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imported_The Canuck

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Ahh the first post..... I like many of the people on here are looking to give the cars that better look. The look that will make people wonder how new of a car it really is. I used to do some detailing a couple years ago for a Hummer Dealership. Since then I have moved on to better things, but have fallen by the wayside on detailing a bit due to other things going on. So here I am. I have read the e-book, and look forward to spending some money here to get back into things. Its just there are so many different products out there it gets confusing. I don't know if there is a simple list for getting the feet wet again as to what polishes, wax, sealants to use. Any help or direction you can give me would be wonderful. I am just starting at the tip of the iceberg here with all the information that is on this forum. SO maybe there is a list I just haven't seen it quite yet.



Oh and I have been requested by my Mother, for Mothers day to detail her silver BMW up like I used to when I worked at the dealership and got those vehicles all ready.



Thanks in advance, and I look forward to the many more posts in information to cram into this brain of mine.



Jason
 
If I had just lost all of my supplies in a fire and needed to get back in the game quickly and cheaply, I'd head to Autogeek and pick up:



Prestige III Kit

Lexol Value Kit



Anything else (mitts, etc...) can be purchased locally.
 
:welcome to Autopia The Canuck :ca



You are of to a good start with DavidB's e-detailing book
 
Welcome back!! As someone posted previously.........David B's E-Book is terrific! I refer to it as the bible of detailing!! ( no offense to those religious types!) In my humble opinion, you can't go wrong with any of the products from the following: P21s,Klasse,Sonus,AutoGlym, 303,1Z and ofcourse........ZAINO!!!
 
If I were to start all over again new, I would buy the following:



1. PC7424 Sonus DAS polishing kit

2. Klasse AIO

3. Klasse Glaze

4. S100



If the paint is is pretty good condition already, this will be all you need for any daily driver. If not, you will need some super swirl remover. Most here recommend SSR 2.5, SSR 1, or Megs DACP depending on the severity of the swirls. You might need to polish after this above steps depending upon your skill level. THen back to the listed products above



JJ
 
I guess it also depends on your budget!



I keep picking up stuff when I read good review on here..this site is costing me a fortune!!!



Meguiar's products seem to be of good value.



Things I have or have on order that I'm really excited about:



PC with the Sonus DAS

Megs #83 DACP

Megs #80 Swirl Free Polish

Megs #26 (Liquid and Paste..found the paste for 5 bucks at Autozone!!!)

Megs #21 Synthetic Sealant..12 oz sample on order!

Megs #16 Pro Paste Wax

Megs #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner

Megs #40 Vinyl Cleaner/Protectant

Klasse AIO

Klasse SG



I'm looking forward to experimenting with all these!!!
 
Just to give you an idea, this is what I purchased as my "starter package".



What I had before I made this purchase:

- Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo

- 5-gal bucket from Target (has a somewhat semicircle shape)

- Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner & Polish

- Some Armor-All wheel cleaner and tire shine

- And of course, all those misc. brushes to clean the wheels and what not

- A couple of Absorbers

- Had a California Waterblade at one point... no matter now... waffle weaves are the way to go!



CoastalTool.com:

- PC7424 with 6" backing pad and 6lb. counterweight



Costco:

- 16-pack of microfiber towels (for the dirty work)



Home Depot:

- 5-gal. bucket



Excel Detail:

- (1) Four Star Ultimate Detailing Clay (Fine Grade)

- (2) Elite Polishing Towels 16x16

- (2) Excel Sunset Gold Waffle Weave Drying Towel

- (2) Pacific Blue Waffle Weave Drying Towel

- (2) Excel Microfiber Mitt

- (2) Excel Light Pure Australian Sheepskin Washmit

- (2) Excel Microfiber Chenille Loop Washmitt

- (1) Excel Plate/Pad kit (1 Black Propel Finishing pad, 2 Blue Propel Light polishing pads and 1- 5 inch flexible hook and loop Backing Plate)

- (2) Propel Green Light Cut Pad. Aggressive level 2

- (1) Propel Yellow Med. Cut Pad. Aggressive level 3

- (1) Propel Orange Aggressive Pad Aggressive level 4

- (1) Four Star Car Care Trio (Ultimate Paint Cleaner, Ultimate Swirl Mark Remover, and Ultimate Paint Protection)

- (1) Grit-Guard





I know, I know... this sounds like a lot of money and it was but I have intentions of making it all back soon since I'm doing this for fun and of course the money. :xyxthumbs



I hope this helped. :wavey
 
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