New from Pa

[Tool Time]

I thought I would take a few minutes and say hi to all, I am new here and just starting to read the wealth of information on this site.
I have no experience using have power polisher‘s; without saying anymore you can understand why I am interested learning as much and I can. I need to save the aging shoulders and elbows!
My first thoughts are to purchase a flex 3401, but I need to understand how to use the unit correctly and all the other items I need to purchase before starting to work the paint.
I have three vehicles I will be waxing with the last one being black, I am guessing that would be my biggest challenge and it has plenty of swirl marks. Funny, until now I thought they were normal and just had to live with them, but if I am reading correctly I should be able to clean the swirls off.
Dave

[dad07]

:welcome: To Ago Dave! There are a great deal of folks willing to help here! Glad to have you with us!

[Dr Oldz]

Welcome Dave!! Where in Pa are u located

[Tool Time]

south centeral pa (waynesboro)

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online Dave!

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.

Everyone starts off as a beginner but with some reading, questions, and trial, error, and practice you'll be amazed how much you'll be able to do.

This link contains articles written by Mike Phillips and has allot of great reading within.

Articles by Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/23722-articles-mike-phillips.html)

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 (http://www.autogeek.net/kitspecials.html)

Decent kit

Pinnacle Twins & Meguiar's G110v2 Dual Action Polisher Kit FREE BONUS (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-twins-ultimate-detailing-machine.html)

Much better kit

Menzerna Porter Cable XP Maximum Shine Kit FREE BONUS (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-porter-cable-maximum-shine.html)

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 (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-flex-polisher-kit.html)


One Step Product

Menzerna Sealing Wax

Menzerna Sealing Wax APO 60, Menzerna APO 60, Menzerna wax (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-sealing-wax-apo-60.html)

Meguiar's D151

Meguiars Paint Reconditioning Cream D151 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)


Sealants

Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant

Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-power-lock-sealant.html)

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 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-insulator-wax-845.html)

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 (http://www.autogeek.net/pisisepawax.html)

Detailer’s Pro Series Max Wax

DP Max Wax- Made with pure carnauba wax and advanced polymers. (http://www.autogeek.net/carnauba-car-wax.html)

[mi77915]

:welcome: to the forum Dave!!!

[Mike Phillips]

My first thoughts are to purchase a flex 3401, but I need to understand how to use the unit correctly and all the other items I need to purchase before starting to work the paint.

Dave

Hi Dave,

Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:


With 3 vehicles to take care of, machien polishing is the way to go, working by hand takes to long and you won't get near as good as results.

I've added your name to my forum/real name list here, which is real handy if you want to refer to someone else on the forum by their first name instead of their forum name.

Roll Call - What's your real first name? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/33701-roll-call-what-s-your-real-first-name.html)


The Flex 3401 is a very capable tool, check out this thread that we had going yesterday for all the personal testimonies...


No BS Is The Flex 3401 Really Worth It? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/33867-no-bs-flex-3401-really-worth.html)


Here's a video or two... the first one shows the rotating/occillating action of the Flex 3401



Part 1 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project


- Part 1 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project




Part 2 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project


- Part 2 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project

:)

[Mike Phillips]

This thread has a video showing how to pick up a bead of product with the Flex 3401 and also buffing with it to remove swirls. You can see how easy it is to run also...

How to do a Test Spot using the Flex 3401 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/20849-how-do-test-spot-using-flex-3401-a.html)

There's also a Online Class Video here,

Online Classes (https://aspdn-02.onstreammedia.com/palmbeachmotoring/)

Look for this title,


Mike Phillips demonstrates how to remove swirls and scratches using the Flex XC 3401 VRG Dual Action Orbital Polisher

:)

[Tool Time]

Thanks for all the good information; I am realizing I know nothing about waxing and polishing. I have probably been my own worst enemy! I am starting to put together my wish list.

[dad07]

Thanks for all the good information; I am realizing I know nothing about waxing and polishing. I have probably been my own worst enemy! I am starting to put together my wish list.


Ahhhh! your addiction has begun!:D