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Hey all, I am Chris and reside in Delaware. First let me say that I appreciate everyone who contributes to this site, you've given me some great ideas and tips to use in my detailing of cars. I've known of AutoGeek for quite some time and have used it in the past while trying to figure out how to do something. I used to detail cars as a job years ago at a small used car lot. I picked up quite a bit of little tips and learned how to do most of the basics. Ever since I got my first car back in '06 I would wash it weekly and always be sure to have a coat of wax on it. Once I got my job detailing though, all my time went into that and I soon got behind on detailing my own car. I've been out of detailing altogether for close to three years now. I've forgotten some things over that time frame, but for everything I forget or don't know, I'm certain that somebody here does. I'd like to get a WIP (Work In Progress) documented in pictures of my car as I start working on it.
 
:welcome: To Autogeek Online Chris!

For detailing knowledge, questions, suggestions, and recommendations you have discovered the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...

Understanding some of the basics is important to get anyone headed in the right direction.

Try not to get overwhelmed with all the products and look at just the basics..

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.


Kit Page

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

Decent kit

Pinnacle Twins & Meguiar's G110v2 Dual Action Polisher Kit FREE BONUS

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

Lake Country Buffing Pads

Lake Country 5 1/2 x 7/8 inch Beveled Edge Pads 6 Pack, foam pad kit, build a kit, buffing pads, curved edge pads

One Step Product

Menzerna Sealing Wax

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

Meguiar's D151

Meguiars Paint Reconditioning Cream D151


Sealants

Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant

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

Other quality sealants

  • Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
  • Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
  • DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant
Wax

Collinite 845

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax

Pinnacle Signature Series ll

Pinnacle Signature Series II Carnauba Paste Wax will give you a deep, wet finish will exceed your expectations. car wax, carnauba paste wax, pinnacle

Detailer’s Pro Series Max Wax

DP Max Wax- Made with pure carnauba wax and advanced polymers.
 
Welcome to AG. What part of Delaware are you from? I live in Middletown.
 
I'm right around the corner from you! I live about 300 feet from where Middletown ends, in Townsend!
 
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