Detailing Thread [For Newbies][continued 3]

[umi001]

Finally bit the bullet and added lots of detailing stuff to my arsenal. This is now my set-up and how I plan to utilize them...

Microtex Wash and Wax - monthly or when my car is really dirty
Microtex Leather Cleaner/ Protectant/ Tire Black - monthly or more if needed
OCW - monthly or more if needed
ONR - weekly or more if needed
Mothers Showtime - weekly or more if needed
Prime Strong - 2 to 3x a year
Acrylic Jett Trigger - 2 to 3x a year
Mothers Clay Bar System - 2x a year
Meguiars Compound - to remove scratches
Mothers Billet Polish - for my stainless steel bumpers

For the applicators/ towels...
Microtex Elite
Viking Waffle Weave Towel
Lots of MF (Mothers, Optimum and Costco hehe)
MF Applicator Pads (both circular and rectangular)
California Duster
California Jelly Blade

All of these is for a Pajero FM which paint is still in good condition. I also just availed myself an engine/ exterior and interior detailing service a couple of months ago. For now, I dont intend to buy a motor polisher as well

You guys think I'm set? Or am I still missing critical pieces?

PS Didn't realize detailing is this addicting! But I'm enjoying it ;)


Thanks,
Dino

Just a caution on Prime Strong - it has some abrasives, so again, I wouldn't want to use it as often as you would Prime (plain). Twice a year would probably be fine, though. For the compound, Meguiar's Ultimate Compound is a great product - good cut, long working time, and it finishes really well. Depending on your paint, you might or might not need a finer polish afterwards (though Prime Strong might be enough for that role - again, depending on your paint).

If you're buying in the US, might I recommend MicroFiberTech for microfibers? They have a good selection, and they offer a lot of the same towels that the detailing sites sell, but at half the price. Also, again if you're purchasing in the US, I'd strongly consider getting Ultima Waterless Wash - more lubrication than your normal QD, leaves a nice slickness, and has a great dilution ratio (1:43).