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Eco Touch Conscious Car Care

March 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Who says car care products can’t be natural? Carnauba wax has been proving for decades that sometimes the best product for your car starts with Mother Nature.

Eco Touch Conscious Car Care

Eco Touch Conscious Car Care is a collection of detailing products made of plant-derived ingredients. Each cleaner contains natural surfactants to clean without hazardous chemicals. Essential fruit oils and, yes, carnauba wax round out the earth-friendly ingredients used to make these products.

But you’ll never know the difference. Try Eco Touch products and you’ll see that you can have a clean, well-kept vehicle without all the petroleum distillates and such. Eco Touch products do a great job; it just so happens that they are environmentally conscious.

All Eco Touch products are safe on your vehicle and safer for you to use. No harsh fumes or skin-irritating chemicals. Isn’t that refreshing?

Learn more about Eco Touch at Autogeek.net.

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DP is now Detailer’s Pro Series

March 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Detailer's Pro Series car care products

Detailer’s Pro Series is the next generation of professional detailing products.

DP, short for Detailer’s Pride, has a new name and a new look. Detailer’s Pro Series was unveiled today at Autogeek.net. With all new labels and updated formulas, Detailer’s Pro Series continues to represent the excellent value and performance that are the hallmarks of this complete line of car care products.

Detailer’s Pro Series is truly designed for the professional detailer in mind. All Detailer’s Pro Series products are designed for speed, effectiveness, and value. Several multi-surface products save users time while delivering outstanding results. Large 32 oz. and gallon bottles encourage bulk savings. Whether you are a professional detailer or a do-it-yourself hobbyist, you’ll find that Detailer’s Pro Series makes your detailing budget go further while still giving you results you can be proud of.

New to Detailer’s Pro Series

Detailer’s Pro Series includes all the same products you’ve enjoyed as DP with updated formulas. To complement our complete detailing collection, we introduce Detailer’s Pro Series Dual Action Odor Eliminator. This innovative air freshener and odor remover eliminates odors two ways: as a quick burst air freshener or as a complete release fogger. A proprietary counteractant agent in the formula breaks down odor at its source to permanently eliminate foul smells.

Detailer’s Pro Series Dual Action Odor Eliminator is available in:
French Vanilla
Just Detailed
Cool Mint Chocolate
Tropical Breeze
Cinnamon Stick
New Leather is coming soon.

Learn more about Detailer’s Pride at Autogeek.net.

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Do I need to use detailing clay?

March 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

If you’re asking yourself this question, most likely you do need to use detailing clay. If your vehicle has never been clayed or hasn’t been clayed in a year or more, it’s time to use detailing clay. If you need more evidence, try the  bag test:

Wash and dry your vehicle, put a plastic sandwich bag over your hand and lightly rub your fingertips over the paint. The plastic bag increases your tactile sensitivity so can feel things you might otherwise miss. If the paint feels gritty or rough, your paint is contaminated.

Vehicles can accumulate industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, and other contaminants any time. Maintaining a coat of wax or paint sealant helps protect the paint, but these persistent little particles can still get through the wax barrier. To maintain smooth, silky paint, use detailing clay twice a year. You can clay more often if you have Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay, our ultra fine clay bar.

For more info on detailing clay and clay lubricants, read our Detailing Clay How-To.

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Cyclo Orbital Polisher Model 5-Pro Variable Speed

January 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The Cyclo Model 5-Pro Orbital Polisher has a variable speed controller.Start your new year off with a new Cyclo Orbital Polisher Model 5-Pro! This new Cyclo has a variable speed controller to set the speed from 650 to 3000 OPM. This is the first Cyclo with more than one speed! Now you can perform swirl removal and compounding or slow, fine polishing. The new Cyclo Model 5-Pro has all the durable features and heavy duty construction you’ve come to expect from Cyclo.

The Cyclo Model 5-Pro has the Vibration Elimination System to allow smooth, fluid motion. This system is composed of a completely redesigned counterweight and precision matched, weighted inserts. The Cyclo includes all three VES weighted inserts: yellow, silver, and blue. The Cyclo 5-Pro comes with the ProGuard backing plates, which are compatible with the blue weighted inserts. If you want to use the traditional Cyclo pad holders, DoublePrecision Pads, or carpet brushes, you already have the necessary weighted inserts with the purchase of the Cyclo 5-Pro.

The Cyclo 5-Pro includes all 3 weighted inserts.The Cyclo 5-Pro gives you what no previous Cyclo has – versatility! Try out the Cyclo 5-Pro with variable speed controller for everything from ultra slow buffing to high powered compounding.

The Cyclo Model 5-Pro Polisher is one of the polishers that will be featured at Mike Phillips’ Detailing 101 Class on January 29, 2011. Sign up here!

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Explanation of Forced Rotation of the FLEX XC 3401

December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment

FLEX XC 3401 VRG Orbital PolisherThe FLEX XC 3401 VRG is an orbital polisher with forced rotation. What is forced rotation? Let’s compare it to a polisher without forced rotation, like the Porter Cable 7424XP.

A Porter Cable 7424XP and the FLEX XC 3401 VRG are both described as orbital polishers, but there’s a noticable difference between these two machines. Both machines are constructed so that the pad rotates and orbits around the central spindle, but the FLEX features forced rotation.

To understand forced rotation, it’s helpful to think of a bicycle. The back wheel of a bicycle is connected to the chain and sprocket and it’s driven by the pedals. There’s a mechanism forcing the rotation of the back wheel. This is like the pad’s rotation on the FLEX XC 3401 Orbital Polisher. The front wheel of the bicycle is just along for the ride. It rotates when the bike is in motion but there’s no mechanism driving it. That describes the pad rotation on the Porter Cable 7424XP it rotates freely as it orbits because of a free spinning bearing assembly.

In practice, the forced rotation of the FLEX XC 3401 VRG and the free rotation of the Porter Cable 7424XP feel quite different. The FLEX pad completes full rotations and has a lot of power behind it to force that rotation. The FLEX XC 3401 VRG, even though it?s still an orbital machine, can remove a lot of imperfections. The Porter Cable?s motion is often described as jiggling, but it still achieves the dual action?that is, orbiting and rotating ? that will keep you from burning the paint. The Porter Cable 7424XP is great for minor defect removal, waxing, and general polishing.

Learn more about our entire selection of orbital polishers at Autogeek.net.

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New at Autogeek! 3M Electric Variable Speed Rotary Polisher

December 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

3M Electrical Variable Speed Rotary Polisher

You’ve relied on 3M polishes for years to give you professional results on auto finishes; now you can apply them with the new 3M Electric Variable Speed Rotary Polisher! The 3M Electric Variable Speed Rotary Polisher has a powerful 11 amp motor with 37.5% more power than 8 amp polishers. Superior construction and user-friendly features make the 3M Electric Variable Speed Rotary Polisher a true professional grade polisher.

The 3M Electric Variable Speed Rotary Polisher is a paint-correcting machine! It’s built for fast, effective removal of paint imperfections with the 11 amp motor and operating speeds of 1,000 – 3,000 rpm. The electronic variable speed control maintains speed and power even under load. The variable speed control trigger allows the operator to vary the speed below the selected maximum speed for greater control over polishing speed. Work at a slow speed for general polishing or speed it up for paint correction. A heavy duty trigger lock allows you to lock in your desired speed.

To make the 3M Electric Variable Speed Rotary Polisher more comfortable to use, 3M gave it an easy-grip flexible side handle that absorbs vibration. This reduces arm fatigue over the course of long detail jobs. There are three support handle positions to suit the job at hand. The polisher weighs just 7.9 lbs. but packs all the power of a much larger machine.

For more information, go to Autogeek.net!

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Autogeek Gift Guide

November 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

If you’re counting down, it’s 5 weeks until Christmas. It will be here before you know it! Don’t worry – Autogeek.net has you covered. Autogeek’s Gift Guide has a wide variety of gifts to suit detailing enthusiasts, car lovers, travelers, and any driver on your list. Here’s a list new items that will be a big hit this year!

Griot's Garage Water Resistant Trunk BagGriot’s Garage Water Resistant Trunk Bag Eleven Piece Screwdriver SetEleven Piece Precision Screwdriver Set Seven Piece Screwdriver SetSeven-In-One Screwdriver Set
Wrench MintsWrench Mints, Set of 3 Magnetic Finger GloveMagnetic Finger Glove Personal Alarm120 dB Personal Alarm
Executive ProtectorExecutive Protector Flashlight Tactical Blue Dot LED FlashlightTactical Blue Dot 2 Cell LED Flashlight Sheffield Folding KnifeSheffield Moab Folding Rescue Knife
Race Car Flash DriveRace Car 4GB Flash Drive Lightning Strike Personal Protection SystemLightning Strike Personal Protection System Opti-MittOpti-Mitt Foam Wash Mitt

Visit Autogeek’s Gift Guide for hundreds of gifts for every budget and recipient!

Filed Under: Car Care Products, New Products Spotlight

New Products Introduced at SEMA 2010!

November 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Specialty Equipment Manufacturer AssociationEvery year, manufacturers introduce new products for the coming year at SEMA. This year, Mothers, Meguiars, and FLEX all debuted their newest products. In fact, FLEX unveiled their latest polisher at the Autogeek booth!

These new products are due to arrive at Autogeek early next year, but you can read about them now at Autogeek.net!

New Mothers for 2011:
Mothers Polished Aluminum Wheel Cleaner
Mothers VLR: Vinyl Leather Rubber Care
Mothers California Gold Carnauba Wash & Wax

New FLEX for 2011:
FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher

New Meguiars for 2011:

Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax
Meguiars Ultimate Paste Wax
Meguiars Ultimate Polish
Meguiars Convertible Top Cleaner
Meguiars Endurance Tire Dressing Aerosol
Meguiars Endurance Tire Dressing Spray
Meguiars Brilliant Solutions Wheel Polishing Kit
Meguiars Brilliant Solutions New Car Kit
Meguiars Heavy Duty Two Step Headlight Restoration Kit
Meguiars Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit
Meguiars Hot Rims All Metal Polish
Meguiars Engine Cleaner
Meguiars Gold Class Leather & Vinyl Cleaner Spray
Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner Spray
Meguiars Ultimate Protectant Spray

Featured at Autogeek’s SEMA booth:

Lake Country 1-Pad Polishing System

Filed Under: 2010 SEMA Show, Car Care Products, New Products Spotlight

SEMA News: New Meguiars for 2011!

November 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment

New Meguiars for 2011Meguiars has released several new products for the coming year! Among them are Brilliant Solutions, complete car care kits that address common detailing jobs. If you have a new car, there’s a kit for you. If you want to polish wheels, there’s a kit for you. Meguiars Brilliant Solutions save you a lot of time and research and you’re sure to get good results because it’s Meguiars! The new lineup also includes new Ultimate Wax in paste and liquid form, Ultimate Polish to complement Ultimate Compound, a much-needed Convertible Top Cleaner, and several other products to fill up the Meguiars shelf in your garage (they’re certainly going to fill up ours!). These products will be coming to Autogeek.net as soon as Meguiars releases them. For the time being, you can read all about them at Autogeek.

Meguiars new 2011 products.

Filed Under: 2010 SEMA Show, Car Care Products, New Products Spotlight

Coming to Autogeek.net in 2011- FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher

November 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Breaking SEMA news! FLEX has just announced the release of the new FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher! The polisher is light, agile, ergonomic, quiet, and easy to control – everything you want in a polisher. It weighs just 5.6 lbs. and has the all the speed controls within easy reach. A rounded, rubberized grip offers excellent control and comfort. The spindle lock button is set back from the wrist rest to prevent accidental contact.

The president of FLEX North America, Bob Eichelberg visited Mike Phillips in the Show Car Garage to tell him about all the features and benefits of the FLEX PE14-2-150.

The new FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher will arrive at Autogeek.net during the first quarter of 2011!

Filed Under: 2010 SEMA Show, Car Care Products, New Products Spotlight
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