Chadwick's Triple Play Review... (Video)
09-26-2013, 07:12 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Well as you can see from the pics above Mike came over my place today and " Chadwicked" my car. I'm no detailing expert but every Spring I detail the car including a wash with Dawn soap, Clay bar, wipe the car down with a degreaser and then a couple coats of Rejex. It usually takes me 2 - 3 hrs and my car looks and feels awesome. This morning the condition of my car was dirty - hadn't washed it in almost a week plus on Sunday I drove it in the rain so it was covered in water spots. Today Mike used the Chadwick Triple Play product on my car - It took less than 1/2 hr and my car looked and felt every bit as smooth as if I had just detailed it ! All the heavy dirt especially around the wheel wells disappeared effortlessly. The clear bra and surface of my car are now buttery soft and smooth - as if i did a full detail on it. We also applied the product to my chrome wheels and exhaust tips and they look fantastic. Next we applied the product to all the glass - again the results were terrific. We then applied the tire dressing - so easy to do, drys instantly and looks fantastic. I said to Mike I couldn't get over how easy it was to get these results and I kept muttering to myself - damn this feels just like I clay barred the car. Lastly Mike applied a coat of Zaino and this took the shine to the next level. I think the Chadwick Triple Play is an awesome product - so easy to apply and the results are fantastic ! I especially think guys who like to show their cars will love it because it will clean up any dirt, etc you pick up getting to the show and yield an incredible shine and smoothness to the finishes of your car with very little effort and time. The only thing left now is to see how long these products last.
09-27-2013, 11:11 AM
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
You can use Triple Play with complete confidence on painted wheels...many of my clients have them, as well as, anodized and powder coated....Thanks for your post and question...Neil
10-17-2013, 09:00 PM
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I am still kind of skeptical on this no wash thing and then rubbing over dirt and grit. Especially on a black car. Has anyone use this on a black car? I cant help but imagine so many tiny scratches in the clear coat that will be visible in the light.
10-17-2013, 09:32 PM
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Melting Slicks
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http://chadwickstripleplay.com/faq
I use it on my dark green Eldorado with no issues with micro scratches. Like in the FAQ's if you don't rub back and fourth you will be all set. As far as the longevity of the bottle I would say about 10 applications per bottle. I am on bottle number two and will be purchasing it by the gallon from now on.
Kind of like Frank's Red Hot.... I use this **** on everything
... But really: Paint, Windows, Exhaust, Wheels you name it.
I was just as skeptical until I achieved such great results in a fraction of the time.
10-17-2013, 10:40 PM
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I am pretty **** about my black 2001 - even though it is my DD, the paint still looks flawless (actually better than new) as a do a full ground up paint correction about twice a year (takes about 80 hours).
For maintenance, I wipe it down EVERY day before I hit the streets. I only wash my car maybe 2-3 times a year (for the past 13 years). My daily routine is to first use a California Duster - just barely touching the surface to remove most of the loose dust, silica, etc. This may introduce some fine micro scratches (depending on the composition of the dust that day), but usually just in the layers of protectant (in my case Zaino) - not usually the clear coat itself. I then wipe down the entire surface with Z6 or Z8 and that fill-in the visible micro scratches from the day before.
I have been substituting Chadwick's the last few weeks for the daily touchups - alternating with the Zaino detailers. As with other quick detailers I have tried over the years (like Griots Speedshine, Menzerna, etc.), I have found it to "fog" up after about 24-36 hours (like it is trying to bond with the paint, but just can get through the Zaino layers). It leaves a noticeable somewhat "hazy" layer of protection that clouds up in spots (which I doubt would be an issue if you use "wax" on your paint vs sealant). I suspect it just can't fully "bond" with the Zaino.
On the plus side it does a great job of filling in any minor scratches temporarily and if you did not have a black car probably none of this would be that noticeable. If you prefer the "waxed" look vs the "Zaino Sealant refractive" look then you will be happy with the results. It does absorb light more than reflect it (IMO) - which may be a good thing for the average DD paint job, but if your paint has been prepped and detailed close to perfection (like mine) you will see the differences. When it does cloud up, you can just wipe down the car with distilled water and it will help "reset" the finish for a day or so or you can use a Zaino Detailer which appears to just remove most of it. I do not agree with some others that it helps to use Zaino on top of it, my experience is that it just removes it - they are using the Chadwick's like a Griots "Spray-On Car Wash" (which is great BTW - but also does not play well with Zaino) to remove dirt and then coming back with Zaino to remove the residual haze. If that is the case, unless the car is really filthy, that is just and extra step?
I just ordered another gallon of Chadwick's because it is awesome on chrome! And as I mentioned previously the Tire Protectant is the best I have ever used (and I have them all!),
If you are hoping for the Chadwick's to repel dust on the rear bumper - dream on. Overall, it attracts dust more than just the native Zaino system.
If you do not use Zaino, you can disregard all my comments. Also, if you are not a Zaino-phobe like me, this may be as close to an all-in-one solution you can find - especially if you wax your car (or don't wax at all)!
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04-28-2014, 10:07 AM
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I just saw this write up on Chadwicks. How is this compared to Adams? I have been a long fan of adams due to great product and very easy. Zanio and Adams I have always IMO better products. This sounds interesting. any feedback is welcomed.
04-28-2014, 10:41 AM
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Melting Slicks
I'm sure a lot of you have already discovered that Chadwick's works just fine on the interior as well. Here's a bonus: try the No Sling tire dressing on the BLACk portions of your interior. It brings out the black nicely, leaving a semi-gloss sheen that's not greasy at all. You may want to clean it well beforehand to remove the years of other residue buildup. 
04-28-2014, 06:27 PM
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I have found that I get detailer like results in 30 minutes....Much less hassle than washing/drying waxing...I even believe the shine is better than when I use my Porter Cable random orbiter, regardless of which wax/glaze I use. The tire shine is second to none.
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05-12-2014, 05:36 PM
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Ok- I am the biggest skeptic. Tired of the hype, promises, claims, etc. of so many products and most seem to come up short. I took the bait and Chadwicks has a fish on the line. I ordered the triple play system last night for my Torch Red C5. Will follow up with a video review and see if it lives up to the hype. It is been a long spring here in PA for us non-garage guys. Lots of rain, tree droppings and pollen. This will be a good test!
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05-13-2014, 02:29 PM
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Drifting
I was a skeptic, but ordered two bottles of Chadwicks product, to try.
I just reordered, this time a gallon.
I'm amazed by this stuff. Ease of application, and wipe off. And shine like I've never seen.
I won't comment about, or denigrate other's products I haven't used (Z). But I have used many types of wax and polish, glass cleaners, and detail sprays over the years.
This is the best, by far, I've ever used.
Just follow the instruction on their videos, use clean microfibers, and that's pretty much it. The very first time (as shown in the video) is a little more work, but not too much really.
I use it on the glass, as well as the paint. Haven't washed my car, in quite some time. Money saved from not going to the car wash and water not used at my home, makes Chadwick even more affordable, practical, and thinking of conserving water as well, in my opinion.
Also, their tire product doesn't sling all over as well.
I can scarcely imagine using anything else, ever, on my C5.
I just took all four wheels off, one at a time for deep cleaning. I use Rejex for this. But also gave them some topcoats (3) of Chadwicks, before re-installing back on the car. Look really nice.
Don
I just reordered, this time a gallon.
I'm amazed by this stuff. Ease of application, and wipe off. And shine like I've never seen.
I won't comment about, or denigrate other's products I haven't used (Z). But I have used many types of wax and polish, glass cleaners, and detail sprays over the years.
This is the best, by far, I've ever used.
Just follow the instruction on their videos, use clean microfibers, and that's pretty much it. The very first time (as shown in the video) is a little more work, but not too much really.
I use it on the glass, as well as the paint. Haven't washed my car, in quite some time. Money saved from not going to the car wash and water not used at my home, makes Chadwick even more affordable, practical, and thinking of conserving water as well, in my opinion.
Also, their tire product doesn't sling all over as well.
I can scarcely imagine using anything else, ever, on my C5.
I just took all four wheels off, one at a time for deep cleaning. I use Rejex for this. But also gave them some topcoats (3) of Chadwicks, before re-installing back on the car. Look really nice.
Don
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05-13-2014, 06:31 PM
#40
Pro
I was a skeptic, but ordered two bottles of Chadwicks product, to try.
I just reordered, this time a gallon.
I'm amazed by this stuff. Ease of application, and wipe off. And shine like I've never seen.
I won't comment about, or denigrate other's products I haven't used (Z). But I have used many types of wax and polish, glass cleaners, and detail sprays over the years.
This is the best, by far, I've ever used.
Just follow the instruction on their videos, use clean microfibers, and that's pretty much it. The very first time (as shown in the video) is a little more work, but not too much really.
I use it on the glass, as well as the paint. Haven't washed my car, in quite some time. Money saved from not going to the car wash and water not used at my home, makes Chadwick even more affordable, practical, and thinking of conserving water as well, in my opinion.
Also, their tire product doesn't sling all over as well.
I can scarcely imagine using anything else, ever, on my C5.
I just took all four wheels off, one at a time for deep cleaning. I use Rejex for this. But also gave them some topcoats (3) of Chadwicks, before re-installing back on the car. Look really nice.
Don
I just reordered, this time a gallon.
I'm amazed by this stuff. Ease of application, and wipe off. And shine like I've never seen.
I won't comment about, or denigrate other's products I haven't used (Z). But I have used many types of wax and polish, glass cleaners, and detail sprays over the years.
This is the best, by far, I've ever used.
Just follow the instruction on their videos, use clean microfibers, and that's pretty much it. The very first time (as shown in the video) is a little more work, but not too much really.
I use it on the glass, as well as the paint. Haven't washed my car, in quite some time. Money saved from not going to the car wash and water not used at my home, makes Chadwick even more affordable, practical, and thinking of conserving water as well, in my opinion.
Also, their tire product doesn't sling all over as well.
I can scarcely imagine using anything else, ever, on my C5.
I just took all four wheels off, one at a time for deep cleaning. I use Rejex for this. But also gave them some topcoats (3) of Chadwicks, before re-installing back on the car. Look really nice.
Don