New from Boise

[tone12]

Hi everyone. New here to the forum and man am I glad I stumbled on to it! Some of these paint corrections are just unbelievable! I don't plan on starting a business but really am looking at it from a hobby perspective. I enjoy keeping my cars and trucks looking nice and swirl free! Right now I'm soaking up all the knowledge I can before I attempt my first correction. I need a DA as well so I plan to do some purchasing here from Autogeek.

Anthony

[dad07]

:welcome: Anthony! Glad to have you with us!

[charger368]

:wave:

Welcome to the Forum Anthony. Some very knowledgeable people here who are willing to inform and share.

Keenan
Illinois (St. Louis Area)

[TornadoRed]

Hey tone. I'm glad to see another Boisean. If you need anything, send me a PM.

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Anthony,

Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:

Articles on the DA here,

Dual Action Polishers

How to maximize the ability of the 1st Generation Porter Cable Dual Action Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27166-how-maximize-ability-1st-gen-porter-cable-dual-action-polishers.html)

The Definitive How-To Article for Removing Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots Using a Porter Cable 7424XP, G110v2 or Griot's Garage Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-definitive-how-article-removing-swirls-scratches-water-spots-using-porter-cable-7424xp-g110v2-griot-s-garage-polisher.html) - Includes Videos


Handle? Or No Handle? - Using DA Polishers Without the Handle (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/30822-handle-no-handle-using-da-polishers-without-handle.html)


New! Cyclo Model 5 Pro Series - Variable Speed (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/cyclo-polisher-accessories/30559-new-cyclo-model-5-pro-series-variable-speed.html)

How much product do I use with my DA Polisher? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/26962-how-much-product-do-i-use-my-da-polisher.html)

How to use a microfiber bonnet to remove dried wax by machine (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/29369-how-use-microfiber-bonnet-remove-dried-wax-machine.html)

DA Polishers - Stick Handle - Hoop Handle - Or no handle at all? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/porter-cable-7424xp-updates/20291-stick-handle-hoop-handle-no-handle-all.html)

Griot's Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/20437-griot-s-random-orbital-polisher.html)

Meguiar's G110v2 - 2nd Generation G110 Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/22103-meguiar-s-g110v2-2nd-generation-g110-dual-action-polisher.html)

Griot's Garage 3" Mini Polisher - Extreme Demo - Warning! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/22065-griot-s-garage-3-mini-polisher-extreme-demo-warning.html)

3" Mini Polisher- 2nd Generation Griot's Garage Mini Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/21846-3-mini-polisher-gen-ii-griot-s-garage-mini-polisher.html)



Videos here,

Show Car Garage Videos (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/)


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


And 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)




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[BobbyG]

:welcome: Aboard Anthony!

New members are a great asset to the detailing community and besides, we are all willing to help you part with your hard earned cash by recommending all those products that everyone must have on hand!

I've posed this several times and it's a good fit here as well.

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.

Enjoy!!

[mi77915]

Hi Anthony,

:welcome: to the forum. You have come to the right place!!!!!

[jimmyjam]

Welcome Anthony,
Put your seatbelt on and enjoy the ride! :xyxthumbs:

[Meghan]

:welcome:

[tone12]

Thanks for the warm welcome. Nice to see someone else from Boise on here too. Mike and BobbyG, thanks for all of those links. That will save some time for me that can be spent reading and watching instead of searching!