New Kid on the block

[09redranger]

New to detailing, 20 years old. Started just washing my truck to keep it lookin nice, then waxing, got into removeing swirls. bought a cheap buffer from pep boys. Then just yesterday ordered the porter cable 7424xp off of autogeek. Detailed probably 20 crs last year just on the side for a little extra cash. Coustumers where verry happy. Now this year its still winter and already have 5 people that want there cars detailed as soon as the snow melts, so i figured it was time for an upgrade.

Here are just a few pics of some cars i have done.
My Process I use is
-complete wash body, tires, door sills....
-clay-bar the outside
-blow dry
-depending on vehicle use meguiars professional swirl remover 2.0
-meguiars professional quick detailer
-armor all all the plastic
-clean windows inside and out
-vacuum interior
-bissil green machine the seats and carpet
-wipedown dash,shifter, inside of doors
ANY SUGGESTIONS TO MY PROCESS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3320
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3321
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3322
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3323

[rms64]

New to detailing, 20 years old. Started just washing my truck to keep it lookin nice, then waxing, got into removeing swirls. bought a cheap buffer from pep boys. Then just yesterday ordered the porter cable 7424xp off of autogeek. Detailed probably 20 crs last year just on the side for a little extra cash. Coustumers where verry happy. Now this year its still winter and already have 5 people that want there cars detailed as soon as the snow melts, so i figured it was time for an upgrade.

Here are just a few pics of some cars i have done.
My Process I use is
-complete wash body, tires, door sills....
-clay-bar the outside
-blow dry
-depending on vehicle use meguiars professional swirl remover 2.0
-meguiars professional quick detailer
-armor all all the plastic
-clean windows inside and out
-vacuum interior
-bissil green machine the seats and carpet
-wipedown dash,shifter, inside of doors
ANY SUGGESTIONS TO MY PROCESS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3320
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3321
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3322
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3323


:welcome:

Your process looks good and I'm sure you're getting some great results. Since you mentioned you ordered up a Porter Cable, you'll want to read up here on the (seemingly endless) possibilities in terms of polishes / compounds, depending on what you're working on and what your desired results are.

Megs makes some great polishes (205) and compounds (105) that would work will with your new DA.

You mentioned Armor All - nothing wrong with that but you may want to check out some of the products specifically designed for trim and / or interior detailing. You can do better than the Armor All for sure.

My $.02 - again, welcome!

[09redranger]

Will Do, tganks for the input:xyxthumbs:

[Pureshine]

+2 on the Armor all not a fan a glossy look. I'm not a fan of their products. You process looks good and so does the truck:) Welcome to the forum:)

[VroomVroom]

Yeah, Armor All is Satan. :) If you want to dress interior plastic, there are so many GREAT options. 303, Poorboys...just two brands to get you started.

I love my Bissell Little Green - terrific machine. That said, it has some limitations. It's not very fast...or strong, and while the size is portable, you'll find yourself emptying and rinsing quite frequently. I recommend starting with HOT water, which will make the cleaner more effective. So - consider when and how you want to use it. Since you've got the PC, you may want to instead use a carpet attachment for work on tough stains.

Happy detailing!

[09redranger]

Yeah, Armor All is Satan. :) If you want to dress interior plastic, there are so many GREAT options. 303, Poorboys...just two brands to get you started.

I love my Bissell Little Green - terrific machine. That said, it has some limitations. It's not very fast...or strong, and while the size is portable, you'll find yourself emptying and rinsing quite frequently. I recommend starting with HOT water, which will make the cleaner more effective. So - consider when and how you want to use it. Since you've got the PC, you may want to instead use a carpet attachment for work on tough stains.

Happy detailing!

x2 on strenth. Super dirty carpets i ushally have a hand scrub brush to help losen dirt.

[Hades02]

Yeah, Armor All is Satan. :) If you want to dress interior plastic, there are so many GREAT options. 303, Poorboys...just two brands to get you started.

I love my Bissell Little Green - terrific machine. That said, it has some limitations. It's not very fast...or strong, and while the size is portable, you'll find yourself emptying and rinsing quite frequently. I recommend starting with HOT water, which will make the cleaner more effective. So - consider when and how you want to use it. Since you've got the PC, you may want to instead use a carpet attachment for work on tough stains.

Happy detailing!

:iagree:Bissel LGM is very good and much cheaper than an extractor. On sale they can be had for $50 - $80.

[09redranger]

+2 on the Armor all not a fan a glossy look. I'm not a fan of their products. You process looks good and so does the truck:) Welcome to the forum:)

thanks, il get my hands on something differant

[sasson]

New to detailing, 20 years old. Started just washing my truck to keep it lookin nice, then waxing, got into removeing swirls. bought a cheap buffer from pep boys. Then just yesterday ordered the porter cable 7424xp off of autogeek. Detailed probably 20 crs last year just on the side for a little extra cash. Coustumers where verry happy. Now this year its still winter and already have 5 people that want there cars detailed as soon as the snow melts, so i figured it was time for an upgrade.

Here are just a few pics of some cars i have done.
My Process I use is
-complete wash body, tires, door sills....
-clay-bar the outside
-blow dry
-depending on vehicle use meguiars professional swirl remover 2.0
-meguiars professional quick detailer
-armor all all the plastic
-clean windows inside and out
-vacuum interior
-bissil green machine the seats and carpet
-wipedown dash,shifter, inside of doors
ANY SUGGESTIONS TO MY PROCESS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3320
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3321
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3322
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=560&pictureid=3323

Welcome to AGO!
If you Love car detailing... You will fit here just O.K!

[barkeater]

welcome redranger,

good luck with detailing and would love to see some pics of yer werk!

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AGO.

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Welcome to the GEEK.