"Dream" Kit Build Off

[justin_murphy]

Ok AGO members.........

Most of you have some really nice experience with detailing products and machines. I want you to build me what you believe is the best interior and exterior detailing kit. Give me your best reason why too. Then we are going to take a vote........by the members.

The winner will get a full, 16oz. bottle of XMT's 360 shipped from me!

Get creative and let's have some fun!

[CalgaryDetail]

mighty fine of you justin, an restictions as to price or contents?

thanks again

[justin_murphy]

mighty fine of you justin, an restictions as to price or contents?

thanks again

Just make them AG sold products.........that's all!

[orngez]

okay...just based on ag products and brands....


Shmitt...fits like a glove...lasts forever

Foam Gun with dp extreme foam - who doesnt love delicious cotton candy sudz all over their ride?

Buckets - two with grit guards of course...a detailing staple

Soap - super slick and suds...unbelieveable lubricity

Lubrication - ONR ..foam your car down with this in the mix to help soften the water and increase lubricity...among the other uses it has for clay lube and qd'er

Clay - poly caly...not much diversity here considering all clay is made by the same manufacturer

Clay lube - diluted onr

Wheel schmitt for the wheels..better than just using a towel to save your hands from getting scraped up

Pb spray and rinse for the wheels - best cleaner out there that is gentle on wheels..and you just rub with your finger on anything stubborn

Wells, vinyl, rubber, plastic, widow trim/well, tire dressing- 303 protectant...the best for a reason...goes on anything, looks great, last a long time...and PROTECTS

Paint correction - makita rotary and cyclo (depending on level of experience) xmt polishes with a dab of optimum polish to increase work time..with four levels its easy to pick the perfect level of polish and the dab of optimum to give them an infinite working time and the polishes work well with either a rotary or da...edge pads of course...quick change and double sided...what more could you want?

LSP- optisealed souveran....best of both technologies right now...

APC - 303 cleaner...the most under rated not talked about stuff...works on everything...best used on iterior and an amazing carpet cleaner...(even though we know folex is my fav)

Glass - stoners invisible glass...the long standing glass cleaner for a reason...IT WORKS

Interior - 303 protectant..goes on anything and is the perfect cross between matte and glossy

Leather - connoly hide care products - by far the worlds stinkiest products...but the glove soft leather it leaves behind is no joke....

MF towels - cobra...nuff said..and a guzzler to dry everything up...sprayed down with onr qd as ou dry leaves a mar free streak free finish

Engine bay - 303 protectant - notice how many uses it has?

Paint cleanser/engine bay - p21s total auto wash...you can play Mr Dalton and put it in a pesticide sprayer...or just keep it in the bottle...either way the best all around cleaner out there...one of those products you use and realize why its expensive...beacuse it works and there is nothing else out there like it...gentle on paint and removes tar, grime and bug brains...and still tough enought to degrease an engine

Applicators...ccs red applicators...they dont work any better than the cheap yellow pinnacle ones...but they look cooler :)

Extra chemical sprayers and bottles are a must

these are my dream team ag products...there are others but staying within the rules these are the ones i have found the most success with....

[justin_murphy]

orngez.........awesome work! Very informative too!

This is what I'm looking for!

[Nuke33]

It is very informative I gotta make one out latter

[supercharged]

Ok AGO members.........

Most of you have some really nice experience with detailing products and machines. I want you to build me what you believe is the best interior and exterior detailing kit. Give me your best reason why too. Then we are going to take a vote........by the members.

The winner will get a full, 16oz. bottle of XMT's 360 shipped from me!

Get creative and let's have some fun!
I think one of the best exterior kits will be XMT 360---Opti-Seal---Souveran (liquid or paste). Why??? I seen pictures of what XMT 360 and Opti-Seal can do and really want to try this combo. And obviously I want the king of waxes there too.

As far as interior it will be DP total interior cleaner---Pinnacle leather conditioner---303 protectant. Why??? DP has the least chemical smell, which is really valuable to someone like me, where I hate heavy chemical smell. Pinnacle leather conditioner is the best one I used up to date. 303 protectant - it gives me that matte look and great protection that lasts one month.

[bambo2888]

Wash: Schmitt and Pinnacle Bug Sponge w/ foam gun using DP Foaming Shampoo- Provides excellent lubrication and virtually no marring, all without stripping wax/sealant. The bug and tar sponge is the best invention to date, providing the easiest front bumper and wheel well cleaning with no harm.

Dry: Flooding method with power blower and 20x40 Guzzler- This method and these tools work in stages. The flooding method drains 70% of the water off the vehicle. The blower blows just about all of the remaining 30% out of the cracks and crevices. The guzzler safely wipes and absorbs the left over droplets. This is the safest and most effective way to completely dry any vehicle.

Polish: XMT line with CCS pads and PC: The PC provides nearly effortless and fool-proof powered buffing. The pads are relatively inexpensive and reliable. The XMT line is highly customizable with over 5 polish choices for abrasiveness and purpose.

Wheels, Tires, and Windows: Poorboys Spray and Rinse, Tireriffic, Diamondite ClearVision: Poorboys is generally safe on all finishes and truly is "spray on and rinse off" with no further scrubbing. Tirerific is a clear acrylic coating for the tires, ELIMININATING sling off and the need for reapplication after washing or rain. Diamondie is the ultimate streak free cleaner and it has no ammonia, making it safe on all glasses. It still packs a bunch on bugs and road grime.

Vinyl, Rubber, and Wells: 303 Protectant: Doesn't require explanation, simply the best matte protection.

Glaze: Wolfgang Finishing Glaze- Contains no carnauba, so can apply a sealant if desired. Likewise, works great!

Sealant- WG Deep Gloss Paint Sealant-Hands down, best sealant. Gives great shine and unmatches protection and durability.

LSP: Souveran or SSII: Best and easiest waxes to apply, that I know of. The depth and clarity given to the surface has yet to be surpassed. Furthermore, it cheaper than its Zymol counterparts.

Quick Detailer- Crystal Mist and Spray Souveran- Easiest to use, best results, done.
APC: Simple Green- Been raised on it and it works great!

Vinyl and Leather Cleaner and Protectants: 303 and Pinnacle- All of the designated Pinnacle products are the best at what they do in this area. Easy to use, great quality, and decent pricing for the amount that you get. 303 gives the classiest finish and best protection without oiling the surface.

Microfiber- Cobra- Makes a MF for every purpose and they last! I use mine just about daily and wash right after. None show any signs of wear. Quality and good bulk pricing.

[wytstang]

Exterior:
-Soap-NXT has great cleaning power and lubrication can handle any job (sub Gold Glass if you don't plan on striping everything.

-One 5 gallon bucket with grit gaurd & add 1 cap full of ONR to help capture dirt, One 1 gallon bucket (grit gaurd optional) with ONR to help reduce water spots.

-Mitt I still prefer Sheep Skin I don't miss as many spots, where as the Smitt I missed areas since it's larger and sometimes doesn't conform to the curves of the car.

-Dry Guzzler covers a large surface area with no need to wrong out. Soft with no worries os causing scrathes.

-Clay depends on condition of car Pinnicals Ultra Poly of good conditions or Megs Mild clay for tougher jobs.

-Clay lube ONR/H2O or clean soapy water solution both cheap and effective

-Swirl Remover Optimum compund/Polish great products with longer work in time with zero dusting. Very user friendly (recomend using Edge system they work great togther)

-LSP Nattys Blue

-Wheels/Wheel Wells/Rims PB APC cut 8:1 or 10:1 or Concentraded depending on condition with Megs wheel/tire brushes with or with out handles. Makes short work of dirt/grim and the handles help save the back.

-Tire Dressing WG Tire dressing is just freakin awesome (if you like shiny). Last for aroung 2 1/2 weeks solid and stands up to rain farly well.

-Engine again PB APC cut 8:1 or 10:1 or Concentraded depending on condition. With the aid of a Nylon brush and a warm engine it works good. It's amonia and bleach free there is no need to worry about hoses and wires being affected.

-Trim PB Trim Restorer works awesome on faded smooth trim and last for weeks with or with out rain. The Coconut smell is a plus too.

-Cart of duffle bag are both worth having so you can have everything close by.

Interior:
-Vents 2 way mini detailing brush gets in small cerveces with ease

-Mango MF towels for interior duty, they good for interior duty and the cheapest Ag carries.

-Plastic/Vinyl/Carpet again I use PB APC cut 10:1/12:1 does a good job and doesn't make a massive amount of suds making it a pain to clean up.

-Interior dressing I use 303 as it has a nice matte look and last for a loooong time with little attraction to dust.

-Vac well AG only carries one so Metro Vac n Blo with attachments.

Thats all I can think of so yeah good luck everyone.

[Reddwarf]

Dream Kit:

AG Foam gun (http://www.autogeek.net/pifofowagun.html): How does anyone wash a car without one!

Complete Car Wash System with Dolly (http://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-bucket-.html): Since this is a dream setup, I figure I might as well go all the way! This looks to be the Rolls Royce of wash buckets. While we are at it, might as well add the Workhorse Auto Detailing Supplies Cart (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-supplies-cart.html).

Soap: DP Extreme (http://www.autogeek.net/foam-gun-soap.html) is formulated for the foam gun, but as this is a dream kit let’s go with Pinnacle Bodywork shampoo (http://www.autogeek.net/pinbodsham.html). Of course I would use the Shmitt and the Wheel Shmitt. Add a bottle of Poorboy Bug Squash (http://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-bug-squash.html) for when that extra cleaning power is needed. Alos, you got to have DP 4 in 1 (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-rinseless-four-in-one.html) on hand for when it is too cold to wash with soap and water. 4 in 1 is amazing.

Clay: Got to go with the Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay (http://www.autogeek.net/ultra-fine-poly-clay.html) and Pinnacle clay lube (http://www.autogeek.net/piulpoclkit.html). I have used both and they are fantastic!

Wheels: You have to have a bottle of Poorboy’s Spray & Rinse Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/pbsrwc32.html) in case your wheels are extra dirty. For weekly washing I’d go with the DP Wheel Gel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/dp370.html) and the Deep Reach Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/vacnbloporva.html) and a Short Handle Tire/Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/tiwhbr.html). After washing DP Wheel Glaze (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-wheel-glaze.html) and Pinnacle Black Oynx Tire Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/piblontigel.html) with a Cobra Tire Dressing Applicator of course!

Polish: You got go with a PC and I’d select the Edge Foam pads. The entire line of XMT polishes, cleaners, pad condition, etc (http://www.autogeek.net/xmt.html). Including XMT 360!!

Klasse AIO (http://www.autogeek.net/klasseallinone.html)! No kit could be complete without a bottle of AIO.

Protection: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html) topped with Pinnacle Souveran Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html).

Trim: 303 (http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html).

Touch ups: Poorboy’s Spray & Wipe (http://www.autogeek.net/pbsaw16.html) & Pinnacle Souveran Spray Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-souveran-spray-wax.html)

Interior: This is a dream kit, right? So let's go for a Metro Vac (http://www.autogeek.net/vacnbloporva.html)! DP Interior Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/dp340.html) & Poorboy’s Natural Look. DP Carpet Cleaner. Connolly Hide Care and cleaner for deep cleaning and conditioning. Pinnacle Leather Cleaner and Conditioner for weekly use. This stuff rocks!

Glass: DP High Performance Glass Restorer (http://www.autogeek.net/dp515.html) and DP Krystal Vision (http://www.autogeek.net/dpkrviclglki.html). I'm eager to try Diamoninte, but until proven otherwise, DP Krystal Vision can't be beat.

Engine: DP Engine Cleaner and PB Natural Look.

Don’t forget: Several Cobra MF’s of different types, a guzzler and Pinnacle Micro Rejuvenator Microfiber Detergent.

[Kelso]

i started a list, then actually read what the others were writing....im too lazy to write all that out!

[wytstang]

i started a list, then actually read what the others were writing....im too lazy to write all that out!
It took me a while :o I kept debating to delete it or keep going.

[supercharged]

Lets see...exterior kits...

Luxury soft wash/dry kit---All White Shmitt, Poorboy's SS&S, Guzzler, Poorboy's S&W QD. (this will be a gentle wash, where you want you car clean with minimal protection strip off. Love this combo, used it myself a few times.)

Super Klean wash/dry kit---white/yellow shmitt, Megs NXT shampoo, Poorboy's Bug Squash, Guzzler. (We all know NXT has good cleaning ability. Couple it up with Poorboy's Bug Squash and you can get the worst grime off the car. Yellow side of Shmitt can be used for most stubborn grime.)

Polishing kit--- XMT&Edge 2000 pads. (XMT are just outstanding polishes. Can be used in full sun with no dusting. E2K pads are the best ones I tried up to date. I'd offer this kit in both flat and wave pads.)

Sealant and wax kit---can be Four Star UPP/ Pinnacle Souveran paste for flat/dark paints, Wolfgang DGPS/ DP Max Wax for light colored/mettallic paints. (the best ones I found so far)

Tires-n-wheels kit --- my favorite one is Wolfgang and Pinnacle gel wheel cleaner. DP is a little too thick and sometimes clogs the sprayer. Wolfgang twins or Pinnacle twins would be very nice. (I think they couple up just nice)

Quik glass clean-up kit ---My favorite combo always was DP Krystal Vision (I just love glass cleaner that is scentless), and Combra glass MF towel. I would also add Klasse AIO for protection. (love this combo)

Clay-n-lube kit ---Pinnacle Ultra poli clay and Pinnacle clay lubricant (Pinnacle clay lube is a must for blacks!!!:righton: ) for frequent clay applications, or DP Clay and DP Clay lubricant for twice a year applications. (try it for yourself and you will love it)

Quik Touch up QD ---Poorboy's S&W and Cobra Ultra plush towel. (always worked for me. Cleans well and is streak free)


Total interior kit --- Pinnacle leather conditioner, DP Total interior cleaner, 303 protectant. (the best one I found so far)

[sneek]

Hmm

Wash: get 2 Foam Wash Gun with FREE BONUS (http://www.autogeek.net/foam-gun.html)
one for a degrease and another for your car soap.
Meguiar’s All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate, 1 Gallon, works on carpet, fabric, vinyl, and leather for all-over interior cleaning. (http://www.autogeek.net/mg10101.html)
as your degreaser.

Autogeek Complete Wash System with Dolly (http://www.autogeek.net/autogeek-wash-system.html)
2 buckets

Meguiars Versa-Angle Wide Body Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/mevewibobr.html)
Brush

The ShMITT Multi-purpose Foam Mitts (http://www.autogeek.net/shmitt.html)
wash mitt

Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo Car Wash (http://www.autogeek.net/pinbodsham.html)
for soap

Montana Original 360° Boar’s Hair Wash Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/moor36bohawa.html)
for wheels

OXO Spoke Wheel Brush: This 12" Spoke Brush adjusts to fit the openings in your wheels. (http://www.autogeek.net/oxospwhbr.html)
for Spokes

DP Gel Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/dp370.html)
wheel cleaner

DP Wheel Glaze cleans and protects all types of wheels! Durable wheel polymer wax coating protects wheels from brake dust adhesion and corrosion. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-wheel-glaze.html)
Wheel polish

Engine Dressing: Meguiars Gold Class Endurance Tire Protectant Gel produces a matte sheen to protect tires from the elements. More than a tire dressing, Meguiars Tire (http://www.autogeek.net/entirprotgel.html)

General Dressing: Can't find the link, but a gallon of 303, and Hyper Dressing

Glass Care:
Diamondite Glass Cleaning System Kit is effect against acid rain, overspray, resin dots, and embedded dirt. (http://www.autogeek.net/diglclsykit.html)

Clear Plastic care :Diamondite® Clear Plastic System Kit cleans, polishes, restores headlight lenses. Diamondite plastic polish scratch remover for headlights. (http://www.autogeek.net/diamondite-clear-plastic.html)

Clay:This kit includes two 4 oz. bars of DP Universal Detailing Clay and a bottle of DP Universal Clay Lubricant (http://www.autogeek.net/clay-kit.html)

Pads :CCS Spot Buffs 4 inch Foam Pads & Accessories work with your drill, rotary, or dual action polisher. Polish small areas with Lake Country Spot Buffs. (http://autogeek.net/ccs-4in-foam-pads.html)
Polisher: Cyclo

Polish: Remove scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, overspray and water spots with Four Star Ultimate Swirl Mark Remover. This all-in-one paint correcting (http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-swirl-remover.html)
Regular swirl remover

XMT Heavy Duty Swirl Remover #4 is a true polishing compound with a high concentration of heavy grade abrasives. Concentrated abrasives increase the (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-polishing-compound.html)
for the tuff stuff

Optimum Polish is a swirl remover, finishing polish & paint cleaner in one for the optimum shine! swirl remover polish, fine grade polish, final (http://www.autogeek.net/opt400.html)
for a finishing polish

Wolfgang Pre-Wax Polish Enhancer is absolutely fabulous for producing that elusive, show-ready wet-shine look. This polish actually enhances and (http://www.autogeek.net/wg2000.html)
as a glaze

Sealant: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant delivers a deep, wet, liquid shimmer unlike anything you can imagine. (http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html)

Wax: Finally Liquid Souveran Wax achieves the Pinnacle of Perfection. Liquid Souveran Carnauba Wax has the ease of a liquid wax with the protection and (http://www.autogeek.net/pinliqsouvwa.html)

Polish on top of wax for show cars :64 oz. Meguiars #3 Professional Machine Glaze (http://www.autogeek.net/64ozme3prmag.html)


Petty much everything
Microfiber Towels, Microfiber dusters and microfiber Detailing tools (http://www.autogeek.net/mictow.html)


INTERIOR

Cyclo Polisher Brushes turn your Cyclo Orbital Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/cyclo-brushes.html)
for your cyclo. It would make carpet scrubs a breeze. You can get all of them so that you will be prepaired for anything.

DP Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner lifts stains out of carpet and fabric using the latest advanced surfactant technology. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp310.html)
for the Carpet. I says it has low foam so it will save you time if you are just using a wet dry vac after.

DP Total Interior Cleaner cleans plastic, vinyl, leather, carpet, and upholstery without harsh solvents or caustic chemicals. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp340.html)
for everything else. With a Shmitt :D (:P maybe I stole that from one of your write ups)

4X Interior Concours Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/b16.html)
for vents and such, as well as as engine and wheels.

The 303 Convertible Top Cleaner and the 303 Aerospace Protectant are everything you need to keep your convertible top looking like new. (http://www.autogeek.net/303vincontop.html) for convertables



thats all I can thing of off the top of my head

[klumzypinoy]

With my little experience, here it goes!

Wash Mitt: Shmitt Wash Mitt

Two buckets and two grit guards, one in each bucket!

Shampoo: DG 901 or Poorboy's Super SLick and Suds (love both. I like Super Slick and Suds for the long foaming and concentration, both for lubricity)

Drying: GUZZLER HANDS DOWN! plus a QD to help aid in preventing any micro scratches

Wheels: Wheel Schmitt and wheel brush to get into lug nut holes and other tight places, DG WHeel Gel Cleaner

Glass: Stoner's invisible glass

That's all I can think of right now :D