Summers22

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I have been hanging out on AutoGeekOnline (not sure if thats good or bad...) and decided to try a few of their Detailer's Pro Series items. Specifically the headlight restorer and headlight protectant spray. If I achieve good results I am picking up the DP glass restorer because the previous owner left me with all kinds of etched in watermarks that are driving me nuts. Opinions, good or bad are welcome. I will update the thread with my results. I have some light UV coating peeling on a set of aftermarket headlights that I am about to do a retrofit on is why I am trying this product.

chickenwire

Hanging out at autogeek is good for your vehicle, bad for your bank account. (IMO).

Can't attest to the specific products you're considering, but I've used their trim protectant as an underhood detailer for years and love the results. Here's my '12:

chickenwire

And a before and after of a friend's Miata I detailed. (Granted I used a degreaser, brushes and swabs to clean before using the protectant - but underhood was a total of about an hour's work not counting the dry time.)

SnowDawg

I haven't used that specific product....but I've spent so much money on that site and been happy with every purchase. I think that trim protectant is going on my next order!

Summers22

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Thanks for the feedback. That engine looks great! What specific products were used?

chickenwire

I used the DP degreaser, though I think most any degreaser would work. The product is actually a "trim detailer"

http://www.autogeek.net/dp-trim-detailer-spray.html

After protecting delicate areas (aluminum foil works well) I sprayed degreaser generously and worked every nook and cranny with brushes (spoke brushes work nice) and foam tipped swabs. Rinse very well. If you can't wait for it to dry use a leaf blower or shop vac to blow out the resting water. Make SURE everything is dry before you apply the detailer.

I usually use a couple of coats an hour or so apart. You should let it dry thoroughly, so this is a weekend project. I usually will do it on a Friday night when I know I'm not going to drive the vehicle for a day or two. The longer it dries, the less likely it is to pick up additional dirt or dust. It will eventually be dry to the touch and leave an almost semi-matte finish.

I have used their interior trim "protectant" also (on interior trim, of course) and that has worked well also.

chickenwire

This is underhood of the Solstice - done last March. Granted this girl doesn't get much rainy day driving, but it still looks good after about 5k miles.

chickenwire

Here's another "before and after" - getting the convertible ready for driving season. (What else are you going to do this time of the year in Michigan?)

chickenwire

Before (yeah, I need to refresh the paint on the calipers)




after the DP trim detailer.

pilotpip

I got a can of their max wax free with an order from autogeek. I liked the shine. I'll wait to put another coat on until it warms up though. It seemed to lose it's shine after a couple washes but when it was fresh the metal flake really sparkled. Compared to the price of some of the other waxes I would try more products in that line.