hello from Missouri

[niro282]

Hi my names Steve, I've been lurking around for awhile but this is my first post. I've been detailing cars on the side for quite awhile and I thought I was really good until I saw guys like Mike Phillips, Renny Doyle etc...
Since then I'm only doing my cars until I'm satisfied with the end result.
I plan to replace most of my chemicals (currently using detail king) and some of my equipment but I know NOTHING about wg, dp, pinnacle etc... and would appreciate any help.

Right now I'm trying to decide which swirl remover, finishing polish, sealants and waxes to buy and I'm also looking for new pads for a pc 7424xp. Ill be working on a "red hot metallic" vibe gt and a "sunfire metallic" mustang gt. I'm sure there are recommendations or comparisons on this site but I haven't found them yet.

[Vegas Transplant]

Welcome to the forum hand.
Happy detailing...

[DaHen]

:welcome: to a great detailing forum.

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online Steve! :xyxthumbs:

I've copied and pasted this from another thread I replied to. I've added links to some great products that I use therefore can recommend...

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

Dual Action Polisher

Having the right tools for the job always the best way to start. 5 1/2" diameter pads are the largest pad size I recommend for use with Porter Cables 7424 polisher.

1. - Working with a dual action polisher


Sectional Pass With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/24074-show-car-garage-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-polishing-da-polisher.html)
Removing Swirls (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)
DA Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)
Waxing With a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-how-machine-apply-wax-using-da-polisher.html)

2. - Backing plate, and pads



Lake Country Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
Lake Country Flat Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html)


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)

Meguiar's is one of the biggest names in detailing products and have been around. Life for them began in 1901 so this should give you some idea of their quality. Here are two over the counter products that work incredibly well.


Meguiars Ultimate Compound (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-ultimate-compound.html)
Meguiars Swirl X Swirl Remover (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-swirl-remover.html)


Another option is Meguiar's Microfiber DA Correction System.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhJYFLgIjhE&hd=1]Autogeek.net - New Meguiars Microfiber DA System - YouTube[/video]


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)

[NickZ28]

Welocme to AGO!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AGO Steve

[aqcivic]

what area of Missouri are you from? northwest mo here. welcome to AGO

[niro282]

what area of Missouri are you from? northwest mo here. welcome to AGO

Ofallon area just outside of St louis

[niro282]

Thanks for the welcomes and thanks for the info bobbyg

[rustytruck]

welcome It's always fun restocking your supply. Did you have good luck with the detail king stuff??

[niro282]

welcome It's always fun restocking your supply. Did you have good luck with the detail king stuff??

I did like a few of their products but i was unimpressed overall, and when i had a problem they were little help. The normal response was " it should work ".

I had nothing to compare it to because it was all i used, not making that mistake again...

[Mike Phillips]

Hi my names Steve, I've been lurking around for awhile but this is my first post.




Hi Steve,

I've added your name to the roll call list here,

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)







I know NOTHING about wg, dp, pinnacle etc... and would appreciate any help.

Right now I'm trying to decide which swirl remover, finishing polish, sealants and waxes to buy and I'm also looking for new pads for a pc 7424xp.




I would recommend starting a dedicated thread outside of the "intro forum group" and post any questions you may have or recommendations and if you write a good title for your subject you'll get lots of answers.


A tip to help yourself get great answers when you start a thread (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tips-techniques-how-articles-interacting-discussion-forums/29344-tip-help-yourself-get-great-answers-when-you-start-thread.html)

How to write a good title for your thread (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/20306-how-write-good-title-your-post.html)



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[vet]

Welcome from NW Illinois!