Think of the importance of a spare tire in your trunk. It is always good to have these around in case you need them. Magnify this need for various detailing activities.
Bottle Sprayer
I enjoy using Gyeon Tar but unfortunately the sprayer was not working upon first use. Essentially, I could not effectively spray any of the liquid out of a new bottle. I fortunately have back up sprayers on hand for this in case of emergency moment. For products that are effective at cleaning, there is also an expectation of wear and tear of the sprayer over time. I am mentioning the first use of my new bottle of Gyeon Tar as an example to drive this point home.
Ceramic Coating
The chance a bottle can be damaged during use or spilled. A bottle of coating can be damaged upon arrival. I have had multiple trim coating bottles arrive damaged. For those starting out or operating low volume and using really expensive coatings, this may not be realistic. But if you use a certain coating somewhat frequently and it is under $100, it is wise to have that back up (bottle) insurance investment.
Glass Towel
Need I say more. Right around the time you start struggling with the windshield that you started on last, that you are while using the same first or second glass towel that is just a little too dirty. Many of us remind ourselves how much we don’t like cleaning glass, knowing our lives would have been easier if we had at least one more clean dedicated glass towel to finish the task.
The Extra List
- Detail Factory Glass Towel
- Coating Towel
- IK HC TR 1 Head Trigger Replacement
- DI Accecories Chemical Resistant Spray Trigger
These are some of the products I find myself reaching for extras of, but this can work for anything in your collection. You do not want to not be able to finish a detail due to a backing plate, polisher, pads, etc. What are some of the items you keep extras on hand? Leave it below!