I’m an old (66 Years) newbie. I’m looking forward to learning how to properly detail my vehicles. I own a 2012 Dodge charger, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, and a 2000 Chevy Trailblazer. I thought I knew how to clean and wax my vehicles but after viewing the video’s on the web site I’ve learned I don’t know Jack. I just retired and am looking for something to keep me busy and this will be one idea. I’m anxious to learn new ideas about how to detail my vehicles. I’ll just be a lurker until you guys and gals educate me. I just bought a PC-7424XP-VK - Porter Cable 7424xp Value Kit so any tips are more than welcome. I am on a budget so any ideas on how to save money are appreciated. My name is Dave.
Hello from Southgate Michigan
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Hi Dave, welcome to AutogeekOnline!
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Welcome another mid-west neighbor! Congrats on retirement and hopefully you enjoy the new found hobby. This is a great place and Jack will soon become your best friend as you'll get to know him well
If you're able, any pics of the vehicles from afar and perhaps close up showing the condition of the paint will go a long way in determining things down the road. Also, share with us your goals initially and long term and I'm sure everyone will jump in.
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First let me thank everyone for making me feel welcome.
Items I have already
Porter Cable 7424xp with Dual Action 5 Inch Flexible Backing Plate with $30.00 of Microfiber towels
Foam Pad Conditioning Brush
6 / 5.5 Inch Lake Country CCS Pads 3 orange 3 white
1 Orange Light Cutting Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
1 White Polishing Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
1 Blue Finessing Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
2 Microfiber Detailing Towels, 16 x 16 inches
BLACKFIRE Poly Clay & Lubricant Combo
2 / 5 gallon wash buckets with Grit Guards
Chemical Guys CWS10116 Maxi-Suds II Super Suds Car Wash Shampoo
Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer
Electric power washer
I plan on using Meguiars M105, M205 and Meguiar’s #21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0 unless someone suggests something that will save me money. I’m on a budget. View attachment 41509
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Items I have already
Porter Cable 7424xp with Dual Action 5 Inch Flexible Backing Plate with $30.00 of Microfiber towels
Foam Pad Conditioning Brush
6 / 5.5 Inch Lake Country CCS Pads 3 orange 3 white
1 Orange Light Cutting Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
1 White Polishing Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
1 Blue Finessing Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
2 Microfiber Detailing Towels, 16 x 16 inches
BLACKFIRE Poly Clay & Lubricant Combo
2 / 5 gallon wash buckets with Grit Guards
Chemical Guys CWS10116 Maxi-Suds II Super Suds Car Wash Shampoo
Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer
Electric power washer
I plan on using Meguiars M105, M205 and Meguiar’s #21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0 unless someone suggests something that will save me money. I’m on a budget. View attachment 41509
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Awesome start to your collection of gear!
Looks like a really good start. Really like the R/T too. I'll await a fellow Columbus guy Parshooter to chime in as he has your twin. Given it's black, you're no longer retired. Keeping a black car nice is a job of its own. Welcome to the club!
Insight on the above would be to pick up a couple more Orange Pads. On the R/T you'll be best to use about 5-6 total switching them out accordingly. You could take a break and wash them though. My rule on blue and black wax/sealant pads is to keep at least 2 just in case you drop or soil one by accident while working. Just a thought.
On the R/T if the paint is just swirled, the M205 will do nicely on a white pad. There too if you go that route, perhaps 5 total for the RT. I will add that I recently fell in love with a hybrid glaze for my black vehicles. Chemical Guys Blacklite worked amazing on my car and I can't wait to wash the wife's van and put a couple coats on it. Put it on after your polish but before your sealant and you'll fall in love. See here for a shot I posted earlier: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-today-detailing-related-923.html#post1354174
Lastly, pick up some good 480gsm Korean edgeless Microfiber towels. They are very plush and work great. I pick them up for just over $20 for a 10 pack. PM me and I'll send you the link. I do a lot of rinseless washes and use orange for washing and keep a set pf blue for polishing / waxing.
Great start and glad to see you picked up some quality products. Let the fun begin!
Looks like a really good start. Really like the R/T too. I'll await a fellow Columbus guy Parshooter to chime in as he has your twin. Given it's black, you're no longer retired. Keeping a black car nice is a job of its own. Welcome to the club!
Insight on the above would be to pick up a couple more Orange Pads. On the R/T you'll be best to use about 5-6 total switching them out accordingly. You could take a break and wash them though. My rule on blue and black wax/sealant pads is to keep at least 2 just in case you drop or soil one by accident while working. Just a thought.
On the R/T if the paint is just swirled, the M205 will do nicely on a white pad. There too if you go that route, perhaps 5 total for the RT. I will add that I recently fell in love with a hybrid glaze for my black vehicles. Chemical Guys Blacklite worked amazing on my car and I can't wait to wash the wife's van and put a couple coats on it. Put it on after your polish but before your sealant and you'll fall in love. See here for a shot I posted earlier: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-today-detailing-related-923.html#post1354174
Lastly, pick up some good 480gsm Korean edgeless Microfiber towels. They are very plush and work great. I pick them up for just over $20 for a 10 pack. PM me and I'll send you the link. I do a lot of rinseless washes and use orange for washing and keep a set pf blue for polishing / waxing.
Great start and glad to see you picked up some quality products. Let the fun begin!
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Re: Awesome start to your collection of gear!
It's too late to edit the post so I need to reply that I should have said $20 for a pack of 5. I buy them 2 at a time and was mistaken when pulling up my past orders. My apologies.
It's too late to edit the post so I need to reply that I should have said $20 for a pack of 5. I buy them 2 at a time and was mistaken when pulling up my past orders. My apologies.
