detailing the truck

hey i was thinking about detailing my truck but what would be a good compound kit with like aggresive-mild-fine i want to get my truck looking really nice also what would be a good cheap buffer

 

Do you know HOW to use a buffer? its not a beginners tool. But I always use Meguires Mirror Glaze, start with a Medium cut and work to a Swirl Remover, then to a machine glaze, and lastly a show glaze. Top it off with Turtle wax ICE liquid polish and then do a final wipe down with ICE detail spray. I use Mothers Back to Black for the trim. I rarely shine the tires to avoid slinging it all over the truck. Windows get Stoner Invisible Glass.

 

Oh and Harbor Freight has a decent variable speed rotary buffer for a good price. Use the foam pad only, buy a seperate pad at Oreilly's for each different compound. <--Very Important.

 

im not a pro or a beginner ive used it a couple time

 

and about how much will the meguiers stuff cost

 

or do you think it would be better to have a detailer do it the local car wash will do it for 80 bucks but i want the light scraches out and get it looking all nice

 

i doubt they will buff it for $80, I think the Meguires stuff is around $8-$10 per bottle. ICE is about the same, between the buffer, polishes, pads, and other stuff you can look at spending a little over $100 in materials. Also ONLY USE Microfiber towels. Watch several tutorials on YouTube on how to use a rotary buffer before attempting your truck.

 

ive used a rotary before its just i dont know where to buy any good compound i found a 3 step kit for 75 bucks with pads
http://www.autoanything.com/car-care/69A4703A0A0.aspx

 

Not bad, ive never used their compounds but I knowthey make a great DA buffer..the next one I buy will be a Griots Garage 6" DA

 

ill probably do that