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1992vert
12-07-2010, 09:09 PM
Guys and gals - For those not familar with their cleaning products I recently picked up some and am thoroughly impressed. I decided to give them some feedback on their website and wanted to share it with you as well.

written by Troy Raby , December 07, 2010
Dear Frank,
Since the beginning of car show season this year I began to notice enthusiasts using some sort of detailer from these bottles of pink and blue solution. Then at Mustang Week '10 I walked by a demo you were giving with these same bottles, so I watched for a few minutes. The part that impressed me most was how quickly and easily you wiped down a scalding hot black Fox Body hood and fender in the 90+ degree sunlight without streaks! That caught my attention because just earlier that day I tried to do the same on my Fox and the Brand X quick detailer I used left smeary streaks that stayed with me the whole week at the beach. About 4 months later a few of my club members and I ran into you again at the Hendrick Motorsports "Christmas For Kids Car and Truck Show", but this time we got a personal demo. Ever the pessimistic consumer I hit you with a bunch of questions and scenarios. You dispelled enough rumors and showed what the products could do so I picked up a bottle of the Aquanil-X and Tire Shine to try for myself. Since my Fox Mustang is in the shop my Atlantic Blue '00 GT became the guinea pig. I used both products after a few hundred mile road trip in the GT with success, then after a couple weeks in the garage I used it again to remove the dust before a club event last Saturday. While my club ate at the restaurant a pretty good sleeting rain shower began and continued for a couple hours. I then made the 30 mile drive home that evening through a misty, rain soaked interstate behind cars and semi's. I noticed the sheeting action on the windshield was very Rain-X like which was a nice surprise. I pulled into my garage that night and after getting out noticed the car was virtually dry(I was told this would happen from another club member that uses CroftGate products), but with bad lighting that's about all I noticed. It wasn't until the next day I walk out into the garage and saw just how clean the car still looked. It was if detailing elves visited my garage while I slept to remove the usual rain scum from my dark blue paint. After a lap or two around the car I decided to back it out into the sun for a closer inspection. It was unbelievable, the car still looked detailed. Only when you walked next to the fender could you see traces of wiper marks on the windshield from the evening before. Moving to the top of the rear bumper, which any New Edge Mustang owner knows is the dirtiest part of the car, I could just see a few small traces of water spots. The exterior looked so good I left it alone for the week of driving ahead. I can see where your products saves enthusiasts many hours of labor giving them more time to enjoy their pride and joy.

I am truly impressed with what I've seen so far and just wanted to drop you a note saying so. From now on...I fear no rain shower!!!!

Troy Raby
Southeastern Foxbodies Club Member
Charlotte, NC


Pics of my blue car after the "elves" visited! :lol1:

This is the car at the meet...

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...and here it is the next morning after driving thru an interstate rain shower the previous night.

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A few other members are using it as well with great success. Considering I've tried almost the entire cleaning isle of products over the years so far this stuff "out shines" the rest! ;)

Beerman86GT
12-07-2010, 10:05 PM
You've got me interested. Where might a Tennessee man pick up some of this stuff?:headscratch:

1992vert
12-07-2010, 10:20 PM
Not exactly sure...their website doesn't mention any retailers so you may just buy directly online or if you catch them a shows.

http://www.croftgateusa.com/

Check out some of the videos, Frank Defeo(the bald guy) is local here in Mooresville, NC and although ultra-hyper at shows(think Billy Mays) is actually pretty chilled away from them.

Beerman86GT
12-07-2010, 10:29 PM
Not exactly sure...their website doesn't mention any retailers so you may just buy directly online or if you catch them a shows.

http://www.croftgateusa.com/

Check out some of the videos, Frank Defeo(the bald guy) is local here in Mooresville, NC and although ultra-hyper at shows(think Billy Mays) is actually pretty chilled away from them.
If he acts like Billy Mays, my wife will buy everything he makes!!!!! We already have an H2O mop and some other stuff. Thanks for the info though Troy, I just sent you a PM!

1992vert
12-07-2010, 10:59 PM
PM replied bro! :thumbsup1:

Beerman86GT
12-07-2010, 11:27 PM
Thanks Man! TTL!!!!!:thumbsup1:

snakedoctor
01-05-2011, 10:19 AM
I have an 04 black cobra and I like to clean it almost every time I drive it. At mustang week this year I bought the Aquanil-X (pink liquid) after watching the demo. I have used it a few times and I am not impressed. I went bak to the NO rinse wash and wax (blue liquid) which does a better job IMO

1992vert
01-05-2011, 01:57 PM
I have an 04 black cobra and I like to clean it almost every time I drive it. At mustang week this year I bought the Aquanil-X (pink liquid) after watching the demo. I have used it a few times and I am not impressed. I went bak to the NO rinse wash and wax (blue liquid) which does a better job IMO

What specifically was it that didn't work?

puttputt
01-05-2011, 03:55 PM
The Aquanil-x is the cleaner and wax and Quick-n-Slick is polish and paint protectant. Like 1992vert asked, what has happened that you are not fully satisfied with the product?

snakedoctor
01-05-2011, 04:09 PM
It did not come clean leaving a film afterwards. Even though I sprayed it on heavy I believe it did cause some mild scratches in the clear coat. I do not believe that it suspended the particles. The no rinse uses more liquid to run the light dust and road grime down off of the car and then dries better.
This is my 4th mustang and I have a plethora of cleaning products and waxes and california dusters etc.

BYEBYE2U
01-05-2011, 04:30 PM
this stuff is AMAZING! me and the wife got sold on i at MW and i'll NEVER use anything else.i love not having to use water everytime i need to clean a car. the pink stuff will take ALL the dirt off and won't scratch the paint NONE! if you don't use it folks,i suggest you start. you'll be more than glad you did

puttputt
01-05-2011, 04:39 PM
It did not come clean leaving a film afterwards. Even though I sprayed it on heavy I believe it did cause some mild scratches in the clear coat. I do not believe that it suspended the particles. The no rinse uses more liquid to run the light dust and road grime down off of the car and then dries better.
This is my 4th mustang and I have a plethora of cleaning products and waxes and california dusters etc.

Do you use a micrfiber towel to take the product off of the car?

chadn70
01-05-2011, 04:47 PM
Quick-n-Slick is a great product!!! :thumbsup1: It even took water spots off the glass on the vert. Now they were fresh spots from the night before but I was amazed!

snakedoctor
01-05-2011, 04:53 PM
That is all I use. I have @30 MF towels. even when I use the no rinse wash and wax I never put the MF towel back in the bucket until I rinse it off.

puttputt
01-05-2011, 05:12 PM
I would like to see what you are talking about when you say it scratches your car but you are several hours away from me. I am an Authorized Dealer for Croftgate and I would love to talk to you at Mustang Week if you plan on making the trip down.

puttputt
01-05-2011, 05:20 PM
snakedoctor can you pm me your number so I can have Frank get in touch with you. He is the head guy over Croftgate. I would like to get this problem solved for you. Thanks. :thumbsup1:

5-Starr
01-05-2011, 05:28 PM
Great stuff I have been useing it for a year now. ps putt bring some pink wash wax and white vinl and tire to concord I am out :thumbsup1:

snakedoctor
01-05-2011, 05:38 PM
It really is not a problem. I have bought many things over the years that have not worked out as great as they should have. I will just use the no rinse wash and wax.

puttputt
01-05-2011, 06:06 PM
Great stuff I have been useing it for a year now. ps putt bring some pink wash wax and white vinl and tire to concord I am out :thumbsup1:

PM sent.

5-Starr
01-05-2011, 06:15 PM
tks reply to:thumbsup1:

Beerman86GT
01-06-2011, 03:50 PM
PM sent.
PM sent sir.

puttputt
01-06-2011, 05:54 PM
Replied brother. :thumbsup1:

Beerman86GT
01-06-2011, 06:06 PM
Replied brother. :thumbsup1:
Replied to your reply!:thumbsup2: Thanks!!!!

puttputt
01-06-2011, 06:51 PM
Replied to your reply which you replied to me. :dunno: :lol1:

largedrag
01-06-2011, 07:10 PM
You 2 need to get a room.


Replied to your reply!:thumbsup2: Thanks!!!!

puttputt
01-06-2011, 11:02 PM
You 2 need to get a room.

Don't be jealous Bryan. I will get to you when I am done. :lol1:

largedrag
01-07-2011, 07:12 AM
:thumbsdown1::taunt: