What's in your detail kit? Options

[KeWLKaT]

alright, i'll go for costco ones then

how many for one wash/drying though?

[Bigs]

Man, I figure if I can't laugh at myself I have no business laughing at anyone else.

Well said my friend!

[Gtblue1]

for the cd test of the m/f towels, how should you do this test? just gently wipe across the cd? Give a little muscle behind it as if you were cleaning windows? A back and forth motion? Just trying to get an accurate idea for the test.

[roydjt]

Wipe with similar effert to what you would wipe your car, whether it be for drying or buffing. I would think that more oomph would give a truer test of the abrasiveness of the towels.

-Roy

[KeWLKaT]

what is this cd test you guys are talking about?

[Carbon08]

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Meguiar's #83 Dual Action Cleaner Polish

Meguiar's #34 Final Inspection

Meguiar's # 9 Swirl Remover 2.0

Meguiar's #82 Swirl Free Polish

Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze

Meguiar's #80 Speed Glaze

Meguiar's #23 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax

Meguiar's #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner

Meguiar's #40 Vinyl/Rubber Cleaner/Cond.

Meguiar's #17 Clear Plastic Cleaner

Meguiar's #10 Clear Plastic Polish

Meguiar's #18 Clear Plastic Detailer

Klasse All In One

Klasse Sealer Glaze

Poorboy's SSR1, SSR2.5, SSR3 Swirl Removers

Malco Speed Glaze

Malco Speed Wax

Poorboy's EX Sealent w/Carnauba

Poorboy's Trim Restore

Pinnacle Souveragn Wax

P21S Concours Wax

Wheel Brite Acid Wheel Cleaner

Malco Adhesive & Label Remover

Malco KA-88 Degreaser

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Meguiar's NXT Wax (Paste & Liquid)

Meguiar's NXT Insane Tire Shine

Meguiar's NXT Tire Cleaner

Meguiar's NXT Speed Detailer

Meguiar's Exterior Trim Detailer

Meguiar's Gold Class Wax

Meguiar's Cleaner Wax

Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel

Meguiar's Plastix

Meguiar's Scratch X

Meguiar's Color X

Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner

Mother's California Gold Clay Bar System

Mother's Back To Black

Mother's Cleaner Wax

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Mother's Carnauba Wax

Mother's Hot Wheels Premium Wax

Eagle A2Z All Wheel Cleaner

Simple Green Degreaser/Ceaner

Stoners Glass Cleaner

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Malco Potent Purple Interior Cleaner & Degreaser (It's all you really need! Amazing Stuff)

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Malco Dress All For Interior (& Exterior)

Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner

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Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer

Tannery Leather Cleaner/Conditioner

303 Aerospace Protectant

Woolite Laundry Detergent

Meguiar's Carpet Cleaner

Meguiar's Extra All Surface Cleaner

Meguiar's NXT Glass Cleaner

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Polishers & High Speed:


1 X Porter Cable 7424 Polisher

2 X Harbor Freight High Speed Rotaries

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Meguiar's D.A. Buffer Backing Plate

Meguiar's Soft Buff Foam Cutting Pad (6.5") X 4

Meguiar's Soft Buff Foam Polishing Pad (6.5") X 4

Meguiar's Soft Buff Foam Finishing Pad (6.5") X 4

Meguiar's Ultimate Bonnet (6.5") X 4

Lake Country D.A. Velcro Backing Plate

Lake Country Cutting Pad (6.5") X 4

Lake Country Polishing Pad (6.5") X 4

Lake Country Finsihing Pad (6.5") X 4

S.M. Arnold Wool Cutting Pad X 1

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Stinger Shop Vac & Accessories.

Bissell Pro Heat Carpet Extractor

Coleman 1500 PSI Pressure Washer

Various Horse Hair Brushes and Scrub Brushes

Wash Buckets and Mitts etc.

Waffle Weave Drying Towels

Meguiar's Ultimate Wipes X 8

75 -100 Assorted Terry Towels & M/F's.


I'm not even sure if that's everything??? This is from my inventory list, and I'm sure I have to add a few things!

Man.....Oh Man.....Anybody need anything...hahahahaha

[roydjt]

if you're planning on using a towel, wash mitt, etc., on your car, test it on a CD first and make sure it doesn't scratch the CD. If it will scratch your CD, it will scratch your car.

-Roy

[cclngthr]

I heard somewhere where a leaf blower dries a car well; can't remember where (must be getting old). Haven't tried it yet though.

[Carbon08]

I heard somewhere where a leaf blower dries a car well; can't remember where (must be getting old). Haven't tried it yet though.

I use my shop vac (cleaned out) on the blower port and it works very well also!

really helps push the water out of crevices! Just be sure where you aim the nozzle, if aimed at the ground by mistake you will blow dust back on a freshly washed car! Start at the top of the car work your way down!

Good Point CC!

[cclngthr]

I use my shop vac (cleaned out) on the blower port and it works very well also!

really helps push the water out of crevices!  Just be sure where you aim the nozzle, if aimed at the ground by mistake you will blow dust back on a freshly washed car!   Start at the top of the car work your way down!

Good Point CC!

I did not think the vac had that much blow power as the leaf blower (which I assume the leaf blower had more).

Another thing I've done is raise the car on jackstands and pressure-wash the undercarriage; preferably before washing the car. Make sure you don't remove the undercoating. If you don't have some undercoat, it would be a good idea to get some put on.

[Carbon08]

I did not think the vac had that much blow power as the leaf blower (which I assume the leaf blower had more).

Another thing I've done is raise the car on jackstands and pressure-wash the undercarriage; preferably before washing the car. Make sure you don't remove the undercoating. If you don't have some undercoat, it would be a good idea to get some put on.

You're right! The leaf blower will be more powerful, but the shop vac gets the job done without being over powered!

It all helps!

B)

[tmant]

really helps push the water out of crevices

Then perhaps an air compressor would be a useful alternative to get to the crevices!

Always trying to give another reason to use my air compressor. Not sure if I will try that though. Although I have considered it to help blow away water on the engine if I get bold enough to tackle that.