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      05-17-2015, 02:13 PM   #1
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I have been using AMMO NYC which I bought/imported off the internet but I am starting to run out of the stuff, now I'm wondering is there other stuff out there I could try that could/would be just as good!

I have attached a pic of what AMMO does to my car
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Any decent car shampoo is fine... the only time I get picky is on sealants, coatings, etc. IMO, good car shampoo is pretty much similar.
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Optimum No Rinse is amazing as long as your car isn't caked in mud. You can wash the entire car with one bucket and no hose without swirling it. Perfect for washing inside your garage or a carport.
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I find water and generic car soap work as good as any high end car soap I've ever tried.

The tricky part is removing the water before water spots form, and applying you favorite polish/wax. Chamois works for the former.

There are as many opinions on the latter as there are on best engine oils to use. So I'll leave that one alone.

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I find water and generic car soap work as good as any high end car soap I've ever tried.

The tricky part is removing the water before water spots form, and applying you favorite polish/wax. Chamois works for the former.

There are as many opinions on the latter as there are on best engine oils to use. So I'll leave that one alone.

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I have been trying the expensive shampoo but I think it's time to change to general soap, what you guys have been stating.

2 things I will say that I can't recommend enough!
1. AMMO HYDRATE for taking water off (drying stage after washing) best stuff ever!
2. AMMO SKIN (sealant) for protecting the paint after a harsh winter...needs it after United Kingdom weather

The HYDRATE isn't that expensive but the SKIN is $69 but is definitely worth it. Does about 6-9 cars at least!
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Sonax, adams car polishes, chemical guys, meguiars are all products I use. They all work great. I have been getting into better detailing products and these all do a fantastic job, but I use multiple soaps, waxes and polishers so I am a bit OCD about cleaning my car.
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I use the car soap made or recommended by the sealant I have on. When I had Zaino z2, I used their Z7 wash.

I currently have Cquartz UK and getting their Reset car shampoo.

BTW, Cquartz is amazing. Very slick but no oily feeling. Water beads into little globes. My cheap electric lawn blower can blow the water off.

I've used Zaino, Klass, Menzerna, Blackfire, Nitro 3D and Cquartz beats them all.
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I use the car soap made or recommended by the sealant I have on. When I had Zaino z2, I used their Z7 wash.

I currently have Cquartz UK and getting their Reset car shampoo.

BTW, Cquartz is amazing. Very slick but no oily feeling. Water beads into little globes. My cheap electric lawn blower can blow the water off.

I've used Zaino, Klass, Menzerna, Blackfire, Nitro 3D and Cquartz beats them all.
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I'm a new fan of Chemical Guys Mr Pink wash. Bonus is that is smells great

Other detailing products I use are mostly Adam's.
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I use Meguires car soaps, but going to try Adams when I need to restock. I just purchased some Adams Glaze and Buttery Wax, great stuff. I am a huge fan of their detail spray as well, particularly during drying the car, no water spot and it looks shiny before I even wax or glaze!!
I also bought some Adams interior cleaner, not sure how I feel about that, its not a shine product, but cleans nicely. I am going to try their vinyl, rubber, trim product next and some car shampoo.
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1 Adams (currently my favorite, using a foamer)
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Do you think I should touch the leather interior yet as I bought the car less than a year ago but the interior hasn't got too much wear and tear that the leather looks shiny?
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I'm a new fan of Chemical Guys Mr Pink wash. Bonus is that is smells great

Other detailing products I use are mostly Adam's.
I use Mr. Pink too, smells great. Then I use Adam's pink Detail Spray which also smells great. I'm almost out though and I've been considering switching to Chemical Guys WAC808 Hybrid V7 Optical Select High Gloss Spray Sealant and Quick Detailer. Supposed to be great for black cars. Anyone have experience with it?
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Do you think I should touch the leather interior yet as I bought the car less than a year ago but the interior hasn't got too much wear and tear that the leather looks shiny?
Just use distilled water to lightly dampen a microfiber towel ( one that you will only use for your leather) and then a second one to wipe up behind it dry.

This will keep light dust and dirt off the leather.

You will need to clean sooner than you think.. but not as often as you think.

order a good Leather Cleaner such as

Leather Masters Light cleaner and Protection Cream ( not a conditioner )

Polish Angel - Bellaclean.. cleans and protects.

Pinnacle Black Lable Leather Cleaner..

A lot of people like Adam's and Griot's Leather cleaners as well.

once cleaned you can maintain with distilled water and microfiber towel.. no need to constantly clean with leather cleaner.. most people use it too much in my opinion.
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I use Mr. Pink too, smells great. Then I use Adam's pink Detail Spray which also smells great. I'm almost out though and I've been considering switching to Chemical Guys WAC808 Hybrid V7 Optical Select High Gloss Spray Sealant and Quick Detailer. Supposed to be great for black cars. Anyone have experience with it?
If you like Dust and a low gloss finish V7 is the way too go!! looks amazing once applied and for about a day and from there it seems to dull/ mute the color of your car.

Much better products out there.. I say this only trying to be helpful and as a former user of V7

maybe try a product like Hydro Seal if you are looking for something quick and easy for your car.

Take a look on Autopia and Autogeek detailing forums. lots of good info on there.
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Chemical Guys Honey Dew in a Foamer. Rinse, Foam, wash off that foam, then refoam and wash, but still use two buckets as usual. Foam is not a substitute for 2bm, it just makes things a lot easier.
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Decent accessories help too, check us out at www.wo-wo.co.uk and use the the voucher code BIMMER20 and you'll get 20% discount.
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I use Mr. Pink too, smells great. Then I use Adam's pink Detail Spray which also smells great. I'm almost out though and I've been considering switching to Chemical Guys WAC808 Hybrid V7 Optical Select High Gloss Spray Sealant and Quick Detailer. Supposed to be great for black cars. Anyone have experience with it?
Since I have my M4, I buy the Hybrid V7 Spray Sealant in Gallons. Been using it since it first came out(2-3years ago?) and was initially surprised how much of a difference a Quick Detailer could make as a final wipe. I tested a few different quick detailers, from koch chemie, nanolex (german company), and dodo juice. None could provide the easy handling and gloss of the v7, except maybe zaino.
Chemical guys have a lot of a products which basically do the same, eg they got like 20 different shampoos of which I would only buy 2 different ones because the rest are obsolete and basically do what the 3 other ones do. The products from CG that I do use, I absolutely love.
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easiest way to dry your car is by making sure you use a sealant.

1. use a sealant like Polymer Netshield or whichever brand you prefer.
2. blow off your car with a leaf blower.
3. dry with a towel.

i've found only one towel, one small towel in fact, is necessary if you treat your car with a sealant and use a blower.

as for products, I use sonax and adams. mainly whatever detailers domain sells.
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I have been reading some great reviews about Adams H2O Guard and Gloss, its a spray on sealant with about 2-3 months protection. Top that with some buttery wax, should be pretty nice combo. I am going to try this stuff out as soon as my current wax runs it's lifespan.
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why would you top a sealant with wax?
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