Newbie questions

[mattbarton15]

I am pretty new to detailing my cars. I have a white truck and a grey car and i need some help picking out what polishes, sealents, and waxes to buy. I'm a bit overwhelmed at all the options.

The grey car is swirl free and i'm looking mainly to bring some shine back and protect the paint.

The white truck has many swirls and i'm looking to remove those get it shinning and then protect it.

I have already picked out basic cleaning products and tools but i need some help with what else would be the best for me, so if anyone could recommend what products that would be great.

[LuxuryMobile]

As fot as a wax I would go with Collinite 845, its cheap, easy to use and lasts forever. Of course there are endless options, but to keep it simple for you just pick that up.

Many good sealants out there, but with the length of time you get protection with 845, just stick with that for now.

To correct the "swirls", check out the Meg MF DA system if you already have a dual action polisher (Griots, PC, etc.)

Also for your white truck check out Iron-X, you may not realize you need it, but you probably do.

Also pick up some clay to remove contamination after you wash but before any polishing.

And lastly, search, search, search, and read, read, read. More info on this site than most will ever need.

Good luck.

[mattbarton15]

As fot as a wax I would go with Collinite 845, its cheap, easy to use and lasts forever. Of course there are endless options, but to keep it simple for you just pick that up.

Many good sealants out there, but with the length of time you get protection with 845, just stick with that for now.

To correct the "swirls", check out the Meg MF DA system if you already have a dual action polisher (Griots, PC, etc.)

Also for your white truck check out Iron-X, you may not realize you need it, but you probably do.

Also pick up some clay to remove contamination after you wash but before any polishing.

And lastly, search, search, search, and read, read, read. More info on this site than most will ever need.

Good luck.

Thanks for the help. I have been trying to search and read but like you said there is so much info it gets overwhelming

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online! :props:

This is "the" place to learn some of the finest ways to detail your car. There is a wealth of knowledge here for the beginner to the most advanced. A simple question is all that's needed to initiate helpful responses from members here and also Autogeek Professional Staff.

This is something I've posed several times and it covers many areas at a high level but give you an idea of what's available and some of the prices.

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. After reading and understanding some of the basics, the more hands on your are the quicker you'll build your knowledge and gain experience.

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. For starting off I recommend a dual action polisher. These come on a variety of flavors and Autogeek carries most of them so take your time and educate yourself.

Dual Action Polishers

Porter Cable 7424xp (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)

Flex 3401 (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html)

Here are a few recommendations that might get you headed in the right direction.

Polishes


Menzerna Bundle (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polish-bundle3.html)
Meguiar's M105 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-105-compound-8oz.html)
Meguiar's M205 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-205-polish-8oz.html)

One Step Product


Klasse (http://www.autogeek.net/klasseallinone.html)
Meguiar's D151 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)

Sealants


Menzerna Power Lock (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-power-lock-sealant.html)
Prima Hydro Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/prima-hydro-seal.html)
Four Star Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-ultimate-paint-protection.html)
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-wet-diamond-sealant.html)
Klasse High Gloss Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html)
Ultima Paint Guard Plus (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-paint-guard-plus.html)

Wax


Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/carnauba-wax.html)
Wolfgang Fuzion (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-wax-sample.html)
Dodo Juice Supernatural (http://www.autogeek.net/natural-carnauba-wax-200.html)
Pinnacle Souveran (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html)
Blackfire Midnight Sun (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/blackfire-midnight-sun-wax.html)


One of my favorites


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




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