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i may be in the wrong place,,,lol
not really sure,I have a NEW car...as of two days ago and i want to learn how to take care of it
and im just saying hello to everyone on....so HI
please direct me to the correct board for question on car washing/cleaning....thank you in advance
 
:welcome:to the forum. Everything you need to know from the most basic to the most advanced is here. You might want to start reading the articles in the "How To...." section and the "Ask the Expert" section. There are a lot of great articles by Mike Phillips. Don't get all wrapped up in who's using what product. Try to focus on how to accomplish what you want to do, to care for and maintain your vehcile.
 
Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:


If you have product or process questions, look through the different forum group categories and try to pick one that the topic matches your questions and then start a dedicated thread for your specific questions

Clicking the below link will take you to the list of different categories or groups of forums identified by their title.

Autogeek Online Forum Topical Groups


Or you can simply post your questions is the Detailing 101 forum which is a catch-all forum for any kind of question.


Auto Detailing 101




Congrats on the new car... what did you get?



:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:


If you have product or process questions, look through the different forum group categories and try to pick one that the topic matches your questions and then start a dedicated thread for your specific questions

Clicking the below link will take you to the list of different categories or groups of forums identified by their title.

Autogeek Online Forum Topical Groups


Or you can simply post your questions is the Detailing 101 forum which is a catch-all forum for any kind of question.


Auto Detailing 101




Congrats on the new car... what did you get?



:)
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hyundai acccent 2012 hatchback,,,,clearwater blue
 
Hi Alison and :welcome: To Autogeek Online! :props:

It's always great to see new faces and renewed interest in taking proper care of their car or truck.

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 is something I've posed several times and it covers many areas at a high level but give you an idea of what's available and some of the prices.

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 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. You already have some great waxes so you're that far ahead of the game..

Autogeek has a kit section that contains everything you need to get started. For starting off I recommend a dual action polisher. These come on a variety of flavors and Autogeek carries most of them so take your time and educate yourself.

The kit pages below will give you an idea of what's available but if you do decide to purchase a Porter Cable 7424 style polisher opt for the 5 1/2" flat pads right off. The 6 1'2" are just too large and this has been confirmed many time over.


Kit Page

Car Care Kits, Car Care Cleaning Kits, Complete Detailing Kits

Much better kit

Menzerna Porter Cable XP Maximum Shine Kit FREE BONUS

Flex Kit

If I were in the market for a kit this would be the one I'd choose.
Pinnacle Flex XC3401 Polishing & Swirl Remover kit, Pinnacle polishes, swirl removers, finishing polish, flex buffer

Don't overlook a one step product

One Step Product

Klasse

Klasse ALL-IN-ONE Auto Polish, Klasse All In One, klasse aio, Acrylic polish

Menzerna Sealing Wax

Menzerna Sealing Wax APO 60, Menzerna APO 60, Menzerna wax

Meguiar's D151

Meguiars Paint Reconditioning Cream D151

Pinnacle XMT

Pinnacle XMT Clean & Shine Bundle

Forum Favorite

Klasse All-In-One, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Pinnacle Souveran, Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray Wax come together to create a forum favorite kit.

Sealants

Paint Sealants like Klasse, Wolfang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant

Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant

Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant

Other quality sealants

Wax

Car Wax - Carnauba Waxes- Pinnacle Carnauba Car waxes, P21s Concours Carnauba car wax

Collinite 845 - One of my favorites

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax
 
Welcome to AGO! You have come to the right place.
 
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