Where to buy detailing supplies?

[Jester B]

I am the proud new owner of a Porter Cable polisher and need to get some pads and related tools. Any preferred places in Calgary or online?

[BaggedGLI]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

Calgary bodyshop supplies (sam's autobody) they have all the pads and polishes there.

[Hardy_Boy]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

lots of people use eshine.ca, free shipping on orders over $150. Personally I use detailersdomain.com better selection, always in stock. downside is expensive shipping.

[Deuce]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

All the Auto GLYM stuff is on sale at Crappy Tire til Thursday.

[Duby T]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

All the Auto GLYM stuff is on sale at Crappy Tire til Thursday.

I grabbed a bunch today

[btimbit]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

http://www.autoobsessed.com/ is good too

[Bucky]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

http://www.adamspolishes.ca/default.aspx

[MusicalGenius]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

I've used eshine.ca multiple times, while detailersdomain.com certainly has better selection, if you're doing a large order it's totally worth hitting eshine.

[jaysleeves]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

I usually just goto Canadian Tire.

[ryukin2000]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

I've done a couple orders through Autogeek.net. They have tons of products. their forum has lots of information as well. i used the Meguiar's combo polish M105/205 on my black Jetta and it took out all the swirls out nicely.

[PRY4SNO]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

I've done a couple orders through Autogeek.net. They have tons of products. their forum has lots of information as well. i used the Meguiar's combo polish M105/205 on my black Jetta and it took out all the swirls out nicely.

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[Kor]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

For the most part the stuff at Canadian Tire sucks. I've used so many of the products and rarely am I happy.. maybe 1 in 5 products I don't just throw out the first time I use them.

Edit: Also some advice if you are not super experienced with that polisher stick to very light polish products, take your time and just work on getting good at taking out the finest swirls.

[PRY4SNO]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

So you keep 4 out of 5 products?

For the most part the stuff at Canadian Tire sucks. I've used so many of the products and rarely am I happy.. maybe 1 in 5 products I don't just throw out the first time I use them.

They USED to stock 303Aerospace which is the (.)(.) as far as vinyl/leather protectant. Alas, they've stopped carrying that brand and I'm forced to ration my last bottle, pending another source (help?).

Stoner Invisible Glass is great product.

NuFinish paste is surprisingly good for a basic polish, used as a prep to using a Collinite or a Meguiar's wax.

AutoGlym or Turtle Wax tar/bug removers are very good for the price.

Can't go wrong with a Mother's or Meguiar's clay bar kit and detailing spray wax either.




So.... Canadian Tire is good for some things, one just has to be specific when making a purchase. Unsurprisingly, as we're all demanding enthusiasts (to varying degrees)!

[RONDAL]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

For the most part the stuff at Canadian Tire sucks. I've used so many of the products and rarely am I happy.. maybe 1 in 5 products I don't just throw out the first time I use them.

Edit: Also some advice if you are not super experienced with that polisher stick to very light polish products, take your time and just work on getting good at taking out the finest swirls.

agreed.
but autoglym is actually some good quality stuff. its not zymol but its good quality

[sabbySC]

Re: Where to buy detailing supplies?

They USED to stock 303Aerospace which is the (.)(.) as far as vinyl/leather protectant. Alas, they've stopped carrying that brand and I'm forced to ration my last bottle, pending another source (help?).

Do you want a bottle of 303 sometime in the near future? I'll likely be ordering from eshine, and if I do the $150 thing, I'll grab you a bottle.