Detailing starter kit

by **bosc0** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:34 pm

I'm keen to maintain my cars appearance, so i've looked into a good starting point (with a little help from a valuable member) for quality products.
So far what i've come up with is as follows. Any suggestions or experiences are welcome.

Wash/Dry

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... default-33

Clay/Polish (sealant)

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... default-33

Wheels/Tyres(Plastics)

http://www.waxit.com.au/index.php?page= ... t&Itemid=1

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... default-33

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/speciality_brands/daytona_wheel_brush

Leather/Interior

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... default-33

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... cloth/blue

Engine/Nooks

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/produ ... default-33

It's looking like it will cost about $300, not a bad price for a pretty good set up.
Plus a Gerni and some sweet ass buckets.

by **hamish_023** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:38 pm

Happy to help, post some pics in the detailing thread when it's all washed and waxed.

by **Zorro2109** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:08 pm

Thanks for the info bosc0, you just helped me make my Christmas pressie list.

hamish_023, I had a look through the photos at your site of the detailing you do, all I can say is WOW!!
When are you opening up in Sydney???

by **Kekotic** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:31 pm

Zorro2109 wrote:hamish_023, I had a look through the photos at your site of the detailing you do, all I can say is WOW!!
When are you opening up in Sydney???

He's coming to Melbourne first! :evil:

by **bosc0** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:32 pm

Round 1: Fight.

by **Rome_BRZ** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:01 am

That's pretty good for a starter kit, not that I'm experienced or anyhing but I spent around $400 on my first round of car cleaning gear (not including the gerni) and it's all treated me well so far

by **garbo41610** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:03 am

Don't bother with the wheel brush, I bought the exact same one and found it to be pretty useless. There aren't enough bristles and they aren't rigid enough.

by **hamish_023** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:06 am

garbo41610 wrote:Don't bother with the wheel brush, I bought the exact same one and found it to be pretty useless. There aren't enough bristles and they aren't rigid enough.

Have you tried the Daytona/Daytona Jnr? Is goooooddd

by **Rome_BRZ** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:15 am

hamish_023 wrote:
garbo41610 wrote:Don't bother with the wheel brush, I bought the exact same one and found it to be pretty useless. There aren't enough bristles and they aren't rigid enough.

Have you tried the Daytona/Daytona Jnr? Is goooooddd

I've got this brush and I love it, except for when I somehow got the tip lodged between a brake line :/

by **hamish_023** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:19 am

It cleans good and is safe as it has the plastic edge everywhere possible. The only bad thing is when you pull the brush out it flicks all the grime into your face

by **Rome_BRZ** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:20 am

hamish_023 wrote:It cleans good and is safe as it has the plastic edge everywhere possible. The only bad thing is when you pull the brush out it flicks all the grime into your face

Yeh and all over your clothes, I have a shirt I use specifically for washing my car because of how dirty I get when I clean the wheels