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.
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.
