hey guys, first off thanks for the site, ive been reading things for a while now and i pick up new important things every day. Well my name is Aaron and im 27 most people call me adub, im from atlanta. im a draft beer tech by trade but after some time thingking about what i like to do the most ive been drawn to detailing. i am a fellow mini trucker and ive always loved clean vehicles, and cleaning them but now its time to do it the right way! for starters i have a pc7424 and lc pads but as far as polishes and waxes all ive used so far is the retail meguires polishing compound and swirl remover and tech 2 paste wax. now im ready to learn and move on so if anyone wants to recomend what i might need to purchase to start diving in im all ears (or eyes in this case)!
Newbie from atlanta ga
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cobalt9123
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Welcome 
I found when I was first getting into serious detailing I found that I wanted to start getting the car clean and keeping the car clean. Naturally, I tried several shampoos, wash mitts, microfiber towels, clay bars, various brushes, and of course the dual bucket method with grit guards. I figured that I would start cleaning the car the right way, and after I had learned how to clean the car the right way, and keep it clean, I would move on to learning how to polish the paint to get it swirl free. This way, after you achieve a swirl-free finish (Which is acquirable from your PC7424), you will be able to keep that swirl free finish by properly maintaining it with regular washes that don't inflict more damage on your paint.
I would recommend a sheepskin wash mitt, either the regular one or the 2-in-1 sheepskin wash mitt you can find at Autogeek.
For washing, I love Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo. That may be a bit expensive for you since you're just starting in the game, so Duragloss #901 car wash would be a very good choice for you.
Also, high quality microfibers are very important to detailing. They can make or break your detail. Its the worst feeling in the world to completely buff out a car, and then inflict more scratches while wiping it down with IPA or Top Inspection, or even the LSPs. I PERSONALLY don't use Cobra's microfiber products, I use another manufacturers, but Cobra microfibers are much better than what you can get at your local WalMart.
A good clay bar to decontaminate your car with is the Clay Magic clay kit. I like mothers too, but some find it too soft.
For waxes from AG, I'd suggest DP Poli Coat paint sealant as your sealant ( a sealant is longer lasting than a wax, and is made of polymers as opposed to carnauba). For a wax, I'd suggest DP Max Wax or Pinnacle Signature Series II. I love SSII and DP Poli Coat.
Hope this helps :xyxthumbs:
By the way, I'm from Winder, GA, not too far from you!
I found when I was first getting into serious detailing I found that I wanted to start getting the car clean and keeping the car clean. Naturally, I tried several shampoos, wash mitts, microfiber towels, clay bars, various brushes, and of course the dual bucket method with grit guards. I figured that I would start cleaning the car the right way, and after I had learned how to clean the car the right way, and keep it clean, I would move on to learning how to polish the paint to get it swirl free. This way, after you achieve a swirl-free finish (Which is acquirable from your PC7424), you will be able to keep that swirl free finish by properly maintaining it with regular washes that don't inflict more damage on your paint.
I would recommend a sheepskin wash mitt, either the regular one or the 2-in-1 sheepskin wash mitt you can find at Autogeek.
For washing, I love Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo. That may be a bit expensive for you since you're just starting in the game, so Duragloss #901 car wash would be a very good choice for you.
Also, high quality microfibers are very important to detailing. They can make or break your detail. Its the worst feeling in the world to completely buff out a car, and then inflict more scratches while wiping it down with IPA or Top Inspection, or even the LSPs. I PERSONALLY don't use Cobra's microfiber products, I use another manufacturers, but Cobra microfibers are much better than what you can get at your local WalMart.
A good clay bar to decontaminate your car with is the Clay Magic clay kit. I like mothers too, but some find it too soft.
For waxes from AG, I'd suggest DP Poli Coat paint sealant as your sealant ( a sealant is longer lasting than a wax, and is made of polymers as opposed to carnauba). For a wax, I'd suggest DP Max Wax or Pinnacle Signature Series II. I love SSII and DP Poli Coat.
Hope this helps :xyxthumbs:
By the way, I'm from Winder, GA, not too far from you!
gumbedamit
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Welcome. I guess we are neighbors. I'm in Dallas/Hiram area. On Sat/Sun, not this Sunday, (Fathers Day) I'm at the Shell station on 92 and Macland, come check me out and say hello.
ryandamartini
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Hi, I live in Douglasville. Atlanta meet ?
Mirror Detailing
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Welcome I am up by the Mall of GA.
GK Auto Spa
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Welcome to autogeek ADUBWHITE! I'm 1 block off I-85n exit 99 @ the Chevron Station.
Thanx for that bit of info Cobalt.
Thanx for that bit of info Cobalt.
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yeah man i saw u up there the other day (didnt know who you were) ill def stop by sometime
i dont understand your ?
thanx everyone else!
gumbedamit
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That's the same car I have on my flyers...:xyxthumbs:
SouthernStyles
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Welcome im a fellow mini trucker aswell
PaintPolisher
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Glad to have you here Neighbor