Detailers Paradise Inventory Closure: Jan 28-Feb 5

[Detailers Paradise]

Hi NAMers!

I just wanted to let everyone know that Detailers Paradise will be closed for inventory all of next week.
The dates of our closure will be from Sunday, January 28th through Monday, February 5th.

What does this mean for you?

• Online orders will still be accepted as normal, except that orders placed during the closure will not ship until we re-open on Tuesday, February 6th.
• I won't be available for questions during this time.
• DP customer service will not be available during this time.
• Our retail store in Denver will be closed during this time.

What do we have to offer you for your patience and understanding?

• All orders placed during the closure will receive a free bottle of Prima Mystique Auto Wash! The big bonus: you don't have to do anything to get it! In other words, no coupon code to remember and you do not place it in your cart. I'm keeping it easy for you this time. We will simply be placing a bottle of Mystique in every package we ship out for orders placed during the closure. This freebie is not limited to NAMers. It will happen to everyone who orders during this time. So, feel free to spread the news if you'd like!
• Of course, we'll also give a free bottle of Mystique to our local NAM customers too. Just mention this offer when you come in, anytime during the week of February 6th (through Saturday) and you'll get a free Mystique too.

We really do appreciate your patience and understanding during our weeklong closure.
Questions? I'll be available on and off all day today, as well as most of tomorrow (Saturday). Fire away!

Thanks again!

-Heather

[mini_dreams]

Originally Posted by Detailers Paradise

• All orders placed during the closure will receive a free bottle of Prima Mystique Auto Wash!
  

sweet!

i've been thinking of getting some Mystique, but have hesitated since I'm not able to wash much during the winter now... this gives me incentive to find something else i want/need at DP to get the mystique. perhaps some more waffle weaves.

thanks heather and nick!

[MiniMaybee]

I'm jones'n already man. (marks on calendar: Feb 6th - go get fix!)
Have fun with your "counting".
Did I mention I'm pretty good with computers should you need a little help with your crashed PC. I can help you reduce your inventory too if that would help.

[eVal]

more to confuse me! (esp as I was gonna order it anyway)

[MiniMaybee]

Here eVal, let me help. Just say "One of everything please".

[eVal]

Originally Posted by MiniMaybee

Here eVal, let me help. Just say "One of everything please".

Not quite, but I will be trying some Epic, Hydro, Mystique Got one skinny applicator thingy for the Epic and with the Fluffy I figure it is a good place to start...

[WannaMini_]

Wow, Heather! What a nice, generous offer. I think I may have to place another order. ;-)

[MiniMaybee]

Don't forget the Slick.
Slick + Monster Fluffy = Quick Detail

[eVal]

Originally Posted by MiniMaybee

Don't forget the Slick.
Slick + Monster Fluffy = Quick Detail

I thought Hydro could be used as a QD too

Chose it over Slick as it seemed more versatile

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by eVal

I thought Hydro could be used as a QD too

Chose it over Slick as it seemed more versatile

i tried it as a QD before...it works if your panel is clean.
it didn't have the lift capabilities of Slick so you should still
use Slick as your QD.

[MiniMaybee]

My preference would be Slick instead of Hydro. I like them both, but using Slick on the Epic really equals the shine of Hydro on Epic and you need less Slick and it is less expensive. I use Epic on my exterior glass and chrome as well and then clean them with Slick a couple of times (or more) each week.
So it is your choice. I don't think they are mutually exclusive and I do like the shine that Hydro puts down, but I think that Slick is more economical and does the QD thing very well.
Just my $0.02 - Heather can correct me (and probably slap me around some).

[Detailers Paradise]

Originally Posted by MiniMaybee

My preference would be Slick instead of Hydro. I like them both, but using Slick on the Epic really equals the shine of Hydro on Epic and you need less Slick and it is less expensive. I use Epic on my exterior glass and chrome as well and then clean them with Slick a couple of times (or more) each week.
So it is your choice. I don't think they are mutually exclusive and I do like the shine that Hydro puts down, but I think that Slick is more economical and does the QD thing very well.

Just my $0.02 - Heather can correct me (and probably slap me around some).

I can slap you around, MiniMaybee?? That's quite an invitation!


The Slick vs Hydro as a QD debate is mostly a matter of preference. They are functionally different in a few ways, but most of their differences really come down to what you like and how you like to do it.

Slick:

• Has substantial cleaning ability (ie, for fresh water spots, etc)
• Contains a short-term polymer (~1-2 weeks of durability)
• Gives alot of shine, tons of slickness and a little glossiness
• Is lighter in consistency
• Can be applied dry as a traditional QD with a plush microfiber

Hydro:

• Has mild cleaning ability
• Contains a true spray wax polymer (~1-2 months of durability)
• Gives alot of shine, slickness, tons of glossiness/wetness, and some depth
• Is thicker in consistency
• Can be applied dry as a traditional QD with a plush microfiber or applied to a wet, freshly washed surface as more of a spray wax then buffed/dried with a waffle weave drying towel as you dry the car.

Regarding the differences in how they look, that will not only depend on what the individual sees but the color of the car too. As always, the darker colors will show more dramatic changes, as a rule.


Ya know, you guys are funny. I start a thread and walk away for 10 minues (ok, maybe longer than that!) and there are suddenly 22 posts!
It seems that on the days I'm on NAM non-stop there is barely any dialogue! I can't keep up with you guys!

-Heather

[eVal]

Ah well, order was placed already so it is moot - the Hydro is only a couple bucks more so I guess I didn't make a grave error I don't see QDing too much, seems like the car gets particulates and dirt on it immediately and I wouldn't feel good about spritzing/wiping that surface.

(sorry this has gotten so OT Heather)

[Detailers Paradise]

Originally Posted by eVal

(sorry this has gotten so OT Heather)

Ha! It wouldn't be NAM Detailing 101 if a thread didn't go off topic at least a little bit! No problem, really. That's all part of the fun and the natural course of discussion! I'm used to it by now.

-Heather

[MiniMaybee]

Like you said - not a grave error. Heck, not even an error at all!
Now to swing wildly back on topic -
I really like Mystique so keep a bottle warm for me Heather.

[eVal]

Okay, so just to be clear, I assume that since it is called Mystique it will allow my car to shape shift, right? Can't wait to make it an F430

[kenchan]

dang, if that was a free clarity bottle. oh well, will hang tight.

[mini_dreams]

^^ kenchan... just buy that clarity! it makes me laugh to see you holding out on clarity when i hear you buying lots of other things! <jk>

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well, my .02 on the Hydro/Slick debate... I bought some more Slick to get my Monster Fluffy... because I love the stuff. It's still a little scary to use it (for me) when the car is slightly dirty, but it is "slick" and with the Monster Fluffy it seems to work well AND the shine is INCREDIBLE.

however, I just used Hydro for the first time today.... I had a burst of energy late today and temps were in the high 40s and the car was filthy from lots of rain, etc. So I washed it with Meguiar's NXT wash and had started to dry it with the Waffle Weave towels when i remembered I hadn't tried my Hrdro yet. So while the car was still wet... I sprayed it on... goes on similar to Slick, but a little heavier... not as runny and wiped it off with the Monster Fluffy. I NEVER like to wipe dry my car... I usually lay the waffle weave on it and let it soak up, but I felt comfortable doing it with the Hydro. The stuff is great. Gives a nice finish to a clean car and it feels nice to dry the car as you're doing it.

Of course, it was getting dark by the time I finished, so couldn't see the real results, but I could tell it was nice, and as with all of the other Prima products, application was great.

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by mini_dreams

^^ kenchan... just buy that clarity! it makes me laugh to see you holding out on clarity when i hear you buying lots of other things! <jk>
.

well, you do notice that these garage and car parts ive
been buying has nothing to do with detailing.

off season = no purchase. why stockup if i can't even use it?
i was out there yesterday in 22F windchill 10F or below and
cleaning off bird crap x5 off my car using hot water and
paper towels. freezes up in about 30-35sec. the hell am i
going to do with clarity or any detailing products in that kind
of temps?

[mini_dreams]

come on... just buy some clarity... you know you want to.

[kenchan]

Originally Posted by mini_dreams

come on... just buy some clarity... you know you want to.

when the time comes i will. is it true that day light savings is
starting early this year? which is a good thing cause that
means i can maybe wash my cars after work.

[eVal]

Cool mini dreams, let us know what you think when you see it tomorrow I figured it would be good to use after washes once the Epic is on (no idea how often I'll need to apply that..)

[mini_dreams]

^^ I will... hopefully it won't get frosty tonight and leave a dirty residue.

I think I'll drive up to the local Sonic Drive-In and check it out... They have the ultra bright lights. I did that once when I finished waxing late to see if I had missed buffing any Epic off

oh, what I would do for a garage these days!

[Detailers Paradise]

Originally Posted by eVal

Cool mini dreams, let us know what you think when you see it tomorrow I figured it would be good to use after washes once the Epic is on (no idea how often I'll need to apply that..)

Mystique Auto Wash contains some polymer so it does give any wax a little boost every time you wash. It's mostly for that immediate satisfaction when you wash your car- it's always more fun when you step back after washing and it really shines! The polymer in Mystique doesn't have a ton of long-term benefit in terms of the polymer in it- just a week or so of additional light protection, in most cases.

In reply to your frequency of Epic application question: we have been seeing 5-6 months of protection/durability from Epic on daily drivers (read: cars which are driven daily and are not garaged/covered). This assumes that it's being applied on cleansed or otherwise properly prepped surface. In some cases, some of the glossiness fades a month or so before the full protection wears off. However, with the way you guys use Slick and/or Hydro, you won't even see that! Most importantly, you're protection will last the full run of 5-6 months.

-Heather

[mini_dreams]

Originally Posted by eVal

Cool mini dreams, let us know what you think when you see it tomorrow I figured it would be good to use after washes once the Epic is on (no idea how often I'll need to apply that..)

last night, I looked at it under the bright lights in a supermarket shopping center and it looked like I might have missed buffing some spots off completely (sloppy work, losing light, etc.)... but today it looked okay.

by the time I got out today, though, it was already sprinkling a little bit... no real hard rain, but overcast with some sprinkles. so the car was a little bit wet. (I knew it was supposed to rain today, but wanted to take advantage of the nice weather yesterday and clean it a bit -- the wheels were filthy).

still, the car looked great... like Heather mentioned earlier... Hydro does give a nice shine... similar to what Slick does.

I didn't realize you could apply Hydro dry... I thought it had to go on with the car wet, but I could see how it could be used as a QD... still, for my taste (and no I didn't taste it!) Slick seems to have a bit more lubricity (what a word ).

in the end... I like it and I'm happy to have it.

Now if we could just skip over this "winter" thing... guess I shouldn't complain... it's not 'that' cold here.