Making a list of products for a friend

[Don]

Like the title says, I'm putting together a list for a friend who wants me to teach them the basics. All products will be used by hand.

I was thinking:

Gold Class Car Wash (NXT wash if available)
Scratch X
Cleaner Wax and/or?? Color X
Deep Crystal #2 Polish
NXT Wax and Booster Wax
Quik Detailer


I mentioned that he can get the #20 for use a "base" for the NXT if he wants.

How does this sound to everyone??

[Mike Phillips]

The list looks good to me Don,

If the finish is in neglected condition, I would lean towards the ColorX as it offers dramatically more cleaning power than the maroon bottle of Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax (A-12)

One thing about Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax, (A-12), that a lot of people don't know is that it's actually a pretty good product. It cleans, polishes and protects in one step like any good cleaner/wax as long as the finish isn't too neglected. It also produces a rich looking finish and for those that care about water beading, it beads water pretty well too.

Suggested retail price is $4.99 and it can be used on almost anything by hand or with an orbital polisher or a PC.

Not bad for a wax that's been around since 1973. How many waxes can you name that have been around for that long?

For a lot of people, Meguiar's Cleaner/Wax will do a nice job on all of the cars in their garage. You do need to be careful with it around pebble textured black plastic as it will turn white.

Mike

Mike

[Don]

Both cars are new (2004's) but they have been neglected (as defined by a car crazy detailing nut).

There are several scratched areas that made me recommend the Scratch-X and I was leaning toward Color-X because I kind of know how long the intervals between waxings are going to be and by then they will need a bit of added cleaning (another reason for suggesting the #20 base for NXT)

[2000]

maybe some clay?

[Rockpick]

ULTIMATE WIPES!!

[2000]

this is a good example of how we all started out with a couple of things and end up with cabinets full of detail supplys.

[2000]

how 'bout some tech protechant or endurance or something on those lines.

[Zitosonic]

foam applicators