Product advice

[kevinw2345]

Hello everyone, i am new to the in depth auto detailing and would love to hear your opinions on the products that i am thinking of purchasing. A little back ground i have only done basic cleaning (i.e. washing, vacuuming, tires, interior cleaning) and would like to get into the "whole" detailing world. So these are the products that i chose please give me your advice if i need anything more, or recommend diffferent products Thanks guys.

Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Spray 16oz
Opti-Bond Tire Gel 32oz
DP Cleanse All Exterior 32oz
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Total Concour Kit
Fire Hose Nozzle
DP Total Interior Cleaner
Porter Cable Polisher 6.5
El Cheapo Towels

Thats all i have thought of, please let me know your recommendations.

[Ronkh]

Don`t skimp on towels, they can make or break you

[kevinw2345]

Don`t skimp on towels, they can make or break you

Thanks for your advice, i will do some more research on which towels to get.

[Merlin]

I like both the Porter Cable 7424xp and Griots Garage 6".

The GG 6" has more "power" and a lifetime warranty.
I feel the PC is better w/Megs Microfiber pads & finishing.
IMO The GG is better with Lake Country Orange & M101.

Again IMHO both machines work best with a 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads

[kevinw2345]

I like both the Porter Cable 7424xp and Griots Garage 6".

The GG 6" has more "power" and a lifetime warranty.
I feel the PC is better w/Megs Microfiber pads & finishing.
IMO The GG is better with Lake Country Orange & M101.

Again IMHO both machines work best with a 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads

Thank you i will take that into consideration, as for the chemicals is there any suggestions?

[Rsurfer]

Thank you i will take that into consideration, as for the chemicals is there any suggestions?

Nothing to consider, get the Griot.

[Don Porter]

Definitely do not skimp on towels. Cheap towels will just reintroduce scratches into the paint. I`ve used the PC for about 8 years now & I hear the PC 7424XP is even better.

[Merlin]

Thank you i will take that into consideration, as for the chemicals is there any suggestions?

First I`d recommend a 5" backing plate for use with a DA

If you are mainly doing paint correction (removing swirls etc.)
I`d suggest Meguiars M101 and Lake Country 5.5" orange pads
and/or
Meguiars 5" microfiber cutting discs and D300 correction compound

followed with
Megs Ultimate polish using a LC white or black pads to finish and gloss.

and yes, do not skimp on microfiber towels.

[Mr. Gloss]

Towels.

Poorboy`s World offers the DMT 6 Pack. That`s a great way to get acquainted with some awesome towels and it won`t break your budget.

[kevinw2345]

Thanks guys, it is much appreciated

[kevinw2345]

First I`d recommend a 5" backing plate for use with a DA

If you are mainly doing paint correction (removing swirls etc.)
I`d suggest Meguiars M101 and Lake Country 5.5" orange pads
and/or
Meguiars 5" microfiber cutting discs and D300 correction compound

followed with
Megs Ultimate polish using a LC white or black pads to finish and gloss.

and yes, do not skimp on microfiber towels.

Thanks i have taken everything into consideration and have changed stuff on my "list" to buy. About the M101 the store i will be buying it from in canada only has Meguiars 105 ultra cut and 205 ultra finishing. So would i go with the 105?

[Rsurfer]

Thanks i have taken everything into consideration and have changed stuff on my "list" to buy. About the M101 the store i will be buying it from in canada only has Meguiars 105 ultra cut and 205 ultra finishing. So would i go with the 105?

105 has a leaning curve..it can get frustrating even for a pro. Order M101, you won`t be sorry.

[kevinw2345]

105 has a leaning curve..it can get frustrating even for a pro. Order M101, you won`t be sorry.

Ok thanks, i just didnt want to pay the extra money in shipping from the states to canada but not a big deal. I appreciate it

[kevinw2345]

I want to thank everyone for their help for sure, this is an amazing forum and am honoured to be part of it and call myself a detailer in the making another question for you guys though. What would you recomend i use for my windshield. A little background, i was a smoker and smoked in my car. I have quit 3 weeks ago and now want to clean my window completely to get rid of the slight haze. Any recomendations? Thanks.

[Rsurfer]

I want to thank everyone for their help for sure, this is an amazing forum and am honoured to be part of it and call myself a detailer in the making another question for you guys though. What would you recomend i use for my windshield. A little background, i was a smoker and smoked in my car. I have quit 3 weeks ago and now want to clean my window completely to get rid of the slight haze. Any recomendations? Thanks.

Alcohol (50:50) and water. Stoner Invisible Glass is another good glass cleaner.