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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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[color=red][b]Hand Detailing Product Checklist:[/b][/color]
[i][b]Meguiar's Products[/i][/b]
[b][_] Meguiars Detailer Shmapoo Plus [color=red][i]D11101[/i][/color] - 1 gal - $17[/b]
[i]Very gentle, thick medium-suds,general purpose wash.[/i]
[b][_] Meguiars Body Shop Hand Polish [color=red][i]M8132[/i][/color] - 32 oz - $17[/b]
[i]Very fine cut, combines best qualities of hand glaze and polish.[/i]
[b][_] Meguiars Hi-Tech Yellow Wax [color=red][i]M2616[/i][/color] - 16 oz - $13 (summer)[/b]
[i]A thick, full carnanuba wax. High shine, easy on, medium off.[/i]
[b][_] Meguiars NXT Tech Wax [color=red][i]G12718[/i][/color] - 18 oz - $18 (winter)[/b]
[i]A medium-thick, synthetic wax. Easy on/off in cold + high humidity.[/i]
[b][_] Meguiars NXT Tech Protect [color=red][i]G12924[/i][/color] - 24 oz - $8[/b]
[i]Exterior/Interior dash/trim dressing + wax removal.[/i]
[b][_] Meguiars Gold Class Endurance Tire Dressing [color=red][i]G7416[/i][/color] - 16 oz - $8[/b]
[i]Thick, high gloss tire dressing. Gel form.[/i]
[i][b]MOTHERS Products[/i][/b]
[b][_] MOTHERS Mag & Aluminum Polish [color=red][i]MO-05100[/i][/color] - 5oz - $6[/b]
[i]Fine cut metal paste/cream polish.[/i]
[b][_] MOTHERS Billet Polish [color=red][i]MO-05106[/i][/color] - 4oz - $15[/b]
[i]Super-Fine cut mirror-surface/billet paste/cream polish.[/i]
[b][_] MOTHERS PowerBall [color=red][i]MO-5140[/i][/color] - $30[/b]
[i]Excellent metal polishing tool. Requires drill.[/i]
[i][b]3M Products[/i][/b]
[b][_] 3M Perfect-It II Rubbing Compound [color=red][i]39002[/i][/color] - 16oz - $12[/b]
[i]Removes medium oxidation, medium swirls, water marks.[/i]
[i][b]Other Products[/i][/b]
[b][_] Clay Magic Perfect Finish Kit [color=red][i]88256[/i][/color] - 100g - $12[/b]
[i]Stiff, sticky fine grade clay. Removes contaminants and overspray.[/i]
[b][_] Sprayway Glass Cleaner [color=red][i]SW-050[/i][/color] - 19oz - $4[/b]
[i]Non-Amoniated glass cleaner, high foam.[/i]
[b][_] Simple Green Concentrate - 1 gal - $10[/b]
[i]All-purpose stain remover and degreaser.[/i]
[b][_] Rain-X Bug & Tar Pre-Wash Gel [color=red][i]5067042[/i][/color] - 23oz - $7[/b]
[i]Gel-spray adhesive remover. Works on bugs, tar, glue, stickers.[/i]
[b][_] Urethane Supply Wax Blaster [color=red][i]3401[/i][/color] - 8oz - $6[/b]
[i]Removes wax build-up from urethane trim.[/i]
[b][_] The Absorber [color=red][i]B0000AY3X8[/i][/color] - $11[/b]
[i]Synthetic chamios drying cloth. Reusable.[/i]
[i][b]Application/Removal[/i][/b]
[b][_] Open-Cell Foam Applicator Pads (6) - $15-20[/b]
[b][_] Microfiber Cloth (10) - $20-25[/b]
[b][_] Glass Cloth (3) - $10-15[/b]
[b][_] Tire dressing sponge (2) - $6[/b]
[b][_] Upholstry Brush - $5[/b]
[b][_] Blue Shop Towels - 1 roll - $2[/b]
[i][b]Tools[/i][/b]
[b][_] 50ft Kink-Free Hose
[_] Multi-Setting Hose Nozle
[_] 5-Gallon Bucket
[_] Shop Vacuum With Hose Attachments
[_] Old Toothbrushs
[_] Q-Tips[/b]
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[b][color=red]Exterior Detailing Steps:[/b][/color]
[b]Order[/b] | [b]Product[/b] | [b]Apply With[/b] | [b]Remove With[/b]
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1 | Shampoo Plus | Microfiber | Water
2 | Clay Magic | Water | n/a
3 | Perfect-It II | Foam Pad | Microfiber
4 | Hand Polish | Foam Pad | Microfiber
5 | Tech Protect | Microfiber | n/a
6 | Wax | Foam Pad | Microfiber
7 | Absorber | n/a | n/a
8 | Tire Dressing | Tire Sponge | n/a
9 | Glass Cleaner | n/a | Glass Cloth