new to detailing

[evotien]

well let me start off by introducing myself, my name is tien :D currently 17 and i drive a white lancer evo(weightless white) i am going to order myself the pc package off autogeek.net, my question is what brand should i go with that works best on white? what not to get and what not to use, etc.. not to long ago i started to notice light swirls mark which is why i started to look into detailing, i have been using meguairs gold class wash, and gc wax. also clay bar my car now and then with the mothers claybar kit.

thanks:cheers:

[abrcrombe]

Poorboy's EX-P looks pretty good on white. Where are you located?

[FloridaNative]

Welcome to AGO, Tien. :) Glad you decided to join us. There are a variety of polishes that will work well on light swirls. Will you be buying a PC kit from AG? There is a nice selection of all inclusive kits that have the PC, pads and polishes as well as some microfiber towels. I really like these

http://autogeek.net/pinnacle-porter-cable.html (http://autogeek.net/pinnacle-porter-cable.html)

http://autogeek.net/xmtpocaswrek.html (http://autogeek.net/xmtpocaswrek.html)

http://autogeek.net/popoprkit.html (http://autogeek.net/popoprkit.html)

Are you planning on using a sealant or a wax for your LSP? I really like Poorboy's EX-P on white for a sealant and Liquid Souveran or DP's Max Wax for waxes.

[Nuke33]

I agree EX-p and nattys orginal for a wax.... Look in the click and brag and see what people are using on white that should help you see what you like

Welcome to the addiction

[paradog]

OR if you got the $$$...get the liquid Souveran with the PB EX=P.

[evotien]

thanks for the welcome guys!

abrcrombe,
i am located in san diego

floridanative,
yeah i am going to purchase a kit from AG, as far a sealant or wax i am pretty clueless, what do you perfer more? heh not to sound dumb, what does LSP mean?

[abrcrombe]

LSP is last step product. Where in SD are you? I am in Mira Mesa.
Waxes generally LOOK better but not so much on white.
Sealants last a lot longer, but usually don't look as good as waxes. On white they look awesome.

[FloridaNative]

thanks for the welcome guys!

abrcrombe,
i am located in san diego

floridanative,
yeah i am going to purchase a kit from AG, as far a sealant or wax i am pretty clueless, what do you perfer more? heh not to sound dumb, what does LSP mean?

No, you don't sound dumb at all. LSP means your Last Step Product. It's the last thing you put on the car before the detail is over. Your choice of LSP is highly personal and depends on what look you like best. Sealants are highly reflective and glossy whereas carnauba waxes offer depth wetness and a warm glow. Both are beautiful in their own right, it's just which look appeals the most to you. You can even do a combination of the two using a sealant first and then topping it with a carnauba after it has fully cured thus giving you the best of both worlds. :)

[evotien]

abrcrombe,
i am located in carmel mountian, not that far away from mira mesa.

FloridaNative,
thanks for clarifying for me. i looked into the pc kits, i am looking towards the poorboy world kit, would that be fine? or do you have a specific one i could look at.

[Surfer]

For white I like EX-P, Liquid Souveran, and Natty's Blue topping EX-P. Haven't used DP or WG but they are known to be excellent sealants as well.

Honestly, I would also look at Duragloss 105, I think it has an excellent look on lights and darks, ver wet and reflective, the older version 111 had a slightly plastic look similar to Zanio.

[FloridaNative]

abrcrombe,
i am located in carmel mountian, not that far away from mira mesa.

FloridaNative,
thanks for clarifying for me. i looked into the pc kits, i am looking towards the poorboy world kit, would that be fine? or do you have a specific one i could look at.

There are 3 links that I gave you a couple of posts up. They are all excellent kits. The poorboy's kit is one of the links I gave you. You cannot go wrong with any of them really. I think you just have to see what each one offers and which one gives you more of what you want. If you want to go with a sealant, then the Poorboy's kit would be a good one for you. If you are leaning more towards a wax, then I would go with the Pinnacle one that has the liquid Souveran.

[evotien]

thanks guy for your input!

[Strokin04]

I found DP sealant topped with PB natty orginal to be a good combo on my white vehicles. Mike...

[evotien]

Hey quick update, i am ordering the Pinnacle PC kit today, with the PB EX-P, should i get the Pinnacle souveran paste wax? also should i be looking at any other things to purchase to?

[klumzypinoy]

You ordered some pretty good stuff. I haven't tried souveran paste wax, but almost everyone I've seen on this forum who have used it like it a lot. Before answering ur question about what other things u should order, to help you better, tell us every detailing product/tool you have.