Griot's Garage and ICON I am a huge fan of your brand. Your products have a hand in our shop (home garage too). ICON relies on many Griot's products to create and maintain our vehicles. If we had to pick favorites, I would say your Magnetic Finger Glove and Convertible Top Cleaning Kit get used the most. The glove fortunately brought an end to the "super-glue the nut to your finger" technique! Thanks to Griot's Garage for focusing on the little things that make a big difference at the world's best shops and garages! Jonathan W. CEO and Lead Designer TLC, Inc. ICON is a custom-made utility vehicle, hand built in Los Angeles and delivered worldwide to clients who understand the value of classic styling and modern performance. Learn more at: icon4x4.com. Only Griot's is Good Enough I've been using your products and tools for several years. See for yourself. The attached has been our little darling for almost a decade. Only Griot's products have ever touched it, from tire dressing to polishes, waxes, pneumatic orbital, etc. She's been seen at a lot of "Cruise Nights" during the Summer in New Hampshire, where she now resides. A great ride, and great looks, too, thanks to your products. Randy & Judy H. We told you so! You said I would thank you for supplying me with your gearless ratchets. I've been using your mini 1/4" and 3/8" ratchets and they are great! Thank you. Hardly a day goes by that I don't use some Griot's tools when working on my Peter Brock Cobra Daytona Coupe. Charlie S. Scott's Top-Notch Cabriolet I thoroughly enjoy using your products and especially enjoy the results that I get from using them. My car is a hand-built 1937 Ford Cabriolet that started as a Gibbons body but has been extensively altered. Thanks for helping me keep it in such amazing condition. Scott J. "Thanks for the great products!" I especially like the Speed Shine, Undercarriage Spray, Chrome Polish, Paint Cleaning Clay, Rubber Cleaner, Vinyl & Rubber Dressing, etc. Everything is absolutely the best! I've made my 1999 Road King Classic to resemble a 50's machine and I only use Griot's products on it, and it definitely shows. Thanks again for the great products! Addie D. Cole's 911 Scores 297 After nine years of collecting parts and assembling this short wheelbase 911, the national Porsche Parade in Charlotte, NC verified this Porsche 911 as the overall Performance Award winner, scoring over 297 out of 300 possible points. One of the biggest fans after the awards were passed out was none other than Peter Porsche who took time out from the Historic Display to have his photo taken. The photo may be more treasured than the trophies! The only detailing products used on this car were from Griot's Garage. Cole R. Dave's Low-Mile Pantera Richard, Just thought you might like to see how well your products work on my 1974 DeTomaso Pantera L. My car is all original except for the radiator, tires, and wheels (I have the original tire/wheels with 6,600 miles on them hanging in my garage). All the paint is original... not bad for a 35 year old car. I bought it 5 1/2 years ago with 6,057 miles on it (the previous owner only put 151 miles on it in 22 years). I especially like the Griot's detailing products (Window Cleaner Set, Wash Mitts, Ultimate Paint Squeegee). I also enjoy the garage products. They work as advertised with no surprises! Thanks, Dave M. The Picture of Perfection Just received a copy of the latest handbook and was delighted to see Romulus on the cover. I know the car well as I was commissioned to do illustrations for a book titled "Racing Green". I've attached an image of the ERA illustration. Very cool car. I couldn't be more pleased with the results I've gotten using Griot's products - the attached image is of My Jaguar E-type just recently - after a machine polish & Best Of Show Wax (orbital all the way!) Regards, Steve A. Steve Anderson is a talented illustrator who can immortalize your car in one of his drawings. To contact Steve, visit: saillustrations.com. Frederick Gets Great Results I've been a Griot's customer for the past 11 years, using your car care on everything from vintage Fords to my latest addition, a "new to me" 2003 BMW 330i ZHP. The products easily provide great results. My favorite is Speed Shine as it works great and has so many uses. My wife's favorite is by far the Interior Cleaner. Obviously, someone takes this bottle out of my garage and into the house! Just recently I branched out and decided to try the Micro Fiber Waffle Weave drying towel. I can't believe I didn't think to buy one earlier! Amazing product with unreal water pickup and an extremely soft touch to the paint. Thanks again for all the great products and innovative tools. You certainly have a customer for life! Frederick R. One Red-Hot '32 Awesome stuff guys. This is the latest to be done here at Scott's Custom Car Care, a 1932 Ford, all steel, built by the one and only Boyd Coddington. The awesome shine was produced by using your Machine Polish 3 followed by Best Of Show Wax. Thanks for the awesome products and great service, Scott J. Looking Good, Indeed! With the Griot's Orbital and wax, my 1941 Chevrolet pickup looks great all the time. This is 15 year old paint, and it still looks awesome! Don B. Details Make the Difference Richard, I have been using your products for years. My 2001 BULLITT Mustang DHG 1005 has appeared in many magazines. The car is a Ford Special Feature to pay tribute to the 1968 Steve McQueen movie. Only 5,582 were built. I use your products on the undercarriage as well as the rest of the DHG 1005. In fact, I spend as much time detailing the suspension as I do the rest of my car! Thanks for your outstanding products, Michael O. Square is Cool! Hello friends, I love your catalog and your products! I also thoroughly enjoy seeing the councours cars you feature. I am a professional auto detailer here in Hollywood. I work for some wonderful collectors who buy and sell at Monterey during the weekend of the Pebble Beach show. I do attend that concours event myself, and it is the highlight of the year. I am sending along a photo of my beloved 1965 VW Squareback S. Best regards, Elaine S. Michael Has Seen the Light I use my Griot's Garage LED Work Light all the time. It seems custom made for the many small, tight work spaces found in both my vintage Porsches. No more tangled electrical cords, broken bulbs, burned forearms or being blinded by the light! Virtually everyone who's seen it in action in my garage has the same response: "I want one!" Thanks for another great product! Michael H. Anthony's "Liquified" Custom My father and I have been customizing cars for decades, and we have been using the same old products to detail cars for years. A couple of years ago, I came across your catalog and just recently ordered my first products. The Best of Show Wax makes our 1980 Corvette that was painted 24 (yes twenty-four) years ago glisten like the day it was done. I have never seen another wax make the paint almost look liquified. I also want to shout out your Rubber Dressing which is awesome, and also the Long Lasting Tire Dressing, which we use on tons of things. The 100% cotton rags are also the best thing in the world to take wax off with, especially when you let the wax harden and spritz a little Spray-On Wax before buffing it off (got that tip from the DVD that was also fantastic). We will be Griot's garage customers for life and your products will be used on every custom car we build! Anthony Sicuranza Sicuranza Customs "I had terrible swirls..." This is my daily driver Subaru Outback 2.5XT turbo wagon. I had terrible swirls in this car, so I hand washed it, stripped the old stuff off with Paint Prep, clayed the entire car, then used your Polishes 2 and 3 with your random orbital machine. I then finished it off with Best of Show Wax. The reflection is mirror like... even my wife was astounded at how beautiful it looked when I finished! By the way, your dvd showing exactly what to do was extremely helpful, and answered all my questions. Richard you have done an excellent job in testing, researching and choosing products. I can tell you use them as well, and that's why you are so confident in them. Your customer service representatives are excellent. I can call in anytime to ask them a question about a product or a situation that I may need their assistance in solving. I never endorse products but I must endorse yours, they have passed my extremely high standards. Keep up the good work! K.B.L. Bobbie's 'Vette Shows Well I entered my 2003 Corvette yesterday in the Make-A-Wish Fund Raiser put on by my Corvette Club. I spent a week working on the car for the show! I used your Carnauba Wax, Wheel Cleaner, and Undercarriage Spray for the wheel wells. On arrival at the destination, I pulled out my Speed Shine for the final touch ups! I've been using your products since the 1996 BMW Historic Races at Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. where I purchased my first basic Griot's Garage kit! Keep up the great products. Thanks! Bobbie L. A Griot-fied Red Line Turbo Hi Richard: I have been buying and using your products for close to 20 years. In fact, I used to talk to YOU on the telephone about my orders! I recommend you to friends and strangers alike. I am now 58 years old and all of my driving life, I have purchased practical, utilitarian vehicles. This past summer I decided it was time to buy a sports car. When I got my new car home I immediately used Paint Cleaning Clay and Speed Shine, and finished up by applying the Best of Show Wax with my Griot's Garage random orbital machine. I also applied Chrome Polish to my wheels, Tire Dressing to my tires and cleaned off my convertible top with Interior Cleaner. You might say that my vehicle has been completely "Griot-fied". While my budget would not allow me to purchase a Cobra, Corvette or Ferrari - my little Red Line Turbo is still the coolest, most exotic car I've ever owned - hope you like it too! Thanks for all of your help and car care guidance over these many years, J.W.H. III John's Roush Returns! My black 2007 Roush Mustang spent its first year parked outside here in Bakersfield, California. We have what is probably the country's most abrasive environment, with an almost constant rain of dirt, industrial fall-out and extreme heat. The car developed swirls that could be seen 50 feet away! I tried the "big brand" of products (you know who), and was very disappointed. I then ordered your Machine Polishes 1 and 3, as well as the Best of Show Wax. I also spent some time watching the videos on your website to improve my technique. The results are amazing!! Griot's Garage polishes returned the shine and clarity that drew me to the car when I bought it. Thanks to your products, I have the car of my dreams back! John C. Carla's "Bad Bull" Sparkles I have been into cars since I learned how to walk. My parents took me to the Chicago Auto Show every single year. At 17, I decided to sell cars and was in the industry for over 15 years. I now run the Chicago Chapter for the Lamborghini Club America, and most of our club members use Griot's Garage products. We do about 20 major car events annually, so you can imagine how much Speed Shine we go through in a year! Nothing but the best products for our exotics! Carla G. Coppa Bella! I've been working on cars since I was 10, but in all those years, one of the highlights just recently occurred: At the 2007 Ferrari Club of America National Meet at Watkins Glen, my wife's Testarossa and my F355GTS each won a Platinum award in the Concours, and a Coppa Bella Machina award for 100% mechanical and electrical functionality. My wife can put a shine on the cars that is just amazing using her random orbital! And the detailing tools, towels and liquids she's gotten from Griot's Garage make all the difference in the world to the cars' final appearance. I do most of the mechanical work on our cars, and really appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into your tool selection and design... so good that I've even given Griot's Garage tools as gifts to some of my professional Ferrari mechanic friends. Everyone at Griot's is always very helpful. The people we talk to on the phone always knew their stuff and are happy to help with whatever question or issue we have. Hands down Griot's has the best there is! Michael K. Kevin's Best of Show Cougar Here's a picture of my '68 Cougar last year... just after using your Best of Show Wax coupled with Speed Shine. The car is a one owner, as my wife ordered it new in December of 1967. I recently placed an order, and now that my package has arrived I can get to work on the Cougar preparing it for yet another show! Thanks for the great products. A faithful customer for the past 12 years, Kevin B. Best in the Neighborhood I recently sold my heavily modded Chrysler 300C SRT8 and purchased a brand new Black Metallic BMW M6. There was hesitation at first on the color selection because my wife drives a black Cadillac Escalade which, although it was maintained by a reputable car wash, suffered from swirls and scratches. After repeated complaints and complimentary polishes and waxes, I decided to cancel my VIP membership and care for the vehicles myself, regardless of the time required. I quickly proceeded to buy your 6inch and 3inch random orbitals, plus all your Car Care products. Not only did I receive excellent product, but excellent guidance. Prior to discussing my needs with your sales professionals, I knew very little about car detailing. Thank you, Griot's, for educating me on proper car care and saving me tons of money by doing it myself. Oh, and the label of having the best kept vehicles in the neighborhood isn't bad either! Best regards, Curtis B. Griot's Garage Saves the Day I own a rare Dark Bowling Green Metallic 2000 Corvette Coupe. I was once a member of a local Corvette Club alongside a young man who owns an automotive detailing shop. He encouraged me to purchase a direct-drive buffer, offered minimal instruction, and told me not to worry. When I finished and stood back, I was horrified to see massive swirl marks that followed the arcs of the buffer... no matter what I did to correct things, they just got worse! I was making arrangements to have the car repainted when a friend told me about a local Griot's Garage distributor. When I visited the shop and showed the owner my car, he agreed the damage was pretty severe. He marked off half of the hood and went to work using Machine Polish 3, Best of Show Wax, and your Professional Random Orbital machine. The result was absolutely astonishing! Needless to say I purchased a machine of my own, and you have another apostle. I will use nothing else on any of my vehicles! Tom A. Bill Enjoys the Best I have been using your products on my 01 Honda Valkyrie for a year now. All I can say is how impressed I am over other products I have used in the past. I started out by reading your Detailer's Handbook... good reading and educational. I went over all the painted surfaces with the clay and then moved on to Polish 3 with the orbital and then to the Best of Show Wax. On the windshield I use your Plastic Cleaner and Polish along with the Speed Shine for in between cleanings. I love your chrome polish! The best I have used on the bike, it goes on and comes off easy with no fuss. After one full detail I was hooked. I will continue to buy your products due to their outstanding performance. It is a blessing to use such a quality product. Bill E. A Story of Car Care Triumph This is my 1960 Triumph TR3A. Purchased from my high school chemistry lab partner in 1973, the Triumph has gone through several incarnations - a home restoration, a mystery lump under a tarp, and finally, the subject of a nineteen-month frame-off restoration to the state seen here. Restored to her 1960 FIA competition spec, she sports several period-correct race/rally options, including Alfin brake drums, Lucas Flamethrower Spotlights, Hanhart timers, and regulation leather hood restraints (lest the bonnet come loose during competition and crown the pilot). From clay to wax, detailing brushes to my orbital polisher, Griot's products have kept my TR pristine - no easy task with a British Racing Green exterior and a tan leather interior often exposed to the elements. Add a few car covers protecting our Porsche and 300ZX, and we are truly a Griot's household. Thanks for what you're doing - for our hobby/passion, and my TR3A! Yours, Sean M. What a Beauty Dear Richard and Team, Here are some pictures of a 1947 Ford Pick-Up we just finished restoring. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, we always do a final detail using Griot's products. Nothing shines better, works easier, or lasts longer! Thanks for making us and our vehicles look great! Ryan M. Red Door Restorations, LLC Yes... it's a Porsche! Hi Richard, Perhaps my "pride and joy" Porsche tractor could become an interesting photo display in one of your next catalogs. Yes, it's a Porsche! The sports car maker did manufacture tractors in Friedrichshafen, Germany. During a trip to the Bavarian Alps in Southern Germany, I found this single cylinder diesel tractor in an old farm shed in rather sad condition, brought it back to the States, and spent about 10 years meticulously restoring it. As you can see from the photo, it is kept in beautiful show condition with Griot's Garage products, which I also use on my 1931 Pontiac and my Mercedes 300 SDL. Thanks, Hans S. Protection - What a Concept! Dear Richard, I have been a customer for many years and love your products. I want to share a recent experience with one of my cars, a 1969 Nova concept built for the SEMA 2006 show. It is a "what if" car... specifically what if GM had offered the Z-28 option on the Nova as they did on the Camaro. The car has a Z-28 dash, 302 Crossram engine, Houndstooth interior and many special modifications. It's been featured in several national magazines. Several months ago I was driving the car to an event and the battery overcharged, spewing acid out into the wheel well and down the passenger side of the car (which is painted with single stage paint). I was horrified, and was fully expecting the paint to be damaged. But the acid just washed right off and left no residual signs. I credit this to the 6 coats of Best Of Show Wax on the vehicle. The acid damaged the cad plating on the bolts under the car but could not damage the paint finish! Thanks again for manufacturing such high quality products! Dr. Gary George's All-Original Beetle Hi, My name is George Limnios. I own an original 1959 Volkswagen Convertible. It has 22,000 original miles on it, and still has the original tags from the factory under the seats that have the date of March 1959. It also has many original VW accessories. The only thing that was done to the car was a paint job in the early 1980s. I have been buying and using tools and products from Griot's Garage for years, and have never had a problem with anything! Thank You, George L. Only the Best While I was saving for my first Ferrari, I learned the art of detailing on my other less exotic, but well loved cars. I was never fully satisfied with what I could find over the counter, no matter how much I spent and no matter how specialized the product. When it came time to buy my first dream car (1996 F355 Spider) I was determined to use only the best and most gentle products I could find. And lucky for me, my mailbox was graced with a Griot’s Garage catalog. I still remember my first order, a bottle of Speed Shine, Best Of Show Wax and Fine Hand Polish. Wow, what a difference over all the others. Ever since my first order with Griot’s Garage back in 1999, I have enjoyed seeing the company grow and my garage grow with it. Thanks for offering the highest quality, most affordable products around. I spent 20 LONG YEARS saving for my first Ferrari. I wouldn’t use anything but the very, very best. David S. A Labor of Love Griot's Garage customer Diane is a member of the Ferrari Club of America, South Central Region. So great is her passion for these Italian thoroughbreds, she organizes a 3-day fundraising event in Dallas called Ferrari Passione. Diane says, "The Ferrari Passione event is a labor of love for me. When I read about 'My Friends House', a homeless center for infants thru nine year old children, I had to do something to help". Diane shows her Ferrari at national events, and always brings along her "make-up kit" (Griot's Garage products) for last minute touch-ups. Attaboy! I just placed another order as I now use your fine products exclusively. I have two Harley Davidson motorcycles and a Mercedes Benz which I keep garaged. Additionally, I have a Chevy Silverado pickup truck and a Fleetwood Discovery Class A diesel pusher motorhome which stay outdoors in the blazing South Florida sunshine. I find Griot's Garage products do the best all-around job helping me care for my vehicles. Each time I am complimented on the nice appearance of one of my vehicles, I always give credit to your products. I want to let you know how pleased and satisfied I am as a customer...a great big "ATTABOY", and keep up the terrific products. Mark S. Show-Worthy Flooring Dear Sir, Thank you for rushing the flooring to me last week. It was the final touch in my show display. A lot of people asked me where I got the floor... it was a big hit! Here is a picture of the display. Again, Thank you. Raybern F. Weekend Therapy Just wanted to show some fun I had with my son during the first good Sunday we have had in Indiana! He is learning how to use the Ultimate Nozzle to wash our 1998 Chevy Malibu!! Next will be his Radio Flyer tricycle!! Oh how I love these therapy sessions!! Martin K. Now this is a cruiser! After years of looking at the Griot’s Grarage catalogs and seeing the exotic and pristine show cars, I was always humbled in my restoration project of choice, a 1971 Plymouth Fury police car. The car started off with a very basic black and white single stage repaint (like the original factory job on low bid fleet vehicles). I then got to work with the paint cleaning clay, moving on to polishing with the random orbital and Machine Polish 3, followed by a few coats of your carnauba wax. The result was a deep mirror black finish comparable to some of the best paint jobs money can buy. I still regularly use all of the Griot’s products on the cop car (and my daily drivers), and I’m guaranteed to preserve a better than new appearance with minimal effort. Thanks for providing great products, outstanding customer service, and a myriad of excuses for me to go play in my garage. Chris F Lonnie's Showroom-Sharp Tudor Dear Richard, I have been an avid user of your products for several years now. I have kept all my daily drivers looking showroom sharp with Griot's products. Since retirement two years ago, I began looking for somethng special. Here are pictures of my '47 Ford Tudor Sedan. Your products make it look AWESOME!! You could just eat off the engine. Thanks for your dedication in providing fine products. Sincerely, Lonnie J. A Garage Built for Fun To Everyone at Griot's Garage, I remember being given a tour of the facility a while back and have personally seen Richard's MV Agusta. I know you have quite a few riders there and just want to thank you for your awesome products and killer service. I recently finished a project involving my 2003 Honda ST1300. I wanted something different and decided to emulate the famous RC161. I've posted several photos in motorcycle related forums and the funny thing is that within 5 posts someone always comments about my garage. A garage I certainly "Have Fun In" and do so primarily because of your products. I thought I would send you a photo and once again thank you for your service and products. Keep Having Fun! Robert H. Emil's Saleen Machine Hi To All Griot's Garage Staff: Photos of my 2006 Saleen S-281 Extreme Mustang, signed by Steve Saleen himself (see photo). Please notice the super shine created with your Cleaning Clay and Best Show Wax®. Everyone at the Parnelli Jones - Steve Saleen poster signing event at the local Ford Dealership was stunned by the paint depth and clarity. I tried many products but there is only one if you want the best. Griot's Garage! Thanks you for the fine work, customer service and products. Emil R.

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