The Best Detailing Products at SEMA 2025
EMA 2025 has come and gone, and with it, there are some exciting new products coming to market soon.
Many brands came out with new versions of sealants, polishes, ceramic coatings, shampoos, and the like, but nothing incredibly innovative or exciting. It is great to see products getting updated, but at this point in time, you are really splitting hairs to find something better than the next product. While these updated products should have better durability, be easier to use, and possibly more efficient, they were nothing new.
This year, the things that excited us and our fellow detailers who were scouring the aisles were the tools and equipment. We saw some great new products from industry giants and newcomers alike.
The Best New Products for Detailers at SEMA
Here are our favorites from SEMA that we are really excited to see and try for ourselves!
Griot's Garage New Detailing Products at SEMA
First up was from Griot's Garage. Their new line of All Mod Brushes was really well done and one of our favorite products we saw at the entire show. We know that detailing brushes are nothing new, but the system Griot's created is top-notch. These new detailing brushes are called All Mod because their new handle systems are interchangeable with many types of brushes. Whether you are cleaning an interior, scrubbing tires, or cleaning wheel barrels this new system will make things simple and effective.
The All Mod system allows you to switch the type of bristles you need to tackle a job, whether that is soft for delicate surfaces or stiffer for tires, floor mats, or engine bays. The interchangeable handle has a comfortable feel with great ergonomics that will cut down on blisters and fatigue. One feature we really liked from the new detail brush system was that you can connect extensions for hard to hard-to-reach nooks and crannies, as well as a straight handle, or add an angle adapter to allow for more articulation with the tools.
The new brushes can be color-coded to allow for easy identification of the stiffness of the brushes and help identify the perfect brush for each job. These brushes are extremely well-made and should last a very long time. The new interchangeable brush handle starts at $7.99 while the brushes start at $7.99 as well, making them extremely affordable.
Pressure washer components and upgrades are constantly rolling out in the detail space, allowing for more efficient processes, better ergonomics, and better performance. With this in mind, Griot's has announced their new pressure washer wands that should be hitting stores in the next few weeks. While pressure washer wands are nothing new, the features on Griot's wands are definitely new.
The team at Griots really nailed it with these new pressure washer wands. Little things like nozzle holders that are incorporated in the wand are a great innovation. This will allow you to change nozzle sizes quickly or allow you to quickly change between your foam cannon or pressure washer nozzle without misplacing your nozzles. The wands hold three nozzles, which will allow you to keep large orifices for more water flow or different nozzle angles for different spray patterns. The wands come in either a straight or bent orientation and in different lengths from 20 inches all the way to 40 inches.
Another feature Griot's added to these pressure washer wands is picatinny rails, much like on a tactical platform. This new rail system will allow you to add on and modify your pressure washing setup to your liking. If you live in the hot Arizona desert and need to wash your car or your client's cars when the sun goes down, no problem. Attach your favorite LED light system to the wand, and you can clean at any time of day. This is also great for those hard-to-see places like wheel wells or undercarriages. Completing the package in stainless steel really put the icing on the cake. When these are released, we will definitely pick one up and do a review!
NextLED Went Big at SEMA!
NextLED is a relatively new brand on the detailing scene in the LED light space. Historically, Scangrip has dominated the detailing industry, but NextLED has brought their A game and is going to give the competition something to worry about.
From handheld light wands that work well for engine bays and interiors, to large tripod paint correction lights, they have every type of light you need for your detailing company or home garage. One thing that really stuck with us is that the color rendering index rating on many of their lights was 95+. This rating is extremely good for paint correction and ceramic coating work. This level of color rendering is higher than most detailing lights on the market. Many of the NextLED detailing lights have multiple color temperatures and brightness levels, which allow you to adjust the level of light you need for the job at hand.
Many of the lights from NextLED include a magnetic panel to allow for many mounting angles and positions. This is a great feature for when you may need to work in a confined space and want both of your hands free. Lastly, a few of the NextLED detailing lights have a built-in UV light, which is a nice feature for many detailing projects. NextLED has lights for every job and, most importantly, will not break the bank. Their detailing lights start at $34.99 and go as high as $229.99, which is a much more affordable price range than many of their competitors.
Many New Pressure Washers are Coming in 2026!
AR Blue released their AR630 Version 2 this year and has become one of the most popular electric pressure washers for car detailing. It is less expensive than some brands on the market but delivers performance that almost no other unit can touch. It would seem that AR Blue Clean would be happy with that, but they are not. They teased a prototype at SEMA called the AR635 that would blow the competition away. The machine is aiming for 3.2GPM at 1,000PSI on 110 volts of power. This pressure washer would dominate the industry if it came to market in 2026. We sure hope it does!
Another pressure washer we are excited about is from MaxFlow. They announced two new pressure washers in their MC lineup. One will be 2.2GPM at 1400PSI, and the other will be 1.1GPM at 2400PSI. These MC units will run on 110 volts and should work in most garages and mobile detailing setups. The unique difference of this brand of pressure washers is that these machines run on a permanent magnet motor.
The new Victory pressure washer from MaxFlow will run on 220 volts, but the performance numbers are insane. It will crank out 4.5GPM at 1500PSI. This machine will be a beast for any detail shop and will make washing and rinsing a dream. We will keep tabs on this and update you as we learn more.
New Car Odor Removal & Air Freshener Products
Air fresheners and odor removers have been around for eons, but there are really no new innovations in that space. Gyeon changed that this year at SEMA and released an odor removal line of products. The new Gyeon Odor Remover Pads seem to be a cool way to absorb foul smells over time in a vehicle, in a cabinet, RV, boat, or anywhere else you see fit. These pads absorb odors and have a sticky backer that allows you to stick the pad under a seat, under the dashboard, and they can be cut to fit the space you need to tackle. These pads come in a 4-pack for $26.99 and may be a great option for your detail arsenal. We will see how this works with something more powerful, like the Bio-Bombs Vehicle Deodorization Kit. Use a Bio-Bomb for the heavy hitting, and possibly add the Odor Removal Pads for ongoing odor removal, but only time will tell. An odor pad is not an active air deodorizer and is more passive, so it may be limited in what situations it will work in.
Overall, these were the products that we felt were worth mentioning. Again, there were endless amounts of chemicals, coatings, sealants, etc., but nothing that had never been seen before. Our GLOVEBOXRx product seemed to draw a lot of attention, and Hudson Archer stated it was possibly the most innovative detailing product at the show. We will see what the next year brings, and we will update this blog as things unfold. If you have any products you want to know more about from SEMA 2025, contact us today, and we can fill you in!