Stjärnagloss... recommendations?

[JRC1]

Either these products are awesome or they have nailed their marketing … which is it… maybe both?! Every other person seems to have a Stjärnagloss air freshener or some tag on their socials

Anyone used their products and can recommend?
I’m after a couple of things:

a) a quick detailer for when the car is clean and doesn’t need a full wash, but something to use inbetween washes, to remove water spots etc - can anyone recommend any good products for this?

b) something to get rid of tar spots that’s as or more effective and less onerous than using a clay bar on the whole car, is there a spray that can help with this?

Doesn’t have to be Stjärnagloss, although I’m curious to hear feedback on their products.

There’s some good products here I’m sure - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/exterior/paint-prot...

Chemical Guys stuff always seems to get good reviews.

Appreciate any recommendations, thanks

[Belle427]

The market is flooded with products but to be honest they all do a similar thing.
That is coming from an enthusiastic amateur that has researched stuff to death and watched a lot of you tube.
I personally use Bilt Hamber and garage therapy products just because I know they work well for me and are not ridiculous price wise.
To be honest you could go to Halfords and use the entire Autoglym range and be very happy, some will disagree but they still make some very good products.
Isn`t stjarnagloss dodo juice in disguise anyway?

[paul_c123]

A petrol-soaked rag is great for tar spots and much cheaper (well, maybe not in the current climate...) than any off the shelf product.

[Familymad]

Absolutely bang on. My detailing mate was aghast I used the petrol rag trick on the McLaren and not some clay thingy….

[Frankthered]

Belle427 said:

The market is flooded with products but to be honest they all do a similar thing.
That is coming from an enthusiastic amateur that has researched stuff to death and watched a lot of you tube.
I personally use Bilt Hamber and garage therapy products just because I know they work well for me and are not ridiculous price wise.
To be honest you could go to Halfords and use the entire Autoglym range and be very happy, some will disagree but they still make some very good products.
Isn`t stjarnagloss dodo juice in disguise anyway?

Yes, there are loads of products in the market, pay your money and take your choice.

I haven't used much Stjaragloss stuff myself, just their Forst citrus pre-wash, which can remove tar, among other things, although it is pretty alkaline, so can be a little harsh if not rinsed thoroughly.

If you want a QD, Koch Chemie FSE is good for water spots, but for quick spot cleaning between washes, I'd be tempted to go for a rinse less wash like Optimum No Rinse, which can be used for many different duties at different dilutions (including as a QD).

You can definitely do worse than Autoglym stuff too! Their intensive tar remover is pretty good and contains emulsifiers to help with rinsing it off.