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Finally got approved so I can post my intro thread!! My name is Brandon and I've been detailing at the local Ford Dealership for close to 4 years. I really enjoy detailing, so I want to start doing it on the side. At work I can't "perfect" everything, so I plan on buying some supplies from AG and doing side details so I can do things how I want to. I plan to buy the GG6, was wondering if I should buy one of the kits or just the polisher and buy the other stuff seperate? This is a great site btw, I've learned quite a bit by just reading through some of the threads. Thanks for reading and I'm glad to be a member here!
 
Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Hey Brandon,

This is something I've posed several times and it covers many areas at a high level but give you an idea of what's available and some of the prices.

Everyone starts off as a beginner but with some reading, questions, and trial, error, and practice you'll be amazed how much you'll be able to do. After reading and understanding some of the basics, the more hands on your are the quicker you'll build your knowledge and gain experience.

This link contains articles written by Mike Phillips and has allot of great reading within.

Articles by Mike Phillips

Basic steps in order are:

  • Wash
  • Clay
  • Paint Correction & Polish
  • Seal
  • Wax
Make detailing enjoyable and practice. Take your time and do not become overwhelmed. Just because there are a thousand product doesn't mean you have to use them all.

Pick one product from each category from the steps above. You already have some great waxes so you're that far ahead of the game..

Autogeek has a kit section that contains everything you need to get started. For starting off I recommend a dual action polisher. These come on a variety of flavors and Autogeek carries most of them so take your time and educate yourself.


Kit Page

Car Care Kits, Car Care Cleaning Kits, Complete Detailing Kits

Decent kit

Pinnacle Twins & Meguiar's G110v2 Dual Action Polisher Kit FREE BONUS

Much better kit

Menzerna Porter Cable XP Maximum Shine Kit FREE BONUS

Flex Kit

If I were in the market for a kit this would be the one I'd choose.
Pinnacle Flex XC3401 Polishing & Swirl Remover kit, Pinnacle polishes, swirl removers, finishing polish, flex buffer

Don't overlook a one step product

One Step Product

Klasse

Klasse ALL-IN-ONE Auto Polish, Klasse All In One, klasse aio, Acrylic polish

Menzerna Sealing Wax

Menzerna Sealing Wax APO 60, Menzerna APO 60, Menzerna wax

Meguiar's D151

Meguiars Paint Reconditioning Cream D151

Pinnacle XMT

Pinnacle XMT Clean & Shine Bundle

Forum Favorite

Klasse All-In-One, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Pinnacle Souveran, Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray Wax come together to create a forum favorite kit.

Sealants

Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant

Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant

Other quality sealants

  • Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
  • Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
  • DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant
Wax

Collinite 845

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax

Pinnacle Signature Series ll

Pinnacle Signature Series II Carnauba Paste Wax will give you a deep, wet finish will exceed your expectations. car wax, carnauba paste wax, pinnacle __________________
 
Hi and :welcome:. I know you were really concerned/worried about being approved so you could post...glad you made it...to the AGO forum
 
Thanks for the welcome guys. And thanks BobbyG for the info.
 
Thanx! Your post was very helpful! My questions are in Bold & Italics

Basic steps in order are:

  • Wash
  • Clay
  • Paint Correction & Polish (Does KlasseAIO comes under this category?)
  • Seal
  • Wax
Clay - Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit

One Step Product - Klasse http://www.autogeek.net/klasseallinone.htmlAIO

Sealants - BlackFire WetDiamond

Wax - Collinite 845, EagleOne NanoWax

I'm going to detail my brand new 4 months old lightly swirled car with the above products using my hands (No DA :()

Would these be enough or I need something like SONAX AUTO POLISH and Meg's Ultimate Compound?
 
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