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    I went to the Cincinnati Auto Expo earlier today. As usual, there were no Meg's products, but there was a huge booth with Griot's Products. I ended up getting some extremely high quality MF Towels and one of their bags to carry bottles and towels in.

    They seem to have a huge selection of products and such, at high prices. But I was a little impressed.

    What concerned me the most was that they had a station with a guy buffing a scratched/swirled car door with a Random Orbital Buffer. They had similar bundles as ADS does with the G110, but with their buffer.

    The guy using/teaching the viewers didn't know what he was doing, I was so tempted to talk to the people, but I would never do that.

    The door was single stage so it was easier to work on, but I swear he was putting like 20 pounds of pressure on that thing. I didn't see it spin that much at all. Someone commented on the pressure, and he said that's what you want to do.

    I saw so many "newbie" consumers that had no idea what they were doing spend 250 dollars on the buffer, and a tone of their products. I can just see it now. These newbs going home and trying out the buffer, and they go right through their new clear coated cars. Such a bummer.

    Griot's Garage


    They actually do have some high quality products for your car, and more commercial things for your garage, such as lights, chairs, flooring, shelves, etc.
    Matt

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    i saw some similar things at the Chicago Auto Show, this one salesman for Pink Wax claimed his wax didnt require the use of a claybar. then he tried to sell me it for 20 bucks and i kindly said no thank you, i didnt want to be rude by telling him his information is incorrect, then he probably would have thought i was some punk 17 year old kid who dosent know anything
    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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    • #3
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      Yeah, I'm 16 so I know how you felt haha
      Matt

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        Darn kids.... stay off the lawn too.
        2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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        • #5
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          Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
          Darn kids.... stay off the lawn too.
          LOL That's me in 20 years! God bless the guy who created remote activated sprinklers!!!

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            Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
            Darn kids.... stay off the lawn too.
            That's just cruel. We are future Meg's V.P's haha

            Matt

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            • #7
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              they do have some good products, their car wash is supossed to be one of the better ones out there, opinions vary im sure. But agree, the prices are a little high, but to each their own
              2008 Toyota Corolla 5-spd
              2005 Honda CRF250R
              2002 kawasaki Ninja ZX9R

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                I do not think it is that weird to apply 20 pound of pressure on a DA.
                But it still hurts me inside, that people see and hear this and repeat it on their car. Then they wonder why it got worse or it did not help a thing.
                Joel
                Firefighter/EMT-B
                Rejuvenation Auto Detailing
                "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!"
                '99 F-150

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                • #9
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                  Here's What I got. Those MF's were 20 dollars, but I bargained around and got them for free. I was given the 8oz. Super Shine for entering a contest...

                  Matt

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                  • #10
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                    There Speed Shine and the car wash is some pretty decent stuff.But other than that im not really a big fan of Griot's.I saw a video on youtube that they posted and its says not to use a rotary polisher because it will scratch your car.Obviously just trying to sell their orbital.

                    Chris

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                    • #11
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                      Hey, I figured that. I think they should have made a DA not an Random Orbit lol

                      I almost got some of their clay, but decided not to.

                      Sounds like I got the right stuff. The MF's feel amazing, and that bag is VERY High quality.
                      Matt

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                      • #12
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                        That's a really nice looking bag. Anyone else think its weird that Griot's sells shoes on the website? I wonder if they help you detail any better...hmmm...
                        NOTE: Post count does not reflect actual detailing knowledge.

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                        • #13
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                          Yeah, I saw the shoes on the website and it made me

                          It is a really really nice bag. I will take some more shots of it if you'd like.

                          It has a stainless steel handle with foam, a shoulder strap, a side area for bottles, special compartments, and it's screwed together. Very sturdy product I recommend.

                          Here's the bag
                          Matt

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                          • #14
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                            Well Megafast, that stuff is all about marketing. Anyone who gets people to buy stuff has done a good job at what they do. Unfortunately, it doesn't mean that the customers will be getting the best in car care. What's good about Meguiar's is their products are very good AND they respect car care so they don't just let anyone tell people how to use their products. On the other hand, anyone off the street could start calling themselves an authority and giving instruction. This is why it's important to consider the source before taking action.
                            -HealthyCivic
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                            • #15
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                              I understand that, it just makes me mad.
                              Matt

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