Ok Guys - my expertise is restoring cars without having to repaint them. You would be amazed at what you can do with the proper tools and knowledge.
Detailing is an industry with ALOT of misinformation.. There are a lot of home remedies that are used that are not good for your paint. Furthermore, in my experience, about 95% of people wash their cars incorrectly causing swirls and scratches to be instilled to the paint.
Also, many products that are sold in stores are not going to produce the results that you are looking for. There are tons of online sites to get your detailing products and the costs are not much different than the products you see in stores and the quality is a night and day difference.
So if anyone has any specific questions regarding to anything cosmetic (interior and exterior) please let me know. I would be more than happy to help out.
Here is a QUICK review of what products I have found to be the most successful for their particular jobs...
Clay: Nanoskin Pads / Towels
Polish: Menzerna 4500
Compound: Meguiars 101 (found at some Autozones actually)
Wax: I don't use wax any longer... But Collinite 845 was my go to wax
Sealant: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint sealant / CarPro Hydro 02
Coating: like all I have tried... Opti-coat, CQuartz are two favorites
Microfiber towels (so important) : Microfiber Madness towels
Wash Mitts: The Wookie Fist available online at Autogeek
Interior: interiors are all different and each product can react differently to different materials. I try a mild All Purpose Cleaner first and move up as needed.
That was as basic as I could keep it without breaking into a ten page post. If you have ANY questions please let me know!!
