How much have you spent on cleaning supplies?

picus · 06-05-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by javajaws

And I thought I had a lot of Poorboys stuff. How's the PB wheel sealant? You must like it or you wouldn't have just bought 3 things of it!

Well I have to admit that isn't all mine. I was able to get some guys on another board a group buy, so that's all their stuff. On that note, I buy all my stuff in bulk when the season begins (end of March), and buy a case of the wheel sealant every year (so 12 tubs). I really like it a lot. On cars without much brake dust it probably isn't worth the money, but on German cars (BMW, Audi, Mercedes) and some Japanese (Infiniti for example) it's well worth the $20. You get about 30 applications (at 3 months an application) and while it doesn't repel all the dust it does repel some. More importantly it makes the wheels way easier to clean. I apply it to almost all my customer cars for selfish reasons actually

Since I am the guy that cleans their wheels it makes my life a lot easier, especially when you're talking mesh or 10+ spoke wheels!

Many people use their paint sealant on wheels too, which is a fine idea but I found it doesn't last quite as long as the wheel sealant, maybe because it has a higher melting temperature.

Cheers.

325Driver · 06-05-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Up to $450

Today alone I bought $45 worth of cleaning supplies at AutoZone, $20 on WheelWax online and $89 at GriotsGarage.com.

So here's how it breaks down:

$45 at AutoZone
$55 at Advanced Discount Auto Parts
$109 at Zaino
$20 at WheelWax
$89 at GriotsGarge
$39 at California Car Cleaners --- and the duster I got left streaks all over my car --- WTF!!!!!!??!??!?!
$25 at AutoVisuals
$24 at Detailers Paradise
$58 at Microfiber Tech
= $464 spent on cleaning supplies

And this is all within the past 120 hours. Somebody help me!!!! Hahaha.

Don't go here, www.autogeek.net, unless you plan on spending a ton more money.

I have dropped small fortune at Autogeek.

javajaws · 06-05-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 325Driver

Don't go here, www.autogeek.net, unless you plan on spending a ton more money.

I have dropped small fortune at Autogeek.

They should go public so we could make some money back from them in the stock market!

bmwexecutive · 06-05-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by javajaws

And I thought I had a lot of Poorboys stuff. How's the PB wheel sealant? You must like it or you wouldn't have just bought 3 things of it!

Looks more like 5.

javajaws · 06-05-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Looks more like 5.

OK, on recount I spy 4...and 5 things of Natty's blue! NB =

, but I've started using pink wax and find it a little easier to apply (but doesn't smell as good as NB

)

donger274 · 06-05-2006, 06:42 PM

im a newbie when it comes to washing my car, done here and there actually i take that back but what do you think are the most NEEDS. do i really need a Micro fiber towel?

javajaws · 06-05-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by donger274

im a newbie when it comes to washing my car, done here and there actually i take that back but what do you think are the most NEEDS. do i really need a Micro fiber towel?

As much as you need water, IMHO. Why don't you start a new thread so we don't hijack this thread too much further than it already is...

DLJJ3399 · 06-05-2006, 06:52 PM

My largest expense was not trusting the Zaino post here.

I should have started with Zanio products.

I now have a box full of cleaners, waxes, etc. that I'll probably never use. Close to $150 in value.

Oh well, live and learn, Zaino products only from here on out.

That'll keep me to about 70 - 80 bucks a year from here on out

E90Brian · 06-07-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by picus

My first post here - topic kind of caught my attention. I guess it's cheating since I'm a detailer, but if I had to guess I'd say ~$6,000 *this year*.

A recent order:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/stuff1.jpg[/IMG]

Yikes, looks like my garage. And I can't use the "I'm a detailer" excuse! Put me down for more than $300.

poldim · 06-09-2006, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Synikal

Between $100 and $250 for me. I just bought the Porter-Cable Orbital today and I love the results!

How do you like it? I'm debating if I should buy one or just pay someone to buff the car every 6 months or so...?

picus · 06-09-2006, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by javajaws

OK, on recount I spy 4...and 5 things of Natty's blue! NB =

, but I've started using pink wax and find it a little easier to apply (but doesn't smell as good as NB

)

Pink Wax is awesome; better durabilty than Nattys too (and it's cheap!). Nattys does have a pretty distinctive look a lot of my customers like though, so I like to have both around.

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Originally Posted by E90Brian

Yikes, looks like my garage. And I can't use the "I'm a detailer" excuse! Put me down for more than $300.

Heh, it's an addiction, no?

See if you can spot my 10 gallon Spray & Wipe!

[img]http://****************/fp/deep.jpg[/img]

Silver bullet · 06-09-2006, 10:02 AM

Griots get a piece of my income on a regular basis. I have th whole program, Porta Cable randum orbit waxer polisher the works. But I'm a long time car care nut. I have a Z3 as well as a new E90 330i and a Toyota Tundra that I treat the sam as my BMWs. I know I'm sick but it keeps me out of the bars.

bmwexecutive · 06-09-2006, 06:46 PM

Just received another order of mine from Detailers Paradise. The Monster Fluffy is the most incredible MicroFiber cloth I've ever seen, felt or used in my life. It's unbelievably soft!

The bad news is, I'm now up to $600 in detailing and cleaning supplies and I can't use the "I'm a professional detailer" response. The good news is, I think I'm finally starting to slow down on my detailing supply purchases.

picus · 06-10-2006, 12:30 AM

Isn't that monster fluffy awesome? I've got a couple here and I love them. They even hold up well after washes.

bmwexecutive · 06-25-2006, 07:00 AM

OK, I've just about hit $900 in cleaning supplies (and I can't use the "I'm a detailer" response). The good news is, I've got everything possible to cover, covered! You name it, I've got it! Just bought myself a water purification filter that removes the minerals from the water and leaves my car with a spot-free finish.

So hopefully this is it for me in terms of detailing equipment.

Carnage · 06-25-2006, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by picus

Pink Wax is awesome; better durabilty than Nattys too (and it's cheap!). Nattys does have a pretty distinctive look a lot of my customers like though, so I like to have both around.

Heh, it's an addiction, no?

See if you can spot my 10 gallon Spray & Wipe!

[img]http://****************/fp/deep.jpg[/img]

Damn, that's a nice shine!

View Poll Results: How much have you spent on cleaning supplies for your E90?
$25 or less	4	3.92%
Between $25 and $50	6	5.88%
Between $50 and $100	21	20.59%
Between $100 and $250	39	38.24%
More than $300	32	31.37%
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Silver bullet Private 2 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moreno Valley CA iTrader: (0)	Griots get a piece of my income on a regular basis. I have th whole program, Porta Cable randum orbit waxer polisher the works. But I'm a long time car care nut. I have a Z3 as well as a new E90 330i and a Toyota Tundra that I treat the sam as my BMWs. I know I'm sick but it keeps me out of the bars.
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bmwexecutive Banned 240 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast iTrader: (4)	Just received another order of mine from Detailers Paradise. The Monster Fluffy is the most incredible MicroFiber cloth I've ever seen, felt or used in my life. It's unbelievably soft! The bad news is, I'm now up to $600 in detailing and cleaning supplies and I can't use the "I'm a professional detailer" response. The good news is, I think I'm finally starting to slow down on my detailing supply purchases.
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Isn't that monster fluffy awesome? I've got a couple here and I love them. They even hold up well after washes.
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bmwexecutive Banned 240 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast iTrader: (4)	OK, I've just about hit $900 in cleaning supplies (and I can't use the "I'm a detailer" response). The good news is, I've got everything possible to cover, covered! You name it, I've got it! Just bought myself a water purification filter that removes the minerals from the water and leaves my car with a spot-free finish. So hopefully this is it for me in terms of detailing equipment.
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