Hello, I'm sort of new to the world of detailing, but now I want to get more serious. I'm looking to put together a kit for my IS250 in smokey granite mica, which is in a slightly neglected condition from parking outside. It also does have some rock chips, scratches, and other stuff that I need to correct with touch up paint (which I'll be buying OEM paint and clear coat from the dealer). I'll also be using this stuff on other family cars that are white and gray.
I have basic equipment, like a wash bucket and grit guard, foam cannon, and CG soap.
HF DA
LC 5" backing plate
LC CCS 5.5" pads 6 pack (2 orange, 2 white, 2 blue)
Pinnacle XMY pad care combo
CG chenille microfiber wash mitt
CG super towel
CG Silk Shine
CG stripper Scent
Sonax wheel cleaner
CG poly clay bar (blue) and lubricant
CarPro Iron X (not sure if I need this)
Blackfire SRC Duo
Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant (or Ivory midnight sun wax)
CG Hybrid V7 (or midnight sun instant detailer)
CG Bare Bones
Is there anything I should add, take out, or change? I originally tried to keep a budget of $200, but forgot that the DA and pads would cost that much.
I was also thinking I could just start very simple and get this kit instead Griot’s Garage Random Orbital Wolfgang Duo and a clay bar, getting more stuff later, though shipping costs does make it less economical (no free shipping to HI)
As for repairing the paint chips and damages, when should I do that in relation to detailing the car?
Thanks!
I have basic equipment, like a wash bucket and grit guard, foam cannon, and CG soap.
HF DA
LC 5" backing plate
LC CCS 5.5" pads 6 pack (2 orange, 2 white, 2 blue)
Pinnacle XMY pad care combo
CG chenille microfiber wash mitt
CG super towel
CG Silk Shine
CG stripper Scent
Sonax wheel cleaner
CG poly clay bar (blue) and lubricant
CarPro Iron X (not sure if I need this)
Blackfire SRC Duo
Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant (or Ivory midnight sun wax)
CG Hybrid V7 (or midnight sun instant detailer)
CG Bare Bones
Is there anything I should add, take out, or change? I originally tried to keep a budget of $200, but forgot that the DA and pads would cost that much.
I was also thinking I could just start very simple and get this kit instead Griot’s Garage Random Orbital Wolfgang Duo and a clay bar, getting more stuff later, though shipping costs does make it less economical (no free shipping to HI)
As for repairing the paint chips and damages, when should I do that in relation to detailing the car?
Thanks!