Just starting

The six steps of a detail, in order. Two or three products for each, in small sizes or kits.

1Wash
A pH neutral soap, a mitt and a soft drying towel. Rinseless works when you can't use a hose.
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- Car Candy
  Cobalt Shine Ceramic Infused Car Wash
  From $20.95
- Golden State Trading
  Green Goblin Twisted Loop Microfiber, 1200 GSM, 24"x36"
  $30.00
- 3D
  Pink Car Soap
  From $11.23
2Decon
Iron remover and clay take off what washing leaves behind, so polish and protection stick.
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- Symplex
  Iron Wheel Remover
  From $23.90
- Car Candy
  Blue Lustre Body Shine And Clay Lubricant
  From $13.95
- P&S
  Iron Buster Wheel & Paint Decon Remover
  From $21.84
3Polish
Start with an all-in-one or a small kit. It takes out light swirls in one pass.
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- Symplex
  Finesse Primer Silica Polish
  From $29.98
- 3D
  3D Speed
  From $14.20
- 3D
  3D One
  From $17.76
4Protect
A spray sealant adds gloss and makes the next wash easier.
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- Symplex
  Speedy Quick Detailer - Polymer Gloss Enhancer
  From $16.30
- Car Candy
  Graphene Carbon Coat Sealant
  From $24.95
- P&S
  Bead Maker Paint Protectant
  From $14.28
5Interior
One interior cleaner and a soft brush handle most cabins.
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- Car Candy
  Citra Solv Heavy Duty Interior Solvent Cleaner
  From $22.95
- Kirkland
  Microfiber Towel
  $27.50
- P&S
  Xpress Interior Cleaner
  From $10.28
6Equipment
A good spray bottle and a foam cannon are the first gear worth buying.
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- Golden State Trading
  Grenade Foam Gun Max Release
  $57.00
- iK
  Multi TR 1
  $14.92
- iK
  Multi TR Mini 360
  $16.56

Just starting

1Wash

2Decon

3Polish

4Protect

5Interior

6Equipment