Croftgate users, i need your help!

[whitey]

alright guys, ive decided to try croftgate products for my car, however im not sure which products to buy and i need some help from experienced users of the croftgate line. i want to start by saying that my car is a DD, i work construction and my car can get muddy at times. i drive on average ~50-75 miles round trip each day....rain, shine, sleet, and snow....belinda sees it all. she is not garage kept. with that being said, what products would you recommend? i was thinking of buying the croftgateusa value pack at $81 and the wash and wax for another $14. the value pack comes with 32oz bottles of Aquanil X, Tire shine, Multi-clean, Quick n slick, Leather cleaner and conditioner, but i dont really want the aquanil x, since my car gets a little dirtier than most peoples, im not sure if i trust rubbing lubricated clay/dirt across my paint with a microfiber cloth...id rather use the wash and wax. also, im not sure how the leather cleaner and conditioner is, good/bad/so-so?. i dont really care about the multi-clean, if i get it or if i dont it doesnt matter to me from what ive seen, or should i get it/is it worth it? my other option was just buying the wash and wax, tire shine, and quick n slick to save some money, since from what ive seen, i like. so what do you guys think? should i get the value pack and add the wash and wax, or should i just buy the 3 products that caught my eye? thanks

[cat in the hat]

I don't know about the rest of it - I don't give a darn how much water I use to wash a car - but I want to try the Quick-N-Slick wax and the Tire Shine this year.

[sailsmen]

We should all be aware of the amount of water and fresh water there is
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[whitey]

My car is black, and if i wash it and dont immediately dry it, i might as well not even washed it....waterless or even less water sounds like a winner at this point.

[fastblackmerc]

PM Russ (03mmmonroe). He is a Croftgate dealer.

[whitey]

I talked to russ 2 days ago over the phone, he said to get the value package and add the wash and wax, but i wanted to get others opinions on it also.

[NavySeabee]

I have a gallon jug of Aquanil-X which I find a bit too much work to remove after spaying it on. Anyone else think so?

The Last Detail & Quick n Slick are great and I can't say enough about the Tire Shine for the wheels & tires! Good stuff!

[CWright]

I talked to russ 2 days ago over the phone, he said to get the value package and add the wash and wax, but i wanted to get others opinions on it also.



I use it all but I use the wash n wax the most. Next would be the tire shine, Project x then the quick n slick. The wash n wax will help keep the X and the quick n slick on there longer. :beer:

[Pat]

I use the "Quick & Slick". Love it. I bought but haven't used the wash and wax.

[J-MAN]

Are you going to polish your paint before adding a sealant or wax?

[SC Cheesehead]

I have a gallon jug of Aquanil-X which I find a bit too much work to remove after spaying it on. Anyone else think so?

The Last Detail & Quick n Slick are great and I can't say enough about the Tire Shine for the wheels & tires! Good stuff!

If it's hard to remove, you're using too much and/or you're waiting too long to buff.

Step one, take a microfibre towel, wet it, wring it out, then spray 8 to 10 squirts on it and then wring it into the towel real well.

Step two, Apply Aquanil-X to about a 2 x 3 foot section on the car, one or two squirts at the most, then spread it with the damp towel.

Step three, Allow to haze briefly (10 - 15 seconds) then buff with a dry microfibre towel. That oughta do it.

[03mmmonroe]

If it's hard to remove, you're using too much and/or you're waiting too long to buff.

Step one, take a microfibre towel, wet it, wring it out, then spray 8 to 10 squirts on it and then wring it into the towel real well.

Step two, Apply Aquanil-X to about a 2 x 3 foot section on the car, one or two squirts at the most, then spread it with the damp towel.

Step three, Allow to haze briefly (10 - 15 seconds) then buff with a dry microfibre towel. That oughta do it.

Thanks Rex could not have said it better. You also learned the new way from frank at the BOC. Russ