Ello, if you have a look at my build thread there’s a chunk in it somewhere from when I machined the life out of it post 68 I think shows the condition it was
I’ve been doing detailing for years and did it professionally for a spell
I recommend autobrite direct products. They’re excellent and well priced, the magifoam is by far the best snowfoam I’ve ever used (I’ve used lots) and the correct it range polishes are brilliant aswell
The only other brand item I regularly use is auto finesse’s tyre creme because it’s excellent and doesn’t sling
In November autobrite always do a huge sale and I normally stock up then
I feel the majority of popular brands are purely paying for the name - not to say they’re not good, but I don’t think many of them justify the prices they charge when half of it’s rebranded anyway.
Wax wise I do use a selection between auto finesse show wax illusion and a more sturdy wax like essence then I’ve got a few others but I tend to just stick to the 1 base wax and if needed a show wax on top but not often
Koch chemie p1.01 is an excellent finishing polish (probably my favourite) and is great for a quick pass with a machine for upkeep
Realistically you’re gunna get different answers whoever you ask as everyone’s got different favourites, but the brands I like to stick to -
Autobrite direct (mostly)
Auto finesse
Koch chemie
Gtechniq - excellent products and the only ceramic coating I would entertain (I’ve used it loads it’s brilliant)