Newbie with new car needs advice..

[mpnx2]

Should have posted this here instaed of the Detailing 101 forum...


Hello all. I am looking for just some advice on some products to get me started. First let me state that I have no intention of doing this to generate income. I am just looking to keep the vehicles that I do have in the best shape I can. Having recently just purchase a new 2013 CTS-V sedan I want to keep it nice. Of course, I had to choose black, which is going to be hard to keep clean, but when the black is clean and polished it looks so good! Also, I live in a small town and product availability is pretty limited I was able to find some Meguires products and have used that but I am looking to complete a “kit” that will cover the interior, exterior, tires, wheels, and glass. I was looking at the Wolfgang line something like this: http://www.autogeek.net/wg9500.html would this be enough to get going? I live in the desert so sun protection for the paint and leather are a priority. Also, this is not my daily driver but I will also be doing my other vehicles as well… a 2005 Inifinti G35, 2005 Nissan Titan.. looking forward to the suggestions. Also, another detail is the seating surfaces are suede all the interior products I have found say do not use on suede.

 

[goldenlight]

Will you be doing this by hand or using a Dual Action POlisher?

When I started out waxing my own vehicle, I used a cleaner wax(wax and cleaning agent) and only used scrachx when I had a slight scratch.

I didn't purchase a Dual Action polisher until I purchased a burgundy car.

The Kit seems a bit over price in my opinion ,but if you have the money go for it.

Meguiars Products are preety easy to find and are reasonbly priced.

but definately look at all the kits, I'm sure there is one that is a great deal. I just don't like this one .

 

[mpnx2]

I don't have a polisher currently and I am not against getting one if it is beneficial. Being that I have several cars to do it will probably speed up the process. Is the one in the kit a decent model or is the PC model better

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[Vegas Transplant]

Megs OTC...hands down! Finish with 26 topping 21, or two coats of 21 if dust is an issue in your area of the desert.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I don't have a polisher currently and I am not against getting one if it is beneficial. Being that I have several cars to do it will probably speed up the process.

Is the one in the kit a decent model or is the PC model better

If you just want to clean and wax your cars to keep them protected you can do everything by hand. If you want to remove swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation then working by machine will be a lot faster and a lot more effective. For what you would spend letting a detailer detail your car you can get into machine polishing and do it yourself. Plus when you do it yourself you don't have to worry about whether or not the detailer you hire actually knows what they're doing.

The Porter Cable 7424XP is a great entry level tool that anyone can learn to use and get professional results from...


It's not that hard...

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Having recently just purchase a new 2013 CTS-V sedan I want to keep it nice. Of course, I had to choose black, which is going to be hard to keep clean, but when the black is clean and polished it looks so good!

Check this article out too for new cars...

How To Detail Your Brand New Car by Mike Phillips

I am looking to complete a “kit” that will cover the interior, exterior, tires, wheels, and glass. I was looking at the Wolfgang line something like this: Wolfgang Interior / Exterior Combo Kit contains three of our outstanding exterior products, two exceptional interior leather care products, and an would this be enough to get going?

Call Customer Care and they can help you get a kit for interiors and a kit for exteriors. They can even custom build a kit for you.

1-800-869-3011

I live in the desert so sun protection for the paint and leather are a priority. Also, this is not my daily driver but I will also be doing my other vehicles as well… a 2005 Inifinti G35, 2005 Nissan Titan.. looking forward to the suggestions.

If you're going to take care of all of these cars then I'd highly recommend getting a machine to do the polishing and waxing.

Also, another detail is the seating surfaces are suede all the interior products I have found say do not use on suede.

The reason you don't see a lot of products for suede or Alcantara fabrics is because it's a very had to work on material that if you're not careful or if the products are not completely designed for this type of material, the appearance of the material can be negatively altered and recovery is difficult.

These types of materials look cool and are comfortable but they don't lend themselves well to being worked on with anything liquid. Leather Master makes a kit for suede you can check it out here...

Leather Master Nubuck Eco Protection & Cleaning Kit, nubuck cleaning kit, suede leather cleaning kit


The second edition of my how-to book covers just about everything you'll ever want to know about exterior detailing...


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[kimtyson]

Beautiful vehicle. Congrats. Knowing what I do now, I'd go with the Duragloss product line. Very value priced, easy to work with (even in sun), and the final result is wonderful and long lasting. The fact is, we all have opinions and most of us are right. There are so many products. I recommend a DA polisher to make your life easier. Try some different products and decide what works for you. Good luck. And welcome to the forum.

 

[goldenlight]

I like the Meguiars DA kit because it has a delayed start feature and the handle. Meguiars G110v2 Dual Action Complete Kit FREE BONUS

Definately give autogeek a call they might be able to design a kit that works for you.


Porter cable is ok . Just don't have the handle


Griots Garage is a good polisher too, I think it has a longer warranty


Definately look through Mike.Phillips articles and watch the videos.

Suggested Shopping List: I'm sure there is more you need

1)Choose the min DA kit with Just the pads and microfiber towels if possible.
2)Pick up 2 Grit Guards. Pick up 2 5 Gallon bucks can be picked up locally at a bigbox warehouse. You don't have to fill the wash bucket all the way to the top. Its just that the 5 gallon buckets are cheep
3)Cobra Guzzler kit( Green) for drying your vehicle.
4)a couple of Miracle microfiber towels would be nice.
5)Fireman Hose. This can be picked up locally


I would start with Meguairs products for now because they are cheep and you don't have to use alot of product to get results. I know with the Ultimate Liquid wax I can do 4 midsize cars 4 times a year and still have a little left over into the following year.

Ultimate Compound ( for your older cars..)
Ultimate Polish for new car
Ultimate Liquid Wax. for all cars.


Your favorite Car Wash and Wheel Cleaner.


If you find something you like your running out of quickly, try to get a gallon size bottle. I reccomend to get a gallon size of Car wash, Wheel cleaner, and Clay lube.

Sorry to throw up all over you. I leaned so much in the 13 months of detailing.