View Full Version : Let`s say you have $200 to spend on Amazon...
Speedwagon
05-15-2013, 12:22 AM
What do you buy? Thinking more along the lines of tools than products. A DA? An electric pressure washer? A cordless drill?
I recently opened a FirstBank account, and the gift for using the billpay service was a Kindle Fire HD, a bunch of different iPods, a $100 Visa prepaid card... or a $200 Amazon gift card. I took the gift card. I thought about selling my tablet, and buying the Google Nexus... but I`m thinking some detailing oriented product might do me better. So what would you get?
peacemaker
05-15-2013, 07:48 AM
What do you need?
Speedwagon
05-15-2013, 09:04 AM
What do you need?
All I have right now, are my hands, some products, a vacuum, and a bunch of towels.
Scottwax
05-15-2013, 09:13 AM
DA and some pads.
Speedwagon
05-15-2013, 09:23 AM
I was leaning that direction too. Thinking of getting the Griot DA.
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If you are patient, they have deals on the Griots DA quarterly is seems.
Speedwagon
05-15-2013, 09:41 AM
Apparently there are 2 versions of the Griot DA on Amazon(not referring to the cord length). A black and orange one, and an all orange one that it says is newer. Anyone know the difference?
edit: Looks like I found my answer. Up Close & Personal: 3rd Gen Griot`s Garage 6 Inch Polisher - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/58084-up-close-personal-3rd-gen-griot-s-garage-6-inch-polisher.html)
DM101
05-15-2013, 10:34 AM
Griots DA is a good option. I use a Flex 3401 but the prices have gone way up!!!
dooyaunastan
05-15-2013, 01:41 PM
If you`re short 30 bucks of the 200 and you don`t have good ones already, you can find the Raceglaze brushes in a set of 5 on amazon.
peacemaker
05-16-2013, 11:58 AM
What products do you have currently? If you don`t have much, then you should start with the basics:
Bucket, grit guard, car wash soap, microfibers, clay, sealant/wax, wheel cleaner, brushes
The list goes on, polish, compound, machine, pads
Speedwagon
05-16-2013, 12:26 PM
I have the basics, though I lack a grit guard. I`ve been detailing my own cars for years, just doing it all by hand. I opted to go for the Griot`s DA. I`ll add a grit guard to the list.
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brownbob06
05-16-2013, 09:07 PM
Don`t forget pads and a 5" backing plate!
Speedwagon
05-17-2013, 12:06 AM
Why 5" instead of 6"? I picked up some HF 6" pads today. They are on sale for $5 ea. The GG6 should be here tomorrow, and I`m doing a buddies car with it.
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brownbob06
05-17-2013, 09:12 AM
You`ll get much better and quicker correction with 5 in BP and 5 1/2 pads. And when you pick up higher quality pads the 5 1/2 inch pads are cheaper as well.
Speedwagon
05-17-2013, 09:39 AM
Gotcha, thanks. These will get me started at least.
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