Description

Car Polishing Simplified

If you've been following me for some time now, you probably know that I am extremely particular about the products I use when polishing a car, right down to the type of masking tape I use. This solution is a byproduct of years of trial and error in finding what I like the best. I like to keep one of these polishing solutions in each of my garages. This allows me to polish whenever I need to, even in the garage at Destination OG in Helen, GA, which I let others borrow for money.

This solution includes everything I use to polish a car, and as you can tell from the pictures here, it's a lot. Now, everyone can use the same products I use and share my passion for them. Let me be clear: I still hate the polishing part. But I believe that if you have the correct tools, it will make the process way easier. Turning this solution into reality has taken hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars - I don't like to think about it. The value-add for you here is that you won't have to do the same thing. I made it easier for you to simply click and buy.

As you browse these products, you'll discover I'm not loyal to any single brand; no one brand has the best of everything and in this solution, it's clear to see. I have meticulously selected products that deliver consistent results across the board. Below is a breakdown of each category. 

Polishers and Accessories:

This is my favorite category - Polishers and Accessories. What comes in this solution are my go-to polishers. They offer the perfect balance of power, precision, and comfort. While some are battery-powered for convenient maneuverability, others provide superior performance through a power cord. Having an extra battery or two for the battery-powered models ensures easy switching during extended use. With all of these in my collection, I'm fully equipped to tackle any polishing job. 

• Mirka 3" Cordless Angled Random Orbit Polisher

• Milwaukee M18™ FUEL 15mm Random Orbital Polisher (Kit)

• RUPES BigFoot Nano with iBrid Technology (Long Neck)

• RUPES BigFoot Claw Pad Tool

Add-ons:

• RUPES LHR15 Mark III 5" Random Orbital Polisher

• RUPES BigFoot Nano with iBrid Technology (Short Neck)

• Flex XFE 7-12 80 Polisher

• Flex PXE 80 12.0V-EC Set with Flex FS140 - Flexible shaft

Polishing Pads and Compounds:

Complementing the polishers are my favorite pads from RUPES; I love using them for their quality and effectiveness, and I'm also a sucker for great packaging. From wool and microfiber pads for cutting and compounding to foam pads for polishing and finishing, each pad is designed to deliver the quality results I want. I rely on my tried and true combination of Jescar Correcting Compound and Sonax Perfect Finish for compound and polish applications, paired with appropriate pads for each stage. My sledgehammer approach for heavier defect removal, Sonax Cutmax and Griot's Garage Fast Correcting Cream make it a nice combo but something I use only if I need to.

• RUPES D-A Ultrafine (White) Microfiber Polishing Pads (3" and 5")

• RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pads (3" and 5")

• RUPES D-A Coarse (Blue) Microfiber Polishing Pads (3" and 5")

• RUPES D-A Ultra-Fine (White) Foam Polishing Pads (3" and 5")

• RUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Foam Polishing Pads (3" and 5")

• RUPES White (Fine) Polishing Pads (1" and 2")

• RUPES Yellow (Fine) Polishing Pads (1" and 2")

• RUPES Wool Polishing Pads Coarse (Blue / 3", 5", 1.25", and 2")

• RUPES Wool Polishing Pads Medium (Yellow / 3", 5", 1.25", and 2")

• Nano Sized Microfiber Cutting Pads (1.5" and 2.25")

• RUPES | D-A Coarse Compound (250ml and 1 L)

• Jescar Correcting Compound (8oz and 32oz)

• Sonax Perfect Finish (250mL and 1 L)

• Sonax Cutmax (250ml and 1 L) 

• Griot's Garage Boss Fast Correcting Cream(16oz)

• CARPRO MetalliCut Metal Polish (500ml)

Surface Prep and Wiping:

I rely a lot on surface prep chemicals. They remove oils and residues to provide a clean surface for the tape to adhere to and prepare the panels for the polishing stage and anywhere in between. In cases where heavy cutting compounds are required, I use Gtechniq Panel Wipe in between passes to remove the polish and inspect my results with my light. Watch out for this stuff, though - it's pretty aggressive and doesn't play well with bare plastics or PPF-covered surfaces. If you opted for the Microfiber towels, I have included 20 high-pile towels and 20 low-pile towels, which is a good amount to have if you are working on bigger vehicles or considering using a new towel in each section for easier, worry-free wiping.

• CARPRO Eraser (Gallon)

• Gtechniq Panel Wipe (5 L)

• 5 Liter Tap

Add-ons:

• Transparent Pressol Household Double Action Spray Bottles and Surface Prep Pressol Household Labels

Add-ons:

• Low Pile Polish Removal Towels 3.0

• High Pile Polish Removal Towels 3.0

Masking Tape:

I like having the 3M stuff in my drawer; it's so good - easy to tear, low-tack without leaving residue, and contours well around trim and emblems. You will need to protect areas of the vehicle from accidental abrasions by masking over sensitive areas of your car, like plastics and rubber trim. Don't go to Home Depot and grab the cheapest painter's tape you can find. Seriously - don't do it. 

• 3M Precision Masking Tapes (2", 1", and 1/4" - 60-yard Rolls)

What You Get

Shipping Information

This item is shipped from our warehouse at OGHQ in Lady Lake, FL. Shipping costs calculated at checkout.