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[Kenadian]

Is there somewhere on this site that takes a newbie thru some of the processes of how to do it right, some of the products needed, etc. Without going thru 5000 forum questions?

 

[DaveT435]

Is there somewhere on this site that takes a newbie thru some of the processes of how to do it right, some of the products needed, etc. Without going thru 5000 forum questions?

Yes...one of the best ways to learn is to watch the broadcast on Thursday evenings. Otherwise no one minds you asking questions on here. You can find a lot of useful information in the posts under detailing 101.

 

[DaveT435]

Mike does also sell how to videos on here...

 

[shoeless89]

Is there somewhere on this site that takes a newbie thru some of the processes of how to do it right, some of the products needed, etc. Without going thru 5000 forum questions?

First off I would do at least a little research. The basics get answered ALL the time, you should be able to find a lot of it very easy. Then if you need help with additional specifics post a thread. Also, more specific titles will help you get more answers.

 

[Wors]

Start with Mike's How-To Articles

 

[Kenadian]

Thanks everyone. Been doing alot of wandering around the web site and see how this works now. Need another buffer and a clay bar to start.

 

[BobbyG]

Preparing the finish for a sealant or wax is the best way to ensure personal satisfaction. Whether you choose to use just a paint cleaner or do a full compound & polish correction is a personal choice but I'd choose one after claying..

Always remember; the final results are largely dependent on the finish prep....

Basic car care steps in order are:

• Wash
• Clay
• Paint Correction & Polish
• Seal
• Wax

Mike has written some great articles, click the link below...

Articles by Mike Phillips

Claying

The Baggie Test - How to inspect for above surface bonded contaminants

The 3 primary benefits of using detailing clay to clay paint

Tips and Tricks for using detailing clay

Do I need to wash my car after I use detailing clay to clay the paint?

How often do I need to clay my car?

Video: How detailing clay works and how to use detailing clay to remove above surface bonded contaminants

New to Machine Polishing?

How To Do a Test Spot (and why it's so important)

Video: How to pick the right polisher

How to choose the right polisher for your detailing project

The Traditional Orbital Buffer aka The Wax Spreader


Dual Action Polishers

The Porter Cable 7424xp

Porter Cable 7424xp

Lake Country Backing Plate

Lake Country Flat Pads

Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction Kit


Here's more great information by Mike Phillips!

Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher

Removing Swirls

DA Trouble Shooting Guide

Waxing With a DA Polisher

How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher

DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing

How to MAXIMIZE your DA Polisher

Some product suggestions.

Wash - Duragloss #901

Clay - Meguiar’s Clay

Compound - PG 1000 – PowerGloss Compound (POS34A)

Polish - PF 2500 – Power Finish Polish (PO203)

Finishing Polish - SF 4000 – Super Finish Polish (PO106FA)

1-Step - Duragloss 501

Sealant - Duragloss 105 TPP
Duragloss 601 Bonding Agent

Wax - Collinite 845

Spray Wax -Optimum Spray Car Wax

Tire Cleaner - Meguiar's Super Degreaser

Tire Treatment - CarPro PERL

Trim - Ultima Tire and Trim Guard

Wheel Cleaner - Meguiar's Wheel Brightener

Wheel Protectant -Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0

Glass Cleaner - Meguiar's Glass Cleaner

Glass Treatment - Aquapel

All Purpose Cleaner - Optimum Power Clean

Interior Protectant - Meguiar’s M40

Chrome & Stainless Steel - BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Metal Acrylic Sealant

 

[DaveT435]

Yep...if you want to find something on this site Bobby is the man!! Didn't take me long to learn that. lol

 

[Robert8194]

Bobby G has the links to all the basic information you could want without searching through bunches of posts. Use the search function for specific questions and if you can't find an answer, just post a new thread and someone will have an answer. This is the absolute best detailing forum ever. IMO

 

[Kenadian]

Thanks again everybody, you guys have been a great help!

 

[Kenadian]

Any suggestions on a beginner buffer? And what pads do I need?

 

[DaveT435]

In my opinion I would look at the Porter Cable starter kits. They come with an assortment of pads and some come with some product to use. If your just starting out these packages seem to be a pretty good deal. If you type Porter Cable into the search engine on here it will list them all for you. You can read whet the different packages offer and decide what is best for your needs.

 

[DaveT435]

I'm fairly new to this and think one of these packages would have been good for me to start with.
Porter Cable 7424 pad kit, porter cable accessories kit, porter cable polisher kit

Meguiars Porter Cable Ultra Polish Kit with 5.5 Inch Pads, Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Polishing Kit, Meguiars polishes, Porter Cable 7424 Mirror Glaze

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Is there somewhere on this site that takes a newbie thru some of the processes of how to do it right, some of the products needed, etc. Without going thru 5000 forum questions?

From my article list...

DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing


If you take the time to read the above, not scan the above, it pretty much lays out everything you need and want to do to buff out a car by machine.