Show me your kits! (For detailing)

Next time @driverdog and his Virginia buddies have a meet, I’ll be sending a truckload.

 

Same here. I have an excess of products I acquired while learning the hobby. There are only a few that I’ve found to be bad products. Most of the items out there work very well, but some are a step above. It’s also pretty subjective. While we agree on many, we each have some things that we differ on. One of the best things about this hobby is that there are several ways to approach each task. It’s fun to share the different methods and products we like to use. We all learn from each other.

That’s why I started this thread. It’s cool to see the different approaches we all have to the same goal.

 

@War Machine on page 2 you asked about Ammo and I don't think you were ever answered. I personally think their cutting and finishing agents are amazing. The cut is so fast and easy. Of course I would use the finish and then seal it after but yes they are a good brand.

 

Thank you sir. I have their quick detailer, a sealant and Frothe. The only one I’ve really used is Frothe. While it does work very well, it’s just a big mess to work with. It takes a ton of towels. ONR and Ech20 work better because of this.

The best use I’ve found for Frothe is as a presoak before a full wash. Cover the truck in it, let it sit a few minutes, and the heavy stuff pretty much melts away when you rinse. I’ve had a ton of mud caked up, and that stuff dissolves it.

 

Have you noticed any degradation of your LSP when you use it? This might be a good pre-wash option for me during the winter

 

No sir I haven’t. I do reapply more often than necessary though.

 

Decided to just order some sprayers. Maybe went a little overboard...

 

Always need sprayers. Especially with Poorboys Wheel Cleaner. For some reason that stuff destroys them.

 

Got this... pissed the Chem bros spray bottles didn’t have the labels they promised so one star for them. Other than that it all looks good.

 

Before and after hydro2. My moms car had zero protection at all. No beading, no sheeting. Amazing how quickly and how well hydro2 works. It's hard to tell but the car is wet in the 1st pic, that's how little protection it had, the water just sat on the paint

 

My addiction

 

Love the cabinet...what kind is that...and what are the dimesnions?

 

Nice! Mine used to be organized too. I need to detail my detailing cabinet.

 

Home Depot
HUSKY 72-inch H x 36-inch W x 18-inch D Steel Tall Garage Cabinet

 

This thread has inspired the heck out of me......

 

Updated picture.

The limited Adam's stuff will be gone at some point. Holding on to them to sell on eBay for the all the Adam's fanboys that pay way over retail price for limited products.

 

Holy Crap

 

That's what my wife said.

Just need some warm weather to use it. Hopefully by March.

 

lol. I hear you on the need for less winter. I bought all my stuff (a pale comparison to yours) and all I've got on it was a quick Ech02 and some pearl in the almost-freezing weather at the time. Had to do the touchless wash last night as it's -5 Celsius.

 

Can you come organize my supplies? Mine are piled everywhere at this point. I’ve been needing to re-do my cabinet for a while now.

 

My wife is getting her revenge now with crafting supplies.

 

i only use adam's stuff and i don't think i've ever bought one of their 'limited' products. no, that's not true. i've bought one. a gift of pumpkin spice for our favorite t-rex.

i keep using them because they're local and i can just go by there to pick stuff up.

 

Some of Adams products work great. I just can't believe people collect the limited stuff they make. They will pay a premium for some.

 

Yes sir, I'll be right there.

I went through my stuff this past weekend and ditched most of the stuff I don't / won"t use. No market to sell here so I chucked it. Everything left I plan on using, might even use some of the Adam's on my kids vehicles.

 

Never really been into detailing since I typically daily drove Jeeps that were beat to hell. But, with the 2020 Tundra, I decided to try and keep it nice. Might have went a little overboard with the Amazon purchases....figured this will suit my needs hah.

 

Nice haul. I've used some of the stuff you have there....so....I've got some pointers for you. The Ultimate Wax is not a wax...it's a polymer based sealant. It works very well, but top it with a carnuba based product to give you a little better depth of color. Make sure you wipe off any excess of the Endurance Tire Gel, and try to allow some drying time before driving. It's oil based, and will last a long time, but will also sling if you don't apply it properly. It will, however, give your tires a very glossy look. You'll really like the 303 Aerospace Protectant...nice matte finish when dry.

 

Awesome. So Ultimate wax then use a carnauba based wax, or vice versa? I was plenty happy with the two coats I applied but if you're saying I can get even more from it, by all means I'll try it.

I bought an expensive (for what it is) tire dress applicator that works well for applying the tire dressing and evenly distributes and picks up the excess. Love the way it looks when dried and it has lasted two rainy days with minimal fading.

The 303 is awesome. I've applied it to every plastic and vinyl black accessory on the truck and it looks great. Dries to whatever finish the item is.

Any suggestions on the interior stuff? The interior detailer works well to clean, but figured it would leave a glossy coat (it doesnt). Was thinking of picking up a gallon of Meguiars hyper dressing and just diluting it to my liking for the dash/center console areas.

 

Ultimate wax (sealant first)...then carnuba. As far as interior surfaces, I'd just stick with 303, unless you really want glossy. PM me your address and I'll send you some Hyper Dressing to try first, before you buy a gallon. I'll also send you some Jescar Colorlock.....liquid wax to top the Megs Ultimate with...I think you'll like the combo.