What To Use?

[whitestallion06]

Alright well im def no where near professional ...... but i like detailing and def enjoy seeing the final product... ive been reading this forum a lot learning and taking in as much info as possible ... i take my car too some shows but its an everyday driver but i really want to have that shine and protection ... i also have started playing around with other people's cars as well and earned a few extra bucks doing so ,,,



So my question is what products do you guys suggest that i need,,,,, i know you prob get tired of noobs asking these questions but just looking for some feedback ,,,, i have some money to spend and im looking into a pc but not sure yet just want to get a little more expierenced first,



Heres what i have



Megs NXT Wax

Megs Caranuba Wax

Zaino z1 and z2

Megs Swirl and Scratch Remover

Scratch X

Nxt Speed Detailer

Megs Quick Detailer

Poorboys Clay Bar

Optium No Rinse Formula

Megs Clay Bar Kit

Black Magic Tire Shine

Megs Leather Wipes

Megs Natural Shine Trim Detailer

Stoner Invisible Glass



Thanks for the help in advance

 

[BMW335i]

For polish...Menzerna 106FF or Z5pro (topped w/ Z6 and Z8), Z-PC (really depends how much damage you have)



Wax...Collinite 845 gets alot of good reviews for durability and shine

Sealant...Jeff Werkstatt Acrylic Trigger, Klasse SG



Just some ideas...I am not a professional by any means either..

 

[whitestallion06]

Thanks man... its just confusing there are so many products out there and ive been a big fan of meguiars for a long time but i want to take it to the next step ....

I did kinda my first full detail on my car a little while ago and have done several cars since with pretty good results...

Im not sure how right this is but heres the process i used ....

Wash

Clay

Swirl Scratch

Polish x2

Caranuba

Spray Detail



In the past ive just been a wash and wax type guy but this stuff is really actaully pretty fun when you get into it

 

[Eliot Ness]

For polish...Menzerna 106FF or Z5pro (topped w/ Z6 and Z8), Z-PC (really depends how much damage you have).......

You have to be careful with how some manufacturers use the term "polish".



Menzerna 106FF and Zaino Z-PC are abrasive polishes that will remove minor surface defects. Z-5, while called a polish, is really just a very good sealant that will fill very minor defects.

I did kinda my first full detail on my car a little while ago and have done several cars since with pretty good results...

Im not sure how right this is but heres the process i used ....

Wash

Clay

Swirl Scratch

Polish x2

Caranuba

Spray Detail

That process looks OK, but what you lack is something to do short work on swirls and marring. ScratchX is fine for small areas by hand, but I'm not familar wth the Meg's Swirl and Scratch Remover. If you're pleased with how things turn out now you can wait until you get a PC to do some serious polishing that will remove swirls/marring a lot better and faster than by hand. Just spend some time reading around here and you'll pick up a lot of info.