want to start detailing my own car

**shadowpr** · 05-24-2012, 07:19 PM

I recently got my car detailed, and it came out amazing. I was very happy with the results.

Now I just want to be able to get similar results on my own.

This is my list, what do you think, and what would you change?

Shopping Cart
Item Options Unit Price Qty. In Stock Cost
SONAX Tire & Wheel Kit
$49.99 1 Yes $49.99
Detailer's Krystal Vision Clean Glass Combo
$19.99 1 Yes $19.99
Detailer's High Performance Glass Restorer
$19.99 1 Yes $19.99
Griots Garage Paint Glaze
$18.99 1 Yes $18.99
Detailer's Total Interior Combo
$36.99 1 Yes $36.99
Autogeek Pressure Washer Foam Cannon HP Kit - FREE BONUS
Choose fitting : Karcher K-Series
$119.99 1 Yes $119.99
Detailer's Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo
$19.99 1 Yes $19.99
Pinnacle Complete Detailing Bag Kit
$195.00 1 Yes $195.00
Sheepskin Wash Mitt
$16.99 1 Yes $16.99
Pinnacle Twins & Meguiars G110v2 Dual Action Polisher Kit FREE BONUS
$199.99 1 Yes $199.99
5 Gallon Professional Wash Bucket with Grit Guard - RED
$19.99 1 Yes $19.99
Waffle Weave Microfiber Glass Towel
$9.99 1 Yes $9.99
Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Drying Towel, 16 x 24 inches
$19.99 2 Yes $39.98
5 Gallon Professional Wash Bucket with Grit Guard - BLACK
$19.99 1 Yes $19.99

Thanks for looking

**shadowpr** · 05-25-2012, 02:54 PM

anyone?

Mike Phillips · 05-25-2012, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by shadowpr

anyone?

Been working on offline projects, first I've seen of this thread...

Your list is fairly complete, which buffing pads are you getting for your G110v2? See this article,

5 inch Backing Plates on Meguiar's, Griot's and Porter Cable DA Polishers

**Jomax** · 05-25-2012, 05:07 PM

Big list

What are you using for a wax or sealant?

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**shadowpr** · 05-25-2012, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

Been working on offline projects, first I've seen of this thread...

Your list is fairly complete, which buffing pads are you getting for your G110v2? See this article,

5 inch Backing Plates on Meguiar's, Griot's and Porter Cable DA Polishers
Thanks, I'll take a look.

Originally Posted by Jomax

Big list

What are you using for a wax or sealant?

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I thought the wax came in the kit, and would the Griots Garage Paint Glaze count as a sealant?

**truckbutt** · 05-25-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by shadowpr

I recently got my car detailed, and it came out amazing. I was very happy with the results.

Now I just want to be able to get similar results on my own.

Welcome to the obsession known as detailing. Once you start, there's no turning back, only new products to try. Your car looks as good as it does mostly because of the effort and experience your detailer put into it. How your car will look, will depend mostly on the effort you put into learning how to do it. Products help.
Good luck and enjoy the obsession.

**mjlinane** · 05-25-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by shadowpr

I thought the wax came in the kit, and would the Griots Garage Paint Glaze count as a sealant?

Haven't used it but, from the description, it appears to be a pure glaze. It has limited to no protection ability.

**shadowpr** · 05-25-2012, 07:12 PM

hmm. guess i have to look for one to add that.

bear in mind, i have never even washed my car on my own. i always used to bring it to a place. so i'm still new to all these different products.

i'm also open to any and all suggestions.

**mjlinane** · 05-25-2012, 07:15 PM

Watch Mike's videos and, possibly, buy his book. Contains tons of info for those starting out.

Backfire Wet Diamond is a fantastic sealant.

**Bill1234** · 05-25-2012, 08:03 PM

I would go for the mothers all rim and tire cleaner. Its much cheaper than sonax and does about the same of a job. I would also check mikes reccomendations and start to look for meguiars pads I would reccomend the pro line red cutting pad and black finishing pad