Make sure you compare prices among various stores and don’t forget to make sure you have the latest coupon codes for your largest discounts and or free shipping, etc.
* PC
* Edge 6� Pads (complete set) with an extra blue pad
* Edge adapter for the PC. It’s included in some kits, so you may not need this separately. No backing plates are necessary with the Edge pads.
* Edge 4� pads. Get the green & white combo pad. It comes in handy for smaller areas.
* 2 Large waffle weave towels for drying (i.e. Pakshack, Chemical Guys, Autogeek, etc)
* A pack of high quality polishing towels from one of the above places.
* A couple dozen less expensive MF towels from Sam’s Club (get orange and blue). I use certain colors for certain applications, which makes them easy to keep separate. Sam’s towels don’t have tags on them. You can also go to Costco and get their yellow MF towels that come in a pack of 24 for $8.96, but you have to remove their tags. These less expensive towels are great for interiors, wheels, wheel wells, etc. And they’re OK for paint too if you use them carefully, but I’d prefer to use the higher quality towels for painted surfaces.
* WalMart MF kitchen towels in the housewares section. Looks for the 2 pack of white waffle weave towels hanging from a rack with a blue tag on the top that has the brand name "Mainstays" on them. The tag will also say "2 Pack Ultra Fine Waffle Weave Microfiber Kitchen Towels". They're 16" X 26" in size and are made from 77% polyester 23% polyamide. These are great towels at an incredible price of $2.96 for a 2 pack and they hold up pretty well. Get a couple packs. It’s yet another nice towel to add to your arsenal and they won’t break the bank.
* Grout Sponges (Lowes or Home Depot). They’re handy for wheels, wheel wells, engines, paint, etc. They also work well for rinseless washing, etc.
* A couple foam applicators for hand polishing instrument cluster lenses, etc. They’re also handy for applying wax, sealant, etc, to areas where a machine might not get.
* A couple MF applicators for applying sealants.
* A couple foam tire applicators for applying tire dressings.
* Detailing clay. Clay Magic kits from Autozone, etc.
* A pack of plastic razor blades
* Spray bottles that are chemical resistant
* A pump sprayer (hand held). It’s nice for spraying APC in wheel wells, underbody, engines, cleaning tires, etc.
* APC (All Purpose cleaner). Pick your favorite brand.
* ONR or DP 4in1 or QEW, etc. I use ONR (Optimum No Rinse) and it’s extremely economical for making clay lube, quick detailer spray, and it’s a great rinseless wash.
* Meguiar’s Plast-X. Great for hand polishing clear plastics (instrument lenses, headlights, etc)
* A tube of Scratch-X. Comes in handy for minor corrections or when a machine won’t fit, etc.
* Duragloss Total Performance Polish (very durable sealant)
* Duragloss Aquawax (exceptionally easy to use sealant / durable, etc, great on wheels!)
* Duragloss car wash soap (good stuff!)
* Duragloss pre-bonding agent
* Duragloss rubber and flat black dressing
* Mr Clean Magic Erasers (handy for removing interior marks / works on glass too)
* Meguair’s Hyper Dressing. Can be diluted to give you a clean matt look or use at higher concentrations for a glossy look. Works great on tires, wheel wells, engines, etc.
* Optimum Tire Shine. Use this instead of Meguiar’s Hyper dressing
* Optimum Protectant Plus for interiors
* Optimum Polish
* Optimum Compound
* Optimum Hyper Compound
* Optimum Poli-Seal
* Collinite 845 insulator wax. A very nice liquid nuba that’s easy on / easy off / looks good / very durable
* A good tire brush
* A good brush for interiors, carpets, etc. Big Lots stores had some great deals in Meguiar’s brushes that were being discontinued.
* Get a good vacuum such as from Ridgid. Their 5HP Pro Pac vacuum in the shape of a tool box is nice because everything fits inside (chord & attachments). It stores well because of its shape and it carries well with its handle. It also has a lifetime warranty.
I’ve got to run, but I hope this gives you some ideas. I was typing this quickly off the top of my head and didn’t get to finish the list, so please forgive any spelling errors or duplicate entries, etc. I’m sure you’ll get plenty of other suggestions. Good luck!
