so my parents want to get me some detailing products for my car since they know how obsessive i am of it, and im wondering what i should ask for.

whats everyone restocking their detail shelves with this year, or in other words- whats some essiential detailing products that would make for great christmas gifts?

i was thinking about taking a step into the klasse's this year, or maybe even some leatherique.

 

I'd suggest asking for a Porter Cable 7424 and some pads. IMO it's the best investment you can make if you are serious about keeping your car looking good.

 

Yeah if you dont have a PC, thats your first buy. Also some quality microfiber and pads. As for products I love all of the poorboys stuff, Ive used klasse before and I think it looks really good on newer paint.

Ive got vanilla moose and some menzerna on my list to try for spring detail.

 

Blues hit the nail on the head. I would also advise a flexible backing plate and the 4" spot pads. You can use the 4" spot pads for scratch removal or glass/plastic polishing.

In addition, I have a leather brush for my 7336 and plan to get the carpet brushes.

Blues: Here's my b-day present to myself: Check it out!!
I am planning to get some new pads for my rotary.

 

a PC would be a real nice gift since i have no idea what to ask for these days. but anyway, i just have this idea that a machine could not be as precise as by hand. i'm sure it comes with practice, but i'm just worried that i wouldn't benefit from it as i should.

i guess i'm kind of wondering if there is much of a learning curve with these things, and if i'm willing to put the time in to wax and detail by hand, do i really need a PC? is it just a time saver, or does it up the quality and efficiency of a detail session?

thanks for steerin me straight on this one


EDIT: ah, just saw the machine polishing sticky. i'll check that out first. but feel free to add anything

 

PC is VERY easy to learn and you will get nowhere near the results you do from the PC by hand.

Watch some training vids if you still feel iffy about using it, but it really is easy to use and hard to screw up

Prinz that bucket is pretty sweet, good stuff

 

That's sweet, Prinz. I had seen that and was interested, because the roller seat I have is getting old.

(feel free to get me one for MY birthday!)