Looking to buy a full detail kit.. Best ones? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

daveagogo1 · 02-13-2011, 03:48 PM

As the title says. I am looking to buy a nice full detail kit. I currently have nothing but 2 buckets, 3 mitts one for top, bottom & wheels. A half gallon of magwuires (not sure if spelled correctly)car wash/wax and a hose. That's it. I have not detailed my own cars in probably 15yrs but i'd like to now. My car is 6 weeks old and has been washed multiple times but not yet waxed or polished.

I'm looking for a kit that comes with wash, wax, clay, polishes, polisher and other sprays and such to maintain the entire car. What do you guys use, recommend or have opinions on. Willing to spend up to $500 or so for a nice kit that can do about everything (hopefully that is enough cash). Also need something to help maintain the factory stripes as i have heard wax isn't good for them.

Need something easy for a novice to to that won't wreck my paint either with a polisher.

Chobbs11 · 02-13-2011, 04:11 PM

Get on the Adams website. They got great stuff and some good kits.

The Stig · 02-13-2011, 04:22 PM

Adams PC detail kit. Its $319 and well worth it. It is the best basic strayer kit for any new detailer. Also comes with full instructional DVD and a 110% money back guarantee. Cant beat that.

CaniacFan · 02-13-2011, 04:29 PM

Congratulations on purchasing your new Camaro, you have come to the right place.

IMO, you have two very good options that have been "discussed" on this site in multiple threads.. Adam's and Zaino products are the two "leading contenders" of non over the counter car products.

Both have products for every aspect of your car starting with claybar, wash, wax, polishes, window treatment, leather, wheel products and more! Both have products you can use on your stripes as well.

See other thread here and/or watch the many videos available. I namely use Zaino which is easy to apply (with both products, less is more). I also use some Adam's products as well (they have a 10% off daily discount thread here as well).

Good luck. Lori

daveagogo1 · 02-13-2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks guys. Looks like Adams does have some full kits i was looking for. I will check on the Zaino stuff as well.

turboguy327 · 02-13-2011, 04:41 PM

Are there any decent cheaper options over the PC?? I dont see myself using the thing enough to really spend that much on something ill use like once or twice a year.

Brianskeet · 02-13-2011, 04:42 PM

I've got the Mothers kit and am very happy with it. All the brushes work well and the reflections was is easy to apply and buff and it lasts.

Adam's Polishes · 02-13-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboguy327

Are there any decent cheaper options over the PC?? I dont see myself using the thing enough to really spend that much on something ill use like once or twice a year.

The PC itself isn't all that expensive for a quality tool.

We value it at roughly $120-$130 in our kits... the cheapest you'll find it new is about $110.

The only things cheaper than that are going to be the 10" bonnet style low speed 'buffers' you can get at Sears which aren't worth the box they're packaged in since they won't allow you to really polish or correct a finish.

You'll spend more on the chemicals and the pads than you will the machine itself in all honesty.

1FAST SS · 02-13-2011, 06:38 PM

I would go with the Adam's products. I went to the detail clinic in Atl last month and witnessed the products first hand. I have spent over $500 on products and that is just to get started. You get what you pay for most of the time. Invest in quality products. It is money well spent.

camarowa · 02-13-2011, 07:51 PM

I would check out the griot's garage website if I were you. Top quality IMHO.

Ucantctchme · 02-13-2011, 07:53 PM

If you search the internet for coupon codes you can get a pc from autogeek for $100.

daveagogo1 · 02-13-2011, 11:36 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. Decided to go with the Adams products. Ordered the Adams Porter Cable 7424xp Premium Detail Kit as it seemed to have everything i wanted.

Capthowdy · 02-13-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Thanks for all the info guys. Decided to go with the Adams products. Ordered the Adams Porter Cable 7424xp Premium Detail Kit as it seemed to have everything i wanted.

GOOD cHOICE

great stuff....

h2oplay · 02-14-2011, 06:25 AM

you won't be sorry, great products and the PC is an awesome and SAFE for the finish tool when used properly.

02-13-2011, 04:22 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Adams PC detail kit. Its $319 and well worth it. It is the best basic strayer kit for any new detailer. Also comes with full instructional DVD and a 110% money back guarantee. Cant beat that. __________________

02-13-2011, 04:42 PM	#7
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	I've got the Mothers kit and am very happy with it. All the brushes work well and the reflections was is easy to apply and buff and it lasts. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#9
1FAST SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 769	I would go with the Adam's products. I went to the detail clinic in Atl last month and witnessed the products first hand. I have spent over $500 on products and that is just to get started. You get what you pay for most of the time. Invest in quality products. It is money well spent. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Synergy Green CAI Cold Air Induction, ADM Race Scoop, Apex Washer Bottle Kit, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, DOD/VVT delete and LS3 conversion, American Racing LT Headers, American Racing Headers Off Road pipes, Borla S-Type Catback, FTI Billet Triple Disk 3600 rpm Torque Converter, DSS Aluminium Drive Shaft, AAC Plasma DRL's, Showstopper LED Sidemarkers,Carbon FIber Bow Ties, 35% Window Tint, Llyod's Floor Mats, JBL MS-8 Sound Processor, 2 Alpine PDX-1.600, Alpine PDX-4.100, JL Audio C5-650, JL Audio C5-650x, Alpine T10 Type R Shallow Mount, Stinger Dry Cell Battery

02-13-2011, 07:51 PM	#10
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	I would check out the griot's garage website if I were you. Top quality IMHO. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

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Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	If you search the internet for coupon codes you can get a pc from autogeek for $100.

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h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	you won't be sorry, great products and the PC is an awesome and SAFE for the finish tool when used properly.