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Hello, all... been peaking around here a while and finally decided to join the ranks. Been detailing my family cars for some time now with OTC stuff and a couple boutique items, but now it's time to crank it up a notch by rounding out my arsenal with professional products and tips from you pros.

First off, I'd like to find the $'s to make it to the upcoming detail fest. Certainly sounds like a good time to learn and meet some infamous people (Max, Meghan, Justin, Killr), learn some techniques and pick up some good products!

Secondly, here are some thoughts I have about a line up of products. If you hafe some thoughts about these or alternatives let me know. I know lots of people end up getting lots of differents sealants, waxes, polishes, washes, etc, to use based on the color of car, magnatude of corrections needed, etc, but I just want a good, solid product set that will do me really well instead of breaking the bank and getting 1 of everything. I have black, red and yellow cars with some swirling, and what I want is kick butt shine and decent durabilty. I hope to be rewaxing every few weeks and QD'ing weekly inbetween.

What I am thinking about is this
PC w/set of LC or Edge Pads
Wash: PB SSW
Swirl Removers/Polish: XMT #1, #2, #3
Glaze: WG Finishing Glaze
Sealant: WG DG Sealant
Wax: Max Wax (may do Souveran if I can swing the extra bux)
QD: Crystal Mist
Other: DP 4-1, bucket guard, some applicators,...

Be good, be kind and be faithful...
Oh
 
Welcome. You've got a nice set of products there. Many can vouch for all of them, while I can only say that XMT and the LC pads are very good choices, especially for their price ranges.

Good luck, you'll love it here.
 
Welcome to the team, this place is very addicting and hosts a grand wealth of information!
 
Sounds like a good line up, i would go for the EDGE pads, they are great. Also been impressed with the DuraGloss products too. the DG 101 is WET.

ShMitt W/Y and black, Guzzler and cobra MFs is also "must have"

And welcome to the addiction of detailing, and to AG
 
welcome to the forum and dont forget to post pics!
 
Clay & Lube????
DP Clay with the 4n1 lube mix works adequately
Welcome!
 
You will love DP 4-in-1 it is a awesome product and I second what Truls says diffently add the guzzler to your list. Mike...
 
Welcome to the forums. I'm glad you decided to join the family. :) You have a really good list there. The only thing I would say is that XMT 1 and WG finishing glaze are both finishing polishes. You could really go with one or the other and save the cash to put towards a jar of Souveran paste. It's really worth it on a black and red car. :)
 
Welcome!!!

WARNING: Visiting this site is ADDICTIVE, and causes OCD behaviors that make your friends and family want to put you on meds . . . or at least take your name off the bank account!!!


Lauren
Confessed Addict
 
ltoman said:
Welcome!!!

WARNING: Visiting this site is ADDICTIVE, and causes OCD behaviors that make your friends and family want to put you on meds . . . or at least take your name off the bank account!!!


Lauren
Confessed Addict
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This really should be a warning that is used on the AG site because it is very true for most. Like me, Mike...
 
orama said:
What I am thinking about is this
PC w/set of LC or Edge Pads-My pick would be edge pads I just recently had a chance to use them (owned them for months) and way better then the old backing plate and velco.
Wash: PB SSW-Cheaper alternative yet just as effective is Megs Gold glass (can be had local)
Swirl Removers/Polish: XMT #1, #2, #3-Optimum is also a great choice
Glaze: WG Finishing Glaze-Poorboys Polish with carnuaba is also an alternative (if using a sealant disregard as they can not bond to carnuaba)
Sealant: WG DG Sealant-Love WG DGS very very east to use and looks awesome.
Wax: Max Wax (may do Souveran if I can swing the extra bux)-Love MaxWax and Poorboys Nattys Blue wax
QD: Crystal Mist
Other: DP 4-1, bucket guard, some applicators,...

Be good, be kind and be faithful...
Oh
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Made some suggestions
 
Welcome. Good list that you've tallied. You'll feel better about using all of those products with a good supply of Microfiber (Guzzler, Jr's, Glass, Indigo).
 
Thank you for the Welcomes and the suggestions. Addiction, at the AGO level, is something I am affraid of as I see what it has done to all of you :p

Yep, I'll get some DP clay, too.

XMT 1 or WG Finishing Glaze????

Duragloss AW or Crystal Mist - Which do you think will be better over Max Wax for looks?

Be good, be kind, be faithful...
Oh
 
Welcome aboard bro!!!

We are a family here. Hope you don't mind that. We sometimes get one another's nerves but in 20 minutes.......we are over it! Just so much to learn here. I learn something new everyday.

For drying you can't beat the Guzzler and they are on a 50% off sale now at only 19.99 a piece. I use 4-in-1 as a rinseless wash, clay lube, and quick detailer. I added a shot of Final Gloss booster to my QD mix. UNBELIEVABLE!

Again,
Welcome!!!
 
justin30513 said:
Welcome aboard bro!!!

We are a family here. Hope you don't mind that. We sometimes get one another's nerves but in 20 minutes.......we are over it! Just so much to learn here. I learn something new everyday.

For drying you can't beat the Guzzler and they are on a 50% off sale now at only 19.99 a piece. I use 4-in-1 as a rinseless wash, clay lube, and quick detailer. I added a shot of Final Gloss booster to my QD mix. UNBELIEVABLE!

Again,
Welcome!!!
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justin30513 -

We have a theme song here? "We are Family"? :grouphug:
We are family
I got all my AutoGeekers with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and detail
... Im the MAN

Your reputation proceeds you, justin. I would have expected nothing less than a few praises for 4-in-1 from you. ;)
 
orama said:
justin30513 -

We have a theme song here? "We are Family"? :grouphug:
We are family
I got all my AutoGeekers with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and detail
... Im the MAN

Your reputation proceeds you, justin. I would have expected nothing less than a few praises for 4-in-1 from you. ;)
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Thanks for making me smile this morning!!!

I thought my face was frozen.....it's flippin' 18* here!!!!
 
Justin,
That is warm compared to Michigan. It was 8 degrees this morning.
 
Welcome to the addiction Orama. By the way, we are trying to start a support group for the addiction. I am now past the first stage of denial. Your going to love it..
 
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