The OTC Detailing blog is all about detailing products you can buy Over the Counter, hence the OTC short form. For Canadians this means going to your local Canadian Tire or NAPA and for Americans can also go to PepBoys or Autozone.
What you will normally find over the counter? Products from the following manufacturers:
- Mothers
- Meguiars
- Turtle Wax
- NuPolish
- Black Magic
- Simoniz
Mothers and Meguiars would be the top two followed by Turtle Wax also being a popular brand to pick up locally. You will be able to find detailing products in the stores such as:
- Carnauba Wax
- Synthetic Waxes
- Polishes
- Scratch Removers
- Swirl Removers
- Paint Cleaners
- Rubbing Compound (harder to find)
- Clay Bars
- Tire Shine
- Tire Cleaner
- Rim Cleaner
- Plastic Polish
- Trim Restorer
- Chrome Polish
- Car Wash Soap
- Microfiber Towels
- Wax and Polish Applicators
- and more…
Availability will of course depend on where you live and what the store likes to carry.
Stay tuned for write ups on the various car detailing products you can find local over the counter.