Need opinions on "starter kit" I've picked out

Discussion in 'Car Detailing Product Discussion' started by iddqd, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. iddqd

    iddqd Any Rag Vehicle Washer

  2. kc1337

    kc1337 Obsessive Detailer

    I personally like to use the Grout Sponges from Lowes, super soft, sized perfectly for my hands and releases dirt into the rinse bucket very well. Holds a lot of water.

    I am not sure about the foamgun, it's all fancy and looks cool but it's definetly not a requirement, it's one of those nice to have but not necessary items. I'd look into some good shampoo and wheel cleaners/degreasers.
     
  3. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

  4. iddqd

    iddqd Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I think the foam gun package has a fire-hose on/off switch which should handle the same thing as that Gilmour fitting. I like that wash mitt (always been a fan of them) but I have more experience using sponges. Is it a user preference thing, or is one really better than the other (i.e. does dirt stick to a wool wash mitt easier?)
     
  5. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    the mitt dave had at the meet was the wookies fist, sold by rubbish boys. and that wasnt his, its reflect's mitt.
     
  6. iddqd

    iddqd Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Does Rubbish Boys ship to the US? I saw their domain was .co.uk
     
  7. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    yep they sure do. thats how we get RBOE. and those lovely rotary backing plates :D
     
  8. agpatel

    agpatel OD On Detailing

    Yes they do, Ben will ship your stuff out ASAP and gets here pretty quick. Have no reservations in ordering from him!
     
  9. spK

    spK DB Forum Supporter

    If you plan on getting a pressure washer in the future, skip the foam gun.
     
  10. iddqd

    iddqd Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I have a pressure washer, but never felt that it was really "good" for the paint. I may end up using the pressure washer for rinsing after applying foam though.
     
  11. spK

    spK DB Forum Supporter

    Depends on the tips you use. I use the mist type for rinsing the car, the orbital one (can cut your fingers) for stubborn wheel wells.

    Anyways, I'd buy a foam canon/cam spray. Outputs super thick foam.
     
  12. iddqd

    iddqd Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Is a foam cannon different than what I picked out?
     
  13. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

  14. spK

    spK DB Forum Supporter

    Yea, the foam gun you added to your cart only works with a normal hose.

    For a power washer you'll need either a:
    cam spray
    http://www.detailersdomain.com/camsprayfoamerattachmentfoamcanon.aspx

    Make sure you buy the right attachment for your PW.
    or

    foam cannon
    PA Foam Lance | PA Car Care & Detailing Products
    Attachment comes bundled with the cannon.

    I have the cam spray, the entire unit is made of heavy duty plastic, the foam cannon is full brass.
     
  15. 604_Snooze

    604_Snooze Obsessive Detailer

    Duragloss 901 with foam gun, some good quality mf towels, detail brush(the ones you have), grout sponge, collinite 845 for wax and Duragloss 601+105 for sealant and a drying towel. Meguiar all purpose cleaner and wheel brush too.

    I don't think you will need to spend $55 for a bucket dolly system. Just get 2 buckets and 2 grit guards and a good pair of knee pads or osmething nice to knee on when you are polishing the lower panels.

    Flat fee shipping at DD right?
     

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