Hi from Detroit, Michigan!

Corerat

Corerat

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Hello!

I Just Purchased a new vehicle and would like to keep it nice and clean! I have been washing my cars for about 10 years now (incorrectly I might add) and really injoy it. Some of my favorite Saturday afternoons have been spent washing my car,
being outdoors and waxing while listing to the radio (getting a look or two form girls driving by dosent hurt).
After a lot of work it is nice to sit down and look at a shinny clean automobile and know thier is a visible payoff to your hard work, That is what I like most! On very hot summer days I would then pick up a firend or two and Cruise!
Man, Those are some fun times! Anyway, to my question. I have read over the topics about Exterior care and I think I have the knowledge to begin a proper car care regimen, but now I need the Tools?

What is a good starter kit of items for Exterior care? These items would need to be avaiable at my
local meijers or auto parts store (not online). What are the Quantities of each item? and lastly,I am using
Those disposable dusters (the ones that you throw away the fluffy part and snap another on the handle) to keep the dust down inside. This seems to just "smeer" the dust and not pick it up. Any ideas on this?

Thanks for your help and time and remember this "kit" is for a beginer and the items need to be found local.
 
Why not online? PC 7424 are not available locally so it had be a 150 mile round trip to somewhere, so $40 worth of fuel. Much easier and cheaper to purchase online, besides purchasing from the sponsors here keeps this forum going. Those that I purchase products from are Poorboys world,(Steve and Pockets), Detail City.com (Troy and Sheila), Autogeek (Theres to many to name , sorry guys and gals). All are very helpfull if there are questions with either products and/or machines.

Heres where Id start: car wash soap (no wax in it), from PBs World Super slick Suds
Clay: right now I prefer elastic clay from PBs World
Clay lube: at least a quart of spray and wipe from PBs World (you will see what I mean)
Micro fiber towels: get some cheap ones from Sams or Walmart, then order at least 6 from one off the sponsors, get as thick of towels as you may need, you WILL notice the difference and youll use the cheap ones for dooor jams, tires and wheels, and wheel opening.
polishes and swirl removers: your choice from the sponsors, SSR line up from PBs. Others from other sponsors that I havnt tried. A nice AIO=Alll in One polish is polish with Sealant fromPBs. I use that product ALL the time, it saves a lot of time and energy, but doesnt have the deep correction possibilities.
Waxes: I have all 3 Nattys form PBs world and they are the only waxes I use.
Quick detailer: I dont use often, and there are several.
A Porter Cable 7424 with several pads will make paint correction easier too.

I purchase very few products locally, as most counter salesmen really dont know much about what you are trying to do. Learn as you go and ask questions here in the forum if you have some thoughts about the equipment and products you are using.
 
Here is what my thoughts are:

Meguiars deep crystal soap
Wool or sheepskin mitt
double bucket
6- microweave towels
2- wax aplicator
4- detaling cloths (to remove wax)
wheel cleaner
soft bursh (for wheels and door jams)
tire gloss
synthetic wax (for long protection)

I miss anything? Any ideas?
 
Thanks, one point I dont know about, The black trim around the windows? This area seems to pick up a lot of finger and hand prints. What could I use to give this area a rich shine? Also I think there is "chrome plastic" accents, do I use a chrome polisher or plastic polisher (is their such a thing)? :confused:
 
Corerat said:
Thanks, one point I dont know about, The black trim around the windows? This area seems to pick up a lot of finger and hand prints. What could I use to give this area a rich shine? Also I think there is "chrome plastic" accents, do I use a chrome polisher or plastic polisher (is their such a thing)? :confused:
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On the plastic chrome piece & trim ..treat that the same as your paint products...I think that I read you have one of Steve's AIO that what I would be using!

Do these by hand most trims if painted are thin coated and a machine can go threw them quickly..that's my .02 on it
 
Welcome to the board! I highly recommend Poorboy World products are they offer a great starter kit. Click the link and check out all you get.

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I know this won't help you this weekend, but in the long run it will. Good value especially right now because I think you can get 20% off this weekend.
 
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