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    Car detailing noobie help? What products to buy?

    I`m really new to all this car detailing stuff. I have a 1991 Lexus LS400 (dark emerald green or something) that my parents handed down to me. They didn`t really care about their cars, so it wasn`t well maintenced or taken care of in general. There are a lot of scratches and swirls and stuff and in general the outside of the car isn`t in great shape, although there are no dents.

    What are some good first products to buy, and what order should I use them in? All i`ve ever done in the past is wash the car, wax, then use tire dressing. I wanted to buy some of Poorboys S&W, but I`m not sure what else to buy to try to restore the car as best as possible. Are there any other recommendations? I`m only 18 years old, so my budget is probably only around $50-75.

    Thanks for any advice.

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    Yeah, I would also like to know some of the products to use for beginners. I was also looking at poorboys, but I dont know what to get to make a "kit"
    -97 Chevy Blazer

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    Call Steve at Poorboys. He has a world of experience, won`t sell you anything you don`t need, has great products. www.poorboysworld.com I trust him completely.
    Dream big and be willing to do the work to get there.

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    I wonder how my suggestion will compare to Steve`s. I`d think you`d want some SSR2, PwC, a few mf towels, clay bar, PVA applicators, S&W is a must, I mean a MUST. A gallon of S&W is recommended as you`ll be getting it in a couple weeks after your first small bottle. BnB for wheels, Natural Look for interior.
    Dream big and be willing to do the work to get there.

 

 

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