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I too accidentally landed here after a Google search and can't believe how much I've learned in a short period of time (also can't believe how much I've spent on detailing products! lol). I'm not a detailer, just someone who wants to take care of her new car. This past weekend, I did a minor...

Meguiar's new "Diamond" line. I count at least six bottles and several different applicators. 2014 New Products - The Annual Teaser Thread

Hmmm...looks like a coating and or sealant? Something along those lines. [/url][/IMG]

Very nice job! I am amazed people would take delivery on a car this expensive in that condition. What would make better sense, is for a high end dealer to hire you professional guys to fix the cars before being sold. However, that won't happen since most people don't even notice stuff like this...

I have the Megs, Autozone, and a few others. My favorite is the lime green Autozone. I don't think you can go wrong with any mentioned so far.

Not a fancy car, but it's the first new car I've bought in ages (bought in Aug.). [/IMG]

As someone who was in the same boat as you a couple of months ago, I can tell you from my limited experience you'll want some really soft microfiber for wiping down the car with a QD. I'm using Meg's Gold Class Quick Detailer with these towels - just ordered some more. I also bought an...

I recently applied it to my interior surfaces in my new car for UV protection. According to this description: "Eco friendly & provides UV protection to prevent drying and cracking of interior surfaces - See more at: Premium Finish Care Ultima Interior Guard Plus

I saw this Viper yesterday at a car show. I hated seeing all that advertising on it, but I suppose it's one way to pay for the car. :(

Welcome Gina from another fellow female! Really learning a lot here too. I never dreamed I'd be hanging out on a car detail forum! ;)

Saw this truck yesterday in the parking lot. Saw it again today on my way out and it had been washed. You could see the bird bomb etchings running down the sides. I'm sure you could see them on the hood/roof too, but I was in a hurry and didn't have time to take pics. I literally cringed when I...

I'm very interested in the replies to your question. I think I want to coat my new Honda Civic (sealed it already with BFWD and BF CS after a wash, clay, and hand polish with BF enhancing polish), but as I get to know this car, see the paint is pretty soft. (several rock chips already on the...

I think this is probably the norm, not the exception, unless the car just arrived and they haven't had a chance to do the "dealership installed swirls". I just got my Honda a month ago and after my first wash and clay, I saw a few too, plus a few scratches on the hood and trunk. I went ahead and...

For stationary car pics, I use a D7000 and a 35mm 1.8G. Not a real challenge (to me) subject wise. I tend to prefer prime fixed lenses over zooms in general, but zooms are good for "walk around lenses" when your feet aren't able to zoom for you. I haven't used the Nikon 40mm macro, but that...

I could never get streak free windows even after cleaning according to different methods. There were always a couple of streaks. I decided to try the "Streak free microfiber cloth" similar to the Car Pro Fast Glass cloth (most likely the same, just branded differently, but not sure). Anyway, you...

This article by Mike Phillips helped me tremendously when trying to figure out what to do with my new car to help protect the paint: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/54451-how-detail-your-brand-new-car-mike-phillips.html I started with the "baggie test" and then did the...

That's the one Mike, and thanks for sharing the second link. Makes me less afraid of trying a machine. I'm a female and while I haven't had anyone show me the workings of many "mechanical" things, I'm not afraid to try. I've done a little plumbing and electrical work around the house, so this...