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Hello all,
I am new here and just bought a new Black truck
I have been looking for a beginner guide on detailing, but can not find one. What I am looking for is a guide on how to start, like what products and tools should I but first.
If anyone can tell me or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I have been looking on this site ( which seems awesome ), but haven't found anything for a beginner (that is just use to just wash and then cheap wax ).
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank You
 
:welcome: To Autogeek Online!


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.[FONT=&quot]

[/FONT]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 products 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..


Car Washing


Show Car Garage Video: How To Use A Rinseless Car Wash



Here's some great information by Mike Phillips that will help you if you need it.

The Porter Cable 7424xp

A few product suggestions for each step along the way



[FONT=&quot]Wash[/FONT][FONT=&quot] - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Duragloss #901[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Clay - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Mothers[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Compound - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]PG 1000 – PowerGloss Compound[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (POS34A)
Polish - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]PF 2500 – Power Finish Polish[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (PO203)
Finishing Polish - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]SF 4000 – Super Finish Polish[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (PO106FA)
Sealant -[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Ultima Paint Guard Plus[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Wax -[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Collinite 845[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Spray Wax -[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Optimum Spray Car Wax[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Tire Cleaner - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Meguiar's Super Degreaser[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Tire Treatment - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]CarPro PERL[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Trim - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Ultima Tire and Trim Guard[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Wheel Cleaner - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Meguiar's Wheel Brightener[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Wheel Protectant -[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Glass Cleaner - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Meguiar's Glass Cleaner[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Glass Treatment - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Aquapel[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
All Purpose Cleaner - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Optimum Power Clean[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Interior Protectant - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Meguiar’s M40[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

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beep119 said:
Hello all,
I am new here and just bought a new Black truck
I have been looking for a beginner guide on detailing, but can not find one. What I am looking for is a guide on how to start, like what products and tools should I but first.
If anyone can tell me or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I have been looking on this site ( which seems awesome ), but haven't found anything for a beginner (that is just use to just wash and then cheap wax ).
Any advice would be appreciated
Thank You
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Everything you need to know right here, it's actually very detailed...


Info Resources

Paperback




Here's what a couple of my friends wrote about it...

Mike really knows his stuff when it comes to detailing and after you read this book, you will too! –Dennis Gage Host of My Classic Car


I find Mike’s book on detailing to be the best I’ve seen for a step by step direction to get a swirl free finish for your cars paint. –Dave Bowman Co-Host of Shade Tree Mechanic, Crank & Chrome & Motorhead Garage


Mike's ability to share detailing skills with the reader is second to none and this book should be a must read for anyone wanting to take their detailing abilities to the next level. - Renny Doyle: DetailingSuccess.com




:)
 
beep119 said:
What I am looking for is a guide on how to start, like what products and tools should I buy first.
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Part 1 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project​


[video=youtube_share;LtrdTvnZX3I"]YouTube- Part 1 - How To Pick the Right Car...[/video]​




Part 2 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project​


[video=youtube_share;2k92m5cJxCk"]YouTube- Part 2 - How To Pick the Right Car...[/video]​





Video: All about the FLEX-3401 Forced Rotation Dual Action Polisher


The Flex 3401
Flex3401.jpg

Here's a video Yancy and I made showing the primary differences between three different drive mechanisms between popular polishers for machine buffing paint.

  • Flex 3401 - Forced Rotation Dual Action Polisher.
  • Rotary Buffers - Direct Drive Single Action Polisher.
  • PC style DA Polishers - Porter Cable 7424XP, Meguiar's G110v2 and Griot's Garage Random Orbital Polisher.

All about the FLEX-3401 Forced Rotation Dual Action Polisher
[video=youtube_share;EAmojb8XIuk&hd=1"]All about the FLEX-3401 Forced Rotation Dual...[/video]​



:buffing:
 
WOW!!!!
Awesome responses!
Thanks everyone!
 
Welcome To AG! Nothing else really to say that Mike and Bobby haven't covered! :dblthumb2:
 
Welcome to AGO, I see you found your way here. Good luck with the new RAM.
 
Thanks for pointing me to this site. Very informative!
 
beep119 said:
Any info on interior cleaning?
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There's a couple in this video...

Video: Tips and Techniques for Interior Detailing


Tips and techniques for cleaning an detailing every inch of your car's interior. Including vacuuming, cleaning, conditioning and protecting vinyl and leather surfaces. Glass cleaning is also addressed.


Tips and Techniques for Interior Detailing
[video=youtube_share;YPF_dwthk2g&hd=1"]Tips and Techniques for Interior Detailing -...[/video]​



Pinnacle Leather & Vinyl Cleaner

Pinnacle Leather Conditioner

Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner

Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Protectant

Cobra Microfiber Applicator Pads

Pinnacle Foam Wax Applicators

Wolfgang Carpet & Upholstery Restorer

Wolfgang Spot Eliminator

Natural Tampico Upholstery & Carpet Scrub Brush

Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth

Glass Master Pro Glass and Surface Cleaner

Cotton Detailing Sticks

Stoner E-Z Gust

Diamondite® Perfect Vision Glass Cleaner Pump

Boar’s Hair Brushes - Clean Vent Kit

Interior Concours Brush

Two Way Mini Detailing Brush

1” Round Detailing Brush

Auto Vent Brush

Diamondite Retractable Lint Brush

Cobra Arctic White Edgeless Microfiber Polishing Cloth

Vacuum by Metro Vacuum Company
Metro Wall Mounted Vac N' Blo® Sr.




Screen Shots...

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InteriorScreenshots03.jpg



:D
 
Welcome!

Mike's book is great! The articles and videos here are great also. BoobyG, Cee Dog, and others give good advice along with Mike. You can't beat AG for customer Service and quality products.
 
Thanks again...one more for you if you don't mind.

What about cleaning a sprayed truck bed? Any good and safe cleaner for that sprayed on bed liner?
I had some sod in the truck bed yesterday and today I washed it and still shows some dirt on it no matter how much I scrub. Almost like its stained
 
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