a FULL detailing kit... advice needed.

[kdiz]

Ok I started looking through over threads and detailing world, but bloodyhell, there is so so much info out there its hard to even think what stuff to pick.

I was thinking, whats the best sort of kit you can buy / other products for a FULL detail including engine bay and interior so correct me if im wrong but the following looks pretty good.

For machine polishing
Meguiars G220 - Complete Meguiars Kit
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polishing-machine/meguiars-g220-complete-meguiars-kit/prod_416.html

3M 3434 Masking Tape
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/3m-3434-masking-tape/prod_79.html

Claying
Sonus Ultra Fine Detailing Clay pkg/2
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/sonus-ultra-fine-detailing-clay-pkg/2/prod_37.html

Lubricant for claying
Dodo Juice - Born Slippy 500ml 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/dodo-juice-born-slippy-500ml/prod_560.html

Washing / Drying
Meguiars Lambswool Wash Mitt 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/meguiars-lambswool-wash-mitt/prod_282.html

Meguiars Shampoo Plus 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/meguiars-shampoo-plus/prod_322.html

Huge 38" x 28" Microfibre Drying Towel
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/huge-38-x-28-microfibre-drying-towel/prod_154.html

Wheels
Meguiars Wheel Spoke Brush
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/meguiars-wheel-spoke-brush/prod_189.html

Meguiars Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/meguiars-hot-rims-all-wheel-cleaner/prod_104.html

Bumpers / Trim
Sonus Tire & Bumper Dressing
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/sonus-tire-bumper-dressing/prod_40.html

Engine
Chemical Guys - Orange Degreaser
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-amp-exterior/chemical-guys-orange-degreaser/prod_191.html

Meguiars Triple Duty Detail Brush 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/meguiars-triple-duty-detail-brush/prod_138.html

Chemical Guys - Orange Degreaser
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-amp-exterior/chemical-guys-orange-degreaser/prod_191.html

Interior
Chemical Guys - Carpet Clean & Stain Remover 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/chemical-guys-carpet-clean-stain-remover/prod_162.html

Induro Upholstery Brush
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/induro-upholstery-brush/prod_140.html

Chemical Guys - Fabric Clean 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/chemical-guys-fabric-clean/prod_342.html




Am I missing anything for the FULL detail, and would you recomend anything other than the products above?

All of the above seems quite expensive in the end £320.14, so if I can save any money without losing the good results it would be good to know. I would like to spend about £250.00

Also where can I buy some cheap clear buckets from?

P.S sorry if y'all getting bored of seeing posts like this, I just thought its easier to post this than read 100's of posts and then still being lost about what products to buy.

Cheers

[Guy]

wow - my god

whatever you get you won't be entirely happy with...

but...

imo use the following:

bilberry wheel cleaner - http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/bilberry-safe-wheel-cleaner-1-litre.php
bilt hamber auto wash - http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autowash.php
poorboys APC - http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/poorboys-bio-degradable-all-purpose-cleaner-and-degreaser.php?manufacturers_id=16 (you can replace the orange degreaser, and cloth cleaning products with this stuff)
go for menzerna polishes

you need to add in a decent wax, microfibres and applicators

although with CYC you get a loyalty discount after a while you will get a 5% discount at elite with a code - this would be significant on this volume of purchase

[Guy]

had a think about this... reckon that you will probably be better off getting a full on kit if you are after this amount of product...

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=171&osCsid=b16cbcbc8dadf6a2520c847ffa00b379

have a look at some of the other supplier sites as I think you could save yourself a lot of money

[trousers]

Guy

that poorboys universal cleaner for engine and cloth cleaning etc, would you use that on your wheels as well, says its good on brake dust etc

cheers rob

[Guy]

no - i would use bilberry wheel safe cleaner

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/bilberry-safe-wheel-cleaner-1-litre.php

[kdiz]

ok thanks for the replys Guy. I will look at the other kits you sent me and try to work out whats best

Would you say meguiers is a waste of money? I have heard people saying its not worth the cost and the alternatives are just as good.

[Guy]

ok thanks for the replys Guy. I will look at the other kits you sent me and try to work out whats best

Would you say meguiers is a waste of money? I have heard people saying its not worth the cost and the alternatives are just as good.

the alternatives are usually better imo... however, for a good range of cleaning products they aren't bad... plus they are readily available from your local halfrauds.. whereas the majority of the other products are not! so for that emergency fix of OCD on a sunday afternoon they are a suitable alternative.

some people swear by megs.. I don't, but some people do. in just the same way that some people swear by autoglym.

[Envy Valeting]

Next time your in Portsmouth come and pick my brains and I can run you through what I use both from a trade and retail products point of view.

[Ant1981]

I'll watch this thread too, as I'm confused over the best way to wash, what to do/get with polishing, waxing and then this clay business!