Newbie to Detailing.

[awilliams4806]

Hi all. I have been lurking on this forum for about 3 or 4 months now and I think I am ready to take the dive. My name is Andrew and I live in Houston, TX. Thanks for having me!

I am wanting to start detailing my daily drive, and I already have all the basic wash products from Meguiars. I am looking to add some polish sealant and wax and make the cars look much better. I have a 2011 Votrex Blue Acura TSX.

Here is what I am looking at to get started down this road.

GG 6in DA Polisher
Lake County 5in backing plate
Lake County Hydro Tech 3 pack one of each color
Meguiars Clay Kit - G1016
Meguiars #2, #9, and #26

This all comes out to about 200 bucks which is where the wife said my limit needs to stay. I am open to removing something and adding something in place if I can keep it in that price range. Please let me know if this will be a good start!

Again thanks for having me and thanks for all the help I know I will get!

[mjlinane]

Welcome to AGO!!

[rider9195]

Welcome to Autogeek Online Andrew!

My suggestion would be to remove the Megs #2 and #9. If I can remember those are older formulas. Will you be looking to remove swirls or just protect your paint? I would recommend something with SMAT technology if you are.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AGO Andrew.

You are also going to need more than 1 pad of each color.

[awilliams4806]

Welcome to Autogeek Online Andrew!

My suggestion would be to remove the Megs #2 and #9. If I can remember those are older formulas. Will you be looking to remove swirls or just protect your paint? I would recommend something with SMAT technology if you are.

I have real light swirls nothing major though, and no scratches. The car is garage kept except at work it sits out in the elements. So mostly I just want to keep the paint protected as best as possible and have that glossy shine I see on the pictures from these forums.

[awilliams4806]

Welcome to Autogeek Online Andrew!

My suggestion would be to remove the Megs #2 and #9. If I can remember those are older formulas. Will you be looking to remove swirls or just protect your paint? I would recommend something with SMAT technology if you are.

What about M105 & M205? I think that would be a better choice. If I go with those would it be better to switch the # 26 for the Gold Class Wax?

[awilliams4806]

Ok guys here is the Updated cart.


GG 6in
5 inch backing plate
Lake County Hydro Tech 5.5 in Pads X 2 of each
Meguiars #26
M105 & M205
Meguiars Clay G1016

[joche26]

Us men are destin to have a budgets in our lifes, first it was mom who enforced them, now our wifes. Welcome to this wonderful forum!!!

[Vegas Transplant]

...So mostly I just want to keep the paint protected as best as possible and have that glossy shine I see on the pictures from these forums.

Like this:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1543/172_benz_resize.png (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/49726)

Or this:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1536/a_chev_re16.png (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/49446)


Or this:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/polyseal_resize9.png (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/49957)

Or this: ..my favorite 2 1/2 hr in/out maintenance.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/polyseal_resize_mb_2_.png (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/49961)

Or this: XMT 360, XMT 180


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1401/medium/benz_202.jpg


Find something you like and use it often...and if it's user friendly, then the likelyhood is that you'll use it quite often. :dblthumb2:

From what I understand about your paint system, you might want to look into a product that will remove the hazing (marring?) that the 205 may cause.
Many Acura owners report this issue.


I have a 2011 Votrex Blue Acura TSX.

[Bunky]

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[B]Or this:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1536/a_chev_re16.png (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/49446)



Who needs photoshop to obscure a license plate when a towel will do it as well.

[Vegas Transplant]

LOL...I tend to get forgetful when I'm resizing. The when I go to upload, I have to correct the tag issue.
A little foresight goes a long way. :xyxthumbs:
On this particular write up, I even took the tag off of the Buick.

[Bunky]

LOL...I tend to get forgetful when I'm resizing. The when I go to upload, I have to correct the tag issue.
A little foresight goes a long way. :xyxthumbs:
On this particular write up, I even took the tag off of the Buick.

Actually I think it is a good idea and if you do not remove the plate you could cover it with just a generic gray card or even your detailing company...

[Mike Phillips]

Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:




GG 6in
5 inch backing plate
Lake County Hydro Tech 5.5 in Pads X 2 of each
Meguiars #26
M105 & M205
Meguiars Clay G1016




The above combo will tackle just about anything. If you're new to using a machine to buff with then read through this before starting...

DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/37769-da-polisher-trouble-shooting-guide.html)


This how-to book is incredibly in-depth on everything related to working with a DA Polisher...

Paperback
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/medium/paperbackDetailingBook01.jpg (http://www.autogeek.net/art-of-detailing-paperback-book.html)





:)

[BobbyG]

Ok guys here is the Updated cart.


GG 6in
5 inch backing plate
Lake County Hydro Tech 5.5 in Pads X 2 of each
Meguiars #26
M105 & M205
Meguiars Clay G1016

:welcome: To Autogeek Online! :props:

These are great choices and if you've never used a dual action polisher before you're in for an amazing surprise!! :props:

Since you're new to detailing you might also want to take a look at the over the counter versions of Meguiar's M104 & M205 as they're a bit easier to use...



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


Here's some great information by Mike Phillips that will help you. Mike's done a tremendous job writing and illustrating some of the best tips I've seen to get you headed in the right direction......:props:



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)

[glen e]

This works great for my Honda:
Clay
Ultimate compound
Blackfire total polish and seal
Blackfire crystal seal - 2 coats
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h307/gersly123/B58D45E4-E62A-4C09-AD67-24173188D635-3374-0000057630D5BB11.jpg

Now I just wash and apply the crystal every 4 months or so.....