Help choosing my first detailing package?

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PS Based on what I'm reading so far, I should add that I intend to wash and wax by hand, no machine buffers or pressure washers.

Though this might change as I read more.. :)

I should also add that I am starting with a brand new car, so won't need polishers, cleaning waxes or wax removers..
 
Ye Gods! My wishlist at Auto Obsessed would pay for my trailer hitch! LOL

Like I say, any help regarding the 'best' brand names as regards to shampoos, leather care, microfiber clothes, finishing waxes, etc. would be greatly appreciated!
 
there is lots of stuff on the market, not all products are created equal, if you want something that is very good and not too expensive, look at the duragloss line
the soap is very good for the price, then you can apply by hand some DG501 or DG105 that should be good for about 5-6 months of protection if mixed with the DG601 (I mix 4 parts 105: 1 part 601).

the 501/105 products have some chemical cleaners in them, so no need for a pre wax cleaner.

then you will need 2 buckets and 2 grit guards, a couple of microfiber wash mitts, and a couple of MF drying towels, and you are in business
 
For a wax, I and many others on this forum would easily recommend Collinite 845. I dont know if they would ship to you, but for the quality its worth the call to their office. Also have you considered whether you want to do a wax, a sealant, or both.
 
I wouldn't assume that because the car is new that it doesn't need to be polished. Many things can happen to the surface prior to you taking delivery of the vehicle. Do a search for DISO (Dealer Installed Swirl Option) here on the forum to see some of the horror stories of new cars that have been delivered with less than perfect paint. Here is one you will find: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...1-diso-dealership-installed-swirl-option.html
 
if it is your daily driver and you not looking for perfect show car finish then i would recommend with the following:

Duragloss 901
Meguiars ultimate polish
Meguiars ultimate spray wax
Meguiars quik interior detailer
Meguiars D101
303 AP
Meguiars supreme shine microfiber
2 bucket grid guard + your favorite wash media

you can add stuff later :D

Regards
 
Also have you considered whether you want to do a wax, a sealant, or both.
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After doing more reading, I was looking at doing the wheels (washing, sealing), then hand washing (Optimum was what I was looking at), drying with microfiber, then using a clay bar (every 6 months), and using Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant V3.0 on top of that, with a good quick detailer wax spray in between tri-annual all-out waxing jobs.

Thoughts? I'm doing to check out your guys' suggestions now..
 
I used the wolfgang pre cleaner and deep gloss paint sealant with very good results on the wifes car, lasted a full 6 months. it's good stuff!
 
so you need the precleaner? Ok, good to know!
 
Those suggestions ALL look good! Can't decide now.. LOL
 
Yes sir,the paint needs to be clay at least every 8-12months depends on situation. Do the "Baggie test"
Always remember to use a paint cleaner or finish polish after clay and add your choice of LSP :D

Regards
 
Actually, the thread scared me off claying..

I just wanted to be able to wash, dry, wax (paint sealant).

Polishing (and then waxing/sealing) sounds like alot of work (maybe I'm wrong?) on top of claying (which I might well bugger up).
 
Looking at the blurb for Wolfgang Polish Enhancer the polishing doesn't seem to be that big a deal after all, though?

I thought polishers actually needed to be 'polished' in with one of those polishing machines..

So still wash (tires first, and seal), dry, clay, polish, 'wax' (seal), correct?
 
You may want to include the claying. The article about the clay scratching most likely happened because the clay fell the ground. Research claying some more. Once you have red a few more aticles you will start to understand how claying can benifit the overall look and feel to the car. I would research speedy prep towels and nano rags because unlike using clay these are synthetic towels that can be washed off with a hose when they get dirty. This is just my opinion and I believe you would like the look and feel of your car afterwards.
 
Clay is a must if you want to get the best look without spending a fortune. If you just use a good lube and enough of it with a good clay bar you won't scratch the car. If you want to get a little more into it you can use a product like IronX after to remove any leftover iron contaminants.
But seriously clay, its one of the best things you can do without any equipment.
 
Hmm.. Okay, thanks, I'll look into it some more!
 
dougz said:
Hmm.. Okay, thanks, I'll look into it some more!
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Meguiars and chemical guys have videos online showing you how to use clay properly and I among others would also recommend getting a nanoskin clay sponge instead of a clay bar bc it'll speed things up and they're roughly the same price as OTC claybars
 
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