Speed Shine---Other choices?

[AntonV]

Ive been getting the Griots catalog for 11 years now, and have spent many hours on my throne reading it.

I just have never ordered from gritos for 2 reasons....

1) Seems like a lot of hype with the products, where im sure you can buy better stuff for the same money.

2) everytime i go to their website, i fill up my cart with goodies, and by the time im about to checkout, im up over 200 bucks.

Ive already purchased a bunch of alternatives from other vendors..mf towels, soaps, vinyl stuff, etc....

BUT

I seem to have always been drawn to Speed Shine. It really seems like a great product, but Ive actually never used it, or know anyone who has.

Im willing to give another vendor the chance to beat it, just dont know who. Chemical Guys?

Your input will be greatly appreciated!

[Greg@DetailedImage]

I haven't used this product so I can't directly compare similar ones I've used. It seems like the product is a quick detailer that also has some gloss enhancing properties as well. We carry quite a few products that are very similar and are amongst our best selling products. I really like the Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer. It can be a great clay lubricant or you can use it clean virtually any exterior surface on your vehicle with a quality microfiber towel. Some other great options are our Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer and the Chemical Guys Speed Wipe. They all work great and are very good values as well. The forum discount code 10offBMW1 will save you 10% on all of these products as well. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Greg @ Detailed Image

[AntonV]

btw,

i dont really plan on using it to clean the whole car in between washes......that just scares me.

i mainly want it for removing bird droppings and other things that get on the car, while the paint is pretty clean.....in between washes.

[vanbmw]

If it matters...a friend that does some serious car detailing swears by Griot's stuff. He has used all sorts of different products and always goes back to Griot's. I haven't used any Griot's myself but his results are top notch. The paint on his Porsche looks like glass. He uses everything for the outside, inside and even under the hood and says it is great stuff.

[Red Bread]

One very similar product is Zaino Z6. I seem to have an easier time getting Z6 to be streak free than Speed Shine, but I do like both. Lots of Griots stuff can be found cheaper elsewhere, but some of their products are really good. I like the their interior cleaner and their engine degreaser. Their vinyl and plastic detailer is pretty good too, especially if you like a really flat, barely there finish, even less than 303 or Einszett.

[G5Ti]

Speed Shine is absolutely amazing. It's brilliant at helping you keep the finish perfect, by allowing you to easily remove bugs, bird droppings and other nasty dirty spots in between washes. It's probably my favorite Griot's product. Their stuff is pricey, but ordering in kits and waiting for discount codes helps. They almost always have some sort of 10-20% off promotion. Right now, they're offering free shipping.

[PositvPresur]

I love Speedshine. I use a lot of Griots products and they are all good. I have a 34 Ford hot rod that is a show car and i use the speed shine before every show.

[AntonV]

i dont plan on waxing the car until the end of august......new paint.....

do quick detail sprays have better effects/saftey on a waxed finish?

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by AntonV

i dont plan on waxing the car until the end of august......new paint.....

do quick detail sprays have better effects/saftey on a waxed finish?

You can wax right away, the paint is heated at the factory. Even if waiting for repainted areas to cure, you only need to wait a month.

[BlackjackMulligan]

Originally Posted by AntonV

do quick detail sprays have better effects/saftey on a waxed finish?

Detail sprays are FAR more effective on freshly waxed/sealed paint

[bmwzone]

Originally Posted by vanbmw

If it matters...a friend that does some serious car detailing swears by Griot's stuff. He has used all sorts of different products and always goes back to Griot's. I haven't used any Griot's myself but his results are top notch. The paint on his Porsche looks like glass. He uses everything for the outside, inside and even under the hood and says it is great stuff.

That's because Griot's is the best. Period. The *other* brands are just that. Some *hyped* more than others on our site for *interesting* reasons that shall remain confidential.

http://griotsgarage.com

Griot's . . . there is no substitute.

[mchaskell]

Speed Shine is a great product. This is probably heresy, but I use Eagle One Wax As-U-Dry and followed up with Speed Shine.

[Esmallstii]

I have a BSM 135i,..that shows every mark / speck of dirt.
SPEED SHINE!!!!ROCKS!
I buy it by the gallon w/ the dispenser spout! I use it at least twice a week during the summer.
Removes bug juice like magic w/ a microfiber.
No streaking issues here either.
Only other quick detailer Ive used is the Pinnacle Carnuba spray,..that was good too,..but pricier than groits.

My routine in between washes is LIGHTLY run the california duster over the car,..then wipe down w/ speed shine,..perfecto!. (Car doesnt go out in the rain, so dust is my biggest issue)

I also use the Blue California wheel duster. (Works great @ taking the brake dust off the rims if it isnt baked on) i clean mine every couple times I drive it.

[AntonV]

Do you use the griots mf towels? I'm thinking of getting the kit with their speed shine specific towels. I've read around that griots towels aren't much to be desired.

[Esmallstii]

I dont use the groits towels,..so cant comment on them.
I have purchased some "inexpensive" MF towels that I use for door jambs, and interior cleaning. I also have some nce banded 16x16 MF towels but cant remember where I ordered them from.
I just actually purchased some towels from the ChemicalGuys.com website. They look to be pretty thick and of good quality plus they were on sale! they havent arrived yet so cant fully comment.

One item you need is the Big blue waffle weave drying towel!
F'in awesome. Used to use a chamois,..never again.