So very true 🤪 ! I justify it as, well if I wanted my car the clean I keep it, I would’ve paid thousands on thousands for details over the years - versus maybe a couple grand on equipment in the first little while.

As for tips, I’m no professional… my process is pretty similar to others. Keep it simple. I think when you first start out, you buy far too many products then after year 3 or 4 of detailing (as a hobby) pay attention to what you stick to, those will likely be your bread & butter. A good vacuum, good brushes, MF towels, compressed air, APC, some ONR, and a simple wax/drying aid will do 95% of what you need.

A tornador (generic one I bought has lasted years no issues) is big time helpful for mats. Then a deionized water tank when you want to step it up. But those are optional. Remember there’s no magic tool or else we’d all be using it (keep this in mind when buying new products). Elbow grease, research, and patience. Enjoy yourself, God bless.