Where to buy cleaning products in Perth

[spiff]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone knew where one could purchase all the nice cleaning products mentioned in Perth?

Or is online the only, best way to go?

i'm going to take a look at Repco in a bit, but i was just wondering if one had to go a a special cleaning products store? (is there such a place?)

stuff like the waffle weave cloth, microfibre mitts, duragloss, dodo juice shampoo.

thanks

[Pullstarter]

Online is easy at www.carcareproducts.com.au good quality stuff too, and pretty quick shipping. They have everything u'll need including the waffle weave cloths. They do a discount for forum members too, enter "VWWaterC" (I think) in the coupon field.

[spiff]

ok. thanks.
i'll have a look there.
i was hoping to run out and grab some cloths and microfibre mitts just to give the car a quick washdown (rain and HAIL!!! from the week) but get the products a little later.

if i come across any of the microfibre stuff that is sold in repco (i think i saw some there but not sure of the brand of whatever), is that the real deal?

i'll probably grab the waxes and shampoos online if the price is right.

[Pullstarter]

I've been told the stuff u get in Repco etc isn't as good a quality as the products on carcareproducts.com. But i've never really compared the 2 so hard to say.

[spiff]

I didn't end up buying any.. hmm.
Wonder where Perth people get their stuff from.
Maybe I'll just buyit from that website u gave me.

[ope126]

Works well for me...

https://www.waxit.com.au

https://www.chemguys.com.au

[spiff]

Thanks ope126.

By the way, I think this is the list of products I'm going to order. Can you guys take a look and let me know if I'm missing anything, or if you've any feedback. (gathered this from reading the forums taking into account value for $)

From carcareproducts.com.au
Duragloss car wash concentrate 901 ($14.95)
Zaino Z2 ($41.95)
ZFX flash curing additive ($59.95)
Autoglym custom wheel cleaner ($19.95)
Autoglym alloy wheel seal ($22.95)
Autoglym leather cream ($23.95)
Mint microfibre wash mitt ($16.95)
Mint microfibre waffle weave towel XL ($32.95)
Mint microfibre economy cloth 5-pack (19.95) - for buffing, wheel seal application, leather cream application, cleaning interior
Total: $253.55

Is this overkill? Does the Z2 come with an applicator? Do I need anything extra for plastic parts and seals or will annual detail suffice? Should I use Zanio Z6 or Z8 after using the Z2?

I'm not after showroom for my daily ride, but I do want it to look good. I tend to wash my car around once per fortnight and get rid of birds**t and other gunk asap.

Does anyone know what's the discount from carcareproducts?

[carcareproducts]

PM replied to mate.

FEI: the discount code is VWwaterC; it is all explained here:http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=30071

Cheers Greg

[Tick]

Thanks ope126.

By the way, I think this is the list of products I'm going to order. Can you guys take a look and let me know if I'm missing anything, or if you've any feedback. (gathered this from reading the forums taking into account value for $)

From carcareproducts.com.au
Duragloss car wash concentrate 901 ($14.95)
Zaino Z2 ($41.95)
ZFX flash curing additive ($59.95)
Autoglym custom wheel cleaner ($19.95)
Autoglym alloy wheel seal ($22.95)
Autoglym leather cream ($23.95)
Mint microfibre wash mitt ($16.95)
Mint microfibre waffle weave towel XL ($32.95)
Mint microfibre economy cloth 5-pack (19.95) - for buffing, wheel seal application, leather cream application, cleaning interior
Total: $253.55

Is this overkill? Does the Z2 come with an applicator? Do I need anything extra for plastic parts and seals or will annual detail suffice? Should I use Zanio Z6 or Z8 after using the Z2?

I'm not after showroom for my daily ride, but I do want it to look good. I tend to wash my car around once per fortnight and get rid of birds**t and other gunk asap.

Does anyone know what's the discount from carcareproducts?

If you are going to layer your sealant, I believe it is beneficial to use either Z6/Z8 between layers. Personally I would go with the Z6 between layers as it is less than half the price of Z8. And the Z2 does not come with an applicator, just use a microfiber applicator. A tip I was given was before your first application of Z2, spritz your applicator with some Z6/Z8 as it will make spreading the sealant a bit easier and provide a more even first layer. Hope this helps.

[KWICKS]

I can confirm the Duragloss is good and gentle on the wax when used in the right dilution ratio. I think you might want two waffle weave drying towels, I find I use both every time. As for the other stuff, it's not the same brand as I use but it is quality name brand stuff, so tell us what its like when you get it!

[spiff]

Lol.. so I got a little carried away in the end and spent probably about the same amount as what I'd budgeted before.. but it's ok. I'm going to share costs with a couple of buddies here. I did the "what your nan or mom would do and buy in bulk so you can save on per unit costs, but then you're spending more $$ for things you don't need now" deal..

Duragloss paint protection pack
Duragloss car wash concentrate (437ml)
303 aerospace protectant (8oz)
5-pack mint foam applicator pads (probably didn't need so many once i saw them in the box, since the paint pack comes with two..but as i said, i'll be sharing)
3-pack mint microfibre waffle weave towel XL (again, sharing)
mint microfibre plush wash mitt

and in a separate order, cos i got so excited, i forgot to purchase stuff for the interior..

Duragloss leather shampoo
Duragloss leather conditioner

All up. $288.62. I could have saved a bit on shipping by ordering from waxit as their shipping is standard, so larger orders would save you some money, but I really liked the advice and service I got from carcareproducts, so I'm not too fussed. The items arrived within the week neatly packed.

So, I'm going to get cracking this weekend.

By the way, does anyone know what cloth (blue and yellow) is for what purpose in the paint protection pack? http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...rotection_pack

Do i just use one foam applicator for applying all three products?

ta!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Looks like the yellow cloth is the ultra microfibre one

I'd say for best results use a clean applicator for every new product, ie the first two and then wash one. It may not be necessary though, but that's just me.

[spiff]

Looks like the yellow cloth is the ultra microfibre one

I'd say for best results use a clean applicator for every new product, ie the first two and then wash one. It may not be necessary though, but that's just me.

Yeah.. I think so too. Here're some images to confirm. But, what do I use them for? Do I use the harsher one (gray, not blue sorry) first, followed by the yellow one? At which point of the application process do I use them?




Thanks for the tip about the applicators. I might just do the same since I have a few extra sponges. hehe

[KWICKS]

You can use either for whatever you like - just DON'T drop them in the dirt. In fact put a bucket aside for used ones so they don't get crap all over them because it takes ages to pick out every bit of crap that sticks to them! And don't shoot at the bucket - you'll be spewing if you miss and have to clean one.

Just my experience.

[Mrk_Mickey]

I'd personally use the ultra microfibre one for final products and on glass, using it to buff off the final product. The normal microfibre will be better for the first or first and second products, again used to buff it off.