Advice on what product to purchase and detailing

[Yuppie]

I have a 2001.5 Audi S4 Nogaro Blue with white/cream interior. I want to give my car a detail which would make the paint and interior come back to life.

I have few scratches on the roof of my car and the hood, I was told to wet sand. What is the best method and process to use when wet sanding?

Below are the parts I want to focus on
Exterior
*Paint
*Black piece by the doors
*Engine bay
*wheels/tires
*fenders/brakes
*Headlights

Interior
*White/cream leather seats
*Black Panels
*Monster/Winter Mats
*Carpet

I need to know what products to purchase i.e. steamer,washing mitt, pressure hose, etc and if someone can give helpful tips that would be excellent!

TIA

[OTDetailer]

1st whats your level on detailing?
are you just starting detail?
do you know how to wash the car properly?
prep it properly?
have you used a D/A polisher before?
are you comfortable with a rotary buffer?
what is your budget?
do you have a indoor garage?
what tools you have already?
do you have a paint meter?

[Yuppie]

1st whats your level on detailing?--Just to be safe I'll say I'm a starter
are you just starting detail? --No, I have been cleaning/detailing with off the shelf products from chain retailers(autozone,advance auto,etc)
do you know how to wash the car properly?** I do however I am willing to always listen and try new ways
prep it properly?** I think I do but again I am willing to listen and try to methods
have you used a D/A polisher before?** No
are you comfortable with a rotary buffer?** I have never used one but I am okay with using one
what is your budget?** I would like to spend less than 400.00 if possible
do you have a indoor garage?** Yes I do
what tools you have already?** No tools since I moved to a different state and don't have anything here
do you have a paint meter?

** No I do not



TIA

[OTDetailer]

from the information I gather from you, I recommend these kits. I wouldn't wetsand if I don't have a paint meter and that's $300 + already for a reliable one. A rotary polish can cost $200 +. both these items along with products will cost you close to $1000.


http://www.detailersdomain.com/Porte...dle_p_307.html

choose 3 yellow uber pads and 2 uber green pads.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-U...Kit_p_625.html

decon kit

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...Kit_p_404.html

wheels and tire kit


Hope this helps.

[Yuppie]

I appreciate the help. I see those things are for exterior, what would you recommend for interior? I can exceed 400.00 if needed, If this comes out fine I will do my other vehicles also.

What you recommend using the following items also?

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Gilmo...Kit_p_112.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_516.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...-V2_p_515.html


TIA

[OzDasher]

I've been using Poorboy's World trim restorer for several months now, on exterior plastic/rubber and interior plastic/rubber/vinyl items and have been a bit chuffed at the results.

http://www.poorboysworld.com/trim-restorer.htm

Keeps things very dark for months, and not too pricey to buy.

Autoglym stock an amazing array of products too. This

http://www.poorboysworld.com/natty-blue.htm

and this

http://www.poorboysworld.com/blackhole.htm

on black cars makes it look amazing! Do a clay bar clean first, then try with the polishes, waxes and sealants.

[OTDetailer]

I appreciate the help. I see those things are for exterior, what would you recommend for interior? I can exceed 400.00 if needed, If this comes out fine I will do my other vehicles also.

What you recommend using the following items also?

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Gilmo...Kit_p_112.html

This

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...wel_p_516.html

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...-V2_p_515.html


TIA

Those kits will put you way over $400. Just 2 uber sponge, 2 grit guards, and two 5 gal buckets is good enough to start

here's a link to the uber sponge

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-...nge_p_196.html

For your interior

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...Kit_p_163.html

For fabrics I have luck with optimum powerclean

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optim...ser_p_193.html