[lsturbointeg]

Springtime coming soon...anyone know where I can order a starter kit including DA polisher, pads, wax, Polish, ect...for a good price online?

[mragarg]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Springtime coming soon...anyone know where I can order a starter kit including DA polisher, pads, wax, Polish, ect...for a good price online?

I would love to help you with this because I was in the same situation last year. I would first browse at www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing for information and tips/advice.

I personally would shop at Autopia Car Care because you can use the coupon code "AUTORED" and get 20% off. They have a point system as well so that you can collect points and eventually get more things. I loved ordering through them and they give decent freebies to try. I personally bought the Griot's DA Polisher with the extended cord because of the lifetime warranty on it. I love it a lot!

[ezaircon4jc]

Griot's Garage. Autogeek. If you google "polishers" you should get many options for places to purchase.

[lsturbointeg]

Thanks guys for the input...gives an idea where to start!

[Jcbama85]

I've always had success with www.detailedimage.com , lots of starter kits and good prices.

[lsturbointeg]

so i checked out AutoGeek and what do you think of this

for $199 no polishes included The Porter Cable & Pad Kit includes:
Kit includes:
Porter Cable 7424XP Polisher
Porter Cable 7424XP Wrench
Porter Cable 7424XP Counter Weight
5 Inch Backing Plate
2 Microfiber Detailing Cloths (16 x 16 inches) (color may vary)
12 oz. Pinnacle XMT Polishing Foam Pad Cleaner
12 oz. Pinnacle XMT Polishing Foam Pad Conditioner
5 Lake Country CCS Pads of Your Choice!

for $479 the Wolfgang Rupes LHR 15ES Ultimate Polishing Kit includes:
Kit includes:
Rupes LHR 15ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher
8 oz. Wolfgang Uber Compound 3.0
8 oz. Wolfgang Finishing Glaze 3.0
16 oz. Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
2 Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Cyan Cutting Pads
2 Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Tangerine Polishing Pads
1 Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Crimson Finishing Pad
2 Microfiber Bonnets
16 oz. Wolfgang Pad Werks Polishing Pad Cleaner
16 oz. Wolfgang Pad Werks Polishing Pad Conditioner
Foam Pad Conditioning Brush
2 Microfiber Towels, 16 x 16 inches

looks like chemical guys have a bunch of stuff i could go with but my work computer won't let me access their site

[snj1013]

I have the Porter Cable and it will do a fine job for you. I'm sure Rupes is a better polisher. I think the Torq shown in the link would get you going. You have some small bottles of polish to sample and see what works for the condition of the paint on your car.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/TORQ_10F...p/buf_501x.htm

[ezaircon4jc]

IMHO you should get the parts separately. Get the PC7424 (I have it and it came with the wrench, counter weight and backing plate), a couple of cutting pads, a couple of polishing pads, a cutting polish (like Meguires 105 or the Menzerna equivalent) a finishing polish (like Meguires 205 or Menzerna equivalent) and your favorite polish/wax. That should save some money. I get my microfiber cloths at Costco. For polish I am a HUGE fan of Zaino (www.zainobros.com). It goes on and off very easily and, more importantly, LASTS! With a few coats on I have driven through rain and just needed to use my California Duster and some quick detailer to get the car clean (granted I didn't drive through muddy conditions). I keep trying new products but keep returning to Zaino.

I have NO financial interest in Zaino I just like it that much!

[lsturbointeg]

So I'm broke from all the parts I've been getting so for the time being I'll have to settle for the Harbor Freight DA POLISHER on sale for $49 but I will use the Chemical Guy products. If the polisher works for now I'll use until it falls apart and probably get the Torx later.

[mragarg]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

IMHO you should get the parts separately. Get the PC7424 (I have it and it came with the wrench, counter weight and backing plate), a couple of cutting pads, a couple of polishing pads, a cutting polish (like Meguires 105 or the Menzerna equivalent) a finishing polish (like Meguires 205 or Menzerna equivalent) and your favorite polish/wax. That should save some money. I get my microfiber cloths at Costco. For polish I am a HUGE fan of Zaino (www.zainobros.com). It goes on and off very easily and, more importantly, LASTS! With a few coats on I have driven through rain and just needed to use my California Duster and some quick detailer to get the car clean (granted I didn't drive through muddy conditions). I keep trying new products but keep returning to Zaino.

I have NO financial interest in Zaino I just like it that much!

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

So I'm broke from all the parts I've been getting so for the time being I'll have to settle for the Harbor Freight DA POLISHER on sale for $49 but I will use the Chemical Guy products. If the polisher works for now I'll use until it falls apart and probably get the Torx later.

I agree with ezaircon4jc , I would get Megrim's 105/205 and for wax I HIGHLY recommend getting Collinite 845. It's an amazing product; people say it's like mixture of a wax and sealant because of its properties and a little bit of product goes a long way! Also I recommend browsing and asking for advice on www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing . That's where I went for advice. I was on the same boat and thinking about getting the Harbor Freight DA but after reviews and opinions, I forked up extra cash and got the Griot's Garage DA polisher. The main reason was because of the LifeTime warranty it provided so I know I'd be safe in the long run. Chemical Guys products are great, but I lean more towards Meguir's for compound/polish and Collinite for wax.

[EL Jeffe 5]

I didn't like spending $300 and up this is what I am using

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-57...her-69924.html