Cleaning/ Detailing Set

[gearguru]

I'm planning to buy the below cleaning/ detailing products online. Pls. let me know if you think I'm missing anything...

Mothers California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax Paste 12oz
- haven't tried waxing on my own but on your experience, how many waxings does this last?

Mothers Leather Conditioner 12oz/ Mothers Leather Cleaner 12oz
- for this to be effective I need to have both correct?
- i plan to apply this once a month...if so, how long will this size last?

Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner 16oz
- chose this over Mothers Protector due mainly on the price...is there a difference or reason that I should the Mothers counterpart?

Meguiar's Hot Shine High Gloss Tire Spray 16oz
- chose this over Mothers Tire Spray due mainly on the price

Look forward to your suggestions on my list. Thanks!

[ronki]

AFAIK, those are available locally, in ace or blade.

Also, about the cleaner wax, it's not a wax that protects, it "cleans" the paint/surface. Try visiting the detailing thread, you can see the basics there

[the_wildthing]

My suggestions:

Washing:
Car shampoo
Two wash mitts - top, bottom
Two buckets - clean, dirty
Hose with adjustable head
Brushes for the unpainted plastic wheel well and tires
Drying towels (terry or microfiber)

Protectant - for the non-painted surfaces

Removing surface impurities (feel your car for what feels like small grains of sand)
Clay plus quick detailer as lubricant
microfiber towel to dry off excess lubricant

polishing compound, cleaner wax, scratch/swirl remover

carnauba wax for a layer of protection

others also use a sealant as a final step. Ako pagod na.

random orbital polisher if you don't want to do it by hand, and several pads

tire shine
wheel cleaner appropriate for your wheel finish. Mine are anodized so I can't use the all-wheel cleaner.

'sang katutak na MF towel, application pads at terry towels

Sa loob:
Quick Interior Detailer
Leather Cleaner
Leather COnditioner
Protectant din
Carpet cleaner
Vacuum Cleaner!!!

Sa makina:
Engine degreaser/cleaner

Many times it's not about the brand. It's about the method of application. Read the instructions. Read tsikot detailing threads...

[gearguru]

Thanks for your replies. I have indeed based this on the threads but perhaps I do need to research more. Eitherway, big help your response