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Hi Everyone,
My name is Frank. I'm a long time lurker of these forums and finally decided to join and participate.
A little background on myself:
I spent a few years doing dealership detailing work back in high school. Had to leave once I started college, but continued to maintain my own vehicles and for friends. A few years ago I had the opportunity to work for a local high end detailer. Learned a lot of new processes, but it just didn't work out between us and I'll leave it at that. I couldn't see myself detailing cars for someone else my entire life. (No offense to those of you that do.)
Landed a job working at a local eCommerce company that owns a few really large niche market automotive brands. Worked my way up into management of our eCommerce Web Production team.
It's been about 3 years since I regularly detailed cars or performed paint corrections. I've been doing it here and there, but I really want to get back into it. I really have a passion for getting a vehicle back into the best condition of its life. This craft really helps my patience and attention to detail.
So... I bought a bunch of new supplies. Already have 5 cars lined up for various services (1 step polishing, full corrections, ceramic coating application. I couldn't be more excited to get back into this part time for now. Thankfully I have great friends who have a clean space for me to work in for now.
I'm here to learn about new systems and processes. I have my prep work down to my own little science, but I've got the most experience working with M105 & M205 and think I get pretty excellent results. I'd like to try more systems for polishing. I currently have a PC 7424 XP, but will eventually add more equipment to the arsenal this year.
I know you guys love seeing other people's collections, so here is mine and the break down of products I currently have. I believe a few pad types are missing and I have significantly more microfibers on the way.
Wheel & Tire
Paint Decontamination
Washing
Polishing
Wax/Sealant/Coating
Interior
Misc
My name is Frank. I'm a long time lurker of these forums and finally decided to join and participate.
A little background on myself:
I spent a few years doing dealership detailing work back in high school. Had to leave once I started college, but continued to maintain my own vehicles and for friends. A few years ago I had the opportunity to work for a local high end detailer. Learned a lot of new processes, but it just didn't work out between us and I'll leave it at that. I couldn't see myself detailing cars for someone else my entire life. (No offense to those of you that do.)
Landed a job working at a local eCommerce company that owns a few really large niche market automotive brands. Worked my way up into management of our eCommerce Web Production team.
It's been about 3 years since I regularly detailed cars or performed paint corrections. I've been doing it here and there, but I really want to get back into it. I really have a passion for getting a vehicle back into the best condition of its life. This craft really helps my patience and attention to detail.
So... I bought a bunch of new supplies. Already have 5 cars lined up for various services (1 step polishing, full corrections, ceramic coating application. I couldn't be more excited to get back into this part time for now. Thankfully I have great friends who have a clean space for me to work in for now.
I'm here to learn about new systems and processes. I have my prep work down to my own little science, but I've got the most experience working with M105 & M205 and think I get pretty excellent results. I'd like to try more systems for polishing. I currently have a PC 7424 XP, but will eventually add more equipment to the arsenal this year.
I know you guys love seeing other people's collections, so here is mine and the break down of products I currently have. I believe a few pad types are missing and I have significantly more microfibers on the way.
Wheel & Tire
- Wheel Brush Large
- Wheel Brush Small
- Fender Well Brush
- Lake Country - Tire Dressing Applicator
- Meguiars - D140 Wheel Brightener
- Poorboy's World - Bold n' Bright Tire Dressing
- Sonax - Wheel Cleaner Full Effect
Paint Decontamination
- Carpro - Iron X
- Chemical Guys - Light/Medium Clay Bar
- P21S - Total Auto Wash
Washing
- 5 Gallon Bucket
- Grit Guard
- Sheepskin Wash Mitt
- 1Z Einszett - Bar & Tar Remover
- Chemical Guys - Citrus Wash
- Pinnacle - Bug & Tar Pad
- Chemical Guys - Maxi Suds II
- Black Microfiber Waffle Drying Towel 25x36
- Chemical Guys - Window Clean
Polishing
- Meguiar's - M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
- Meguiars - M105 Ultra-Cut Compound
- Lake Country - 5.5" Orange Light Cutting Pad
- Lake Country - 5" Flexible Backing Plate
- Porter Cable - 7424XP Dual Action Polisher
- CarPro - Eraser
- Surbuff - 5.5" R Series Pads
- Chemical Guys - Polishing Pad Conditioner
- Chemical Guys - Gold Microfibers 16x16
- Snappy Clean - Pad Cleaning Powder
- Meguiars - 16oz Dispenser Bottle
Wax/Sealant/Coating
- CarPro - Cquartz Ceramic Coating
- P21S - 12700W Carnauba Wax
- Lake Country - Red Foam Applicator Pad
Interior
- 303 - Aerospace Protectant
- Meguiars - D101 All Purpose Cleaner
Misc
- 8oz Dispenser Bottle
- Blue All Purpose Microfibers - Jambs
- Green All Purpose Microfibers - Paint
- Yellow All Purpose Microfibers - Wheels
- Orange All Purpose Microfibers - Interior
- 3M - 3/4" Green Masking Tape
- 50' Garden Hose
- Gilmour - Hose Nozzle
- Extension Cords
- DIY Correction Light
