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    Newbie Question

    I finally purchased the GG6 kit along w/ some extra items. Bought the Griot's 3" HD backing plate w/ the Lake Country 6 pack of 3.5" CCS foam pads, the 12 pack Lake Country 6.5" CCS foam pads and a pad cleaning brush. Only thing missing that I forgot to purchase is the clay mitt/towel/pad. And...
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    Newbie Question

    Is there a difference between the two models of HF DAs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newbie Question

    How many pads will I need to complete a vehicle? My vehicles are 1. Small SUV - Rav 4 2. Midsize car - Accord coupe 3. Midsize SUV - 4Runner 4. Large SUV - Sequoia Will be purchasing the GG6 shortly but will have to purchase the pads at a later date. Have to start building my collection...
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    What's the deal with people nowadays?

    I live in SoCal, LA County, and traffic is bad here pretty much starting around 0500 and doesn't die down until later on in the evening, dependent on where you live. I live in the northern part of LA county and the traffic tends to die down for the most part around 630-7 PM. If you live in LA...
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    Newbie Question

    Thanks. Just found it. But how do I price match? Griot's Garage Random Orbital Kit, 6" | 1804955 | Pep Boys
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    What's the deal with people nowadays?

    This is hilarious. My wife does the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newbie Question

    For the Griot’s DA kit that AutoGeek sells, which of the kits would you recommend for a newbie like me just starting out? I have a few cars that needs to be polished and waxed, and definitely at least one needs some good polishing. This is the vehicle that needs some TLC compared to my...
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    Newbie Question

    Thanks for that info. I might just bite the bullet and purchase one of the Griot’s kits. What would you professionals suggest to someone who’s new to the detailing world in purchasing one of the Griot’s kits? I was looking in the $180 range. I was also looking into the HF DA also. Sent from...
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    Newbie Question

    Thanks for that info. I thought that this past President's Day Sale did cover it. I put in the discount code and it took 25% off. Unfortunately I couldn't complete the sale and when I returned the following day, the sale ended already.
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    what's your weather currently like?

    This is our weather right now. Supposed to rain again mid week and the weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newbie Question

    Thank you for all the replies and suggestions. I appreciate it. I took your suggestions and purchased some of the items that were mentioned in this thread, specifically the Wolfgang Deep Gloss Combo and the Duragloss Clear Coat Polish #111 and Bonding Agent #601. I did also purchase a polishing...
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    Newbie Question

    Sorry for my ignorance, but what is an OCW? I know what an AIO is but so far haven't heard of OCW before in the short amount of time I've been researching on how to properly polish and wax my vehicle. Thanks. Disregard. After reading your reply more carefully and also reading the other replies...
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    Newbie Question

    What do you think of HD Poxy? Is it the same as the Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant and Dodo Juice waxes? It seems like the HD Poxy is a combination of both a sealant and wax. Also would this be the proper way to start off with polishing and waxing my vehicle? 1. Use a compound 2. Use a polish 3...
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    Newbie Question

    Thanks. I’ll check on that. Don’t want to spend too much but if it’s not too bad then I’ll do it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newbie Question

    First thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Second, how would I go about applying the sealant or wax without damaging more of the clear coat without using a polisher? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Newbie Question

    Hello there. New to the forum and new to car detailing. The only experience I have in detailing a car is washing it and doing the old school method of using a compound and then waxing everything afterwards by hand which was taught to me by my dad many moons ago. Sad to say it’s been years since...
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    Hello From California

    Hello from Southern California, more specifically the home of Bugs Bunny theme park. New to the whole car detailing world and just here to learn some tips and tricks to keep my vehicles nice and shiny. As for my vehicles, I drive a 2002 4runner, my wife drives a 2005 Sequoia, my oldest son a...
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