I am ready to make a big purchase regarding detailing products. I have searched and the forum archives have been very helpful.

First: Prep Prep Prep. Planning on using dawn or recommended wash liquid . Next - clay bar...any suggestions on brand/type?

Second: I need a swirl removal kit--Looking at Menzerna PG/IP/FPII, Porter Cable and an assortment of Lake Country Pads. I have no real detailing expertise, but eager to create several beatuiful cars (two white, one yellow, one black) before the summer hits. I do not wish to kill my arms and back in the process.

Third: I need advice--once the swirls are removed its time to make the paint glow. Thinking Zanio will fit the bill or should I stick with Menzerna? I like the glow Zanio gives a black car but I have white and yellow cars to care for also. I would like to keep my initial investment under $450. Please advise.

 

you could go menzerna intensive polish, then final polish, then zaino z2 you can get all the products at www.topoftheline.com if you already have zaino just use that clay bar, if not just buy the kit, you wont use the z5 but can use everything else.

 

Frosty,
Look like ur about to hope on the boat.
I already took the plunge and order my toys and waiting for delivery.
From my research, i found these:

This is a link to help u get inform on the process. On the right side, go down to Pinnicle Detailing Video, its the complete process of Detailing.
http://www.autogeek.net/auto-detailing-live-help.html

I dint had anything to do the polishing process so i purchase one of their Porter Cable kit. Scroll down and ull find a handful of kit to suit ur situation.
i picked the Pinnicle porter cable 7424 kit.
http://www.autogeek.net/po.html

U want to get claybar+lube
lambswool and bonnets
and pad conditioner n clearners

Goodluck