Detailing newbie here(to an extent)......

[AdulteratedJedi]

I own a 03 GMC Sierra z71. The color is a light silver metallic. I do have a lot of cleaning supplies. I have the entire collection of the Zaino line. First I will start off with the waxes.

1. All Zaino

2. NXT Tech Wax

3. Zymol Cleaner Wax

4. Megs deep crystal polish and carnuba wax

5. Black Magic Liquid Wax



Wash Shampoos:

1. Megs gold class shampoo and conditioner

2. Zaino wash

3. Bug and Tar Remover



Trim:

1. Black Magic Tire Wet get gel

2. NXT protectant

3. Megs protectant

4. Black Magic Tire Wet Foam



QD`s:

1. Megs CA gold

2. Zaino QD



I also have a cheap oribat buffer too.



I just ordered another bundle of stuff off of autopia.com here is the list:

Sonüs Gloss Shampoo



1Z Insect & Tar

Pre-Cleaner



Menzerna Intensive Polish



Pinnacle Souverän

Carnauba Wax



Autoglym Instant Tyre

Dressing



303 Aerospace Protectant,

16 oz



Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber

Care



303 Carpet & Upholstery

Cleaner



Autoglym Car Interior

Shampoo



Plexus Plastic Polish, 13

oz.



303 Aerospace Cleaner

Industrial Concentrate



Khaki Microfiber Buffing

Towel, Pkg/



Blue Perl Microfiber

Applicator



Terry Applicator Pads,

Pkg/3



Meguiars #2 Fine-Cut

Cleaner



How would all of yall autopians combo these products? I mainly have questions about the waxing. What to use first? 2nd? Layering? Also, what am I missing in my deatiling collection?

[svanderbilt]

You`re more than sorted with the chemicals, but I think you need more towels, if all you have are 5. Never good to use a towel for too long.



Let us know the condition the truck is in and what sort of life it has (covered at work, covered at home, dusty jobsite, etc).

[imported_BretFraz]

Off the top it looks like you are light on polishes. I`d expand that selection first. Invest in a couple good moderate polishes like Meguiars DACP or 1Z Paint Polish. Both will give you more "kick" than what you have. And BTW, please don`t use that #2 on the truck. It`s made more for old school single stage paint and for rotary polisher use.



You have more than enough last step products and cleaner waxes. Each has their own role but I don`t see a reason to buy even more unless you`re collecting them or something.



The key to a perfect finish is process not product. You need enough of the right product to make the process happen, but there`s no need to go nuts with products unless you want to. Learn to evaluate your finish and determine the process to improve your paint, then worry about what product to use. Find the Autopia Guide to Detailing if you don`t have it, download and read it, and work on your regimen and you`ll be thrilled with the results.