Before I start, sorry for the pretty big post. I've got a lot on my mind when it comes to this. :think:
I plan on doing my first full detail to my vehicle in late April/early May once I can use my friends garage, and I want to do as many things right as I can. I've been searching through this site and Autogeeks forums on a daily basis to learn as much as I possibly can before I do the job to make it easier. So far, I've learned so much that I feel like I'll be overwhelmed when it comes to Detailing-Judgment-Day.
Anyway, here is the list of my shopping cart as it is right now. I'm constantly changing it up... adding some, removing some, etc. But this is the gist of it.
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Total Concours Kit - $129.99
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Total Concours Kit, exterior car care kit, wash, clay, polish, and wax
Kit includes:
16 oz. Wolfgang Auto Bathe
16 oz. Wolfgang Clay Lubricant
200 grams Wolfgang Elastic Poly Clay Bar
16 oz. Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
16 oz. Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer
16 oz. Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz
2 Cobra Microfiber Detailing Cloths
2 Cobra Microfiber Applicator Pads
2 Poly Foam Applicators
Wolfgang Instructional DVD
Wolfgang Handbook
Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal Combo - $24.99
Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal is an ergonomically shaped urethane handle that holds specially designed foam pads using hooks & loops.
Kit Includes:
Polishin' Pal
2 White Polishing Pads, 3.5 inches
2 Red Wax/Sealant Pads, 3.5 inches
2 FREE Orange Light Cutting Pads, 3.5 inches
Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System - $59.99
Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System is a three-part system for clean, clear headlight lenses!
Kit contains:
8 oz. Wolfgang™ Plastik Surface Sealant
4 oz. Wolfgang™ Plastik Lens Cleaner
4 oz. Wolfgang™ Plastik Lens Glaze
1 microfiber towel
1 orange Low Profile 4” pad
1 black Low Profile 4” pad
1 backing plate
Wolfgang Instructional DVD
1 drill adapter
Wolfgang Duo & Porter Cable 7424XP - $189.99
Wolfgang Duo & Porter Cable 7424XP FREE BONUS
Kit includes:
16 oz. Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0
16 oz. Wolfgang Finishing Glaze 3.0
Porter Cable 7424XP Variable Speed Polisher
Porter Cable 7424XP Wrench
Porter Cable 7424XP Counter Weight
Dual Action 5 Inch HD Hook & Loop Backing Plate
CCS 6.5 inch Orange Light Cutting Pad
CCS 6.5 inch Gray Finishing Pad
Lake Country 6.5 Inch CCS Pads 6 Pack - $49.99
Choices - Orange, White, White, Blue, Blue, Green. (Orange+Gray included with PC kit)
Lake Country 6.5 Inch CCS Pads 6 Pack - Your Choice!
Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Kit - $39.99
Pampered, good-looking tires and wheels are just minutes away with the Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Kit
Kit includes:
16 oz. Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner
16 oz. Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel
Tire & Wheel Brush
2 Cobra Flex Foam Tire Dressing Applicators
Wolfgang Instructional DVD
Wolfgang Handbook
Wolfgang Carpet & Upholstery Restorer - $19.99
Wolfgang Carpet & Upholstery Restorer attack stains and dirt that will taint your car’s interior!
Dual-Action Adapter 5/8" x 11 - $4.99
D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush - $29.99
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush, auto detail brush, Wheel Brush, Tire Brush, Detailing Brush, Corvette brush, Mercedes brush, sport wheel brush,
Stoners Invisible Glass - $5.99
Stoner Invisible Glass Aerosol Can: Professional glass cleaner used by more pro detailing shops! glass cleaner, aerosol spray glass cleaner, window
303 Wiper Treatment - $3.99
303 Wiper Treatment stops squeaking and skipping wiper blades. 303 Wiper Treatment reconditions hardening rubber blades and makes them glide like new.
ONR 128 oz. - $39.99
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine 128 oz.
Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt - $9.99
Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt: Microfiber Wash Mitt, car wash, shampoo mitt
Clean Air Genie Kit - $17.99
Clean Air Kit
Wolfgang Finger Pockets - 3 pack - $12.99
Wolfgang Finger Pockets are soft, dense foam pockets that fit over your fingers for easy and efficient cleaning.
Poorboy's World Air Freshener Vanilla - $9.99
Poorboy's World Air Freshener, car deodorizer, car fragrance, vanilla air freshener
Also, Undecided on these --> Wolfgang Fuzion Carnauba Polymer Estate Wax 3oz. - $49.99 & Optimum Opti-Seal 8 oz. - $24.99
^ Was wondering if it would be worth getting either, or if any other product mentioned above will serve the purpose well enough. I've seen good reviews on both.
I plan on doing my first full detail to my vehicle in late April/early May once I can use my friends garage, and I want to do as many things right as I can. I've been searching through this site and Autogeeks forums on a daily basis to learn as much as I possibly can before I do the job to make it easier. So far, I've learned so much that I feel like I'll be overwhelmed when it comes to Detailing-Judgment-Day.
Anyway, here is the list of my shopping cart as it is right now. I'm constantly changing it up... adding some, removing some, etc. But this is the gist of it.
If anything else is recommended, please let me know. I have a half-freshly painted (July 2009, before I purchased it) 2003 Hyundai Sonata in black (love it and hate it), but there are some hefty, what I guess would be moderate, swirl marks on it now. This is due to my father trying to do me a favor and cleaning the car... with an old stiff-bristled brush that wasn't clean... sigh. Before that, it was swirl free. I could try to get some pictures later, but I'm assuming the pads above will cut it.
The car was waxed before winter and is regularly cleaned and maintained. I had to resort to Touchless Car Washes for a few washes during this winter, as I no longer have a garage to work in, and only recently got a 32 oz bottle of ONR (which works great, still fascinated every time I wash with it.) Now it won't see another car wash again, so I can keep the paint in the condition that I want it to be.
In a previous order made a few weeks ago from Autogeek, I received a few things to keep me good-to-go until the full detail. This included Wolfgang Vinyl & Rubber Protectant, ONR 32oz, Cobra Guzzler Combo Kit, 2 5-gallon wash buckets with grit guards, OCW, and DP High performance Glass Restorer (will be used once I get the PC).
Sorry for the mini-ramble. But yeah, if anyone thinks a kit could be swapped out for another, or certain products can be removed or added in for a better cost-to-effect ratio, then do tell. I'm open to anything, since the order isn't going in for another couple months. I'm sure I've forgotten something.
Oh, by the way. As mentioned it another topic, I plan on re-tinting my tail lights. I've heard Niteshade fades, so I'm wondering what to use to black out my lights so that they won't fade. I get the gist of it being sand, paint, clear, but I'd appreciate some nitty-gritty details. Thanks again :hifive:
Also, sorry for 2nd half of post being in italics... Not sure why that is...
I plan on doing my first full detail to my vehicle in late April/early May once I can use my friends garage, and I want to do as many things right as I can. I've been searching through this site and Autogeeks forums on a daily basis to learn as much as I possibly can before I do the job to make it easier. So far, I've learned so much that I feel like I'll be overwhelmed when it comes to Detailing-Judgment-Day.
Anyway, here is the list of my shopping cart as it is right now. I'm constantly changing it up... adding some, removing some, etc. But this is the gist of it.
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Total Concours Kit - $129.99
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Total Concours Kit, exterior car care kit, wash, clay, polish, and wax
Kit includes:
16 oz. Wolfgang Auto Bathe
16 oz. Wolfgang Clay Lubricant
200 grams Wolfgang Elastic Poly Clay Bar
16 oz. Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
16 oz. Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer
16 oz. Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz
2 Cobra Microfiber Detailing Cloths
2 Cobra Microfiber Applicator Pads
2 Poly Foam Applicators
Wolfgang Instructional DVD
Wolfgang Handbook
Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal Combo - $24.99
Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal is an ergonomically shaped urethane handle that holds specially designed foam pads using hooks & loops.
Kit Includes:
Polishin' Pal
2 White Polishing Pads, 3.5 inches
2 Red Wax/Sealant Pads, 3.5 inches
2 FREE Orange Light Cutting Pads, 3.5 inches
Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System - $59.99
Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System is a three-part system for clean, clear headlight lenses!
Kit contains:
8 oz. Wolfgang™ Plastik Surface Sealant
4 oz. Wolfgang™ Plastik Lens Cleaner
4 oz. Wolfgang™ Plastik Lens Glaze
1 microfiber towel
1 orange Low Profile 4” pad
1 black Low Profile 4” pad
1 backing plate
Wolfgang Instructional DVD
1 drill adapter
Wolfgang Duo & Porter Cable 7424XP - $189.99
Wolfgang Duo & Porter Cable 7424XP FREE BONUS
Kit includes:
16 oz. Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0
16 oz. Wolfgang Finishing Glaze 3.0
Porter Cable 7424XP Variable Speed Polisher
Porter Cable 7424XP Wrench
Porter Cable 7424XP Counter Weight
Dual Action 5 Inch HD Hook & Loop Backing Plate
CCS 6.5 inch Orange Light Cutting Pad
CCS 6.5 inch Gray Finishing Pad
Lake Country 6.5 Inch CCS Pads 6 Pack - $49.99
Choices - Orange, White, White, Blue, Blue, Green. (Orange+Gray included with PC kit)
Lake Country 6.5 Inch CCS Pads 6 Pack - Your Choice!
Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Kit - $39.99
Pampered, good-looking tires and wheels are just minutes away with the Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Kit
Kit includes:
16 oz. Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner
16 oz. Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel
Tire & Wheel Brush
2 Cobra Flex Foam Tire Dressing Applicators
Wolfgang Instructional DVD
Wolfgang Handbook
Wolfgang Carpet & Upholstery Restorer - $19.99
Wolfgang Carpet & Upholstery Restorer attack stains and dirt that will taint your car’s interior!
Dual-Action Adapter 5/8" x 11 - $4.99
D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush - $29.99
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush, auto detail brush, Wheel Brush, Tire Brush, Detailing Brush, Corvette brush, Mercedes brush, sport wheel brush,
Stoners Invisible Glass - $5.99
Stoner Invisible Glass Aerosol Can: Professional glass cleaner used by more pro detailing shops! glass cleaner, aerosol spray glass cleaner, window
303 Wiper Treatment - $3.99
303 Wiper Treatment stops squeaking and skipping wiper blades. 303 Wiper Treatment reconditions hardening rubber blades and makes them glide like new.
ONR 128 oz. - $39.99
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine 128 oz.
Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt - $9.99
Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt: Microfiber Wash Mitt, car wash, shampoo mitt
Clean Air Genie Kit - $17.99
Clean Air Kit
Wolfgang Finger Pockets - 3 pack - $12.99
Wolfgang Finger Pockets are soft, dense foam pockets that fit over your fingers for easy and efficient cleaning.
Poorboy's World Air Freshener Vanilla - $9.99
Poorboy's World Air Freshener, car deodorizer, car fragrance, vanilla air freshener
Also, Undecided on these --> Wolfgang Fuzion Carnauba Polymer Estate Wax 3oz. - $49.99 & Optimum Opti-Seal 8 oz. - $24.99
^ Was wondering if it would be worth getting either, or if any other product mentioned above will serve the purpose well enough. I've seen good reviews on both.
I plan on doing my first full detail to my vehicle in late April/early May once I can use my friends garage, and I want to do as many things right as I can. I've been searching through this site and Autogeeks forums on a daily basis to learn as much as I possibly can before I do the job to make it easier. So far, I've learned so much that I feel like I'll be overwhelmed when it comes to Detailing-Judgment-Day.
Anyway, here is the list of my shopping cart as it is right now. I'm constantly changing it up... adding some, removing some, etc. But this is the gist of it.
If anything else is recommended, please let me know. I have a half-freshly painted (July 2009, before I purchased it) 2003 Hyundai Sonata in black (love it and hate it), but there are some hefty, what I guess would be moderate, swirl marks on it now. This is due to my father trying to do me a favor and cleaning the car... with an old stiff-bristled brush that wasn't clean... sigh. Before that, it was swirl free. I could try to get some pictures later, but I'm assuming the pads above will cut it.
The car was waxed before winter and is regularly cleaned and maintained. I had to resort to Touchless Car Washes for a few washes during this winter, as I no longer have a garage to work in, and only recently got a 32 oz bottle of ONR (which works great, still fascinated every time I wash with it.) Now it won't see another car wash again, so I can keep the paint in the condition that I want it to be.
In a previous order made a few weeks ago from Autogeek, I received a few things to keep me good-to-go until the full detail. This included Wolfgang Vinyl & Rubber Protectant, ONR 32oz, Cobra Guzzler Combo Kit, 2 5-gallon wash buckets with grit guards, OCW, and DP High performance Glass Restorer (will be used once I get the PC).
Sorry for the mini-ramble. But yeah, if anyone thinks a kit could be swapped out for another, or certain products can be removed or added in for a better cost-to-effect ratio, then do tell. I'm open to anything, since the order isn't going in for another couple months. I'm sure I've forgotten something.
Oh, by the way. As mentioned it another topic, I plan on re-tinting my tail lights. I've heard Niteshade fades, so I'm wondering what to use to black out my lights so that they won't fade. I get the gist of it being sand, paint, clear, but I'd appreciate some nitty-gritty details. Thanks again :hifive:
Also, sorry for 2nd half of post being in italics... Not sure why that is...