Archives for February 2009

New Cyclo Into Kit

New Cyclo with Free Bonus

New Cyclo with Free Bonus

 

  Cyclo Orbital Polisher with VES™
The Cyclo Polisher is the only dual-head polisher on the market. Both heads move in an orbital motion, counter-clockwise. The idea is to simulate hand polishing but at a much faster rate. Going over a scratch or swirl with both heads ensures that you are attacking it from all sides, so to speak. No matter what angle you look at the paint, you will not see the former blemish. It’s the fool-proof polisher!

The Vibration Elimination System (VES™) is available exclusively on Cyclo Dual Head Orbital Polishers. This system is composed of a completely redesigned counterweight and precision matched, weighted inserts, which nearly eliminate the amount of vibration felt by the operator. This drastic reduction in vibration lessens muscle and joint fatigue for the operator. The counterweights are pre-installed on the Cyclo and two blue weighted inserts are included. 

2 Cyclo ProGuard Backing Plates
Protect your vehicle as you polish with ProGuard Backing Plates. Each backing plate has rubber around the edge to protect the paint from accidental contact. The backing plates are a slimmer profile than Cyclo’s pad holder system, making the ProGuard plates easier for some users. ProGuard Backing Plates feature “mushroom” hook fasteners to securely hold Cyclo pads. Each tiny hook has double the grip of standard hook fasteners. 
2 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Blue Polishing Pads
The blue foam pad is the perfect pad for light polishing on any surface. Use it to apply wax for a fine gloss finish, or use it with a light finishing polish or prewax cleaner. The blue pad has slightly more texture than the white pad.

The Cyclo Intro Kit is where smooth, shiny paint begins. See all of Cyclo’s 4 inch Premium Pads and bonnets to find solutions to all your detailing needs.

Kit includes:
Cyclo Orbital Polisher with VES™
2 Cyclo ProGuard Backing Plates
2 Cyclo Deluxe 4 inch Blue Polishing Pads

A total retail value of $336.92. Save $26.92!

New Optimum 8oz Bottles Now Available

Optimum Metal Polish 80z

 

 

 

Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel 8 oz.

 

 

 

Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine 8 oz.

   

Optimum Finish Polish 8 oz.

   

Optimum Polish II 8 oz. New & Improved!

Optimum Compound II 8 oz. New & Improved!

Optimum Hyper Compound 8 oz.

   

Optimum Poli-Seal 8 oz.

New Cylco Proguard Backing Plates

Advanced fasteners hold pads securely while you work!Upgrade your backing plates to the Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates! These backing plates replace the rubber pad holders. ProGuard Backing Plates screw directly into the Cyclo Polisher. Each backing plate has a rubber edge to guard the paint against impact, and the heavy duty fasteners have twice the grip of standard hook and loop fasteners. Use the Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates with all Cyclo 4 inch pads.

 

The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates are so advanced, they make the Cyclo even easier to use. The old Cyclo pad system consists of rubber boots that fit snugly over two orbiting heads. The pads attach to the rubber boots.

The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates screw directly into the Cyclo polisher, like standard backing plates. ProGuard Backing Plates have a slimmer profile than the rubber boot configuration, making the ProGuard plates lighter and more agile. The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates have a 5/16” thread, which fits most orbital polishers. Use these backing plates with any 4 inch pads.

The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates are designed with your vehicle’s safety in mind. The rubber bumper around the curved edge protects the vehicle from impact. The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plate is slightly smaller than the diameter of the Cyclo 4 inch pads to provide ¼ inch of foam around the perimeter of the plate. This edge of foam provides additional protection against accidental impact.

The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates have an incredible grip. They hold onto pads and won’t let go! The backing plates and pads are held together with hook and loop fasteners. The Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates feature mushroom hooks. This design creates dozens of double hooks, which provide twice as much grip as standard hook and loop fasteners. The strong hold prevents pads from flying off during use. You can be confident that the Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates will hold onto pads until you remove them.

New Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates

New Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates

Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates work with all 4 inch foam and wool pads. These backing plate screw directly into the Cyclo polisher in place of the orbiting heads that come standard on the Cyclo.

Protect your vehicle as you polish with Cyclo ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates. The backing plates have soft rubber edges, an advanced fastener system, and a rugged design to make polishing with the Cyclo easier than ever.

3 ¾ inch diameter
5/16 thread

New Optimum Finish Polish In Stock

Available in 8oz, 32oz and 1 gallon

 

 Optimum Final Finish will make the paint “POP” and the slickness is second to none. This is NOT a glaze or filler. The sub-micron abrasives will correct, but not “over-correct”, leaving the paint absolutely perfect. You can buff extensively and the polish will keep cutting if you need a little more correction. When you are ready for that perfect final finish, the polish will back down and give you the ultimate gloss, reflection and shine. The polishing agents are encapsulated in proprietary polymers that protect the paint from dry buffing and prevent dusting. Simply put, Optimum Finish gives you the perfect finish every time.

You may not need this polish on every single vehicle as the final step, but once you see the final result, you will be addicted to Optimum Final Finish. Your customers will be amazed at the final result.

As with all Optimum polishes, this incredibly smooth, long working, zero dust formula is body shop safe, VOC compliant, and will work with any buffer, any buffing pad, and on any paint surface. It’s virtually impossible to make a mistake with this product. The Optimum Final Finish will turn you into an all-star detailer, and every vehicle into a show car! Optimum Final Finish buffs wet and finishes off even wetter. Optimum Final Finish lays the foundation for a perfect, glossy finish once wax is applied.

To apply Optimum Final Finish, use light to medium buffing pressure with a finishing foam pad. For high speed buffers, 1000-1400 RPM will provide excellent swirl removal and a flawless finish. The polish is aggressive enough to remove 2500 sand scratches, but fine enough to produce perfect results even with a high speed buffer. For orbital buffers, use a medium to light cutting pad with moderate speed and pressure for desired results. Always use enough polish to create a barrier between the buffing pad and the paint surface. Wipe off residue by misting either water or Optimum Car Wax and gently wiping off with a Cobra Microfiber Towel.

Optimum Final Finish polish will create that special, flawless appearance. Don’t forget, this product will correct those minor imperfections, not hide or fill them. The look that you obtain from this polish is a true, corrected, super wet look. Once you try it, you’ll want to finish every vehicle Optimum Final Finish.

Optimum Finish Polish 32 oz.

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Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush

The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush. This advanced wheel brush has everything you want in a quality detail brush and much more. The staff and I at Palm Beach Motoring studied all the various brushes on the market and compared their pros and cons. Ultimately I took our wish list for the perfect wheel brush to Dean Henderson at EZ Detail Brush, Inc. Dean had already created the ultimate motorcycle detailing brush with the EZ Detail Brush. With a few modifications, I knew we could create the ultimate auto detail brush.

Dean manufactured the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush to my exact specifications, right down to the hot rod red bristles. In addition, the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush has a thicker, reinforced stem. It maintains its flexibility but the new stem is more rugged for frequent use on auto wheels. The bristles are slightly feathered on the ends to gently clean delicate wheel finishes, such as coated or plated wheels, without scratching.

 

Here are the benefits of the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush:

 

Soft, nonabrasive 2 inch bristles. Whether the wheels are aluminum or clear coated, they can be scratched by the wrong brush. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush features nylon Nylex bristles that are both flexible and durable. The end of each bristle is feathered to provide an extra gentle touch on delicate wheel finishes. Use the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush on highly polished aluminum, chrome, stainless, clear coated, and painted wheels with confidence.

 

The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush cleans the entire wheel, front to back.
The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush cleans the entire wheel, front to back.

Patented memory bristles regain their shape. Detail brushes can lose their shape and their functionality over time because they’re pressed into the grooves and crevices of your car. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush has special memory bristles that regain their shape after every use. Simply rinse the brush in hot water and hang it upside down to dry. The bristles will settle back into their original shape, just like new. Memory bristles allow the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush to remain effective when other brushes fall short.

 

The patented memory bristles regain their shape after each use.
The patented memory bristles regain their shape after each use.

 

Chemical resistant. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush’s synthetic bristles can withstand all wheel cleaners and degreasers, even powerful aluminum wheel cleaners. Whereas natural bristles can eventually become dry and brittle, the bristles on the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush stay smooth, soft, and flexible.

Fits all wheel designs. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush may look like a big brush, but it fits in the smallest spaces. Clean between wire spokes and even between the brake caliper and the wheel! The flexible bristles easily fold against the stem to a ½ inch thickness. When you’re finished cleaning the wheels, rinse the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush in hot water and hang to dry to restore the brush’s original shape. The flexible stem bends around spokes to clean between the wheel and the rotor.
The flexible stem bends around spokes to clean between the wheel and the rotor.

Reinforced, flexible stem. Many of today’s wheel designs give you full visibility through the wheel. Brake dust literally has nowhere to hide! The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush is the solution. The upgraded, vinyl-coated wire stem flexes to reach all the way through the wheel to clean the edge on the other side! The 13 inch stem is of a heavier gauge wire to give it flexibility and stability. The vinyl coating protects the wheel from scratching. In fact, if you pull the bristles apart, you can see that the wire is completely covered for the entire length of the brush.

 

The Daytona Speed Master's bristles flatten against the stem, allowing it to clean between the wheel and brake caliper!
The Daytona Speed Master’s bristles flatten against the stem, allowing it to clean between the wheel and brake caliper!

Safe bonded tip. The tip of the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush is coated in vinyl to protect the wheel from contact. No part of the internal wire stem is visible so there’s no chance of it scratching the wheel as long as the bonded tip stays in tact.

Knuckle guard protects your hands. A rubber guard above the handle helps protect your hands from cleaners or scrapes, because we know you really get into your work.  An ergonomic handle makes cleaning comfortable.

Clean from one side of  the wheel to the other with the 14 inch Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush.
Clean from one side of  the wheel to the other with the 14 inch Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush.

Cleans the engine bay, too. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush is a phenomenal wheel brush, but it also works great under the hood. The flexible, synthetic bristles, long stem, and go-anywhere design all make it ideal for cleaning between engine components. You can use the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush on chrome, aluminum, and custom engines. It will not scratch! We highly recommend using a second Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush for the engine to avoid cross-contamination between the wheels and engine.

As with any detailing tool, always use an appropriate cleaner for the surface you’re detailing. For all wheel types, we recommend a water-based wheel cleaner, such as Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner. This cleaner is highly effective on brake dust but it will not spot the wheel finish. For the best results with the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush, dip the brush in warm water and then use it to agitate the wheel cleaner. The warm water will make the bristles more pliable to squeeze into those tight spokes. Use the included foam Finger Pockets to clean around lug nuts.

Use the included Finger Pockets to clean around lug nuts.
Use the included Finger Pockets to clean around lug nuts.

After every use, take a moment to wash the oil and grease from the Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush. You’ll have a clean brush the next time you’re ready to detail. This also gives you the opportunity to rinse the brush in hot water and hang it to dry to reshape the bristles.

Brake dust can go anywhere – your wheel brush should be able to as well. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush fits where other brushes can’t to thoroughly clean the most intricate wheel designs. The synthetic memory bristles are safe on all wheel finishes, and the brush regains its shape after use. The Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush is the ultimate detail brush for all wheels, including high performance, alloy, spoke, wire spoke, metal, and coated wheels!

 

Made in U.S.A.

Licensed by EZ Detail, Inc

New Dakota Odor Eliminator Products

padDakota Products, Inc. specializes in innovative and effective odor removal products for cars, homes, offices and more. Dakota’s air fresheners and odor control products are trusted by professional detailers and consumers to permanently eliminate odors in vehicles, homes, boats, offices, and anywhere else that malodors occur.

Dakota Products, Inc. is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where they manufacture, package and ship all Dakota odor control products to maintain a high standard of quality.
The search is over! Non-Smoke Smoke Odor Eliminator is the product you’ve been looking for. This unique odor eliminator changes the molecular structure of offensive odors and neutralizes them. Non-Smoke Smoke Odor Eliminator seeks out tobacco smoke odors and other malodors and destroys them. Non-Smoke is more than an air freshener – it completely eliminates odors on a molecular level. As the fragrance fades, the smoke smell will not come back!

Use Non-Smoke to neutralize smoke odor in a used car or camper, in hotel rooms, in your home, and at the office. Non-Smoke Smoke Odor Eliminator permanently eliminates malodors and leaves the area smelling fresh. If you’ve struggled with a lingering smoke smell, eliminate it once and for all with Dakota Non-Smoke Smoke Odor Eliminator.

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Flashlight-er & USB Car Charger

The Flashlight-er USB Flashlight & Car Charger has three LED bulbs and a diffuser lens. Keep the Flashlight-er in the power port until you need it. Upon removal from the car’s power port (formerly called the cigarette lighter), the flashlight automatically turns on! Get instant light any time you need it. The best part is that the Flashlight-er doesn’t occupy a valuable power port. You can charge your handheld electronics using the built-in USB port.

When the Flashlight-er is plugged into your vehicle’s power port, it continuously charges your cell phone, iPod, Blackberry, even the iPhone! The Flashlight-er comes with its own USB cable or you can use the device’s USB cable, as in the case of the iPod. 

 

The Flashlighter plugs into the car's power port to charge any electronic device using a USB port.

The Flashlighter USB car charger and emergency flashlight is always working!
The Flashlight-er is a LED emergency flashlight and USB car charger in one!

The compact Flashlight-er USB Flashlight & Car Charger is smaller and more powerful than similar products on the market. The entire unit is 2.4 inches long. The Flashlight-er does not impede the gear shift or other driving functions.

Charge personal electronics quickly and have the peace of mind of an emergency flashlight with the Flashlight-er.

Charge your Blackberry using the Flashlight-er.
The Flashlight-er works with PDAs and the iPhone and iPod!

The Flashlighter USB Car Charger and Flashlight even works with your iPhone and iPod!
 

 

USB cable included.

New Lake Country Kompressor Pads

Today’s vehicles have curves! A standard flat pad just doesn’t cut it. Lake Country’s Kompressor Pads are designed to hug the paint, conforming to the car’s every curve. With an old-fashioned flat pad, you lose surface contact on the fenders and bumper because the pad is unable to adjust to the curves of the vehicle. Because so much of the pad is coming off the paint, you’re more likely to sling polish.

Kompressor foam pads keep the foam against the paint, which keeps the polish (or wax) on the pad. Patent pending Kompressor pads have the following features that you won’t find on other pads:

Slotted Pad Face. The series of foam tabs allow the Kompressor pad to constantly conform to the shape of your vehicle as you move the polisher along the paint. This variation in the pad face allows the Kompressor pad to maintain contact with the paint over curved fenders and on concave body panels. With more foam and polish in contact with paint at all times, you get faster results.

 

The slotted pad face allows the Kompressor pad to conform to the car's curves.

The slotted pad face allows the Kompressor pad to conform to the car’s curves.

Lake Country’s foam compositions are among the best in the industry. Kompressor foam pads are very durable and long-wearing, as you’d expect from any Lake Country pad.

Compressed sweet spot. Kompressor pads get their name from the sweet spot of compressed foam in the center of each pad. The pads are designed to arch. When you press the center of the pad against the backing plate, the center foam compresses, creating the sweet spot. Polish tends to stay in the middle of the pad. The sweet spot reduces sling and holds onto the polish longer.

The Kompressor pads are arched. When you press the pad to the backing plate, the center foam compresses to form a "sweet spot".

The Kompressor pads are arched. When you press the pad to the backing plate, the center foam compresses to form a “sweet spot”.

 

The compressed sweet spot also extends the pads’ lift by reducing foam breakdown. When the pad compresses, the foam is pushed together to create a dense surface. The foam tabs still have enough movement to conform to the vehicle, but the density of this compressed foam protects the pad against unnecessary wear.

 

Recessed back. Each Kompressor foam pad has a recessed back. You can perfectly center the backing plate every time! The lip of foam around the recessed area helps protect the paint against accidental contact with the backing plate. Kompressor pads have hook and loop fasteners to hold the backing plate securely in place. Remember to press the center of the pad against the backing plate to create the sweet spot.

 

A 6 inch backing plate fits perfectly within the pad's recessed back.

A 6 inch backing plate fits perfectly within the pad’s recessed back.

Kompressor pads are easy to clean. The slotted pad face actually makes it easy to clean Kompressor pads. Just arch the pad and you can easily use a brush or your fingers to agitate between the tabs.

Use the Kompressor foam pads with the FLEX XC 3401 Orbital Polisher.

Use the Kompressor foam pads with the FLEX XC 3401 Orbital Polisher.

Kompressor polishing pads maintain optimum surface contact on curves.

Kompressor polishing pads maintain optimum surface contact on curves.

Kompressor foam pads are available in four varieties:

Purple Cutting Foam Pad

Purple Cutting 7 inch Foam Pad – Use the purple foam pad to apply compounds and heavy cut swirl removers. The purple foam removes oxidation, heavy swirls, and most scratches.

 

White Polishing Foam Pad

White Polishing 7 inch Foam Pad – The white foam is less dense than the purple. Use the white pad with polishes, light swirl removers, and prewax cleansers. The foam removes very light imperfections, including swirls and light oxidation.

 

Black Finessing Foam Pad

Black Finessing 7 inch Foam Pad – The black foam pad is very soft. Use it for wax and paint sealant application. The black foam has no cutting ability. It does a great job of spreading an even coat of paint protection.

 

Red Finishing Foam Pad

Red Finishing 7 inch Foam Pad – The red finessing foam pad is the softest Kompressor pad. The red foam can be used to apply glazes, liquid waxes and sealants. This pad is also ideal for jewelling the paint with an ultra fine polish following the use of a swirl remover.

 

Lake Country’s Kompressor Foam Pads are designed for today’s sleek and curvy vehicles. No other pad hugs the curves and contours of your vehicle to give you maximum surface contact like a Kompressor pad. Try out the Kompressor line of foam pads with your dual action or rotary polisher. The 7 inch pads work perfectly with Lake Country’s 6 inch flexible backing plates.

Meguiars Detailing Class at Autogeek's 4th Annual Detail Fest

Yes you read it right, we will be holding an official Meguiars Hands-On training at the Autogeek facility on Sunday March 22, 2009 run by Mike Phillips. This is will be held the day after Detail Fest so plan to spend the weekend with us. Sign up for Detail Fest for Saturday and Meguiars class on Sunday! If you need a room or more information please contact me.

This is a great opportunity to learn from some of the best and get hands on training. Anyone that has been to a Mike Phillips class can chime in on what a great experience it is.

Due to popularity of this event it will be first come first served, we can only take a set amount of people for the classes. We are starting with the first 30 to reply to this thread.

So to reserve a spot for the class you will need to:
1- Reply to this thread with real name
2- Then email or call Meghan to pay the registration fee of $30
(the fee will turn to credit toward you next purchase after the show, as long as you show up)

Requirements for the class:
You will need to be a member of this forum
If you are not a current member please sign up

Class will start at 8:30am sharp, with a lunch break, then hands on training till 3:00pm with Mike Phillips.

Photos from previous classes courtesy of Meguiarsonline

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Even Dwayne and Troy from DC made it to this class…

Link to Detail Fest Information