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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 10:08 AM
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Car Detailing Kits

What do you guys think is the best bang for the buck detailing kit? I have found these 3 on Amazon this morning.


Option #1 - Originally $229.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PXZ919I/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PXZ919I/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M05F4U5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01M05F4U5&pd_rd_w=EhF7e&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=Oug75&pf_rd_r=5Q6N1XRZRB90CAABP3MD&pd_rd_r=d7ac3a2f-440e-11e9-b3da-9de4a55f7ce9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M05F4U5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01M05F4U5&pd_rd_w=EhF7e&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=Oug75&pf_rd_r=5Q6N1XRZRB90CAABP3MD&pd_rd_r=d7ac3a2f-440e-11e9-b3da-9de4a55f7ce9

Option #3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UW1IQU/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B003UW1IQU&pd_rd_w=EhF7e&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=Oug75&pf_rd_r=5Q6N1XRZRB90CAABP3MD&pd_rd_r=d7ac3a2f-440e-11e9-b3da-9de4a55f7ce9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UW1IQU/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B003UW1IQU&pd_rd_w=EhF7e&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=Oug75&pf_rd_r=5Q6N1XRZRB90CAABP3MD&pd_rd_r=d7ac3a2f-440e-11e9-b3da-9de4a55f7ce9

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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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i have found through use that Chem guys is TRASH.

Every time, there's a deal on chem guys products, i'm like hmmm,interesting... then when I receive product, it's just utter Garbage. the soap sucks. I find that in this "cheap soap" category, Adam's line of soaps and polishes is BETTER than chem guys, at the same price point.

in addition, I find "kits" not well equipped to your individual needs.

if i had to choose, i'd go for the torq kit.
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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 09:41 PM
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I've used their Honeydew snow foam for years and love it. Tons of suds. Use with a foam cannon and you will be happy.




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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 09:52 PM
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I think my problem is; i'm buying the chemguys soap that is heavily discounted on amazon.
Im sure their regular product is good, as most times, there's just one manufacture for chemicals/soaps anyway. just gets rebranded
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 08:14 AM
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I do use the Honeydew concentration and have a foam cannon. Mainly looking to save time on waxing and getting a better finish with an oribital.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 08:25 AM
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the purist will say; Dont use an orbital for LSP or Last step product!
but i put that shit on the lowest setting to apply sealants, my choice of LSP.

mainly i use the orbital to correct paint, or to get the swirls and imperfections out.

the Porter cable is a novice machine. you will never burn through paint.


"to save time"

Heh, once you enter this rabbit hole, Alice...you wont know what time is


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Old Mar 13, 2019 | 05:45 PM
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I agree, the Porter Cable is a great beginner orbital to use. tough to burn the paint but not impossible.
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 08:23 AM
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I would go with option 1. Porter cable does make decent products also. I use a porter cable palm orbital to apply wax on cars but my polisher is a Rupes. If your main concern is the TL then the bigger pad will be nice since our cars have nice big panels with no moldings. Good luck and have fun with it
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Old Mar 20, 2019 | 12:09 AM
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Shoot me a PM so I can build you a kit specific to your needs. This way you get everything you need and none of the BS
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 02:27 PM
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I would check out AdAms polishes Swirl Killer polisher. Almost no Chance of burning the clearcoat. I used this machine for both my cars, looks awsome. Ive never used machine before this bc i was too scared to ruin the car!!!
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 03:36 PM
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+1 for Adams
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