Guides
Buying guides, written before the cart.
What to buy first, what to skip, and which well-known tools fit the job. Each guide links out to Amazon.
Start here · 4 min · Updated October 20, 2026Best Beginner Detailing KitThe wash, polish, and dry setup to buy first: a short-throw polisher, one pad and polish, a bucket that traps grit, and a towel that can actually dry a car.
Paint correction · 4 min · Updated October 20, 2026Best Dual Action PolishersHow to choose a DA polisher by throw size: Griot's and Porter-Cable for control, Adam's, MaxShine, and Rupes when you want a 15 mm machine.
Protection · 4 min · Updated October 20, 2026Best Ceramic Coatings for DIYBottled coatings worth learning (Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light, CarPro CQuartz, Adam's Graphene) and the spray sealants to use when you want protection today.
On camera · 4 min · Updated October 20, 2026Best Camera Setup for Filming Car DetailingA practical camera, mount, mic, and light kit for detailing videos: GoPro and DJI for the wet work, a Sony for planned shots, and the storage to keep the footage.