Car Cleaning Supplies
09-14-10, 11:28 AM
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swissvax and/or chemical guys only.
link to a cl vendor *trendytodd* website: http://www.detailemporium.com/
link to a cl vendor *trendytodd* website: http://www.detailemporium.com/
09-14-10, 11:41 AM
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Zaino only for many years
http://www.zainostore.com/
read some of the detailed info on there about techniques etc. if you have some spare time
http://www.zainostore.com/
read some of the detailed info on there about techniques etc. if you have some spare time
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09-17-10, 07:36 PM
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I personally tell most people to start out with the basics. You could start out getting the $100 wax and a porter cable and all that stuff and sure, you'll get good results, but i think baby steps is the way to go.
I always tell people to start out with a basic washing/drying kit. Its all the highest quality stuff, but wont break the bank to start out. The basic washing/drying kit will get your paint clean and ready to proceed to the next steps.
Again, for most beginners i suggest claying the car. It is time consuming, but the paint surfaces are smooth as glass and just about any car can benefit from it (even brand new cars). I suggest Fine Grade Clay for most applications. Also, 100g of clay was more than enough to do my entire GS400. You will need some sort of lube to clay, and i suggest any quick detailer that has good reviews for use as clay lube. My personal recommendation would be Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer. It is EXTREMELY slippery and a little goes a long way.
Once you have clayed the car i suggest to most people simply to wax. I realize the professionals here will suggest that you use polishes, wax and sealant and while that is all well and good, i believe that comes with time. Learn the basics first, then assess what you need for your car. Read up on car enthusiast websites, ask questions here, and get an idea of whether you have holograms, or swirls and exactly what you should buy to deal with these problems. No one product will fit all situations best.
Back on topic, i personally have had amazing success with Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0. Im sure there are much better waxes out there and ill let others chime in with those. The items listed above i have used and have had great success with.
To conclude this long winded reply, start with the basics, then assess what you will need. If you buy all the polishes and sealants and waxes and other odds and ends that everyone recommends then you'll have great products, but you'll have countless hours ahead of you learning how to do it all. And thats no fun. Start with the basics and take pride in your good looking car. Then nit pick and find the problems and how to resolve them. Detailing can become addicting and stress relieving (i didnt believe it at first) as long as you can realize your work at then end and enjoy your hard labor
I always tell people to start out with a basic washing/drying kit. Its all the highest quality stuff, but wont break the bank to start out. The basic washing/drying kit will get your paint clean and ready to proceed to the next steps.
Again, for most beginners i suggest claying the car. It is time consuming, but the paint surfaces are smooth as glass and just about any car can benefit from it (even brand new cars). I suggest Fine Grade Clay for most applications. Also, 100g of clay was more than enough to do my entire GS400. You will need some sort of lube to clay, and i suggest any quick detailer that has good reviews for use as clay lube. My personal recommendation would be Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer. It is EXTREMELY slippery and a little goes a long way.
Once you have clayed the car i suggest to most people simply to wax. I realize the professionals here will suggest that you use polishes, wax and sealant and while that is all well and good, i believe that comes with time. Learn the basics first, then assess what you need for your car. Read up on car enthusiast websites, ask questions here, and get an idea of whether you have holograms, or swirls and exactly what you should buy to deal with these problems. No one product will fit all situations best.
Back on topic, i personally have had amazing success with Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0. Im sure there are much better waxes out there and ill let others chime in with those. The items listed above i have used and have had great success with.
To conclude this long winded reply, start with the basics, then assess what you will need. If you buy all the polishes and sealants and waxes and other odds and ends that everyone recommends then you'll have great products, but you'll have countless hours ahead of you learning how to do it all. And thats no fun. Start with the basics and take pride in your good looking car. Then nit pick and find the problems and how to resolve them. Detailing can become addicting and stress relieving (i didnt believe it at first) as long as you can realize your work at then end and enjoy your hard labor
09-17-10, 10:51 PM
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I appreciate the details!!!
I went with the over the counter stuff first. Since it's a little easier for the pocketbook. I got the Meguiar's NXT wash and wax. And some Meguiar's clay with their ultimate detailer.
I also got their combo leather cleaner and conditioner. Don't know if it works good, but if it can help me be lazy I'm all for it since it's a 2-in-1. Since it's black leather, as long as it cleans somewhat, I'm happy. More worried about it being conditioned so that it doesn't crack.
I went with the over the counter stuff first. Since it's a little easier for the pocketbook. I got the Meguiar's NXT wash and wax. And some Meguiar's clay with their ultimate detailer.
I also got their combo leather cleaner and conditioner. Don't know if it works good, but if it can help me be lazy I'm all for it since it's a 2-in-1. Since it's black leather, as long as it cleans somewhat, I'm happy. More worried about it being conditioned so that it doesn't crack.