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To Autogeek Online Bill!!
Everyone starts off as a beginner but with some reading, questions, and trial, error, and practice you'll be amazed how much you'll be able to do. After reading and understanding some of the basics, the more hands on your are the quicker you'll build your knowledge and gain experience.
This is "the" place to learn some of the finest ways to detail your car. There is a wealth of knowledge here for the beginner to the most advanced.
A simple question is all that's needed to initiate helpful responses from members here and also Autogeek Professional Staff.
This link contains articles written by Mike Phillips and has allot of great reading within.
Articles by Mike Phillips
Basic steps in order are:
- Wash
- Clay
- Paint Correction & Polish
- Seal
- Wax
Make detailing enjoyable and practice. Take your time and do not become overwhelmed. Just because there are a thousand product doesn't mean you have to use them all.
Pick one product from each category from the steps above.
Plan your attack!
rops:
There are a number of ways to skin a cat and since detailing is as much an art as it is a science,
formulate a plan that works well for you...
Set realistic expectations. Trying to achieve a show quality finish on a daily driver can be difficult and somewhat disappointing if not achieved. It's also a ton of work...
This is how I approach a full detail from a high level in order:
- Full interior
- Wheels and wheel wells
- Thorough washing
- No Treatments
- Engine Compartment
- Thorough washing
- Blow dry
- Plastic & rubber treatment
- Full Exterior
- Thorough washing
- Clay
- Paint correct
- Seal
- Wax
- Trim
- Wheels and Tires
- Windows
Do you have a polisher or are you thinking about getting one? I hope the answer is yes in order to produce consistent results in a reasonable amount of time.
Everyone starts off as a beginner but with some reading, questions, and trial, error, and practice you'll be amazed how much you'll be able to do. After reading and understanding some of the basics, the more hands on your are the quicker you'll build your knowledge and gain experience.
This is "the" place to learn some of the finest ways to detail your car. There is a wealth of knowledge here for the beginner to the most advanced. A simple question is all that's needed to initiate helpful responses from members here and also Autogeek Professional Staff.
This link contains articles written by Mike Phillips and has allot of great reading within.
Articles by Mike Phillips
Basic steps in order are:
- Wash
- Clay
- Paint Correction & Polish
- Seal
- Wax
Make detailing enjoyable and practice. Take your time and do not become overwhelmed. Just because there are a thousand product doesn't mean you have to use them all.
Pick one product from each category from the steps above.
Plan your attack!
rops:
There are a number of ways to skin a cat and since detailing is as much an art as it is a science,
formulate a plan that works well for you...
Set realistic expectations.
Trying to achieve a show quality finish on a daily driver can be difficult and somewhat disappointing if not achieved. It's also a ton of work...
This is how I approach a full detail from a high level.
- Full interior
- Wheels and wheel wells
- Thorough washing
- No Treatments
- Engine Compartment
- Thorough washing
- Blow dry
- Plastic & rubber treatment
- Full Exterior
- Thorough washing
- Clay
- Paint correct
- Seal
- Wax
- Trim
- Wheels and Tires
- Windows
Polisher
I prefer to put my own package together.
Working with your Dual Action Polisher
Polishes
Sealants
Wax
One of my favorites
I prefer to put my own package together.
