About to make a Exceldetail order... Im curious if I have enough to get a nice clean looking exterior?

This will be my first detail and Im not going to get too carried away.

Optimum Car Wash 32oz.
Pure Australian Light Sheepskin Washmit from Eurow
Pacific Waffle Weave Drying Towel 25x36
UDM/PC w/5.5'' Erasure Orn/Wht/Rd 5.5's, 3 Sup MF's
Optimum Polish II 8oz
Optimum Finish Polish 8oz

 

I'd have to say at least another WW towel, more Supreme or Elite MF's and Four Star UPP or DG 105.

 

 

Maybe an 8oz of compound II? I still have original version 4oz as well.....

 

if you have a dark color car i would recommand you to get DWG and 4*upp, but DG105 also is good (bang for the buck). would be nice if you added instant detailer spray (4*,DG, Optimun has nice spray.)
also notice you didnt list a claybar need that for prep-work, and grit guard something to consider. gl n hf

 

Last night I got a $50 Amex gift card and since I couldnt use 2 different credit cards to pay today I ordered:

Excel Microfiber Mitt II $ 3.49
1/2 Gal Spritzer w/Optimum NRWS 8oz $ 17.49
Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer 17oz $ 9.99
Pacific Waffle Weave Drying Towel 25x36 $ 8.99

When I get home later Im gonna order:

Pacific Waffle Weave Drying Towel 25x36
UDM/PC w/5.5'' Erasure Orn/Wht/Rd 5.5's, 3 Sup MF's
Optimum Polish II 8oz
Optimum Finish Polish 8oz
Duragloss 105

Should I definitely clay before using the UDM or is it not neccesarry?

 

I would say definitely clay before using UDM. Especially if you have not used a clay bar recently...or at all

 

sounds like a good start!

 

I've never used clay before, but I think Im going to try it and see how it goes.

 

if you want your car to have a nice shiney effect and nice smooth feeling. i highly recommand you claying it, you be surprise what you find on your paint.

 

Im thinking about trying the Surf City beyond clay with the UDM. I've heard some pretty good things about it, and if I dont like it I'll go with a traditional clay bar.

 

I did some mercedes crossover on Saturday, I could not beleive the amount of bonded crap it took off of the doors, it has a body line break underneath the door handles, it was so gross the crap that was on that piece of clay, but it was baby ass smooth when I was done!!

 

I have orange, white, and red pads... which should be used for what??

 

Orange is usually for compounding and heavy polishing; white is for heavy/medium/light polishing; red is usually for LSP or final polishing/finishing. Keep in mind the abrasiveness varies in combination to your compounds/polishes.