Need someone to doublecheck me.

[Grelf]

So, I'm getting ready to do the first major wash/wax/detail of the season on The Beast, and it's the first time I've ever did it myself. So, could someone just doublecheck my list of supplies, and either suggest what I'm missing, or why I shouldn't use what I'm using.

Meguiars NXT Generation Car Wash
Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax
Meguiars NXT Generation Cockpit Shine
Meguiars NXT Generation Glass CLeaner
Meguiars NXT Generation Speed Detailer
Meguiars NXT Generation Spray Wax
Gold Class Endurance High Gloss Tire Gel
Meguiars Professional Detailing Clay
Meguiars #34 Final Inspection
Applicators for wax/tires/sprays
Wash Mitt (Cotton soft only)
Big ol Bucket
Water. :>

[MagnumFreak]

You will need a spray bottle with a soapy water solution in it for the clay bar. Makes it slide really easy.

[Grelf]

Was going to use the #34 Final Inspection spray for the claying specifically.

[Hemi31]

The more I see all the materials the more I think I'm gonna pay someone to do it!

[Hazman]

you need one of these Porter Cable 7424 Dual Action Polisher

[Grelf]

Yeah, that's on my list of stuff to buy. Unless I can find one at autozone this weekend, it'll have to wait, sunday is going to be perfect wash/wax day, and don't want to wait until I get that.

[COLORADOMAGNUM]

A six-pack of ice-cold frosties? That's usually pretty high on my list...LOL

[sugar-tj]

seems like an awful lot of stuff, i use eagle one car wash, sponge, water, and some terry towles, then i wax with dura gloss 101,wet look polish and cleaner, oh and tire wet spray... thats it...

[Grelf]

Colorado: Naw, steel bucket of ice and sangria for me. :>

Sugar: Yeah, it's a bit excessive, but it's the first major wash/wax of the season, so I'm going to be going a wee bit overboard. I was going to go with zaino's, but decided to hold off a bit on that.

[ZMagnum]

Microfiber towels.

[Grelf]

I've got a 50 pack of em in my car care trunk. :>

[boggart]

Jack and Coke seems to be missing from the list.

[monkey]

applicator pads? the little spongy jobber with the cotton bonnet covering it. Im not a fan of the foam discs that usually come with crappy wax. I dont use meguire products so Im not sure what they recommend. One trick I love the Zaino folks recommend is to remove the wax with a full size 100% cotton (made in USA only) bath towel. they go so far to list specific brands. the microfibers are good for glass and final wipe downs but that big bath towel works sweet for pulling off the wax after it sets

[pigpen]

HMM Thanks monkey I learn something else, Can you PM on what products that you use with zaino? I am totally thinking about buying zaino get my car a good scrub.

[Token]

Can't beat the Zaino line.

This will eat up your whole day, but what fun it is, and with the ZFX you don't have to wait before applying the next coat of polish.

For perfect results:

EXTERIOR:
Clean windows with Z12 glass polish (do this first as it makes a bit of a mess)
Wash with dish soap
Z18 Clay Bar, using a mixture of Z7 wash and water as lube
Wash with Z7
Dry car completely
Z5 polish with ZFX and wipe off with Cambridge 100% cotton towel
Z6 Detail Spray wipe with microfiber towel
Z2 polish with ZFX and wipe off with Cambridge 100% cotton towel
Z6 Detail Spray wipe with microfiber towel
Z2 polish with ZFX and wipe off with Cambridge 100% cotton towel
Z6 Detail Spray wipe with microfiber towel
Z8 Grand Finale Spray wipe with microfiber towel
I use Armorall Tire foam spray for the plastic on the inside of the fenderwells, comes out clean and no wiping.
apply Z16 perfect tire gloss on the tires (don't like the shiny stuff)


Move to the inside,
Vacuum all carpeted areas.
For the glass I use a product calles Invisible Glass, no streaking and does an excellent job, it's even reccomended for tinted windows
For the dash, door panels, center console, seats, and all of the hard plastic use unscented, alcohol free baby wipes. These things are really the sh*t for cleaning the interior, everything is spotless, and no residue left behind.
Z10 leather in a bottle on the seats and 22 elite console cover if you've got one, non sticky or greasy

admire your "clean" ride