Newbie in Northern CT/Western Mass

[Hades02]

Hi everyone. I just joined and am about to make my first
purchase. Aside from a bucket and meg's stage 1, stage 2,
and stage 3 consumer products I have very little as far as
products and knowledge. I have been reading posts and am
learning. I have a Black 97 Thunderbird that needs alot of
attention, both inside and out. Right now I just plan on doing
my vehicles and my families. I have a $500 budget. That includes
buying a DA machine. With that said, please give me your
recommendations for products. Thank you in advance.

[sal329]

Welcome. I would say read read read on here as well as other forums. There is an abundant amount of info on processes and how to spend your money.
I would get a PC (or Flex if the price is affordable after getting other products)
Get some LC pads no bigger then 5.5" (I find anything bigger with a PC does not work well) I am actually hoping to get some 4" pads and see if thay are as good as others say
Polishes (meg 83 and 80 is a nice combo, I have not used but I have watched the results first hand last night, I like Prima Swirl use with an orange pad then finish with a white pad)
Meg #40 for interior
Meg smooth clay kit (walmart best value)
Glaze (optional)
Sealant (I like NXT 2.0 and DG 111)
Carnauba wax (optional) top the sealant
Wheel cleaner good results with Meg All wheel cleaner, Eagle One A2Z, I want to try P21 Wheel gel
An All Purpose Cleaner
Woolite and distilled water for carpet and seats (works great on leather as well)
If leather a leather conditoner (4 star)

[StrutMotors]

Hey Neighbor! I'm right on the CT/MA border.