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What to buy for someone who likes to clean their car?
Looking to step away from the ordinary and give a gift you know will be loved? Steer away from socks, toiletries, and easy gifting by reading some of our suggestions in our guide to shopping for a detailer. Get something in time for Christmas or plan ahead for birthdays to come, you're bound to find the perfect present for the detailer in your life.
1. Brush Kits
You can never have too many brushes! Having a collection of top quality detailing brushes to agitate stubborn dirt is an honest-to-Slim necessity. We guarantee no detailer will turn their nose up at being gifted a kit of brushes.
Koch-Chemie Exterior Brush Set - £28.40
Four high-quality brushes designed for exterior cleaning (but can also be used on the interior). The angular head can unscrew to make the brushes straight, giving you total versatility. Packaged in a nice box that's perfect for wrapping.
CARPRO Detailing Brush (Set of 2) - £12.70
The perfect brush set for interior and exterior use. With one hogs hair brush for heavy cleaning tasks and one soft synthetic fibre brush for scratch-free cleaning on delicate surfaces.
Wheel Woolies Kits - From £52.80
Wheel Woolies are premium detailing brushes made from the highest grade wool for scratch free cleaning. Great for use on spokes, wheels, rims, grills and other hard to reach places such as grills, vents, and engines.
2. Detailing Kit Bags
Having somewhere to keep all your car detailing products is a great way to give your kit that professional look. Help your detailer to make their kit more portable for taking to shows, car meets, or even on holidays!
Perfect for storing the essentials all in one place! With 8 interior compartments and 10 exterior pockets, there’s room for a polisher, bottles, cloths, pads, and more. With a heavy duty zip closure and detachable shoulder strap, we guarantee a safe place of storage.
Gtechniq Large Kit Bag - £29.98
A must for any Gtechniq fans. Nine holding slots suitable for storing five 250ml products and four 500ml bottles with a front pocket ideal for storing cloths and pads.
3. Drying Towels
An essential to any detailing collection! You can never have too many microfibre drying towels which is what makes them an excellent gift. You can guarantee a safe present for scratch-free drying and a happy detailer.
Koch-Chemie Pro Drying Towel - £29.66
A premium towel for gentle and effective drying. The Pro Drying Towel makes drying especially easy due to its high water absorption capacity. Absorb up to 2 litres of water until you need to change towels!
CARPRO DHydrate Drying Towel - £10.80
The double-sided design of the CARPRO DHydrate features a plush drying towel microfibre one side and a woven flat microfibre on the other to leave glass streak free. Best of both worlds!
Chemical Guys Megalodon Twisted Loop Microfibre Drying Towel - £40
The Megalodon Drying Towel h olds over 1 gallon of water for faster drying! The soft microfibre prevents scratches and swirls and the large size means the towel covers more surface area in fewer passes.
4. Polishing Machines
If you're looking for something with a higher price point, a polishing machine is the perfect addition for any detailer. At Slim’s Detailing, we only stock trusted brands like RUPES, FLEX, and Milwaukee so you can polish with confidence and a guarantee.
We have a selection of Rotary Polishers, Dual Action, cordless machines, forced rotation polishers, and polishing kits complete with compound and pads. Polishers are a thing of personal preference - from rotation to brand - so you're best off asking for some guidance from your detailer before diving headfirst into the world of machines.
5. Storage Solutions
Providing a place to help a detailer keep all their tools and products in one place is a sure way to say "I love you". Help them tidy their workspace and put everything in its place with some of the following suggestions.
Slim's Detailing 3 Shelf Storage Trolley - £96.00
With everything at reach in one place, this trolley makes detailing quicker and easier. With three shelves and a load capacity of 500lbs, this is the perfect solution to a messy garage or workspace.
Slim's Detailing Wall Mounted Organiser - £14.99
THE organiser of every detailer's dream! W ith 4 bottle slots and a rail with 2 plastic hooks, you can detail as much as your heart desires with such ease. Wall mount it for organising tools, cloths, and bottles.
Slim's Detailing Handy Seat with 3-Drawer Storage £68.40
The pièce de résistance! The Slim’s stool with built-in storage holds polishing pads and various accessories in three drawers and two foldable side trays. The back features a handy storage rack to hold brushes, tools, screwdrivers etc. keeping them to hand when working.
6. Seats
Whilst on the topic of seats we also have two other solutions that will save backs and knees from the aches and pains of lower-level detailing.
The Slim's Detailing Adjustable Mechanical Stool and the Fully Adjustable Multi Shaped Car Creeper. Both sit on ball bearing castors for manoeuvrability. The stool has a base which can be used to hold products whilst the creeper can be moved into three positions - Z-shaped as a stool, L-shaped as a low seat with back support, and completely flat.
7. Work Lights
M ake detailing brighter with our range of work lights. LED work lights are powerful enough to light up most spaces and allow for longer work hours - especially through the winter months.
This powerful rechargeable LED work light from Scangrip features an 'all daylight' function providing the option to choose between 5 different colour temperatures. Place the lamp anywhere with the turnable sturdy hook or the strong built-in magnet.
Milwaukee M12 CML-401 Colour Matching Light £156.00
Up to 1000 lumens of high definition lighting and a 98+ colour rendering index in a handy tool. Magnetic attachment allows for hands-free use in any situation with 5 different colour temperatures to accurately replicate sunlight conditions.
8. Car Cleaning Kits
Our gifts and kits category will help you find what you’re looking for. We've got a great range of car cleaning kits for all levels. From starter packs to professional kits, we've got you covered for the professional detailer and car care enthusiast.
CARPRO "The 16" Sample Kit - £38.40
Help them try a new brand with the CARPRO Sample Kit featuring 16 50ml bottles of CARPRO favourites. Packaged in a handy box, this kit looks great and will be highly appreciated by any car care lover.
Gtechniq Master Maintenance Kit - £186.00
A complete kit from Gtechniq giving the taste of high-quality products with 9 chemicals, 14 cloths and towels, the ever popular WM2 wash mitt, and more! Supplied with a kit bag for excellent storage, this kit bag is the ultimate kit for any detailer.
Koch-Chemie Polish System
With improved cut and continued high gloss, the Koch-Chemie polishing system is a must have! Featuring a micro cut, fine cut, heavy cut, and micro cut and finish compound, the kit is available with 1 Litre or 250ml bottles.
9. Grit Guards & Bucket Accessories
The best equipment is key to a safe wash job. Level up their bucket game with some of our best quality dirt barriers, grit guards, and accessories.
Detail Guardz Dirt Lock - £14.95
Detail Guardz Dirt Locks protect paint whilst washing by filtering water in the bucket and removing dirt particles from wash mitts. The Dirt Lock sinks like an anchor in the bucket, trapping dirt completely at the bottom. Pair with the Scrub Wall Attachment for the ultimate dirt trapping experience!
Detailing Outlaws Buckanizer - £22.08
The innovative “Buckanizer” - AKA the bucket organizer (American spelling!). Designed to hold detailing tools during the process, keeping things like brushes, wash mitts, cloths, etc. close.
And if all else fails, our Slim’s Detailing Gift Voucher is an ideal gift for any detailer. Gift vouchers are perfect when you aren’t quite sure what to buy and they’re guaranteed to be well received.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. You can contact customer service via email enquiries@slimsdetailing.co.uk or message us on Instagram.