Noob's first order, what do you think?

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jackers

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I am new to the higher end of detailing. I purchased a 2003 Mustang Cobra a few months back and want to keep it beautiful and like new. Tell me, is there anything I may have missed, or another route you might have went. Thanks



jack





1Z Perls Gloss Shampoo

Sonüs Der Wunder Mitt

Clay Magic Perfect Finish Kit

Sonüs Dual-Action System

Foam Pads: Sonüs DAS Polisher Kit

P21S Carnauba Wax

Klasse ALL-IN-ONE

Sonüs Acrylic Glanz

Concours Buffing Towel x 3

Purple Passion Drying Towel Set

Sonüs Der Wunder Wasche
 
First, I agree with Paul - get more MF towels. Besides the drying towels (Big Blue drying towel from www.properautocare.com), I have three different categories of MF towels:

1. High-quality, final buffing towels for buffing out the LSP.

2. Medium-quality buffing towels for buffing off polish.

3. Lower quality, detailing towels for cleaning the interior, door jambs, wheels, etc.



I have four of category 1 for two LSPs (Zaino Z2 and Z5), about eight of category 2 for various compounds and polishes (Menzerna and 3M) and about twenty-five of the category 3.



Regarding category 3, you might want to check your local Costco or Sams club. I just bought sixteen decent quality, yellow, MF detailing towels for less then $11. They are similar in quality to my other category 3 detailing towels (Viper economy towels from www.properautocare.com), but cost much less.



For category 1 and 2 towels, I'd suggest a buying from a quality vendor (Autopia. properautocare, Wayne's, etc.). For category 3, try Costco and Sams.



Second, regarding polishes... I didn't see any in the list. Maybe I missed something. Menzerna IP and FPII are good ones. 3M and Einzett make good stuff too. Think about adding at least a medium-abrasive and a final polish.



Third, regarding drying... Consider a Toro 215Mph leaf blower to dry your car. It only takes about 2 minutes to dry my Audi A4 (with Zaino Z5) using the blower. When you finished, there are only a few drops of water on the car; you could dab up the final drops with a small detailing towel. Also, it does a great job of blowing water out of the cracks and crevices. And, the wheels are almost completely dry!



Best of luck,



Dan.
 
I do have about 60 (yes 60) cheap microfiber towels from advanced auto. They come in three packs for 5 or 6 bucks. My paint polish comes with the poter-cable package I purchased. It is sonus paint restorer. Now I did order from Autopia store the 3 buffing microfiber towels. That should be plenty with the what I plan to do.



New question, how do you apply your final wax? Do you use the porter-cable or do you do it by hand. Also, how do you remove it?



jack
 
W00t! My order is coming in any minute now! I'm so excited!



For the final wax:



Application: by hand; black/grey finishing pad.

Removal: By hand with one of your new Concourse towels; black/grey finishing pad (* as long as you didn't it for application, because then you're just reapplying it); MF buffing bonnet.



I've only ever used my bonnet once because it felt akward to me and I could never get the bonnet to fit correctly... go figure.



BTW, where in N.C. are you? I'm trying to schedule a mini detail day for people in VA/N.C.- if I'm able to fine a good relative location. There might be another member teaching how to use a rotary (he specializes in not burning his dad's white lexus' paint ;) ) so it should be fun.
 
Jack,



That's a pretty impressive list....and an expensive one also I reckon?



Are there any other products you have looked at and compared to those you have in your list? I am just curious as I personally could not make a profit if I bought the products you mentioned.



Anthony
 
I'd personally get some Klasse SG to squeeze between the AIO and P21S. Actually, I did! :) Is there a particular reason you chose not to?
 
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