about 5 years
ago I got the bug like you...I was chasing the perfect shine....the money i spent was crazy..it seems to never end...now I look back and say I could of bought this instead of all the car products I bought..like plasma tv's....fishing gear...stuff i would use daily...
I still buy some here and there..but not like before...500-600 at a wack before...lol..and many orders ...thing is I do about 20 cars a year....friends ..family and co workers....now I have built up a small warehouse of stuff that I could no use in 4 lifetimes....some have even spoiled as they sit on the back shelf...
example...wal mart was blowing out NXT shampoo for 1.50 a jug...I believe it was a gallon sizew..I bought 10...it was a deal...well I gave most away to charity washes since I did not like it due to being so harsh.....bought most poorboys stuff based on reviews....gave most away after trying them...bought wolfgang line..old version...gave it away to local kids...
I just use what works now for me and spend my money on stuff I use every day...
the detailing bug is very addicting...but once your wallet shrinks you feel the crunch..lol....
money is not tight for me..lol...but products are not investments..they do expire in time...I have thrown out numerous seperated bottle of stuff that would not remix....
so use what you have and enjoy it....the stuff goes a long ways....I have 30 sealants and use maybe 3 now...gallons of polishes....tried every QD god made.....it never ends...
now I spend on fishing gear and hunting gear..I use them more..lol....
AL