Whats in your detailing kit, and what colour is your car.

[Kris_VTR]

Basically I have been looking a detailing vids on utube and has sort ov got me think that i would like to do our cars, but not sure which is the best kit to get.

I have a silver C2 VTS and the wife has a black meriva, do i need to different kits due to cars been different colurs or can I use the same for both.

Looking to get the best glossy shine possible on the C2.

Cheers
Kris...

[tomoaks]

my car is black

my car clean kit consists of four polish men with shammies who swarm my car for £15 in and out lol

[Oc2]

my car is black

my car clean kit consists of four polish men with shammies who swarm my car for £15 in and out lol

CONGRATS'

you're a dick


Basically you get different polishes and waxes for different colours of paintwork, some work better on warm colours than light or dark colours, have a look on CleanYourCar (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/)

[TypeRDavid]

Menzerna Polish, Decent polisher/ pads, Decent wax/ Sealant, Good clay, job done.

A lot of it is just Marketing crap, you can thank Dildo Juice for that one.

[yorkie]

maxolen.co.uk approved by porche holdings and mercedes manerfactoring (bad spelling...) great stuff i buy all the product all highly recommened

[johnr32]

A lot of it is just Marketing crap, you can thank Dildo Juice for that one.


http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=217518

[TypeRDavid]

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=217518

Cant be arsed to sit and read all that John but what They are basically doing is adding Colours and Dyes to waxes to make them appear to be enhancing the colour, Making people layer the wax upon other layers thus making them buy more of their waxes, People just fall into the trap of Clever Marketing is what I'm trying to say.

[holdawayt]

I normally use the same kit regardless of car colour. As much as I'd love to say I've noticed a difference when using a colour specifix wax or polish, I really haven't.

My kit:

Snowfoam lance + Valet pro Ph neutral snow foam
Gold's shampoo
Bilt Hamber clay kit
Kestral Das-6 Orbital machine polisher
Menzerna power gloss, power finish and final finish polishes (I think that's what they're called!)
Poorboy's white diamond glaze
Dodo juice red mist sealant
Collinite no.476 hard wax, Auto Glymm hd wax (My only auto shite product!) or Hardy's

then various interior bits and bobs.

It's an expensive and time consuming hobby, and your neighbours will think you're a freak. But it's pretty rewarding and gives you a break from the misses.

[Gabbastard]

No way does is a wax formulated for a colour, Im with TypeRDavid on this. I like how the thread linked is about waxes on colours "no hype, no bs" but its by Dodo Juice rep LOL

Anyway, I have
a load of microfibres
i4detailing foam lance
cant mind what my snow foam is
wash mitt from i4detailing
Turtle Wax clay
DAS6
Menzerna pads
Menzerna 203S
Menzerna R085
P21s wax
Turtle Wax pltinum tyre shit
Wonder wheels wheel cleaner
Paraffin for getting rid of tar and stuff
Autoglym glass cleaner and Rain X for windows
Autoglym bumper care for the plastics

[Xplodee]

These are some good kits.

[Kris_VTR]

I've just got round to reading your replies, which should have done b4 starting to put mine together.

So thanx for your replies.

Here is pic of what I've bought so far:

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/chrisfreelander54/C2%20VtS/DSCF0404.jpg

Be gentle, lol, as only ever bothered washing with wash n wax shapoo be fore I started reading about detailing.

[Kris_VTR]

Also thinking of getting one of these:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-c120-3-6-pad-x-tra-pressure-washer

What do ya think?

[johnr32]

Nice little start there - its only going to get bigger. If it were me id get the c110 nilfisk PW, ive had mine for over a year now and its still going strong - was about £50 delivered.

[Kris_VTR]

Nice little start there - its only going to get bigger. If it were me id get the c110 nilfisk PW, ive had mine for over a year now and its still going strong - was about £50 delivered.


Missus has come in tonight with more cleaning goodies so getting bigger already.

As for the nilfisk, the one in the link is coming in at £80, from local wholesaler, which is a steal.

Just wanting to know if this was any good as was going get a Karcher originally, til I found I could get this.

[Gazer]

Some pictures of mine :)

Got a clay kit as well not in pictures also some chemical guys stuff and loads of cloths and applicator pads but use the machine polisher now use pads for smaller area's etc :)

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/gazer1990/aa-1.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/gazer1990/aa-2.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/gazer1990/DSCF3876.jpg

[m0nk3yb0y94]

Thats a nice kit mate :)

My kits fairly small but im happy with it and i get a nice result

My kit -

Auto Glym Bodywork shampoo
Auto Glym Super Resin Polish
Meguairs Lambs Wool Wash Mitt (prefer to wash car by hand)
Auto Glym Tyre Dressing
Auto Glym Bumper Care
Meguairs Clay Kit
Auto Glym Glass Polish

Can anyone guess if theres a particular brand i like ;)

[Kris_VTR]

Looks like I'm missing applicator pads. Which do you pro detailers recommend for hand washing as ive never used a machine polisher before. Also how good are lambs wool motts, as i only hqve a mf mitt so far.

[johnr32]

A MF mitt will do just as good job as a lambs wash mitt, at the end of the day its personal preference which one you like. Im currently using megs lambswool washmit.

[Kris_VTR]

Some pictures of mine :)

Got a clay kit as well not in pictures also some chemical guys stuff and loads of cloths and applicator pads but use the machine polisher now use pads for smaller area's etc :)

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/gazer1990/aa-1.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/gazer1990/aa-2.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/gazer1990/DSCF3876.jpg


Shit man, that's one hell of a kit you got there.

Do you actually use all of this?

[Kris_VTR]

A MF mitt will do just as good job as a lambs wash mitt, at the end of the day its personal preference which one you like. Im currently using megs lambswool washmit.


Would like to get a lambswool mitt just to compare to the MF one I have at present.

What do you think of the Megs one?

[CJMackin]

Poorboys black hole gets good reviews for darker coloured cars ie black :)

[johnr32]

Would like to get a lambswool mitt just to compare to the MF one I have at present.

What do you think of the Megs one?

Its good quality, fits my hands nicely and holds plenty of water. I might splash out on a yeti fist in the summer only because I love the looks of it... :P

[scottthurlow]

aww only just seen this thread

my kit

accessories

2 buckets (with grit guards)
lambs wool mitt
wash mitt x 2 (one for wheels one for lower half of car)
microfibre drying towels (loads)
silverline rotary polisher
chem guys hexlogic pads x4 (different cuts and finishes)
buffing cloths
wheel brushes
pressure washer with snow foam lance

products

menzerna po85 3.02
menzerna po85
menzerna power lock sealant
maxolen car shampoo, glass cleaner, interior fresh spray, polish, quick detailer.
bilberry wheel cleaner
sonus clay bar and lube (or shampoo water combination)
dodo juice - hard and soft waxes, quick detailer, shampoo, tyre gel
turtle wax tyre gel
99p store black tyre dressing spray (suprisinly good if applied after gel)
autoglym shampoo, super resin polish, interior spray, wheel cleaner, tar remover, glass cleaner
iron x

obviously i dont use all of it on every car but i use various depending on whos car im doing etc!

[Petee]

Its good quality, fits my hands nicely and holds plenty of water. I might splash out on a yeti fist in the summer only because I love the looks of it... :P

Not work it get a Euro mitt.

rate them really highly

[Kris_VTR]

Was out and about with my grandparents today, and look what they treated me to :D :

A Nilfisk C110.3-5

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/chrisfreelander54/C2%20VtS/DSCF0413.jpg


A couple of buckets, Shampoo and a micro fibre towel

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/chrisfreelander54/C2%20VtS/DSCF0405.jpg


Pump action spray bottle, micro fibre pads and cloths

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/chrisfreelander54/C2%20VtS/DSCF0407-1.jpg


Auto Brite HD Snowfoam, 500ml of Magifoam, 500ml of Poorboys White Diamond, and a couple of brushes for doing wheels and tyres and a sratch repair pen.

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/chrisfreelander54/C2%20VtS/DSCF0408.jpg


Oh, and the missus bought me these:

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/chrisfreelander54/C2%20VtS/DSCF0412.jpg

My kit is slowly coming together :clapping:

Comments welcome.


Anything else you think I may need?

[johnr32]

I see you've gone for the c110 instead - nice. Your going to need so much more magifoam than that - it gets kind of addictive...:y:

[Kris_VTR]

I see you've gone for the c110 instead - nice. Your going to need so much more magifoam than that - it gets kind of addictive...:y:

THought I better sample it just in case I dont like it.

Bought on what ive read on DW, its the dogs...

[Kris_VTR]

THought I better sample it just in case I dont like it.

Bought on what ive read on DW, its the dogs...

Should read, Bought because of what Ive read on Dw"

[Kris_VTR]

I see you've gone for the c110 instead - nice. Your going to need so much more magifoam than that - it gets kind of addictive...:y:

Yeah mate, I decided to go for the cheaper washer after all. More compact too...

[johnr32]

THought I better sample it just in case I dont like it.


Your going to love it mate, foams up very well and clings to the car well too, just a shame it is quite expensive compared to others.

[Rogue_Shadow]

Reading this thread makes me feel bad, Really need to machine my ZS.
I'm Just finding it too Cold at work let alone coming home to spend more time outside :n:
Bring on Summer!

[Kris_VTR]

Your going to love it mate, foams up very well and clings to the car well too, just a shame it is quite expensive compared to others.

Been out today, to give it ago, and I love it n so do the kids (they thought Christmas had come again as it carpeted everything. lol).