Another newbie from Alabama

[JPW77]

Hello. I’m new here and know absolutely nothing about detailing a vehicle with power tools but I want to learn. I have a Makita 9227C polisher that I received for Christmas and I’ve only been brave enough to use it once about 2 weeks ago to apply wax to a 1996 Honda Civic that was in terrible shape. It helped tremendously so now I want to tackle the good vehicles. I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado Extended cab truck that is black and has several scratches from being used as a truck. I would like to know what pads and polishes I need to clean it up as good as possible and then what wax would you recommend to finish off the job. I also have a white 2005 Honda Accord that has a few stubborn stains that need to be buffed out from being parked under an oak tree. Lastly, we just bought a brand new campaign colored 2009 Chevy Traverse last week. What would everyone recommend I do to clean and protect the paint on that one? Unfortunately, we don't have a garage so all vehicles are parked out in the elements. Is there one group of products for all of my needs? I’d like to keep the total cost under $100 if at all possible.:thankyousign:

[Aub1e]

Welcome fellow Alabamian! I'm new round here too. Learning allot myself. "Troll" the forums...tons of information here to absorb.

WAR EAGLE!

[JPW77]

Thanks and War Eagle! How 'bout them Tigers so far? :xyxthumbs:

[Aub1e]

Thanks and War Eagle! How 'bout them Tigers so far? :xyxthumbs:

:iagree:Looking good so far. Hope they keep it up!

Your initals led me to believe your were for the "Dark Side"...JPW..?

[JPW77]

Nope...I had those initials before Sarah Jessica Parker Wilson even thought about being born!

[Aub1e]

:laughing:

[happpyboy]

Welcome JPW. Good luck on all the vehicles, sounds like you have a seasons worth of projects!! Where abouts in Bama?

Every time I see one of those Tigers my chest swells with pride and I yell " Roll Tide" !!!

[Meghan]

:welcome:

[Mikebuzz]

Another Alabama guy here. What part of the state are you? We might get together one day and compare notes. I'm no expert by any means, but I've been messing with this stuff for about a year now.

By the way...............................

Roll Tide!:awesome::awesome::awesome:

Buzz

[happpyboy]

Thats what i'm talkin' bout. Team spirit!!!!

[JPW77]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. I'm in South Alabama...Baldwin County. Gotta love a good football rivalry and Alabama/Auburn is one of the best!

I guess I should ask my technical questions in another section for better exposure. Any recommendations Meghan?

[wytstang]

Cue Lynyrd Skynard
Welcome.

[Mikebuzz]

I'm in Daphne. Small world I guess. If you need any help, shoot me a PM and I'll send ya my cell number. By the way. These guys are awesome. Every experience I've had with AG has been perfect. The best customer service I've ever had from a company.

Buzz

[cnut334]

Welcome to the forum! I'm in Tuscaloosa but I'm a auburn fan. War Eagle!!!!!!!!!!!

[smokin' mark]

War eagle!