Pulled the trigger.....=X turning true autopian.....

[acn684]

Damn you guys...you're fancy reflective detail jobs made me envious and my black tsx jealous....so after months of contemplating...I finally pulled the trigger!!! check my list =D

Excel 5'' Counterweight $ 2.00
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 2.00

10 for 8 Zuma Microfiber Polishing Towels (14x14) $ 13.49
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 13.49

Yellow Propel Turbo Pair $ 6.99
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 6.99

Orange Propel Turbo Pair $ 6.99
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 6.99

Green Propel Turbo Pair $ 6.99
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 6.99

Blue Propel Turbo Pair $ 6.99
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 6.99

Excel 3.5'' Hook & Loop Flexiplate $ 14.49
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 14.49

Turbo Pad Power-Palm $ 16.99
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 16.99

Pure Australian Light Sheepskin Washmit $ 3.99
Quantity: 2
Item total: $ 7.98

Excel 4'' Yellow Foam Applicators $ 1.99
Quantity: 2
Item total: $ 3.98

Pure Australian Heavy Sheepskin Washmit $ 7.49
Quantity: 2
Item total: $ 14.98

Excel Monterey Waffle Weave Drying Towel $ 10.49
Quantity: 2
Item total: $ 20.98

What Forum do you belong to? Autopia

18 for 15 Blue Supreme deal $ 35.79
Quantity: 1
Item total: $ 35.79

The Grit Guard: 2 Grit GG-1010BL-2 1 17.99
Guard Inserts - Black
11- Pattern Hose Nozzle G-81-206 1 9.99
Brass Male Quick Connects G-09QC 1 7.99
3 Pack: Brass Quick
Connector Set
Brass Male Quick Connects G-09QCM 1 9.99
3 Pack
Brass Male Quick Connects G-03V 1 4.99
3 Pack: Single Brass
Connector Shut Off Valve
Poorboy's Super Slick & PB-SS-32 1 14.99
Suds Concentrated Car
Wash
Meguiar’s All Purpose MG-10101 1 14.99
Cleaner, 1 Gallon
Optimum No Rinse Wash & OPT-900 1 13.99
Shine
Foam Wash Gun: Autogeek AG-75Q 1 49.99
Quart Foamaster Foam Gun
P21S Concours Carnauba P-12700W 1 31.99
Wax
Klasse Application Guide: KL-01 1 24.99
Klasse ALL-IN-ONE Polish
16.9 oz.
Klasse High Gloss Sealant KL-02 1 19.99
Glaze 16.9 oz.
Poorboy's Medium Super PB-SSR25-16 1 12.99
Swirl Remover (SSR 2.5)
16 oz
Poorboy's Light Abrasive PB-SSR1-16 1 12.99
Swirl Remover (SR1) 16
oz.
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay PIN-510K 1 29.99
Special
Poorboy’s Wheel Sealant PB-WS 1 15.99
Wolfgang Black Diamond WG-4700 1 17.99
Tire Gel
Dual Action 6.5" Yellow LC-46-536 2 8.99
Cutting Pad
Dual Action 6.5" White LC-76-6165 4 8.99
Polishing Pad
Dual Action 6.5" Gray LC-76-7165 2 8.99
Finishing Pad
Dual Action 6.5" Blue LC-46-936 2 8.99
Finessing Pad
DP Polishing Pad DP-730 1 14.99
Rejuvenator
Dual-Action Hook & Loop LC-43-125DA 1 16.99
Flexible Backing Plate 5"
Counterweight for Porter PC-CW 1 3.99
Cable 7424 Polisher
Poorboy's Medium Abrasive PB-SSR2-16 1 12.99
Swirl Remover (SR2) 16
oz.

Plus a Pc coming in from Amazon tomorrow.

Still gotta pick up from autozone

Stoners
Gold class shampoo
Meguirs brushes for the wheels
3 - 5 gallon buckets (3 bucket method, rinse rinse, soap...haha j/k using one to keep the pads from baking in products after use)
Meguires Instant Detailer
Claybar set from Meguires at store

Current set back 700 dollars.
Looking foward to -
Bringing a mirror shine to my black tsx
Adding depth to a silver civic
Giving my dad's x5 a first detail job
and hopeful to restore a green caravan thats about 8 years old - paint is still good though, no major scratches or what not but definately dull and nasty to the touch.

I hope i am ready to live up to the autopian name!

[acn684]

ah and i almost forgot, a bissel green machine too!

[drck1000]

Nice! Sounds like you're definitely addicted! Detailing has definitely left a dent in my wallet. I have a bunch of stuff that I purchased that I haven't even opened yet! My family cars are all looking real good as I need more vehicles to try out new products on.

[awahl63]

Geeze 700...well a good amount comes from the bissel but wow

[jdhutchin]

I'd wait on buying all that at once. Not only is it a huge dent in your wallet, but there's a lot to be said for actually trying some stuff before you dive into the deep end. It's much easier to get into detailing one step at a time. It's great that you want to dive in, but a gradual slide will save you some money and probably make it a bit more enjoyable.
Also, especially for building up a stock, some of Autogeek's kits can save you a bit of money.

[Pennypacker]

OMG that's a lot!

[drck1000]

Originally Posted by Pennypacker

OMG that's a lot!

When I first got my new car, I ended up spending about the same amount. But it was a $100 order from one vendor, another $70-80 order from another vendor, a $50 purchase at a local store and before I know it, I've spent enough to get my car a full interior and exterior detail a few time over! I've been purchasing stuff online, so I tend to add stuff to combine shipping. I know I've purchased at least 2 FK1 products that I already have another similar product for but threw in justifying it by the flat shipping cost

[acn684]

the pads and pc set me back a good 300, especially becasue i ordered a bunch of 4 inch pads with it. But i look at it this way, this initial investment, will allow me to make smaller purchases down the line, the only thing i'd worry about now is new forumlas and maybe pads, but i have the pc, backing plates, car washing tools etc.

[Mitchubishievo]

Yeah things add up quick...I just dropped 500 last March, 145 for a Karcher last week, and 250 today...GOOD GOD I'm going to be poor. Have fun with making the TSX sparkle! Nighthawk Black Pearl is by far my favorite black other than Porsche's Black Onyx and Mercedez Benz's black.

[VwGti]

I would be really carefull about the pc from amazon. I ordered mine and it broke within a few hours. Then my dad told me he read another review on amazon saying his broke within an hour also.

Ive already spent more then $1,000 on my supplies.

[metal]

First order I made was just over $300, got the PC, some better MF cloths, pads, and Klasse Twins. I just picked up a Bissell machine today and tested it out, works great!! And all I have to thank is this site! Its been almost exactly a month and a half since I started looking into detailing and gotten to where I am so quickly!

[natebood]

Lemme guess....credit card? lol, I did notice that there's two instances of a counterweight listed...?