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joie2569 previously said:
Thanks for the response..I have been devastated. I would appreciate those links. What other vehicle could you buy and have an unlimited resource such as the forum!
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Below are links to the places I have purchased my detailing equipment from. MODS, if this violates any rules, please feel free to delete. If this does get deleted, I will send links via PM to anyone who would like a starting point for shopping.
Please note that I have a bit of a sickness when it comes to detailing supplies. To me it's like therapy.
For the best MF's for glass and great information regarding how to properly maintain your vehicle:
Custom formulated car wax, paint sealant, polish, compound, car accessory, car care tips and auto detailing. (Detailing in Mineola and I believe they ship orders from Cali) They are a high end detailing shop and offer the finest in supplies. The glass MF's are a great buy and work like no other!
For the best MF's at the best prices. They also offer polishes, pads, machines etc but be aware that since they are in Hawaii, many chemicals can not be shipped to the mainland. Great products, great prices. To start out, I would get at least 1 waffle weave for drying (Large size), 3-5 of the fluffiest softest MF's for quick detailing, and 4-6 of the white MF's with a bit of a shorter nap for removing polishes and waxes/sealants! I would also grab a few of the cheapest MF's for things like door jambs and keep one in the truck for bird droppings.
Aloha & Welcome to Our Oasis for All Your Auto Detailing Supplies & Accessories
For polishes, pads, etc stateside: Great guy, great customer service and ships within 2 seconds of you submitting your order. They are located in Michigan and I am in NY. I get my orders with 2 days!
Also, a great site for polishes, including Menzerna: Great customer service as well and super fast shipping.
Auto Detailing and Car Cleaning Products, Tools, and Tutorials - Detailed Image
www.danase.com
For the 2 websites above, feel free to bounce questions off of the owners, they respond quickly and are a great help!
Polish Reco's: If you are into it and will use it often, the go to setup would Menzerna SIP and 106FF. This would handle everything for 90% of the people out there. Expensive, but great polishes.
For a lower investment: Menzerna IP and FPII or Blackfire compound and polish (If you have really bad, dull faded, neglected paint with severe scratches, you may need Menzerna Powergloss.
I have never used them before, but if you need to work in the sun, many people on teh detailing forums swear by Poorboys products too. I can not not vouch for them as I have never tried them.
For those living in apartments, without hose access, or for washing during winter months, you may want to pick up a gallon of Optimum No Rinse. No rinsing needed. You put the required amount in a bucket, fill that with water and wash as normal one section at a time. You dry immediately with a MF waffle weave. You will need at least 2 Waffle Weaves and a few other MF's with this process, but it does work and cleans the vehicle without marring the paint. For extra dirty vehicles, you can put a QD dilution into a spray bottle and spray the area first, then wash as normal.
The final website which has pretty much everything, located in FLA and decent customer service etc (Although it is a bigger operation and not quite as "warm")
We Are Car Care ! Car Wax - Car Polish - Auto Detailing Supplies & Car Accessories or com....can't remember.
