Basic kit - MG & Detailer, what to choose

[buviktoppen]

So, I have been using the consumer line products, UC, NXT 2 wax, Deep Paint Cleaner, Quick Detailer, SwirlX etc.
Now I'm thinking of trying out the MG / detailer line, but there so much to choose from, is this a good starter kit?
Using a Makita rotary machine

Medium and Fine cut cleaner (#1 & #2)
Ultra Cut #105
Machine Glaze #3
Swirl Remover #9
HT Yellow Wax #26 or Synthetic Sealant #26??
Mild Clay
Yellow and "Red" pads, wool for really rough work? (already have the black polishing pad)
Final Inspection #34

So to the detailer line, seems a bit easier to choose:
Super Degreaser
All Purpose Cleaner
Wheel Brightener
Hyper Wash or Shampoo Plus??
Glass Cleaner Concentrate

Various bottles and sprayers, drying towel and microfiber towels.

All feedback appreciated!

[greg0303]

Re: Basic kit - MG & Detailer, what to choose

Mirror Glaze

Clear coats:
M105 Ultra Cut Compound
M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
M86 Cut & Polish Cream

Single stage:
M86 Dual Action Cleaner Polish
M80 Speed Glaze

Pure polish:
M05 New Car Glaze

M21 Synthetic Sealant (synthetic)
M26 High Tech Yellow Wax (hybrid - synthetic/ carnauba)

M34 Final Inspection
M135 Synthetic Spray Detailer (= UQD)

Buffing pads: wool - So1o (burgundy - heavy cut, yellow - light cut), W7207 burgundy foam cutting, W8207 yellow polishing
Backing plates: W66, W68

Mild detailing clay

Detailer

D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream (all in one, cleaner wax)
Super Soap - more suds, Hyper Wash - most economical
Hyper Dressing - can be used from 1:1 to 4:1 (high gloss to satin)
Wheel Brightener
All Purpose Cleaner (Plus)
Glass Cleaner Concentrate
Super Degreaser or Body Solvent

Just my recommendations.

[bmrfan]

Re: Basic kit - MG & Detailer, what to choose

Do you have a D/A polisher? If not, I would get one instead of a Rotary Polisher. I use my D/A much more than my Rotary.

Meguiar's Microfiber Polshing system should also be on your list - I've polished 4 freshly painted cars using the MF system and I was able to do most of the work without using a Rotary.

[buviktoppen]

Re: Basic kit - MG & Detailer, what to choose

Thanks both of you, a D/A will be considered.

[BrightonRT]

Re: Basic kit - MG & Detailer, what to choose

The consumer products are just as good as the detailer/MG line products, but if you're looking into going that direction to buy in bulk and save a little money like I did, you can go with M135 as a direct replacement for UQD, and Xpress synthetic spray wax to replace UQW. I also invested in APC and Glass Cleaner Concentrate.