Detailing kit

marcusus · Postby **marcusus** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:37 pm

What items do I need for a home detailing kit? From what I've gathered I'll need:
- A random orbital buffer
- Buffing pads (or something) for the buffer)
- Clay bars
- Waxes etc

Is there anything else that would be useful?

What brands should I be looking at? Quality and bang for your buck are the biggest factors. Price isn't a high priority, but don't let it stop you from suggesting cheaper products.

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:10 pm

marcusus wrote:Is there anything else that would be useful?

A decent MX-5 to start with?

*runs and hides*

:oops:

Andy Wana · Postby **Andy Wana** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:43 pm

marcusus wrote:What items do I need for a home detailing kit? From what I've gathered I'll need:
- A random orbital buffer
- Buffing pads (or something) for the buffer)
- Clay bars
- Waxes etc

Is there anything else that would be useful?

What brands should I be looking at? Quality and bang for your buck are the biggest factors. Price isn't a high priority, but don't let it stop you from suggesting cheaper products.

I use Poorboys for my polish, sealant and wax
Go to waxit.com.au

Polish and sealant are generally enough to bring out the best in your car, but top the sealant with carnuba wax to get that deep coloured wet look to your car
And do the waxing a thin layer at a time

At least 2 plastic buckets (Clean water in one of them to rinse the sponge, Shampoo in other)

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:41 pm

Another vote for waxit.com.au Anything you find on there will be good quality, and do the job very well. David, who owns waxit, trys all the products he sells on his own cars. For finishing, I use detailers paradise sealant, and poorboys wax.

You can never have enough microfibre cloths.

marcusus · Postby **marcusus** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:36 am

Shame the random orbital buffer on there costs about $500. I don't mind quality, but not when it's the best part of a week's wage.

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:29 pm

I believe the GMC RO150 ROS is good - available at Bunnings. Another vote for Dave at waxit :wink:

marcusus · Postby **marcusus** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:54 pm

JBT wrote:I believe the GMC RO150 ROS is good - available at Bunnings. Another vote for Dave at waxit

So with that random orbital sander, do you just put a buffing pad on it rather than a sanding pad? Do the buffing pads have all the attachments ready to be put on the sander?

JBT · Postby **JBT** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:17 pm

So with that random orbital sander, do you just put a buffing pad on it rather than a sanding pad?

Short answer is yes. I'm pretty sure the GMC RO150 is good to go with a velcro backing plate or something. Dave did a review on one a little while ago. Contact him regarding pad compatibility or check here for more info. I'd be looking for one of these if I was thinking of getting a machine.

Whilst I'm here, I also highly recommend Duragloss 105 sealant and Duragloss Aquawax (as a once in two or three washes top up) after seeing the results on both our cars.

marcusus · Postby **marcusus** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 12:23 am

Might have to give it all a read over the weekend.

Any other useful bits and pieces that I've missed? Any brand suggestions for the stuff that's been mentioned?

miata · Postby **miata** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:52 am

marcusus wrote:Might have to give it all a read over the weekend.

Any other useful bits and pieces that I've missed? Any brand suggestions for the stuff that's been mentioned?

I got my Random Orbital from Meguiars ($130) and I wouldn't use any other product but Meguiars.