy to use, just like S&W.
What I disliked about the product: The carnauba in this QD could interfere with the bonding of future coats of sealant...and that's about it! Hopefully Bob will be carrying non-carnauba Pro Detailer in the near future...
Product Price: $7.88 for 16oz., minus forum discount $6.93--it's a decent value, especially when you consider that for most duty it should be diluted 2:1 and that it could potentially replace 2 QD's. When Bob gets gallons, this stuff will be an amazing value.
Product Safety: I find it soothing when sprayed in the eyes. Plus, it smells so good I just had to take a swig. :roll:
Questions/comments/opinions?
Product Container: Perfectly stable, round 16oz. bottle. Sprayer can get down a lot of volume per stroke but puts out a very fine mist.
Product Labeling: The label is not laminated, so it is bothered by water. The description is good, and the directions are very clear. However, it does not mention to dilute it 2:1 (product:water), which the CG site says you should do for waterless wash duty.
Product Characteristics: It is a bright blue liquid, but more of a purple hue than S&W. Smells great, but I can't quite place it...like fruit-flavored candy, I guess.
How the product was used: I first tried undiluted for a few panels, then diluted and did the rest of the car. The car had a light coating of dust, so I sprayed, waited 10 seconds, and wiped, exactly as with PB S&W. About an ounce was used for the whole vehicle, including the wheels. I typically do a two-step QD process, S&W followed by Mothers FX SW, but this product should replace both as a one-step process.
What I liked about the product: When diluted 2:1, streaking is considerably less than S&W, which isn't so bad in the first place. Most importantly, the cleaning ability and lubricity is on par with S&W, diluted or not...which means it is excellent. Leaves decent shine and slickness (even when diluted), and could serve as a booster wax as long as you don't plan to top with a sealant in the near future. Pro Detailer was super easy to use, just like S&W.
What I disliked about the product: The carnauba in this QD could interfere with the bonding of future coats of sealant...and that's about it! Hopefully Bob will be carrying non-carnauba Pro Detailer in the near future...
Product Price: $7.88 for 16oz., minus forum discount $6.93--it's a decent value, especially when you consider that for most duty it should be diluted 2:1 and that it could potentially replace 2 QD's. When Bob gets gallons, this stuff will be an amazing value.
Product Safety: I find it soothing when sprayed in the eyes. Plus, it smells so good I just had to take a swig. :roll:
Questions/comments/opinions?