Greetings to all OCD fellow detailers.

Greetings.

Especially to all fellow OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) friends here. I have mild (self diagnosed) OCD. Nothing major, fully maintainable. In my case it manifests itself by combination of procrastination and perfectionism. If, after delaying it, I start to work on any project I research it for days, spend too on tools and equipment and generally overdo it. Car cleaning is one of those things :)

So, I finally got sick of a dirty car. Researched many sites on detailing and started to buy "stuff". I already spent probably 10x more than I planned originally. Here is my equipment so far:

1. Porter Cable DA
with Astro Pneumatic Velcro Backing Pad
2. For paint:
Meguiar`s ultimate wash
Griot`s Garage Paint Cleaning Clay
Chemical Guys pad Orange - to be used with Meguiar`s Ultimate Compound
Chemical Guys pad White - to be used with Meguiar`s Ultimate Polish
Chemical Guys pad Black - to be used with Meguiar`s Ultimate Wax
3. For windows:
Griot`s Garage Glass Cleaning Clay
Sprayway
Mothers vision glass cleaner
Griots Garage glass sealant
Griots Garage glass polishing pads (white)
Griot`s Garage 11074 Glass Polish

4. Tires
Meguiar`s Endurance Gel

5. Leather
Griot`s Garage 10994 Leather Care Spray

6. Other:
Liquid Glass
3M Automotive Performance Masking Tape
Rag company microfiber towels (800 gsm and 300 gsm)
Chemical Guys hand applicator BUFX201
Pilot automotive dry blade
Griot`s Garage 11146SP Speed Shine
Meguiar`s ultimate long lasting protectant (for vinyl)
Two buckets


Next weekend I will spend on detailing our cars. I need to stop buying things and get our cars perfect. However, if you have any suggestions of what I may be missing please let me know.

Btw, should I get original paint for touch-ups before I start polishing/waxing?

Regards.

Welcome to the forum.

It`s definitely a benefit when detailing :)

I suffer from the same problem, procrastination, then obsession...... lol

Welcome to the forum and addiction

Welcome jmb. My name is jeff and I have the same problem.

Welcome to the obsession :)

Welcome!

Hello Jmb, I`m Don and I`m an OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Detailer) too.

It looks like you have more than enough stuff for a complete detail, if you have any questions, just ask. Welcome to the Forum