I thought it would be a good idea to show off our detailing collections! Whether your a Novice, Weekend Warrior, or full-time Detailer, post up pictures of your product/equipment collection!!!

 

my question is how do you learn/gain experience in become a detailer... like is there a book or is it all just trial and error.... id love to one day beable to detail like a pro..

 

Go to the detailing forums and read.
detailedimage.com
autogeek.net
autopia.org

 

Practice practice practice. You can read about detailing for hours a day for years and still have no idea what you're doing the first time you pick up a buffer.

While reading will give you
A better grasp on what professional detailing entails, nothing beats the real physical experience. Professional detailing is a very labor intensive process and puts a toll on the body so make sure you're ready for that as well!

 

Go to G35nyc.com (I think). They well you everything you need to know, and will ban or harass you for suggesting any other products besides the ones their sponsors are selling.

 

That's pretty much how every detailing forum is.

 

Dang, Grant... sOoOoOo LEGIT!!! i guess i'll rep the weekend warriors

 

what do you guys do with used towels.

Let's say you detailing a car and use a towel to clean windows. Do you toss it or save it for that same procedure for next time?

 

That's a nice little collection, Mark!

Joker, no need to throw away your used microfiber towels. I personally use CG Microfiber Detergent on all of my towels. Of course if you have contaminated towels that have been dropped on the ground and pick up debris, you want to either wash them separately or pre-soak them in a MF Wash/Water solution to loosen up the dirt. If all the debris still does not come out, then you can either throw the towel away, or use it as an all purpose towel. IE: for cleaning the wheel wells or just using them around the house.

As long as you take good care of your towels, they should last a very long time and be just as plush and absorbent as the day you got them

 

you even wash waxing towels?

so one towel only being used once before wash, did I understand you correctly?

 

Yes, you can wash your wax/sealing towels, your polishing towels, your glass, interior, leather. CG microfiber wash is a citrus based cleaner that breaks down the product so it washes out completely. Set your washer to the delicate cycle and an extra rinse. Dry them on delicate and the lowest heat.

You should only be using the towel once then washing it afterwards.

On a normal maintenance wash I typically use 5-6 towels (drying towel, 2 towels for spray wax/quick detailer, 2 for the wheels and 1 or 2 for the glass.

 

omg u win ahhaha nice collection though

 

Those pictures look awesome, nice collection!

Here are some good resources on our website to review:

detailing guide
product reviews
Ask a Pro Blog

E-mail or PM me if you have any questions I'd be happy to help.

 

Picked up some new product this weekend at the Chemical Guys/Smart Wax Open House event!

 

My shelf, which I previously thought was decent, is now designated an atrocity.

I fail.