Ok Im looking to get a few things, because I want to start washing/detailing cars on the weekends for some extra cash. I need wax/polish at the moment, and maybe something for the rims, or some clay. What basic products would you reccomend for around $30. I am not trying to get everything I need, just a few things to get me to that $30 special.

 

A good polish and wax combo would be my Obsessive Detail Light Polish and either Poorboy's Natty's blue paste wax or my Obsessive Detail Wet Wax. My wax is a liquid and the Natty's is a paste, they will both give a deep and wet look. A polish and wax would get you over the $30 mark.

Since you are planning on detailing cars on the side, I would think about getting Optimum Poli Seal. This is a paint cleaner, polish, and protectant. I use this almost everyday in my detailing business. This will also save you some money and you could get some other products.

For wheels my Wheel Seal is really popular, it cleans, shines and protects all in one step.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

 

so you use that instead of Polish?

I have never fully detailed a car, just washed/waxed. I am still trying to learn everything before I actually start detailing peoples cars for money. I plan on reading up a little and that start on mine/my parents cars.

 

Poli-Seal is a polish and sealant combo. It works really good with a Porter Cable 7424 and by hand. It can remove some swirls and some imperfections. Its a great product. Pretty versatile and great protection. It doesnt dust either.

Visit autopia.org or detailuniversity.com and you can find all the info you need on car detailing. Also if you get a PC there are several videos on Youtube you can watch to get an idea how to use it. BTW. There are car detailing videos on youtube also from Expert Village. Do not go by those or the guy named Jason. The guy is really clueless. Spraying amino acids on his wheels.

 

Thanks for the help. Everything I will do is by hand, being as I am a poor college student trying to make rent.

Oh and Juz, do you have AIM? Maybe you can help me out finding what I need. Thanks. AIM = RabidDuffMaN

 

You should look at using Poli-Seal and Opti-Seal together. Or you could try using Poli-Seal and Optimum Spray wax. Both would be really good.If you want a really good look on your car try the Poli-seal and then the ObsessiveDetail Wet glaze followed by Optimum car wax or Opti-Seal.If you use the Poli-Seal, you can use the Optimum Spray wax to remove the Poli-seal and save yourself a step.

 

Hmm, So the poliseal, and wetwax combo puts me over $30. I think I might go with those 2 for now, or is there something else I need to pickup now?

Looks like I will be doing a lot of reading on this, considering I underestimated how much I needed to know [&:][8D]

 

Both of those will do you good.

 

Be sure to get alot of quality microfiber towels. Some good brushes and a good All purpose cleaner.

 

I already have 4-5 microfibers, plus the ones that come in the package. And I have a mit somewhere that my mother used on her benz b4 she sold it. Just gotta find it.