So many questions

[BrutalNoodle]

As a new person also trying to learn, this thread exemplifies the challenge of getting into this stuff. Every other post praises or curses the M105 as user friendly.

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I'm a dinosaur when it comes to polishers, pads, and products; 7424 & LC Hydro-Tech pads. M101, M205, D151, and HD Speed. I have others, but I reach for these the most. Everything else is simply out of curiosity/fun.

It can be overwhelming if you try to chase perfection. Start with a line (hard to pick a bad one at this point) and play/experiment with it. With some time in, you'll get some good results then you can push further and learn more things along the way.

It's supposed to be fun, not frustrating. lol

 

[dlc95]

Hours and hours of reading forum posts and watching how-to videos helped me in my initial product/equipment purchase decisions. Another key aspect is "getting your hands dirty". I've found that the "art" of detailing isn't much different than other "arts". Carpentry, ceramics/pottery, auto mechanics, painting, wood working, fly tying, quilting (yikes), the list goes on. Sometimes, with more knowledge comes more questions. I think identifying your specific goals helps in choosing the "direction" you go. "I want to polish my car" means different things to different people. One thing I can say- this forum was invaluable to me. And the patience and "helpfulness" of this community was first rate. All questions are good questions, and we all have to start somewhere. Even simple questions help the next guy that comes along.

There is much to be said for seat time with a tool, polish, and a pad.

I've taught drums since 1993. Professionally since 1997, and playing since 1986.

What I learned very early on is that the student goes nowhere without developing the the proper stick grip, arm/wrist/finger, or leg/ankle/ball of foot interaction with the pedals. I can immediately tell when a student hasn't done their homework. In short, they haven't experienced the breakthrough of discovering the balance of said interaction.

This is where a scrap panel, or sacrificial car comes in handy. It allows one to practice, without the necessity to "perform".

Regardless of tool/product/pad selection, seat time is critical. Kevin Brown mentioned that he had logged close to 1000 hours when validating microfiber with M105. Today and even years prior he was considered one of the most talented polishers in the industry. Look at how much he's practiced.

I'm confident that anyone can take any of the previously recommended combinations, or an amalgamation of them, and get great results. I also believe that as they get used to their selection the results will get better, and in a more timely manner.