Where to buy professional detailing products | Harbor Freight Products

If you're looking for professional grade car detailing supplies, there are a few places you can go to get some great products. Ideally you want to support your local car detail supply shop, but if you aren't near one and need products then I am here to tell you where to go and what to get! There are stores like AutoZone, Oreilly Auto Parts, Pep Boys, and Even Wal Mart that stop some professional grade products. But in todays video I am covering car detailing supplies available at your local Harbor Freight. Now they don't have as many products as the stores I listed before, but what they carry is actually very good. From tools, to detailing chemicals, polishes, soap, etc. Harbor Freight has what you need to get amazing results when detailing your car... ENJOY!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - Where to buy professional detailing products
0:15 - Car Detailing Products at Harbor Freight
0:45 - Clay Bar Kit
1:36 - Compounds and Polishes
4:10 - Wax and Protection
4:40 - Detailing Supplies
6:01 - Drying Towel
6:40 - Foam Cannon
7:20 - Pressure Washers
9:10 - Dual Action Polishers
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond my control, I cannot guarantee against improper use of the information I share in my videos. (IMJOSHV) assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not (IMJOSHV) or any business affiliated to (IMJOSHV).

[@mrteddyj1]

Love your content! Always learning something new and I've been detailing for over 5 years now. Really digging those jams at the end 🎧

[@blankv8057]

The positive take he has on things is just refreshing and awesome

[@riceburner4747]

Thank u Josh, great video & very considerate of u to TAKE the time to visit/film products for the average guy! Ppl want to take good care of their vehicles but just dont have a ton of money. 👍

[@blackshit7]

You are one of the most thorough detailing youtubers by far! Very well made videos which are complete and well structured, thank you and please continue making amazing videos!

[@David-Godin]

Can't hardly wait till you review the HF foam cannon. It is now warm enough here in Detroit so I set up my Active and ordered the Black Max ariving Wednesday 😎. Used the MTM foam cannon that I bought from you online with the Chemical Guys Sticky Snowball and it is amazing. Also tried the Technicians Choice Ceramic Detail Spray today diluted 50/50 and it was great too. Thanks for all you do for the community. Your recommendations are right on

[@user-eh5de2ik7c]

Great information I'm picking up some of the stuff tomorrow. For my mobile detailing business.

[@chasesantos4353]

You saved me over 300 on my startup budget, I totally forgot about harbor freight, I didn't think they had detailing products! Thanks!

[@PhilJeanSimon]

Thank you for the content, very much appreciated!

[@lonewolflou2457]

Thanks for all the great info. just got back from Harbor Freight got the 110 and 210 polishers also the gold leather cleaner land the Meguiars carwash along with the Grant's mirr and drying towel. I drive a 2015 Equus and it had water stains I need to get out.

[@LCLj73]

Thanks for the tips great video

[@perry3928]

Great info Josh. Thanks

[@paulblaser4146]

Just used Megs clay kit, Ultimate Polish, Ultimate Polish fine pad and Ceramic wax spray on the weekend and the car came up great!

[@elijahbonner4398]

I just got the foam cannon so far I like it im excited for your review of it

[@ryanhansen3350]

This was a great video! Thanks!

[@David-Godin]

Another awesome video! Going to stop by there and get some more of their stuff. I use their hose splitter and 1 gallon pump sprayer. For the difference in price the Maxshine polisher is twice the machine way better than the Bauer

[@ShermanMR2]

Great video. Thank you.

[@firstlast2034]

You get right to the point without any song and dance like so many others that I won’t watch! Good job!

[@imjoshv]

Thanks so much

[@brettpotter8725]

Great vid! Like you mentioned, have been pretty surprised with the curation of chemical supplies they carry…not a 30’ wall of chemicals but majority of the key products needed to do a car.

[@Grantski2007]

The carts from there are nice for keeping organized while detailing

[@millerdetailing4176]

Another great video and review.

[@buzz7578]

Josh, in addition to testing the HF foam cannon, they also make a new wand adapter for the Portland Pressure Washer. Would be awesome to watch a review with the wand and the new foam cannon. I haven’t found a review on their wand yet; so your video would likely be the first. Thanks for the great videos brother!

[@CaliforniaCasey]

Harbor Freight has tremendous value. Great review!

[@Sloggett20]

Meguiars hot rim works really well use it all the time in my truck very happy with it

[@davestewart9146]

Just because it’s from Harbor Freight doesn’t mean all there products are crappy, great video Josh 👍😁

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video thank you

[@DiceGame_]

Amazing videos man. Never disappoints

[@Bigz568]

@IMJOSHV, absolutely love the content and the ideas that spring from your vids...and I sometimes forget you're in San Diego!

[@ddautodetailing]

Thanks for sharing! May need to make a trip to Car Glo!

[@johnneidert5777]

Love the Grants drying towel. Works extremely well and takes care of the entire vehicle without leaving water streaking.

[@AMP8424]

It's extremely cheap, 85/15 blend, which is terrible for paint. But if it's just drying a daily driver, I guess that's fine.

[@ohhh_mister_wilson]

@@AMP8424 enlighten us with your expertise details

[@AMP8424]

@@ohhh_mister_wilson what do you mean? This towel is not good for paint. At all. I would use for maybe engine bays or wheels, door jambs etc.

[@tioswift3676]

@@AMP8424 - What about 80/20 towels? Is that any better?

[@pjaxy]

If you haven't tried a different towel, you are missing out. The Grant's Towel is super grabby on one side and doesn't do a good job of drying on the other side. You'll see a big difference if you try using a good twist loop towel.

[@samthetoolman8068]

So cool when you located in San Diego and they You tuber recommends a shop in San Diego. I know Car Glo they have great products definitely go buy from them

[@SupremeKid98]

Megs all wheel cleaner has iron remover in it… it’s pretty good stuff- basically spray on rinse off

[@rubenmartindelcampojr7278]

Great video!

[@terrysimpson1272]

Try Mckee's foam cannon. Has brass fittings, adjustable foam output. The mechanism is all brass comes with a quick connector to hook up to your spray nosel on hose pipe. Does come with a spray nosel. Comes with a parts diagram so you can order parts.. New to the detailing world. Thanks for your videos.

[@digchic1527]

I just bought the grants towel and I agree it works pretty good for the price they have it at $6…

[@callmefrog76]

I was recently at HF looking for something else and I was really surprised at the great selection of detailing supplies they had. They get a bad rap for being “cheap” but affordable pricing doesn’t equate to being cheap. Thanks for the video

[@luluono89]

They revamped the car detailing stuff last month.

[@adamvalenzuela6626]

There's no products like these in our neighbor hood Harbor Freight.

[@NickVetter]

I have the color match light and it works well.

[@williamhansen5498]

I really like there stand lights.

[@cool3nc]

Bauer polishers are great. That da is one of the more powerful ones I’ve ever used. Be careful buying the long throw polisher. Wore down the backing plate and haven’t been able to find a proper replacement that will fit

[@JAlexanderYugioh]

I absolutely love detailing cars. I’m no pro by any stretch of the imagination, but I’m loving your channel. I keep getting better, although, windows. I may as well use my hands to clean. Always a wreck.

[@dirtysouthbushcraftandmma9770]

Wet a magic eraser, do vertical and horizontal passes, wipe dry with a glass towel. You can then apply a glass "cleaner" of your choice

[@mikehuffaker3593]

It’s probably been 20 years since I’ve been in a Harbor Freight. Gonna have to go look.

[@deemorris6747]

Thanks for sharing all your tips. I went to harbor freight today of course out of stock on what I wanted and also when they are offering something free with purchase which is very rare since the pandemic the store I go to want have the item in stock they are offering a free bucket this weekend which is a nice size . So stop by Walmart and they had a pkg of 30 microfiber towels for $9.97 in the car detailing area so I pick up a pkg not sure how good they are but I can always use them around the house. Cost co is quite a trip from me so if these do not work out I will try Costco the next time I go. I really appreciate your content not sure but do have a video on a black I need to shine up to make it look shiny again I still wondering on the clay bar if that would be good to try on it . Thanks for sharing

[@bboylorettoEight08]

ive seen those at our auto parts store i been using the chemical guys v series the one that does polish and swirl removal for lite jobs and it works good but hard to wipe off if you dont do enough passes.

[@jlautomotive6349]

What is your take on Turtle Wax hybrid solutions ceramic spray? I use it and absolutely LOVE it and how easy it is to apply and buff out… I tried the equivalent in Maguires but didn’t care for it as well… love the videos!! Keep up the great work 👍

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@KingTheDetailer]

They actually have a drying towel that amazing

[@richardpluschau8238]

I like the Grants XL drying towel a lot. For that price i have 4 of them. The Rag Company Liquid8r is my favorite but quite costly. The chemical guys fatty dries great but dont drop it - i did and cannot get the crap from the floor out of it. Not even vacuum or wash gets the crap out. Anothet good one is the Grants detailing seat…which is almost identicial to the new one from Griot’s garage - the main difference is the seat doesnt separate with its own set of mini wheels. But its a great deal at $59 bs $135 for the Griot’s

[@rollthers3157]

Quality stuff!

[@nof8kn]

Great videos. I’m binge watching your videos, Sir. What’s fish eye?

[@purplethumb5585]

That ultimate wheel cleaner is amazing. Btw

[@choosechancemobiledetailin9587]

Dang you got the whole maxshine line up lol. I been wanting that reaper polisher

[@andrewmalbright]

If you do go with a Bauer polisher, you definitely want to swap out the factory grease and put in red n tacky or white lithium. I also swap down to a 5 inch plate. Lots of how tos on KZbin about it.

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

If I was going to buy Meguires compound and polish it would be both the Ultimate Compound and then the Ultimate Polish. It works five times better than their stuff in the tan bottles. I mostly use all 3D 500xtra cut or 510rubbing compound, then 3D 520 finish. Sometimes Sonax cutmax and profile line finish they are great too. If you want the best bang for your buck that you can get at any HF or Walmart though it's Meguires Ultimate line. Especially that Ultimate Polish even does well on jet black and triple black painted cars

[@raymondperez3553]

Great Video!! The One Product I Would Not Use Again is The Meguiars Hot rims Wheel and tire Cleaner, That Stuff is Junk it Will Eat up The Clear Coat On OEM Wheels and Really discolor Them. It's The One in The Purple Bottle. And It Has The Worst Smell Ever. 😯

[@jackasmaryan1776]

They also have a cool detailing chair by Grant's

[@still-DJ]

You nailed it! Meg's DA 83 Cleaner/Polish is great for Paint Enhancements (it's fast, safe, and leaves a lot of clearcoat behind for beginners and for those daily driver jobs), I've only had issues with Meg's Ceramic Wax (blue spray bottle)1. shake bottle by the body of bottle (the hand grip area will and can crack) and I only apply with a damp MF towel on a dry panel now and not as instructed (wet panel was not fun at all) great product. Meg's All Wheel Cleaner is awesome for an off-the-shelf product, just do not use on non-coated wheels, also makes a great iron-remover if you work fast. I hope my HF store carries Hyper Wash now. Again, great video and you nailed it. Thanks

[@TheIamdevin]

Why not use megs allwheel cleaner on non coated wheels? I used them on my truck with gloss black aftermarket wheels for atleast a year consistently with no issues

[@TheIamdevin]

@@still-DJ my wheels are 20x10's on a lifted truck they get dirty from dirt and mud moreso than brake dust. But no there isnt any coating on them other than clear coat and never had an issue either with etching or stains

[@ArtStamos]

Make sure you get the inside track membership pays for itself in 1.5 visit then save all year

[@Mburr427]

What would you suggest for an air compressor for mobile. You did not list that. ? I like you give a bunch of different options for what you're trying to achieve. Keep up the great work!.,👍

[@FiOSFellow]

HF has definitely upped their game.

[@RaJahDathurr]

Yo !! You in San Diego!! Im a subscriber now!!

[@mskeyspirate]

Love your helpful videos but noticed that you give Meguiars quite a bit of airtime. Felt that I had to share my experiences with those products. Been using Meguiars since I was 16, (now 66 years old) and have loved them. Detail many vehicles mostly cars, trucks, but also many campers/rvs. In the past 2 years I have had several of Meguiars products go "bad" with storage. Both professional line and normal retail walmart stuff. Many of them change to a watery substance with "sludge" in the bottom. Talked to Meguiars customer service and get very different answers to my concerns/complaints. One rep states that their products have a definite shelf life. Was not able to tell me what that exact shelf life is, but a shelf life just the same. Rep # 2 tells me that he personally has products that are 10 years old, and are still good. But no matter their experiences I've stopped with those products. By the way, I used both their standard auto products as well as their boat/rv line of products. Love and appreciate your videos, this is just a heads up with my experience and why I no longer use Meguiars. By the way.....all products stored in a temp controlled garage. Now use only Jax Wax products and love them !

[@nicholsceramiccoating8284]

So at our harbor freight they do carry the Meguiars professional clay bars and the little white ones. Yes their pads are just okay, I have had the backing come off of quite a few of them, and I'm testing the light to see if it works like the scangrip (just without the 5 settings)

[@imjoshv]

The scangrips are impressive. The harbor freight one is not as good but it’s a good entry point for a light

[@mikeg.2240]

I have the pressure washer. It is good for somebody that just details at home.

[@robertoalcantar4523]

I wish I could. L of the project of chemicals for I can try them out for if I can see if which ones better than the other ones

[@gogostyle33]

You forgot their steamer. They have a nice little steamer that is great for detailing the interior. It's like $124 and you can get it on sale from time to time for $99. I use it on everything.

[@jperez7499]

Now that Marcus Kleis is with HF, originally with Meguiars. Expect more product options for the detail world.

[@thehashslinginslasher3598]

The meguire wheel cleaner is very very good trust me

[@muchachogrande2019]

The Megs Ultimate wheel cleaner is pretty good in my experience and has the magical color change stuff we all love ;). I find it safe enough to use on paint as well in a pinch. They also have a couple creeper seats that're pretty nice tbh. There's a dedicated detailing creeper that uses the same design as the Griots/Adams/etc... As well as a "mechanics" creeper seat that has drawers and stuff that I actually find more usable and handy for storing stuff

[@brandonlitalien5198]

Hey Josh! What ceramic coating did you use on the escalade? And how do you determine what product you are going to use... for instance why didn't you use 3D One on the escalade instead?

[@SittingWithDogs]

My friend works for Harbor Freight & is in charge of what detailing supplies in all the stores. He’s a former Meguires executive. Harbor Freight will be the go to detail supply store in every town soon to come

[@dtna]

The last time I was there three years ago, they only had the large bottles of Meguiar's, some pads and their D/A. The Meguiar's Hot Shot tire dressing is terrible, slings. Meguiar's is now owned by 3M.

[@rollthers3157]

Didn't know that!

[@g.p.v._s.p.o.t5416]

I love Harbor Freight 🤣👍

[@franciscorios3563]

Do you have a video on removing holograms i recently messed up my car learning how to polish

[@mrlaw711]

Your store in nicely laid out. Mine in my town here to the east of Mesa is not taken care of as the snowbird (winter visitors) mess things us like little kids being left along at a buffet or in the toy dept. Nitrile gloves if you have "man size" hands do not buy them here. They recently added XXL size, and I could barely get them past my wrists.

[@hotwheeljames302]

Do you have a video on that cheap foam cannon you recommending from Amazon?

[@erniearambula3525]

I bought Harbor Freights machine polisher and I've had no issues with it, I paid $110 after taxes, my next purchase will be a floor jack for undercarriage cleaning and detail work.

[@chrisrefaei]

Josh what is your take on drying aids? I use the Liquid8r from The Rag Company. I sense you'd just use the towel unless it's a perfect paint show car or rare vehicle correct?

[@danielm.9818]

Can you please test the ryobi 2300 with the 5 in 1 nozzle and report back what psi it is getting?

[@MajusAnthony]

Thanks for the video! I messaged you ig for this thank you! 👍🏻

[@glagasca1]

What Up Josh!! 🤙🏽

[@EssentialTouch]

Josh which of the air compressors in there line up would you recommend most for mobile detailing using the Tornador/vortex air gun tool? Thanks buddy

[@VetteZilla]

Any idea when you will have the MJJC back in stock?

[@koreywilliams4570]

I thought about looking at one of the hf buffers, but as a diyer is a buffer a worth while thing to get? I understand a professional needing one but would the average person need one? Also clay bars, I just bought my first one and I'm waiting for the weather to get a little nicer to try it. How often should you use one?

[@jeremiahgaskins9127]

I believe Markus used to work as a product rep/developer for meguiars and left to work for Harbor freight. I think that has some impact on the uptick in the expanded megs line up

[@imjoshv]

Interesting and that would make sense! I was wondering what detail minded buyer they had to stock those products haha

[@MarkusKleis]

@@imjoshv Guilty as charged :) Great video and awesome insights - thank you for sharing it! I also loved hearing how much you liked the M110 and M210 - those were some of my babies that I created in my time at Meguiar's! My go-to combo for sensitive paints for sure. -MK

[@edwincolon4219]

Can you use the 110 for key scratch on clear coat

[@mikedodd9294]

never had any luck with the electronic tools they sell. The non electric tools and supplies are great though.

[@xianreiss]

Alright so since you mentioned Meguiar's 210. Would you use it to polish a brand new car? Or what would you use? My wife just bought a brand new vehicle and I want to detail it. I do have a few bottles on "Ultimate Polish" but wanted to use something professional. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I am in Canada near Toronto and wish we had Harbor Freight stores.

[@jeffcozad4863]

Josh - What are the bottle holders that are on the wall behind you?

[@fiddyfresh7350]

What’s the lowest psi air compressor would you recommend?

[@Thedoorman2000]

Yesterday I bought there “Grant’s Compact Detail Seat” for $57.99

[@rollthers3157]

Is it good?

[@hookandlateral1]

Is there an amazon brand you like for nitrile gloves?

[@no_lft_shft]

If you ever have merch please have a shirt that says good to go on it lol

[@PrfctPlyr]

Can you review the 40pack of microfiber from Walmart for 17 bucks. You may have done it if so a link I can’t find it.

[@cooliovids9415]

Great channel. Who sells just an electric pressure washer power unit. No hoses, no soap gun, no nozzles, no hose reel. I just need to replace the unit.

[@warpig03]

What do you recommend for like a budget friendly but overall decent ceramic coating if any exist?

[@TheCyleRitchie]

The red Bauer 2000 psi pressure washer to the left of the 1750 Portland is identical to my Greenworks from Lowe's, just red. I wouldn't recommend it. I'm on my second pump after repairing the first one twice.

[@BigBear--]

The Bauer 20mm Long Throw polisher is actually a sick little tool. I very strongly recommend you immediately change out the grease to a high quality high temp grease in the gear head. The other thing I strongly recommend is converting it to a 5" backing plate. Rupes 5" backing plate should work just fine, but theres others out there. One thing i like about the polisher is there's a balance adjustment on the head, if u take the backing plate off, theres a weight that you can move in and out on the counterwight, so you can tune the balance and make it run realky smooth. With those two mods (the grease, and the 5" plate) you'll have a very smooth and powerful polisher, that should last.

[@anthonycelano165]

Went to my very first harbor freight store last week looking for car detail products. It definitely did not look like the harbor freight you were in very limited detailing products but I did buy the towel it’s great

[@invictusbp1prop143]

Some if them keep that stuff split up in a couple sections….general detail stuff with the other automotive tools and the compounds by the power tools with the polishers.

[@coreybell6398]

If any... how many times have your Uberflex hose been run over? Ordering the Uberflex 50 ft. today.

[@herryh86]

hey Josh do you know when you will get the PRO MAX FOAM back in stock? Just bought the Portland form harbor freight would love to test it out.

[@imjoshv]

Should be less than two weeks

[@hatefunwrx]

Honestly harbor freight is way better than they used to be and for me a lot ot tools and what not I prefer to get there over the tool truck for the most part