new member with varying products, help please!

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sus195

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hello and want to start by saying what a great site. enough info to keep me busy for a while!



ive been an avid detailer for a while, but i was never able to improve without learning new processes. i must admit my stock is very random, that has collected over the years.



for the best protection and shine, what would you recommend for steps. i drive a '04 dark blue volvo s40, with light to intermediate swirls.



mothers 2 sealer n glaze

meguiars 26 hi tech yellow wax

meguiars gold class wax

meguiars cleaner wax

meguiars scratch X

meguiars quik detailer

meguiars mild detailing clay

zymol cleaner wax

zymol hd cleanse

zymol (volvo) wax



i also have a good ol sears- craftsman buffer/polisher



on my shopping list right now is a UDM with good starter kit. suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
 
welcome!
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check out the "click & brag" section and you'll see lots of different product/pad combos that many have used...
 
i have a mental budget of about $200-250~ im looking at intro kits of the UDM that will included everything i need for a while. should i go with...



autogeek

Menzerna Ultimate Detailing Machine Showroom Shine Kit- $250

XMT Ultimate Detailing Machine Intermediate/Light Swirl Remover Kit- $250

Ultimate Detailing Machine Intro Kit $189 + good polish + wax ?



autopia

Ultima Complete Car Polisher Kit $225 + DAS Pad Bundle & Bonnet $52

Ultimate Detailing Machine DAS Polisher Kit $200 + sonus scratch removal kit $25
 
i was just reading on the sealant + glaze with wax thread. i have just washed the car and im about to do some detailing,

im wondering if this a good process



zymol wax cleaner

mothers seal n glaze

zymol hd cleanse

zymol wax



products will be applied by hand and or vibrating machine (buffer/polisher);)
 
sus195 said:
i have a mental budget of about $200-250~ im looking at intro kits of the UDM that will included everything i need for a while. should i go with...



autogeek

Menzerna Ultimate Detailing Machine Showroom Shine Kit- $250

XMT Ultimate Detailing Machine Intermediate/Light Swirl Remover Kit- $250

Ultimate Detailing Machine Intro Kit $189 + good polish + wax ?



autopia

Ultima Complete Car Polisher Kit $225 + DAS Pad Bundle & Bonnet $52

Ultimate Detailing Machine DAS Polisher Kit $200 + sonus scratch removal kit $25
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remember... if you order from AG you can use the " ago " code to get free shipping (no discounts on buffers) and if you order from the autopia store, enter " autopia " and you'll receive 10% off your entire order (buffers included)...
 
BigAl3 said:
remember... if you order from AG you can use the " ago " code to get free shipping (no discounts on buffers) and if you order from the autopia store, enter " autopia " and you'll receive 10% off your entire order (buffers included)...
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hey thanks bigal3! more to spend on products
 
sus195- Welcome to Autopia!



Until you get the new polisher, I wouldn't do all *that* much (as you'll probably be redoing it anyhow).



For now, I'd clay it and use the Zymol (HD Cleanse and Volvo wax). Or just use a cleaner-wax.



FWIW, I wouldn't get all involved with multiple glaze/seal/wax steps. I'd just get the polisher, improve the marring, and get it waxed. Then concentrate on washing it without introducing new marring (a lot harder than one might think).
 
i have read in the past that without a polisher everything mediocre with temporary effects. i agree that applying all those steps and extra work may not be worth it and might just be a mental satisfaction.



so i will keep the work down until i get a polisher. concentrate on the interior instead lol
 
sus195 said:
i have read in the past that without a polisher everything mediocre with temporary effects. i agree that applying all those steps and extra work may not be worth it and might just be a mental satisfaction.



so i will keep the work down until i get a polisher. concentrate on the interior instead lol
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Heh heh, yeah doing the interior (and/or the undercarriage) might make more sense for now.



But just to be a little contrary ;) some people have done incredible work by hand. I have to work by hand in tight areas (e.g., behind door handles) and you *can* to real correction that way. Sure does take a lot of time and effort though!



You'll be glad you got the good polisher ;)
 
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