I just finished detailing my car. After all the swirl marks and scratches (inside and out) from the idiots at the car wash, I decided to invest on some detailing products and do everything myself. I bought everything from autopia and used mostly Sonus products. I love this stuff, although very pricey (since the bottles are small), everything is very mild and cleans very well without scratching your car, great scent and easy to use. You can't put a price on a job well done and peace of mind. Here is what I used:

For washing and drying:
Genuine Wool Wash Mitt
OXO Wash Brush
Sonus Gloss Shampoo
Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel

Tires:
OXO Tire & Wheel Brush
Sonus Rim Bright
Sonus Tire & Bumper Dressing Gel (also used on rubber moldings around the doors)
1-inch Round Natural Detail Brush

Leather interior:
Sonus SFX Professional Applicator
Sonus Leather Cleaner
Sonus Leather Conditioner

Vinyl and plastic:
Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels
Sonus Cockpit Detailer
Sonus Total Eclipse
Two-Way Mini Detail Brush

Glass and Plastic:
Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels
Sonus Vision Glass & Plastic Cleaner

Carpet and floor mats:
303 Carpet & Upholstery cleaner

Polishing:
Ultimate Detailing Machine DAS Polisher Kit
Sonus SFX-2 Enhance Swirl Remover
Sonus Paintwork Cleanser
Sonus Der Wunder Applicator
Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels

Waxing:
Sonus Der Wunder Applicator
Sonus Ultimate Detailing Towels
Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax
Two-Way Mini Detail Brush and the Crack & Crevice Detail Brush to remove residues from hard to reach places.


Here are some pics I took. Tell me what you think. There was no sun out when I took the pics, so you can't appreciate the shine very much, but trust me, this stuff left my car looking very shinny and sharp.

VERY NICE!

Looks wet! Keep us posted on longevity!

Just a FYI, this is like crack here. Try other products and see what happens. Try JW, Clearkote, Optimum, swisswax, CG, to name a few.

Also Autopia is the BOMB on car stuff. Love the place.

Superb, Like Showroom

wow, I'd love to get a finish that rich and glossy on my GS, NY hasn't treated it too well... I guess I'll be checking out autopia soon and doing the work myself.

autpoia is THE best site for products, applications, etc. Been there for years....they do not help LOL

Looks great! Good of you to list supplies used.

Quality Job.

Your car looks great. I have always used a wax called Collinite #845 Insulator Wax. I have never found any other wax that lasts bearly as long.

came out good

Lovin tha wood. very wet. sexy...

NICE....where can you purchase some of these products to clean the car?

That's an awesome shine for low light. I'll have to try the products out here in Alaska.

This is REALLY impressive! I was hoping to can give me some advice on my car. I've been detailing cars for the past 5 years as my side job while I go to school. I just about know most every trick to detailing cars. My question deals with acid rain and other clear coat blemishes. My car, 07 Lexus ES350, is forced to be parked outside all day every day of the school year! Now I am very particular with my car, and I polish it and wax it often. I even clay barred it a couple of weeks ago (the first time since I got it) but I am really worries about the acid rain spots on the hood and trunk. also, anything else that may cause blemishes on the top painted parts, eg. droppings. Is there something that will TOTALLY remove this stuff? I'm just trying to maintain the car, it's not bad at all, but I don't want it to get bad and I have noticed a few water spots!!! I've heard of polishers and what not but I DON'T want to scratch my finish! any advice on perfecting my car would be greatly appreciated!

Also, what is your opinion on some of the things I have used to detail the car in the past?

Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner.
Mother's clay bar and spray wax
Duragloss clear coat polish
Meguiars nxt 2.0 tech wax
meguiars wheel cleaner

ONE MORE THING LOL! What do you BEST recommend for cleaning wheels? I have the UL package with the graphite wheels. I wanted something that would do a fantastic job cleaning the rims and a tire shine that will look glossy and wet without the sling!! If there is such a thing lol

Thanks,
Kyle

good job!!

Fantastic! Looks better than new!

I bet all those products cost a pretty penny.

very nice love the wood grain interior

Awesome shine buddy,In the dim light its shining like a diamond.You have done a great job.

Like everybody else.. I love the wood.