The Perfect Detailer's Toolset

[pmartnz]

I'm new to the exterior detailing world. I used to only wash my car, spray some tire shine, maybe wax and meticulously detail the inside (first of course) . I would periodically pay for a full detailing service.

I've made a decision to take care of my cars myself. I'm cordially inviting you to share and provide some guidance in investing in "The Perfect Detailer's Toolset".

The idea is to invest in the proper equipment from the beginning. Why try to recreate the wheel when we have resources like this!!!

Current Hardware -
1 x Porter Cable 7424XP
- considering a Flex XC 3401 VRG

Thanks in advance! rops:rops:

 

[Ron Atchison]

Well if we are going to build the perfect tool set then I will start off with getting it clean and build from there. This should be fun spending someone elses money! Open ended questions about what I should buy on here is never a good thing lol.
2 5 gal buckets
2 grit guards
The Grit Guard, grit guard insert, bucket grate, car wash bucket grid,
Quality wash mit/sponge
Sheepskin Wash Mitt
Lake Country Foam Car Wash Sponge, big blue wash sponge, lake country sponge, lake country grout sponge, car wash, shampoo
Quality car wash soap. Meguiars is good for OTC.
Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo & Conditioner 64 oz. - A moisturizing car wash & conditioning soap to lubricate and clean your vehicle.
Wheel cleaner (too many choices here)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43202-best-wheel-cleaner.html
APC
Meguiars D103 All Purpose Cleaner Plus
Wheel brush
Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush, auto detail brush, Wheel Brush, Tire Brush, Detailing Brush, Corvette brush, Mercedes brush, sport wheel brush,
Tire brush
Mothers Contoured Tire Brush mimics the shape of your car's tires to clean the rubber effectively. Use Mothers Tire & Rubber Cleaner with the
Tire & Wheel Brushes
WW MF towel
The Guzzler Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel by Cobra is a better drying towel than a chamois, or terry cloth towel. Microfiber makes the best
WW MF glass towel
The Cobra Waffle Weave Microfiber Glass Towel cleans & buffs glass to crystal clarity with the soft texture of genuine Cobra microfiber.
Glass cleaner(stoners)
Stoner Invisible Glass Pump Spray: Non-aerosol formula cleans automotive glass to crystal clarity! clean glass, windshield cleaner, window cleaner,
Assortment of multipurpose MF towels
Blue All Purpose Microfiber Towels 6 Pack: Bulk pricing on all purpose microfiber detailing towel.

Well thats a start. This list should grow pretty fast.