Greetings - I have been researching the topics of washing ad detailing over the past couple of weeks. It's been a bit overwhelming. I'll explain what I have and where I want to be and am looking for what I need to accomplish this.
I / We have three vehicles. 2013 Honda CRV Titanium metallic (wifes daily driver) needs some love, 2017 VW Golf Wolfsburg Edition White (Sons car), 2018 Ford F-15 4X4 Lariat Black. I also have a black 2018 Lund boat. No offense to the pros but I simply can't afford to have these professionally done. The boat gets the garage 365 since it's heated and the CRV gets the garage in the winter since my wife has a fairly long commute. The truck and VW live outside.
What I would like to accomplish is to do a twice a year sealant prior to winter and after winter. I definitely want a machine to apply as well as minor paint correction, polishing etc. I would like to be able to do these things with as few products as possible that will give good protection and good looks. I am adopting the two bucket method for washing already. I know I do need an iron remover as I can see some orange spots on the VW. I will likely need to clay the Honda and VW. I will want to at least do a light polish to all vehicles before applying a sealant (Adams Paint Sealer?) I will want to polish the glass as well, especially the Honda, and seal the glass (not sure what to use). Towels, how many what kind? Need suggestions in a bad way.
The main focus is the exterior since we are going into winter. I am probably way overthinking this which is usually what happens to me.