luda42688

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Heres the deal guys, the old ball and chains and I anniversary is this sunday and shes been *****ing @ me about what i want forever. Well obviously i wait till the alst minute before i finally realise i actually want something i dont have!

theres my excuse for not "searching" because im in a rush to get this list over to her and not enough time to research so i need all the experts help.

i want some detail equip and i know i definatley want a "foamer" theres a few on autogeek different brands taht all look the same for around 60 bucks but can anyone give me any feedback on which to use. Which products goes with them also?

Also what are some products a guy like me "HAS" to have in the detailing world. I got a ton of MF towels but i want something to absorb the water first like some skin....

Lead me in the right direction guys

Thanks in advance!!!!

DunWkg

Gilmour Quart Foam Gun

Brinkmann Maxfire Dual Xenon Rechargeable Swirl Finder Spotlight

Meguiar's G110V2 DA Polisher
Griot's Garage Professional Random Orbital 3 Inch Polisher

Meguiar's 6" Dual Action Microfiber Correction System Kit
Meguiar's 3" Dual Action Microfiber Correction System Kit

Absorber Synthetic Chamois
Meguiar's Waffle Weave Drying Towel

Two 5-gallon buckets with screw lids
Two Grid Guards

(sorry - no expert, just good at wish lists)

ArmyofOne

Thats a great list, man. I have a Griot's Garage Random 3" and it is Amazing.

The minimum is:

2 buckets with grit gaurds
Polishes
Glazes
Waxes
Sealants
Clay
Shampoo
Microfiber towels (again, brand doesnt nessecarily matter unless you are working on a freakin' Ferrari. Even then its more the thread count that matters).
Halogen work Lamps (or equivalent)
Random Orbital, or Dual Action polisher, that uses pads (NO BONNET TYPE BUFFERS).


Foam Gun (not nessecary, but ideal)
6 gallon bucket (comes in handy sometimes for things you need to wash that you dont need a grit guard, like truck beds).

As far as brands go, do your research, maybe try a couple different brands. Its all up to you really. Opinions are everywhere, and none of them may agree with your findings.

luda42688

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thanks for the input guys im going to put a list together for her and post it to see what you guys think about it!

97-SC300

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What do you guys use as pads for the GG 3" orbital?

Many companies make 3" pads? I only remember 3M having a couple and I THINK the other was Edge that made 3" pads. What are you guys using?

I've always been fine with 4" pads on a rotary for tight spots, but a 3" pad sounds like a nice idea.

luda42688

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Wow this is going to be a lot harder then i expected.

I've been searching all day and came up with one

http://www.autogeek.net/woqufofogun.html

lol any recommendations on clay bars wax's polish's sealers?.... i used to do auto body and know how to apply all but i cant tell whats good because all of our products were bought in bulk and tossed into a no label bottle lol

97-SC300

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Which of these Gilmour foam guns is better?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gilmour-Foamaste...item2a1202394d

OR

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Gilmour-Foam...#ht_873wt_1139

embolism

Mother's clay
Duragloss 901 car soap
Ultima waterless wash concentrate
Ultima Interior Guard (interior and leather)
Ultima Trim and Tire Guard (tires, molding and trim)
Optimum Power Clean (APC)
303 Aerospace (engine dressing)

polishes
Menzerna Power Finish
Menzerna Super Finish 106FA

sealant/wax
Menzerna Power Lock sealant
top it 12 hours later with Collinite 845
no need to do it again for 6 months...

get some grit guards if you don't have them but just use the 5 gallon buckets from Home depot. If you want gamma seals there is place to buy them that will fit the HD generic buckets for $6.99

luda42688

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good list

still undecided on what polisher to go with... porter cable griots garage or meguiars...... grrrr

embolism

I have a griots. love the power and lifetime warranty

might need to pick up a 5in backing plate though. Or get the 5.5 inch Megs microfibre disc kit which comes with a 5in Meg's bp. Then you won't really need the power finish and super finish (but I would still keep them - lexus paint loves diminishing abrasives) -- you might get some 5.5 in lake country flat pads at a later date...

DunWkg

I have two Porter Cables and wish I had a Meguiar's.

My obsidian black Lexus really loves the Meguiar's D/A Microfiber Finishing Wax and MF Finishing Pad.

I have a set of 5" pads and 3" pads. Love'm.

ArmyofOne

I use the Griot's Garage pads, I get them all at their website or retail store.

97-SC300

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Sweet! I'll have to check that out!

Thank you and god bless man!

ArmyofOne

No Problem man, to be honest, I think they might source from meguiar's, not sure. Either way, they back everything with a lifetime gauruntee. If you go to one of their retail locations and take their car care class, it will teach you alot. I have sent several family members there as punishment for neglecting their cars. Especially mom with her convertible. It's silver and she washes it once a year...when I am home on leave. LOL.