Can someone help me out Hugely?

[Eleotay]

Okay guys here's my deal, Im starting to get into detailing big time and I keep looking on the internet and there are so many freaking different products for the same thing! Its driving me crazy, I dont know what to get, so what Im asking you guys to do is post what you would recommend for everything I need to get some stellar results! Everything from pads for a PC 7424XP to towels, car shampoo, sealant etc. Guys, I need some help bad! Thanks

[Blackthorn One]

Griot's Garage makes a very effective car wash soap that has excellent reviews. Wolfgang Deep Gloss paint sealant looks the richest, like a carnauba,while the Zaino lasts the longest, looking like another layer of clear, looking a bit plasticky. Griot's Garage Wheel cleaner is great for regular use, but isn't aggressive enough for really dirty wheels. For that, Poorboy's wheel cleanerr would be great.

[ScottB]

soap --- Poorboys , Duragloss, Optimum
clay --- any will due likely Wolfgang or Pinnacle
polishes --- Menzerna PowerFinish or SIP and Nano
pads --- minimum two of each (orange, white, grey or blue)
wheel cleaner --- Griots or P21S
interior cleaner/protectant --- Einszett Cockpit Premium or 303 Prot
leather care -- Einszett Leather Care
tires dressing --- Poorboys Bright Bold (glossy) or Optimum Optibond (matte with slight gloss)
towels --- Guzzler (drying) -- Supremes (wax removal, buffing)
sealants --- Four Star UPP or Wolfgang 3.0
waxes --- Pinnacle, Dodo, Wolfgang, or Dp Max Wax

[Jimmie]

soap --- Poorboys , Duragloss, Optimum
clay --- any will due likely Wolfgang or Pinnacle
polishes --- Menzerna PowerFinish or SIP and Nano
pads --- minimum two of each (orange, white, grey or blue)
wheel cleaner --- Griots or P21S
interior cleaner/protectant --- Einszett Cockpit Premium or 303 Prot
leather care -- Einszett Leather Care
tires dressing --- Poorboys Bright Bold (glossy) or Optimum Optibond (matte with slight gloss)
towels --- Guzzler (drying) -- Supremes (wax removal, buffing)
sealants --- Four Star UPP or Wolfgang 3.0
waxes --- Pinnacle, Dodo, Wolfgang, or Dp Max Wax

:iagree::whs:, plus might add ONR for clay lube, parking lot washes when water not available.

[Emile]

-Meguiar's Gold Class Car Shampoo
-Home Depot 5-Gallon Buckets - Grit Guards
-Autogeek.net Foam Cannon (Luxury)
-Lake Country Grout Sponges
-Mothers FX Wheel Cleaner
-Mothers Wheel, Tire, and Well Brush Kit
-California Water Blade (Luxury)
-Cobra Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towels
-Detailed Image All-Purpose Microfiber Towels
-PC7424XP - Poorboy's SSR2.5, SSR1, Orange Pads, White Pads, Backing Plates for 3.5"/4" and 5"/6" pads
-Optimum Poli-Seal
-DP Max Wax
-DP Universal Detailing Clay
-32oz Optimum No Rinse for rinseless washes, quick detailer, water conditioner, and clay lube

(Luxury) simply means not a necessity for quality car care.

[ScottB]

word of caution with water blade, if any sand or dirt blows onto finish while drying this could cause major scratching. Preferably a thick towel (with some nap to move dirt away) or leaf blower might be suggested for drying especially in a professional setting. You dont want to have to repair your own damage.

[Tesla]

Well, I think what you'll get is basically an assortment of responses based on personal favorites, so I'll give you mine.

I don't think there is a "correct" answer to your question, but you would have been well served to talk about your budget, which is important when talking about car detailing. I like to be economical in most areas so keep that in mind.

A D/A polisher (since you're a beginner). I'd probably get a Flex if I was you and you see yourself doing this for a while.

Wash:

Meguiar's Shampoo Plus (Comes in gallon or 5 gallon size)

Clay:

Riccardo Yellow: The only "different" clay out there. The rest are really variations of one another.

Polish:

Meguiars 105/205. Best 1-2 punch for weekend warriors IMO.

LSP:

Blackfire Wet Diamond

QD:

Mother's Showtime or Poorboy's QD

Clay lube:

ONR

Leather:

Leather Masters

Wheels and Tires:

Regular Wash Soap, unless there is a specific issue

Tools:

2 Buckets
2 Grit Guards
Stiff brush for tires
Dedicated wheel brush
Water Magnet
Eurow Shag MF towels

Other things I like:

Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax is amazing

WG Deep Gloss Sealant is also amazing