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Build a Detail Kit!
Hey everyone,
So I recently purchased a 2004 BMW 330CI ZHP, in Imola Red color. My girlfriend owns a 1997 BMW 318IS, in Hellrot Red.
This has brought me to want to purchase everything I need to complete a full exterior detail. So here is what I ask of you:
Without breaking the bank significantly, if you could 'build' a detail kit that would work well specifically with red vehicles, what would your kit consist of? I'm looking at waxes, buffers/orbitals & pads, polish, etc, etc.
I'm using this as a basis for purchasing everything I would need to get a good detail done! We want to do both of our vehicles, and want to get rid of all the swirl marks in the paint, as well as make them look rich, deep and glossy.
Thanks everyone in advance!
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Re: Build a Detail Kit!
Ultima Waterless Wash Plus (Rinseless wash)
Optimum Car Wash (Traditional wash)
Optimum Power Clean All Purpose Cleaner
Harbor freight polisher
Buff and Shine 5" DA backing pad
Buff and Shine 5" foam polishing and finishing pads
Meguairs M101 Compound
Meguiars M205 Polish
Isopropyl alcohol mixed to 15% to remove polish residue
Ultima Paint Guard Plus
Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus
Costco or Sams Club Microfiber Towels
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My suggestion will be the GG6" Wolfgang duo kit, it come with 3 pads, a swirl remover, a finishing glaze and 2 microfibers. A wax can be anything that you may prefer like Megs ultimate or Gold class as an example. Also a great All in one product for polish I will recommend to you Black Fire Polish and seal.
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Appreciating the feedback.
I'm definitely looking into both suggestions. That kit sounds tempting as you get most of what you need for the most part; not sure what I would use for wax and polish yet (I've read great things on 101 & 205, though)
Thanks again!
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Also, I am assuming that I would use a polish (Such as 205), and then a carnauba wax - I want the best possible results that I can get.
Here are four(4) that just caught my eye when browsing... what are your thoughts on these? Any suggestions for other great ones for red cars?:
1) Pinnacle Souveran Paste Carnauba Wax is Brilliant on Red- Awesome on Black! Souvern is hand poured, one container at a time, and boxed with an
2) BLACKFIRE Wet Ice Over Fire Kit, car wax kit
3) Dodo Juice Banana Armour Hard Car Wax, carnauba car wax, dodo juice waxes, carnauba paste wax, yellow wax, banana car wax,
4) Dodo Juice Orange Crush Soft Wax, carnauba car wax, dodojuice waxes, wax for warm colors, wax for red cars, orange car wax
Thanks again everyone
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Can't edit my responses for some reason, so I'll just add this in.
I believe I will go with the Wolfgang kit as Pikki suggested, just as it has everything needed to get going.
I was thinking of the Wolfgang duo kit, plus this kit for the wax, sealant, and pre-wax:
Wolfgang Fuzion Estate Wax Mini Connoisseur's Kit, Wolfgang Mini Wax Kit, Fuzion Wax Sample Kit
Think that the above will yield professional-like results with proper application? As in, what are the products included in that kit like? (entry level, highly recommended, etc) One thing I noticed is that the included sealant (Deep Gloss Spritz) is a spray sealant... for this specifically, will it yield excellent results in comparison to a different type of polish/sealant?
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At the end of the day, your paint's appearance is going to be dependent upon the preparation, not the final LSP. I would not spend so much $$ on the wax or sealant.
Starting over, here's what I would get. And take this from someone who has wasted a lot of $$$ over the years.
Rupes 21
Rupes 5" backing plate
Meguiars MF Cutting Discs
Meguiars MF Finishing Discs
LC Hydrotech Cyan Pads
LC Hydrotech Tangerine Pads
Menzerna FG400
Sonax Perfect Finish
Meguiars Hyper Wash
Meguairs D140 Wheel Brightener
3-pc Wheel Woolies Kit
Nanoskin Med Grade Wash Mitt
ONR gallon, no wax version.
CarPro Iron-X Spray
CarPro PERL
CarPro Reload
Sonax Polymer Net Shield
Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer
Of course, this is assuming that you already have high quality mitts, grit-guards and towels.
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I took a look over your list there, and it seems quite nice to be honest. I'm a little wary about spending $400 on an orbital, though. Otherwise that is a great list.
I generally like sticking to a limited amount of brands, but again, I am looking for a great job. Don't exactly want to break the bank, either, but you get the point there
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Originally Posted by TylerHoffarth
I took a look over your list there, and it seems quite nice to be honest. I'm a little wary about spending $400 on an orbital, though. Otherwise that is a great list.
I generally like sticking to a limited amount of brands, but again, I am looking for a great job. Don't exactly want to break the bank, either, but you get the point there
Each brand makes some great products, decent products and so-so products. Purposely limiting yourself to a few brands can keep you from being exposed to some of the greatest products for each category.
All of the products that I suggested, IMO, are generally accepted to be the best in their segment.
If you're hesitant about spending $400 on a Rupes, then consider getting a used Flex 3401 and the 4 3/8" backing plate. If you look hard enough, you can probably find one for around $200.
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Chemical Guys Mr.Pink car soap.
Clay
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
Meguiar's Ultimate Polish.
Meguiar's NXT Wax
Chemical Guys Super VRP dressing for the tires and trim.
If money left over buy you the Griot's 6" Buffer and pads.
Buy you a 5" backing plate along with some 5.5" pads.
If money is tight get you the Harbor Frieght Duel Action Buffer and buy the same plate I said.
The HF is powerful and a great tool to learn with, it's really just the backing plate that sucks that it comes with.
You could always get the Griot's buffer later and set your HF DA to use 4" pads , not to mention you'd have a good backup buffer.
Btw. The Griot's buffer comes with a lifetime warranty.
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