Christmas gift suggestions

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corrswitch

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Hi All,



Just wanted your suggestions on what to give to someone for Christmas who is not into detailing. This person simply wants to clean the car once in a while.



He doesn't want to use automatic car washes anymore so just to get him started.



Let's keep the suggestions around the $20-$30 range please.



And he can't afford to have it done professionally.



Think of this as a bare-bones kit.



Thanks.
 
Meguiar's usually comes out with a kit around Christmas time, it's usually an assortment of OTC stuff.
 
in addition to the megs gift set... there's this kit by CG's, but cost twice as much ($69+ free shipping)... but there's a good amount of products...

CAR CARE KIT
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yeah I have seen the Meguiars quits at Wal-Mart and the Autozone and they are very reasonably priced. I got one last year that cost $40, came with a GC wash, GC liquid wax, some brushes, a plush MF, and some QD. Very good deal!
 
I think the best thing you can get for someone who is not a pro would be 2x 5 gallon buckets, 1 or 2 LW was mits, pack of MF towels, WW drying towels and a bottle of hi quality car wash. If you have some $$ left over get some Stoners Glass Cleaner and some bug and tar remover and Colonite 845IW. If you sill have a few bucks left over get some paint prep. i have used several andf the cheapest one that works is mothers oxidation and swirl remover. i think its Mothers #2.



And most importantly, give him a check list on how to wash the car. Give him the basics on how to wash and dry. It will be the most valuable part of the gift.
 
I recall the wal-mart meg's kit, which had an incredible assortment of products...basically for $25 you get about 60 bucks worth of stuff, incl wash, nxt wax, uqd, interior detailer and other goodies. great starter kit for a newbie



optimum has a tiny 20 dollar kit with some excellent products - wash, wax, OPP, tire shine and a mf towel. Problem w/ that is 1 wash and its all used up. Meg's kit is a much better deal as this one is a teaser.
 
The kit from megs this year isnt near as good as last years but its still 'ok.'



$20:



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Get him ^that, a bucket, some GC wash(from walmart), good mitt, maybe some good MF's+applicators, and call it a gift. :)
 
Thanks all for your suggestions.



After explaining proper processes from what I've learned here and how much money I spent on my own products, he was scared-off. I decided to wash his car for him once in a while.



Bought him a detailer spray and microfiber towels for the bird bombs and will bring some of my stuff whenever I get a chance to wash the car.



Still, thnx for the suggestions, excellent gift ideas for Secret Santa events :)
 
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