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hmong337 · 08-11-2007, 09:01 PM

I haven't the slightest clue on what to buy or purchase when it comes to auto detailing equipment and supplies.

What I was taught to do was just wash and wax by hand... that's all i've ever known. the wax that i used was from my father's friend who worked at the local honda dealership detailing cars. I'm sure it was quality stuff since they used it on dealer cars. but what do i know, right?

That being said, I've never spent a dime on actual car detailing stuff LOL. Always got that stuff for free hahaha. However, I know that it's time to actually get some stuff and do it the right way.

Here's what I want to try...

I heard rubbing compound does wonders and really brings that bling to your paint- bring up more colour from the bottom to the surface. Is this somewhat true?

My paint is original and is in great shape. However, it is a little dull but I know that I can totally restore it to make it shine.

I'm thinking about getting something like this and using rubbing compound. however, i'm not sure as to what's right... what to do and not do.

eBay Motors: New 7" Pro Car Boat Auto Paint Polisher Buffer Sander (item 230160799548 end time Aug-15-07 17:08:25 PDT)

Can somebody make me a shopping list of what to buy (includes a buffer) for around $100?

thanks

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hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 114 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Make me a shopping list... [$100 budget] I haven't the slightest clue on what to buy or purchase when it comes to auto detailing equipment and supplies. What I was taught to do was just wash and wax by hand... that's all i've ever known. the wax that i used was from my father's friend who worked at the local honda dealership detailing cars. I'm sure it was quality stuff since they used it on dealer cars. but what do i know, right? That being said, I've never spent a dime on actual car detailing stuff LOL. Always got that stuff for free hahaha. However, I know that it's time to actually get some stuff and do it the right way. Here's what I want to try... I heard rubbing compound does wonders and really brings that bling to your paint- bring up more colour from the bottom to the surface. Is this somewhat true? My paint is original and is in great shape. However, it is a little dull but I know that I can totally restore it to make it shine. I'm thinking about getting something like this and using rubbing compound. however, i'm not sure as to what's right... what to do and not do. eBay Motors: New 7" Pro Car Boat Auto Paint Polisher Buffer Sander (item 230160799548 end time Aug-15-07 17:08:25 PDT) Can somebody make me a shopping list of what to buy (includes a buffer) for around $100? thanks