Here is a complete list of some very high-quality and readily available hand-detailing products. Most of these are available at local auto parts stores either off the shelf, or through special order. All other products can be ordered through internet retailers. Following this list will be an ordered step-by-step for exterior product use.

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Meguiar's Products
[_] Meguiars Detailer Shampoo Plus <FONT COLOR="red">D11101</FONT> - 1 gal - $17
Very gentle, thick medium-suds,general purpose wash.
[_] Meguiars Body Shop Hand Polish <FONT COLOR="red">M8132</FONT> - 32 oz - $17
Very fine cut, combines best qualities of hand glaze and polish.
[_] Meguiars Hi-Tech Yellow Wax <FONT COLOR="red">M2616</FONT> - 16 oz - $13 (summer)
A thick, full carnanuba wax. High shine, easy on, medium off.
[_] Meguiars NXT Tech Wax <FONT COLOR="red">G12718</FONT> - 18 oz - $18 (winter)
A medium-thick, synthetic wax. Easy on/off in cold + high humidity.
[_] Meguiars NXT Tech Protect <FONT COLOR="red">G12924</FONT> - 24 oz - $8
Exterior/Interior dash/trim dressing + wax removal.
[_] Meguiars Gold Class Endurance Tire Dressing <FONT COLOR="red">G7416</FONT> - 16 oz - $8
Thick, high gloss tire dressing. Gel form.

MOTHERS Products
[_] MOTHERS Mag & Aluminum Polish <FONT COLOR="red">MO-05100</FONT> - 5oz - $6
Fine cut metal paste/cream polish.
[_] MOTHERS Billet Polish <FONT COLOR="red">MO-05106</FONT> - 4oz - $15
Super-Fine cut mirror-surface/billet paste/cream polish.
[_] MOTHERS PowerBall <FONT COLOR="red">MO-5140</FONT> - $30
Excellent metal polishing tool. Requires drill.

3M Products
[_] 3M Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound <FONT COLOR="red">39002</FONT> - 16oz - $12
Removes medium oxidation, medium swirls, water marks.

Other Products
[_] Clay Magic Perfect Finish Kit <FONT COLOR="red">88256</FONT> - 100g - $12
Stiff, sticky fine grade clay. Removes contaminants and overspray.
[_] Sprayway Glass Cleaner <FONT COLOR="red">SW-050</FONT> - 19oz - $4
Non-Amoniated glass cleaner, high foam.
[_] Simple Green Concentrate - 1 gal - $10
All-purpose stain remover and degreaser.
[_] Rain-X Bug & Tar Pre-Wash Gel <FONT COLOR="red">5067042</FONT> - 23oz - $7
Gel-spray adhesive remover. Works on bugs, tar, glue, stickers.
[_] Urethane Supply Wax Blaster <FONT COLOR="red">3401</FONT> - 8oz - $6
Removes wax build-up from urethane trim.
[_] The Absorber <FONT COLOR="red">B0000AY3X8</FONT> - $11
Synthetic chamios drying cloth. Reusable.

Application/Removal
[_] Open-Cell Foam Applicator Pads (6) - $15-20
[_] Microfiber Cloth (10) - $20-25
[_] Glass Cloth (3) - $10-15
[_] Tire dressing sponge (2) - $6
[_] Upholstry Brush - $5
[_] Blue Shop Towels - 1 roll - $2

Tools
[_] 50ft Kink-Free Hose
[_] Multi-Setting Hose Nozle
[_] 5-Gallon Bucket
[_] Shop Vacuum With Hose Attachments
[_] Old Toothbrushs
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Modified by Eran at 7:04 PM 10/14/2006


Modified by Eran at 9:31 PM 10/16/2006

 

thats a little excessive..a second wash after polish?good info though


Modified by dontgivafuk at 8:04 PM 10/14/2006

 

nicee

 

Any results? (before & after photos)

 

A second wash after waxing. It's not a necessary RIGHT after thing, but it takes off any residue that you didn't get off, because compounds are generally pretty stubborn.

 

Here's some good examples:

Both of these pictures were taken with the same camera.

My hatch (about 2 years ago):


My hatch as of yesterday:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1780889



Modified by Eran at 10:30 PM 10/14/2006

 

Here's some right after doing a full details:

 

wow

 

im not hating those are good jobs

but that first pic looks like u didnt use photo shop and the second one looks like u did

 

Here, I photshopped it the EXACT same settings I apply to my other pics:

Auto-Color
Auto-Level
Saturation +10
Brightness -3
Contrast + 10



Still pink from the pinstripe level (I removed the actual stripe) up. Oxidation ... booo.

 

looks good. i use a lot of the same products as well.

i think its pretty decent paint for a 10+ yr old car with original paint besides the 98-01 peices

 

nice checklist

 

good info.

Quesion, I had my front end fixed at the body shop recently, new bumper and fender, and obviously they are nice and shiny, unlike the rest of the car... i havent washed the car yet (its black) so maybe when i wash and wax it, it'll look fine, but I've had people say I should repaint the whole thing. What's the best thing to do after you have parts replaced? painting is expensivvveeeee!


Modified by hondaPINK at 11:19 AM 8/9/2007

 

 

WOW.....old thread.

But still good info!

 

Good info My prelude is getting some luv tommorow

 

what's good for the powder coated wheels, remove all the brake dust?

 

I like this checklist! I'll be printing this out

 

Any reason for the 2 year old bump?

 

I only now saw this thing.