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Originally Posted by SiliconX
Yeap. And I wholeheartedly recommend that that is exactly where people start. They're great products, and will do a great job in preserving and enhancing the finish of your car. OTC stuff like Meguiar's, Mothers, Turtle Wax will do a great job.
But I do also recommend that people who are serious or semi-serious about car detailing do some legwork and look into the boutique products like Wolfgang, Pinnacle, Duragloss and the like. I mean, $85 for a small cannister of Pinnacle Souveran Wax? That's alot of money, and I never would've splurged for that if I hadn't seen the results for myself.
Much like many other endeavors, start small, and learn. And then research, and learn some more. Ask for opinions and help, and learn some more. I'm hardly a detailer on the same level as Rasky, but I enjoy it. And I can't agree more with the last line of your post. Do a bit of legwork, and do alot of reading. And NEVER be afraid to ask for opinions and help. That's how I learned.
Another thing I would like to add: proper care of your products goes a long way. Take care of your MF cloths. Keep your waxes, sealants, etc stored at recommended temperatures. Keep your mitts separated and wash them with recommended procedures. Even the cheapest stuff will outperform super expensive stuff when the former are cared for more than the latter.
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Good points all. I too use the more expensive stuff. You should see Natty's Poorboy's Blue on a dark color. As for sealants, Jet Seal is expensive, but simply the best for shine and protection. Even better than Wolfgang.
As you also said, it is important to take care of the supplies you have and store and clean them properly. All my stuff was inside all winter. My mf towels are washed at a warm temperature and dried at a low temperature. There are special detergents like Chemical Guys that you can use to wash the towels too.
Detailing a car is really just being methodical and careful and knowing which products to use in any given situation.