Never knew I had such bad habits

[srooper1980]

Hello everyone.. I read a little on this forum for the past few days and finally hit the "register" button. Little about me.. I have been into cars my whole life and always had some sort of "fast" car.. I have owned 4 Camaros, 5 TransAms, and now a Corvette which is what brought me to this site. I cannot believe the horrible habits I had before I bought the Corvette when it comes to car care.. (and I thought I did a great job).. After reading alot on the sujects of detailing and watching countless youtube videos I realize how BAD my habits were.. Anyway, My Corvette has HORRIBLE hard water spots that have been there since who knows when as I just purchased it and they were there when I bought it. So the research that lead me to this site is because of this problem (I will probably be creating a new thread for the water spots).. I am ordering a PC 7424XP as well as an assortment of pads and products to get me started in this new world of detailing I discovered :xyxthumbs: I am sure I will ask lots of questions but as a Forum member of several other automotive forums I can assure you I actually know how to use the search button first lol.. Look foward to talking with you guys to break some old habits :dblthumb2:

[rider9195]

Welcome to Autogeek Online! We all had some bad habits at one point.

[mjlinane]

Welcome to AGO!!

[Bunky]

Welcome to AGO! You will see a lot of information but just remember it is more about technique than the getting the perfect product.

[Meghan]

:welcome:

[svtcobra97]

Hello and welcome! Being somewhat new around here I know you'll enjoy your stay. I've learned a lot and the people are very helpful.

[dougaross]

Welcome to AGO. Check out Mike Phillips articles on water spots

[FUNX650]

Hi...and...:welcome:...to AGO, srooper1980.

Quick question:

What on God's green-Earth ever possessed you to purchase a Corvette?? :confused:

J/K, {of course!}

:)

Bob

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online!

Everyone started in the exact same spot.

Washing and waxing were the only things you needed to do to keep the finish of your car looking great right? HA, if we only knew from the beginning!! :laughing:


Take your time
Ask questions, they're free and it's the way we all learn.
Don't become overwhelmed
Make detailing enjoyable
Set realistic goals


Basic steps in order are:


Wash
Clay
Paint Correction & Polish
Seal
Wax


Porter Cable 7424xp


Porter Cable 7424xp (http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424xp.html)
Lake Country Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
Lake Country Flat Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-beveled-pad-kit.html)
Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/da-microfiber-starter-kit-5in.html)

Here's some great information by Mike Phillips that will help you.


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)
How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/35292-how-prime-foam-pad-when-using-da-polisher.html)
DA Polisher Articles - Help for Newbies to Machine Polishing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/questions-about-porter-cable-7424xp-7424-7336-griot-s-meguiar-s-dual-action-polishers/38399-da-polisher-articles-help-newbies-machine-polishing.html)
How to MAXIMIZE your DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27166-how-maximize-your-da-polisher.html)

[Bunky]

Take your time
Ask questions, they're free and it's the way we all learn.
Don't become overwhelmed
Make detailing enjoyable
Set realistic goals




I would also add is to try not worry too much after finding the perfect product. When it comes to some products like car soaps and waxes, there is just no one right product.

Pick something, try it, and then start deciding what you really like.

[Flash Gordon]

I would also add is to try not worry too much after finding the perfect product. When it comes to some products like car soaps and waxes, there is just no one right product.

Pick something, try it, and then start deciding what you really like.


:iagree: And furthermore,


"Find a product you like and use it often"


Meguiars 105 compound and the surbuff or microfiber pad is going to give you your best shot at removing the waterspots


Welcome from Memphis!

[RMM]

:welcome:

Just some names: Mike Phillips, BobbyG, richy, CEE DOG. Search their threads, read them and your knowledge will grow exponentially.

[vet]

Welcome!

The forum and AG showed me how much I didn't know also, so you're not alone. You're never too old or know so much you can't learn something. So, mistakes were made, learn from them, move on, and don't repeat them. A shared experience (good or bad) can brnefit others.