Fill in my arsenol

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Y2KSVT

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Hey guys. I'd like some help from you all in filling in my arsenol. I'm just getting started with this whole detailing addiction (can't get it out of my head) and would like to keep building my collection. Right now, having several different brands/makes of the same type of product doesn't make sense for me, so I'm trying to fill in the blanks with one product/tool for each job.

Right now I'd like to find the following products/tools:

Trim restorer - I've been reading reviews, and understand that you have to take them with a grain of salt because some people might not be applying them properly, in different conditions, etc. So, what do you guys trust?

Wheel cleaner - I'd prefer something safe for all wheel types so I don't have to second guess myself.

Wheel brushes - I've seen a lot of you using the Daytona brushes. Would you recommend something like the Mother's wheel brush as well for the wheel faces?

Tools - What little tools do you guys feel are a must to have? From interior brushes to bug and tar sponges, you name it!

This is a good start, but feel free to name something that you feel should be a requirement for every detailer's arsenol!

Mark
 
Here are a few of the products I use and their category of use.

Car Wash: Duragloss 901, DP Extreme Foam, Meguiar's Hyper-Wash
Interior Protectant: Meguiar's M40
Glass Cleaner: Meguiars D1200
Tires: Pinnicle Black Onyx, Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, DP Gloss Tire Gel
APC: Meguiar's APC+
Wheel Cleaner: Meguiar's Wheel Brightener
Wheel Wax: DP Wheel Glaze, Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant
Spray Wax: Optimum Spray Wax
Quick Detailer: Adams
Compound: Menzerna Power Gloss, Meguiar's M105
Medium Polish: Menzerna Power Finish, Meguiar's M205
Final Polish: Menzerna PO85RD
Leather Cleaner: Lexol
Leather Conditioner: Lexol
Trim: Poorboy's World Trim Restore, Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant
Chrome: Mothers
Liquid Sealant: Menzerna Power Lock, Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Liquid Wax: Collinite 845, Pinnacle Souveran,
Paste wax: Collinite Marque Elegance, Pinnacle Signature Series, Poorboy's Natty, DP Max Wax, Wolfgang Fusion

A good assortment of Microfiber towels

Machines

Makita 9227 rotary polisher
Flex 3401 DA polisher
Porter Cable 7424 XP DA polisher
 
Thanks, Bobby! You just gave me an idea with that list. Here's a list of what I currently have, and what I don't. I need to fill in these blanks with quality products.

Car Wash: Zaino
Interior Protectant: Meguiars Interior Detailer (Is this even a protectant?) Would be up for something new.
Glass Cleaner: Stoner's Invisible Glass
Tires: DP Tire Gel
APC: Meguiar's APC+
Wheel Cleaner:
Wheel Wax:
Spray Wax:
Quick Detailer:
Compound: Meguiars M105
Medium Polish: Meguiars M205
Final Polish:
Leather Cleaner:
Leather Conditioner:
Trim:
Chrome:
Liquid Sealant: DP Poli-Coat
Liquid Wax:
Paste wax: Poorboys Natty Paste Wax (Red)

A good assortment of Microfiber towels - I could definitely use some more.

Question about wheel wax. Is it necessary to use a wax specifically for wheels? Why not use any wax made for the vehicles surface? I wouldn't use my Natty Red because I wouldn't want to put hidden wheel contaminents from the applicator, back into the wax container.

Mark
 
Y2KSVT said:
Thanks, Bobby! You just gave me an idea with that list. Here's a list of what I currently have, and what I don't. I need to fill in these blanks with quality products.

Car Wash: Zaino
Interior Protectant: Meguiars Interior Detailer (Is this even a protectant?) Would be up for something new.
Glass Cleaner: Stoner's Invisible Glass
Tires: DP Tire Gel
APC: Meguiar's APC+
Wheel Cleaner:
Wheel Wax:
Spray Wax:
Quick Detailer:
Compound: Meguiars M105
Medium Polish: Meguiars M205
Final Polish:
Leather Cleaner:
Leather Conditioner:
Trim:
Chrome:
Liquid Sealant: DP Poli-Coat
Liquid Wax:
Paste wax: Poorboys Natty Paste Wax (Red)

A good assortment of Microfiber towels - I could definitely use some more.

Question about wheel wax. Is it necessary to use a wax specifically for wheels? Why not use any wax made for the vehicles surface? I wouldn't use my Natty Red because I wouldn't want to put hidden wheel contaminents from the applicator, back into the wax container.

Mark
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Mark,

It looks like you're making progress and the recommendations I've given you will fill those empty slots nicely.

Wheel Wax: That's a good question! I don't know what the difference is between regular wax and wheel wax but I was using Collinite 845 and DP Wheel Wax and Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant seems to stand up better.
 
Trim restorer - I currently use Poorboy's World Trim Restorer. It goes on nice and little goes a long way. But it doesn't last more than a month or so. I have also heard great things about Ultima Trim Guard Plus. It’s supposed to last longer than the PB stuff, but I haven’t tried it yet.

Wheel Wax - I currently use Wheel Wax. Wheel Wax’s are designed to resist the higher temperatures given off from the brakes and flying brake dust. It is a good product, but a royal pain if you put it on to thick. After some trial and error I now like it and use it every couple of car washes. I and considering trying RejeX though as is seems to be a popular sealant among detailers to use on wheels. I would anticipate it would last longer than a wheel wax as well.

Wheel brushes - Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush. I love this thing. It makes cleaning the barrels of my rims a breeze.

Spray Wax - Optimum Car Wax & Duragloss Aquawax. Both are great product IMOI.

Quick Detailer – FK425

Leather Cleaner - Leatherique Prestine Clean & 1Z Einszett Leather Care

Leather Conditioner - Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil & 1Z Einszett Leather Care

Liquid Wax - Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, Poorboy's World Liquid Natty's Blue

Liquid Sealant - Klasse AIO, Klasse HGS, Menzerna Power Lock
 
TRIM:I've been using DG Aquawax on trim. I've not tried any dedicated trim product because every time I've tried AW it worked great, but I havent tried to tackle any majorly faded trim with it, only minor to moderate fading. It looks great though, gives a nice glossy but not shiny/greasy looking finish. I applied it to the plastic trim piece on the outside bottom of my windshield which was looking pretty faded around 3 months ago and it still looks great. Used it on the trim of a few other cars too for family members and its still holding strong. Another plus is that it beads water, and if you get overspray on the paint you can just buff it away and it might even look better than before :) I also use it as a spray wax for quick washes for family members.
 
Y2KSVT said:
Thanks, Bobby! You just gave me an idea with that list. Here's a list of what I currently have, and what I don't. I need to fill in these blanks with quality products.

Car Wash: Zaino
Interior Protectant: Meguiars Interior Detailer (Is this even a protectant?) Would be up for something new.
Glass Cleaner: Stoner's Invisible Glass
Tires: DP Tire Gel
APC: Meguiar's APC+
Wheel Cleaner:-Above product is great for this, dilute as needed
Wheel Wax:-Used PB wheel wax and switched to OP OS. It works well and I don't have to bend down again.
Spray Wax:-With OP OS it was all I needed and works well with waxes.
Quick Detailer:-Clearkote Quick Shine or PB S&G is what I use, when I use it.
Compound: Meguiars M105
Medium Polish: Meguiars M205
Final Polish:
Leather Cleaner:-I chose Leather Masters Strong Cleaner
Leather Conditioner:-I chose Leather Masters VITAL to protect my 03 cobra seats :dblthumb2:
Trim:-I use PB TR for me it works great and I get about 3 weeks out if it before needing reapplication.
Chrome:
Liquid Sealant: DP Poli-Coat
Liquid Wax:-Clearkote Carnuaba Moose Wax works very well.
Paste wax: Poorboys Natty Paste Wax (Red)

A good assortment of Microfiber towels - I could definitely use some more.

Question about wheel wax. Is it necessary to use a wax specifically for wheels? Why not use any wax made for the vehicles surface? I wouldn't use my Natty Red because I wouldn't want to put hidden wheel contaminents from the applicator, back into the wax container.
You can use what ever works best for you, I chose OP OS so I don't have to go back and it works for me.
Mark
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There you go.
 
Car Wash: Duragloss 902, Meguiar's Gold Class
Interior Protectant: 303
Glass Cleaner:
Tires: Autoglym Instant Tire Dressing
APC: Amazing Roll Off,Optimum Power Clean
Wheel Cleaner: Sonax Full Effect
Wheel Wax: Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant
Spray Wax:
Quick Detailer:Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer
Compound: Meguiar's M105
Medium Polish: Menzerna Super Intensive,
Final Polish: Menzerna Super Finish "Nano"
Leather Cleaner: WG Leather Cleaner
Leather Conditioner: WG Leather Conditioner
Trim: Poorboy's World Trim Restore, 303
Chrome: Mothers
Liquid Sealant: Klasse AIO, Klasse SG
Liquid Wax: Collinite 845
Paste wax:Pinnacle Signature Series, Dodo Juice Hard Candy


Machines

Dewalt DW849(never use)
Porter Cable DA polisher

what i need to add in a futur order ??
 
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Mindflux said:
Still makes no sense.

if you don't like me just ignore my posts, quit trolling the board.
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LOL it has nothing to do with me not liking you. When you put the Im the MANtapatalk shows that as you typing "I'm the MAN", it doesn't show the little dancing guy. See now it makes sense...
 
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