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Old 06-22-2011 | 09:04 AM
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Any of you tried Chemical Guys products if so which product and how did it compare to others?
Old 06-22-2011 | 11:50 AM
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I've used tons of CG products. They're generally good quality and a good value. What comparison are you looking for? I've used many of their different products.
Old 06-22-2011 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
I've used tons of CG products. They're generally good quality and a good value. What comparison are you looking for? I've used many of their different products.
Mostly sealants, Swore by Menzerna power lock but have heard some stories about durability trying to find a good long lasting sealent have heard good things about Wolfgang, Any thoughts? And thanks' BB for the response
Old 06-22-2011 | 01:05 PM
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I love Chemical Guys...far better than generic products like Meguire's/Mother's. There is only two things I dont use Chemical Guys for.

One is the clay bar. Only one company invented the clay bar and still owns the patent for it and that's Clay Magic. I prefer to go right to the source which is why I go to the people who invented it.

Second is sealant. I use Four Star UPP for my silver G because it is hands down one of the best sealants for white/silver cars.

As for everything else, Chemical Guys gets my business. From time to time they send me free products and experimental test products...you dont get that from Autozone or Pep Boys!

FWIW, I find they make the best car wash shampoos...i have citrus wash and gloss to strip sealants/waxes and use shampoo plus synthetic wax for in between washes both are great...

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Old 06-22-2011 | 04:22 PM
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I have used the Jet Seal 109. IMO it has good shine, very good durability, and excellent ease of application/removal. I can't ccompare it to the Wolfgang products because I've never used them personally, although I've heard great things about their wax.
Old 06-22-2011 | 09:01 PM
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The Chemical Guys brand is great. They tend to offer a great value for high quality detailing supplies. If you want to compare any specific products let me know. The Chemical Guys products are an especially good value if you buy now as we as we have 20% off through 6/24 with the coupon code summer2011.

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Old 06-26-2011 | 04:38 PM
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I swear by Chemical guys citrus gloss wash and more..Awesome products!
Old 06-27-2011 | 05:56 AM
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Chemical Guys products are great, but their packaging is not a pretty as Adam’s
Old 06-27-2011 | 03:45 PM
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The more I use CG the more I like them. Great quality products, very affordable, and uniquely have great smells to all their products! My two favorite products of theirs are the EZ Creme glaze and BoldandBrite Tire Gel.
Old 06-27-2011 | 04:08 PM
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I've been really happy with the stuff I have from CG. I use jetseal 109 sealant and xxx hardcore wax. Both are easy on, easy off. Citrus gloss wash is awesome too, works and smells good.
Old 06-27-2011 | 08:31 PM
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CG have great products, I use lots of stuff on my cars
Old 06-28-2011 | 02:45 PM
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I used their PH neutral citrus wash and wheel cleaner. Absolutely love both of them. The only wheel cleaner that compares to that (and significantly more expensive) is the Sonax Full Effect.
Old 06-29-2011 | 12:58 AM
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all my non over the counter products are dodo jucei of chemical guys. Everything they sell (atleast that i have used) had not disappointed me
Old 06-29-2011 | 04:23 PM
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I use the CG Citrus Wash. Love it. Concentrated, its a great degreaser and preps the paint well for polish or sealant/wax. If you dilute it more, its a good paint cleanser which wont remove your sealant/wax. Lots of suds and good lubricity, which are very important.

Ive still always liked Megs Gold Class Shampoo, lots of suds, not as good lubricity of chemical guys, but the Gold Class cant strip sealants/waxes like the Citrus Wash can.

Ive been using Gold Class as my maintenance wash, Citrus Wash as my degreasing/stripping wash, and ONR as my winter wash.
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How is their detail spray? I like anti static and uv protection. I've been using zanio for a long time but I'm ready to switch. Detailed image are you ever going to carry Microfiber wash mitt?



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