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peter hurcos

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Sister bought a new car. She (well, really, brother in law) took very good mechanical care of the last one, but neglected the cosmetics. I want to get her a basic "kit" as a gift. (don't worry, she won't be insulted by the implications). No way, shape or how are sister or brother in law ever going to be detail hobbyists or anything like that, so minimal labor inputs with maximum appearance outputs are critical.

Please review my tentative list and offer substitutions. Bear in mind, I'm not willing to go very much above this in dollar armount:

Optimum no-rinse wash. (They live in a dry climate--not many times they would have to do a full wash).

Optimum spray wax. (Or should I go with Duragloss aquawax?).

Nanoskin sponge. (I wouldn't anticipate they would need to claybar their car more than once per year in their area).

303 vinyl protectant (They have plastic upholstery on the new car).

I figure they can get the microfiber towels they need at Costco. That is, I've already made a decision against including high-dollar microfiber towels in the mix, so leave that out of your suggestions, please.

Otherwise, I welcome last-minute suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help.
 
I would add (When I do gifts like this, I like to get things they can find locally):
-buckets
-soap for 2bm if you think they'll do it, I'd hate to see them try to rinless wash a muddy car (DG is cheap and can be found local)
-mitt
-stoner glass cleaner (unless they'll settle with using their own windex....)

I'm not sure of durability difference, but would consider getting them Meg's USW over Optimums, but it can be found very easy locally. Either way is fine.

If they aren't into detailing, I wouldn't bother with the nanoskin. If they were, and decontamination was in their steps, they should be into sealing the car as well. Maybe that's something you can do for them a couple times a year, decon and seal, that way this kit can be in your budget and effective.
 
Thanks. I'll toss in an order of Stoner and probably A small bottle of conventional wash. Probably, I shouldn't just assume they will do a "Garry Dean method" rinseless just because I do. After all, a conventional rinseless is considerably faster I have to admit.
 
That is a very cool gift! I did the same thing for a very good friend out of state but didn't go as far as you did...i knew she wouldn't do a clay or QD etc. I ordered for her 2 buckets, 2 grit guards, a wash sponge, some ONR and 2 WW MF towels. I then printed up a page and a half of very easy but extensive instructions. That was back a couple of years ago and they didn't have a kit like they do now. I simply put it together myself on the order.

She absolutely LOVED IT and still does but i knew i had a captive audience because she always liked to keep her Lexus clean.

Ordered everything from AG and simply had them ship it to her address in Mass. Worked out awesome and it was a huge hit!

Great idea this time of year.
 
peter hurcos said:
Thanks. I'll toss in an order of Stoner and probably A small bottle of conventional wash. Probably, I shouldn't just assume they will do a "Garry Dean method" rinseless just because I do. After all, a conventional rinseless is considerably faster I have to admit.
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I agree, but only to those experienced using rinseless.

Rinseless in the wrong hands can do more damage than good.



Include some youtube videos for both.
 
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