Originally Posted by zmcgovern4

This is copied from my response on another thread... this question gets asked quite often. These are some of my recommendations for basic detailing products and tools. It is important to remember that proper technique is key... even with something as "simple" as washing. If proper techniques are not followed, permanent damage can occur. First, please CLICK HERE to read an article on proper washing and drying Wheels & Tires - A Bucket and Grit Guard used ONLY for wheels - Wheel Cleaner - Soft Wheel Brush for wheel faces - EZ Detail Brush for cleaning barrels of wheels and in between spokes - Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Brush - Wheel Sealant to protect your wheels and make them easier to clean - Premium Tire Dressing - a water based dressing to help nourish your rubber and keep it looking good Washing & Drying - Two Buckets and Two Grit Guards (money saving package!) - Sheepskin Wash Mitt - Optimum Car Wash (High Quality Shampoo) - Two (or more) Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towels - Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer (Quick Detail Spray) - 5 or more Plush Microfiber Towels for use with Quick Detail Spray (high quality microfiber makes all the difference! do not purchase cheap towels from your local auto parts store. If you have them, use them for wheels and exhausts... don't use them on your paint!) Decontamination - Iron X Iron/Fallout Cleanser - Fine Grade Clay Bar - NanoSkin Glide Clay Lubricant (dilute in separate bottle) - Two Waffle Weave Drying Towels to dry clay lube Machine Polishing - Porter Cable 7424XP Kit (includes machine, backing plate, 8 Pads and Pad cleaner - a great deal!) - Meguiar's Ultimate Compound for removing heavier defects/scratches - Meguiar's M205 Finishing Polish to produce an unbelievable shine - 10 or more quality microfiber towels for removing polish residue (I typically use 30+ towels per full detail) Protection Sealant: Menzerna Power Lock Wax: Menzerna Color Lock Not mentioned: - Glass cleaner - Metal Polish/Protection for exhaust tips - Engine Bay Cleaning/Dressing Products - Exterior Trim Cleaning/Protection - Interior Cleaning/Protection ^I would be happy to continue, however I find that usually when I spend this much time putting a list of products together for people, they rarely take it into consideration... so please let me know if you would like me to suggest these other products. I would be happy to if you were truly considering using them. You will find a full, comprehensive detailing guide by CLICKING HERE. It will help to walk you through the full detail process. Let me know if you've got any other specific questions regarding processes, products, technique, etc. -Zach

Originally Posted by mcolommena

could you go into the the non-mentioned products?