JML - Mantis - Saxperience

GoochyBoy · 17th August 2011, 10:49

Anybody seen this stuff? A lime green liquid in a squirt bottle...
Is it any good? I'm just thinking when I need to give it a quick go over and haven't got necessary resources available e.g when at a show in a random field etc...
This is £10...Just wanted to know your thoughts.
Anybody suggest any other products with the same idea?

0rang3peel · 17th August 2011, 10:59

What is it meant to be?

A shampoo, wax, polish or?

either way £10 is around the price for most products so you could probably pick up something well known / proven for that price

Viper · 17th August 2011, 11:01

I would assume it's a QD?

woodysVTR · 17th August 2011, 11:04

I see this all the time at work, where they play it on loop.

They spray it onto a car caked in mud and wipe clean then buff.

I expect it does horrific damage to the paintwork.

Viper · 17th August 2011, 11:06

Ahh yeah it's their QD then.

I really wouldn't recommend using it how they do on the advert but as a normal QD I don't see there would be anything wrong with it.

0rang3peel · 17th August 2011, 11:14

£10 for a QD isn't exactly cheap though, megs is like £7 AG the same, poorboys a tenner.

fook that

saxo_gray · 17th August 2011, 11:30

yeah the AG Rapid detailer is like £7 and is great stuff, really nice smell too!!

I wouldnt recommend using anything by JML, jack of all trades

GoochyBoy · 17th August 2011, 16:03

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Originally Posted by woodysVTR

I see this all the time at work, where they play it on loop.

They spray it onto a car caked in mud and wipe clean then buff.

I think it has brain washed me lol.
So what product would anybody recommend?

0rang3peel · 17th August 2011, 16:10

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Originally Posted by GoochyBoy

I think it has brain washed me lol.
So what product would anybody recommend?

If you need it quick, as said really AG rapid detailer is good & about £7 in halfrauds, also have a 3 for 2 offer on so you could pick up a few things if you need to

rick_VTR · 17th August 2011, 16:27

ive got that mantis green stuff.

its okay, ive used it a couple of times, comes with 2 clothes, you spray on, wipe most of the crap off with one cloth then buff of with another.

i wouldnt use it like they advertise tho with that much shit on the car.

i tend to use mine more for cleaning things to take pictures to sell like wheels etc.

not bad.

J222JRA · 17th August 2011, 20:31

Dont waste your £10, its utter shite.

rick_VTR · 17th August 2011, 20:33

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Originally Posted by J222JRA

Dont waste your £10, its utter shite.

i wouldnt say its that bad.

it does the job its designed to do.

really handy if you need to clean a part/all of your car and you dont have the facilities to wash it properly.

J222JRA · 17th August 2011, 21:16

Look at your paintwork under halogen lamps and tell me it isnt that bad.

wadoryu · 17th August 2011, 22:39

the ads say it wont give swirl marks lol. but the microfiber towels are the best IMO you can buy in a shop. but the squirty bottle no.

barlow135 · 17th August 2011, 22:44

JML..................................I avoid like the plague

haha

saxo_gray · 17th August 2011, 23:06

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Originally Posted by GoochyBoy

I think it has brain washed me lol.
So what product would anybody recommend?

AG Rapid detailer has been recommended a couple of times, its a best the best QD for the money. yes you can get better but costs more. I've got a bottle of Zaino Gloss Enhancer and its really really good stuff - dust repellent and anti static properties are excellent.

Mochachino · 17th August 2011, 23:18

Is questioning whether JML products are any good actually needed?

saxo_gray · 18th August 2011, 17:09

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Originally Posted by db_sax

Is questioning whether JML products are any good actually needed?

kinda think its more important to discuss what products are actually good, from companies that specialise in car detailing products.

this is the same company that made the snuggy blanket with arms!!

GoochyBoy · 19th August 2011, 15:39

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Originally Posted by saxo_gray

this is the same company that made the snuggy blanket with arms!!

Yes i know this, it is purely the idea that i like which is why i wanted to get some names of other products - from more of a specialist in this area

krissy_vtr · 20th August 2011, 02:16

i got the mantis stuff a little cheaper as they had it in makro wholesale's.ive worked in a vehicle bodyshop and it doesnt do damage.this stuff isnt too bad but doesnt compare to a bucket and sponge! good for events or cruises. as for looking at paint under halogen's,why would you do that???? if your paintwork looks bad then its the paint,not the QD!