Product links

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Car wash soap

• Autoglym Ultra High Definition Shampoo Kit, 1 LAmazon
• Griot's Garage Car Wash (Super-Concentrated, 11102), 16 fl ozAmazon
• Griot's Garage Car Wash (Super-Concentrated, 11103), 1 gallonAmazon
• Meguiar's D111 Shampoo Plus, 1 Gallon (128 fl oz) (D11101)Car Supplies Warehouse
• Meguiar's Deep Crystal Car Wash, 64 ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner (G7148), 48 fl ozWalmart
• Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner, 64 oz (G7164)AutoZone
• ProElite Concentrated Car Wash, 1 gal (0128PE)AutoZone
• Turtle Wax Zip Wax Car Wash, 100 ozWalmart
• Turtle Wax Zip Wax Car Wash, 64 ozAmazon
• Turtle Wax Zip Wax Quick and Easy Car Wash and Wax (53870), 100 fl ozWalmart
• Zep Blue Marvel Car & Truck Wash, 1 Gallon - CASE OF 4Zep (maker)

Foam cannon soap

• 3D Pink Car SoapAmazon
• Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam (Gsf), 1 L (33.8 oz)Amazon

Rinseless and waterless

• Griot's Garage Rinseless Wash, 35 ozAmazon
• Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (ONR), 128 ozDetailed Image
• Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine (ONR), 32 ozAmazon

Wash tools

• AllGuard chenille microfibre wash mitt, 2 packAmazon
• Bucket (Dollar Tree) - wheels onlyDollar Tree
• Grit Guard bucket insertAmazon
• HARBOR FREIGHT 5 Gallon Bucket, RedHarbor Freight
• Homer 5-gallon bucket (Home Depot)Home Depot
• Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt (X3002)Amazon
• Melnor metal hose nozzleHome Depot
• Screw-on Gamma-style bucket lidHome Depot
• The Rag Company Premium Chenille Microfiber Knobby Wash Mitts, 2-Pack (8" x 10")Amazon

Pressure washers

• Sun Joe SPX3000 electric pressure washer (SPX series)Amazon

Drying towels

• Auto Drive Microfiber Drying Towel, 6 sq ft (27.5 x 31.5 in)Walmart
• Autofiber Dreadnought drying towel, 20" x 30", 1100 GSMautofiber.com
• GRANT'S XXL Ultimate Microfiber Drying Towel, 36 x 24 in, 675 GSMHarbor Freight
• Meguiar's X2000 Water Magnet Drying Towel, 22x30Amazon
• The Rag Company Liquid8r Car Drying Towel, Aqua Blue, 25x36 in, 1-PackAmazon
• The Rag Company The Gauntlet Drying Towel, 20" x 30", 2-packAmazon
• Zwipes Auto 879-2 Professional Microfiber Waffle Drying Towel, 25 in. x 35 in, 2-PackAmazon

Microfiber

• Autofiber Korean Plush 470, 16" x 16", 10 packautofiber.com
• GRANT'S Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 12 in. x 12 in., 12-PackHarbor Freight
• Kirkland Signature Ultra Plush Microfiber Towels, 36-countCostco
• Meguiar's Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels for Cars, 3 PackAmazon
• Microfiber cloths (Dollar Tree) - DIRTY JOBS ONLYDollar Tree
• ProElite Microfiber Towels, 100 pieceAutoZone
• The Rag Company Edgeless 365, 16" x 16", 10 packtheragcompany.com

Iron removers

• Gtechniq W6 Iron and Fallout Remover, 1 L (33.8 oz)Amazon
• Gtechniq W6 Iron and Fallout Remover, 16.9 ozAmazon
• Gyeon Q2M Iron, 1000 mlAmazon
• SONAX Iron + Fallout Remover, 25.4 ozAmazon
• Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Rapid-Decon Iron Remover & Wheel Cleaner, 23 ozAmazon

Clay

• Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay KitAmazon
• Meguiar's Smooth Surface XL Clay Kit (G10240)Amazon
• Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Complete Kit (3 x 80 g bars)Amazon
• Ragnify Clay Mitt, Medium Grade, 2-packAmazon
• Ragnify Mesh Clay Mitt (Fine Grade)Amazon
• The Rag Company Ultra Clay Mitt, Fine Grade (8.7"x5.7"), singleAmazon

Bug and tar

• Goo Gone AutomotiveAmazon
• Stoner Tarminator Tar & Sap Remover, 10 ozAmazon

Compounds and polishes

• 3M Perfect-It EX AC Rubbing Compound, 1 qt (32 oz)Amazon
• Meguiar's Mirror Glaze M205 Ultra Finishing Polish, 32 ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, 15.2 ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Ultimate Polish, 16 oz (G19216)Amazon
• Menzerna One-Step Polish 3in1, 8 ozAmazon
• Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish, 10 ozAmazon
• Turtle Wax Clean Finish Polishing Compound, 18 ozWalmart

Polishers and pads

• AOBEN 6-inch Dual Action Polisher Kit (AT3501)Amazon
• PORTER-CABLE 7424XP 6-inch Variable Speed Random Orbit PolisherAmazon

Waxes

• Collinite No. 476s Super Doublecoat (paste), 9 fl ozcollinite.com
• Collinite No. 476S Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax, 9 fl ozAmazon
• Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax, 16 fl ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Cleaner Wax - Paste, A1214, 11 ozWalmart
• Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax (G200416), 16 ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax (G210516), 16 ozAmazon
• SOFT99 Fusso Coat 12 Month Wax Dark (JP Version)Amazon

Sealants

• Cerakote Platinum Rapid Ceramic Paint Sealant, 2-packCostco
• Gtechniq C2 Ceramic Sealant (C2v3 Liquid Crystal), 16.9 ozAmazon
• Koch-Chemie Hydro Foam Sealant S0.03, 33.8 ozAmazon
• Menzerna Power LockIn store

Spray ceramics

• CarPro Reload 2.0, 500 mL (17 oz)Amazon
• CERAKOTE Rapid Ceramic Paint Sealant, 14 ozAmazon
• McKee's 37 Hydro Graphene Ceramic Coating, 22 ozAmazon
• Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating, 24 oz (01024)Amazon
• Renegade Graphene + Ceramic Spray Coating, 16 ozAmazon
• SONAX Ceramic Spray Coating, 750 ml (25.36 oz), model 257400Amazon
• Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating (53409), 16 ozAmazon

Ceramic coatings

• Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating Advanced (kit)Amazon
• CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0, 50 mlAmazon
• Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light, 50 mlDetailed Image

Spray waxes and quick detailers

• Griot's Garage Best of Show Spray Wax (10968), 22 ozAmazon
• Griot's Garage Best of Show Spray Wax, 1 gallonAmazon
• Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax (10978), 22 ozAmazon
• Griot's Garage Ceramic Speed Shine, 22 oz (item 10945)Griot's Garage
• Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax, spray (G190526), 26 ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Quik Wax, A1624, 24 OzAmazon
• P&S Bead Maker Paint Protectant, 1 gallonAmazon
• P&S Bead Maker Paint Protectant, 1 pintAmazon
• Turtle Wax ICE Seal N Shine Hybrid Sealant Spray Wax (50997), 16 ozAmazon

Wheel cleaners

• Mothers Polished Aluminum Wheel Cleaner, 24 ozAmazon
• P&S Brake Buster Wheel Cleaner (non-acid), 1 gallonAmazon
• P21S 10500G Wheel Cleaner Gel with Sprayer, 500 mlAmazon
• Tuga Chemie Alu-Teufel Spezial (GREEN bottle), 1 LIn store
• Turtle Wax All Wheel & Tire Cleaner, 23 ozIn store

Tire dressings

• Cerakote Ceramic Tire Coat, 2-pack (Costco)Costco
• Griot's Garage Black Satin Tire Coating, 15 ozAutoZone
• Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel, 16 oz (G7516)Amazon
• Meguiar's Hot Shine Tire Foam, 19 fl oz, Pack of 2 (G13919)Amazon
• Meguiar's Ultimate Insane Shine Tire Coating, 15 oz (G190315)AutoZone

Wheel and tire tools

• EZ Detail Big Wheel Brush, 18 inAmazon
• HFT Deluxe Wheel & Grill Brush, 2-PieceHarbor Freight
• oesee soft wheel brush, 4-packAmazon
• ProElite Drill Activated Brushes, 3 pieceAutoZone
• Reusable tire dressing applicator, 2-packAmazon
• Utility scrub brush (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Wheel woolie / barrel brush (generic)Amazon

Trim restorers

• CarPro DLUXAmazon
• CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat Kit (10 wipes)Amazon
• Cerakote Rapid Ceramic Plastic Restorer and Protectant, 2-packCostco
• Mothers Back-to-Black Trim & Plastic Restorer, 12 ozAmazon
• nextzett Gummi Pflege Rubber Care Stick, 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)Amazon
• Solution Finish Black Trim Restorer, 12 fl ozAmazon

Glass

• Aquapel Glass Treatment, 3 applicatorsAmazon
• Griot's Garage Foaming Glass Cleaner, 22 oz (item 10891)Amazon
• Gtechniq G1 ClearVision Smart Glass Water Repellent, 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)Amazon
• Invisible Glass Auto Glass Cleaner Spray, 22 fl ozAmazon
• Rain-X 2-in-1 Glass Cleaner + Rain Repellent (5071268-2), 23 oz, 2-packAmazon
• Rain-X Original Glass Water Repellent (800002243), 7 fl ozAmazon
• SOFT99 Glaco Glass Compound Roll On 100ml - Glass CleanerAmazon
• Super Tech Summer Formula +32F washer fluid, 1 galWalmart

Water spot removers

• CR Spotless on-demand deionizing systemIn store

Interior cleaners

• Car cleaning gel / putty, single tub (generic)Amazon
• Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance-Free, 900 ctCostco
• Meguiar's QUIK Interior Detailer, 16 fl oz (G13616)Harbor Freight
• P&S Express Interior Cleaner, 1 galAmazon

Interior protectants

• 303 Aerospace Protectant, 128 ozDetailed Image
• 303 Aerospace Protectant, 16 ozDetailed Image
• 303 Automotive Interior and Exterior Protectant Spray, 24 ozAutoZone
• 303 Automotive Protectant, 32 ozAmazon
• Meguiar's Natural Shine ProtectantAmazon
• Nextzett Cockpit PremiumAmazon
• P&S Dynamic Dressing Hyper Concentrate, 16 ozAmazon

Leather

• SOFT99 2059 Leather Seat Cleaning Wipes, Set of 7Amazon

Carpet and upholstery

• 303 Automotive Stain GuardIn store
• 303 High Tech Fabric Guard, 16 ozDetailed Image
• CarPro Fabric 2.0, 500 mlDetailed Image
• Folex Carpet Spot RemoverIn store
• FurDozer rubber pet-hair removal brush (or generic)Amazon
• Scotchgard Auto Interior Fabric & Carpet Shield, 10 oz, 2 PackAmazon
• Scotchgard Auto Interior Fabric & Carpet Water Shield, 10 fl oz., 1 CanWalmart
• TAKAVU carpet & upholstery brushAmazon

Odor

• Angry Orange Stain & Odor Remover (enzyme), 32 ozAmazon
• Baking soda (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Chlorine dioxide odor bomb / fogger (generic)Amazon
• Moso activated charcoal bagsAmazon
• nextzett Klima Cleaner Pro, 10 ozAmazon
• Ozium Air Sanitizer, 8 ozAmazon
• Rocco & Roxie enzyme odor eliminatorAmazon

Headlights

• Cerakote Ceramic Headlight Restoration KitAmazon
• Sylvania Headlight Restoration KitAmazon

Engine bay

• ShopPro Engine Degreaser Aerosol, 15 ozAutoZone

Winter and rust

• Camco Ice Cutter De-Icer Winter Fluid, 1 galSutherlands
• FLUID FILM Aerosol (AS), 11 3/4 ozAmazon
• OnLine Packaging All Season Washer Fluid -20, 1 galSutherlands
• Prestone AS-250 De-Icer Windshield Washer Fluid, -27 F, 1 galSutherlands
• Snow Joe telescoping foam snow broomAmazon
• Woolwax Lanolin Undercoating, 12 oz Aerosol, Clearwoolwaxusa.com

All-purpose cleaners and degreasers

• Krud Kutter Original cleaner/degreaser, 1 galHome Depot
• LA's Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner, 32 ozWalmart
• Meguiar's D101 All Purpose Cleaner, 1 gal (128 oz, item D10101)Amazon
• Purple Power Cleaner & Degreaser, 1 gallonAutoZone
• Purple Power Degreaser, 1 GallonWalmart
• Super Clean Tough Task Cleaner-Degreaser, 1 Gallon (128 fl oz)Amazon

Household crossovers

• 91% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)In store
• Distilled water, 1 galWalmart
• Distilled white vinegar (diluted 50/50)Walmart
• Free & Clear laundry detergent (no softener)Walmart
• OxiCleanWalmart
• Scotchgard Fabric & Upholstery Protector, 2 Cans/10-OunceAmazon
• Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield Spray, 10 oz, 12 PackAmazon
• Scott Shop Towels Blue, 10-countCostco

Other tools

• 3M ScotchBlue painter's tape, rollHome Depot
• Autosol Edel-Chromglanz Metal Polish, 75 mlAmazon
• BLACK+DECKER corded electric leaf blowerAmazon
• Chapin 1-gallon pump sprayerAmazon
• Clear-Touch Nitrile Gloves, 150 ctCostco
• Cotton swabs (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Dr. ColorChip touch-up kitAmazon
• Drillbrush Power Scrubber setIn store
• Foam brushes (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Husky rechargeable LED work lightHome Depot
• Lint roller (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish, 5 ozAutoZone
• SAS Safety Raven Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves, Large, 100 countAutoZone
• Spray bottles (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Toothbrushes (Dollar Tree)Dollar Tree
• Touch-up paint pen (paint-code matched)In store

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