Ok Im looking to get a few things, because I want to start washing/detailing cars on the weekends for some extra cash. I need wax/polish at the moment, and maybe something for the rims, or some clay. What basic products would you reccomend for around $30. I am not trying to get everything I need, just a few things to get me to that $30 special.
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A good polish and wax combo would be my Obsessive Detail Light Polish and either Poorboy's Natty's blue paste wax or my Obsessive Detail Wet Wax. My wax is a liquid and the Natty's is a paste, they will both give a deep and wet look. A polish and wax would get you over the $30 mark.
Since you are planning on detailing cars on the side, I would think about getting Optimum Poli Seal. This is a paint cleaner, polish, and protectant. I use this almost everyday in my detailing business. This will also save you some money and you could get some other products.
For wheels my Wheel Seal is really popular, it cleans, shines and protects all in one step.
I have never fully detailed a car, just washed/waxed. I am still trying to learn everything before I actually start detailing peoples cars for money. I plan on reading up a little and that start on mine/my parents cars.
Poli-Seal is a polish and sealant combo. It works really good with a Porter Cable 7424 and by hand. It can remove some swirls and some imperfections. Its a great product. Pretty versatile and great protection. It doesnt dust either.
Visit autopia.org or detailuniversity.com and you can find all the info you need on car detailing. Also if you get a PC there are several videos on Youtube you can watch to get an idea how to use it. BTW. There are car detailing videos on youtube also from Expert Village. Do not go by those or the guy named Jason. The guy is really clueless. Spraying amino acids on his wheels.
You should look at using Poli-Seal and Opti-Seal together. Or you could try using Poli-Seal and Optimum Spray wax. Both would be really good. If you want a really good look on your car try the Poli-seal and then the ObsessiveDetail Wet glaze followed by Optimum car wax or Opti-Seal. If you use the Poli-Seal, you can use the Optimum Spray wax to remove the Poli-seal and save yourself a step.
I already have 4-5 microfibers, plus the ones that come in the package. And I have a mit somewhere that my mother used on her benz b4 she sold it. Just gotta find it.
I already have 4-5 microfibers, plus the ones that come in the package. And I have a mit somewhere that my mother used on her benz b4 she sold it. Just gotta find it.
4-5 microfibers
I've got 52 folded up in a tub behind me right now (and a few sponges and applicator pads and such), if I go out and clean my car thoroughly I'll go through half of them easily, and thats not even counting the interior or any I accidentally drop which go immediately into the dirty pile
haha, well the ammount I have now, plus 2 huge microfiber drying towels worked just fine last time. But all I did was wash/wax. I will eventually get more, just not at the moment.
35 degrees outside and a bit sunny, since I got my car cover back earlier I figured I may as well clean it up a bit before the cover goes on for winter. Here's the result of a quick once-over the waterless car wash with carnuba Justin sent me. Come springtime I'll use the polish and sealant I got before the car show I'm planning on attending.
Lookin great Nabster. Man you really toughed that out. There's no way I'd be out there with 35 degree weather and snow on the ground. I know you cant wait to put those products to use.
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35 degrees outside and a bit sunny, since I got my car cover back earlier I figured I may as well clean it up a bit before the cover goes on for winter. Here's the result of a quick once-over the waterless car wash with carnuba Justin sent me. Come springtime I'll use the polish and sealant I got before the car show I'm planning on attending.
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That looks really good! I love that color too! Hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer to try out the rest of your goodies..
Lookin great Nabster. Man you really toughed that out. There's no way I'd be out there with 35 degree weather and snow on the ground. I know you cant wait to put those products to use.
Lived here all my life, 35 isn't much at all, I just had my jacket on. Starts getting cold when we get in the 20's with 20-30mph of wind constantly.
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By the way,my wife is drooling over your stang!
She can drool all she wants, this was my mom's high school car so it's not going anywhere
Finally got around to using the No Rinse today. That stuff ROCKS. Cut my wash and dry time by quite a bit. And my rims.... I always dread washing them, and do a poor job as a result, but HOLY CRAP! They actually look chrome now :P Still need some work, but they are worlds better! Not sure what some of the stuff left on them is, but I'm kind of concerned about getting it off :( I may take them off, put the stock rims back on, and give them a thorough scrubbing and fixing up.
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