Northwest Ohio

[Pkp1903]

Hello everyone,

Rookie here from NW Ohio (Toledo) just getting into all this fun and addictive stuff! Two things drove me towards researching and diving into this excitement. The first is that after years of leasing automobiles, I finally purchased a Lexus LS 460L. Not only do I want to keep this queen in tip top shape, I no longer have the "light at the end of the tunnel" where I just turn the car in and get a new one! The second driving factor for me is that we had one of the worst winters in decades this last year and was visibly enlightened as to the effects that the salts and brines on the roadways have on a car.

This is a hobby for me but has quickly led to an auto detailing product acquisition disorder, where I can't control myself and seem to purchase fun things on a daily basis! My knowledge base is purely from reading AG forums, so I hope in some way by joining I can start helping others like myself who are new and looking to learn.

Jason

[jamesboyy]

Welcome to autogeek

[5jjt]

Okay, if you don't have these already; go out and get a steamer and extractor, and a buffer. That will propell you to new levels of excitement. Rug Doctor just released their version of bissells little green machine and it sells at wallyworld for $130. Mcculloch sells a quite capable steemer for $130 from amazon.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

[Helltopay]

Welcome.

[FUNX650]

:welcome:...Jason.




This is a hobby for me but has quickly led to an auto detailing product acquisition disorder, where I can't control myself and seem to purchase fun things on a daily basis!
Jason
I don't want to assume anything at this point...So:
Have you opened your account with AGO yet? :D

Bob

[BobbyG]

:welcome: To Autogeek Online Jason! :props:

Autogeek is the 1-stop shop for all your detailing needs. Autogeek's customer service is 2nd to none and their goal is to assist you in achieving your detailing goals. :cheers:


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)

Setting your goals too high is very common, we all do it, it's in our genes. Having a perfect defect free finish is something we all strive for but in reality "show car" perfection is well, for show cars only.

Our daily drivers are subjected to a very harsh environment. Each day the paint on our cars must endure wind, rain, sand, road grime, salt, water, sun, and much more. Although today's finishes are pretty durable they also begin to break down and do so over time.

Maintaining a finish not only keeps our cars looking their finest, it also slows down its natural degradation due to the environment.

Basic steps in order are:


Wash
Clay
Paint Correction & Polish
Seal
Wax

Working by hand instils "quality" in the mind of most people. Most of us began caring for our cars finish by hand using a bucket of soapy water, a sponge, a few towels and container of wax. While certainly better than not doing anything at all, there are better ways to maintain the finish and actually make this process enjoyable.

Mike Phillips is the director of education at Autogeek. Mike has written some of the finest articles on detailing and their free for all of us to educate ourselves and enjoy..

Car detailing articles by Mike Phillips (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/23722-car-detailing-articles-mike-phillips.html)

Mike has also written a book which is available in both paperback and electronic form..

Paperback (http://www.autogeek.net/art-of-detailing-paperback-book.html)

Electronic (http://www.autogeek.net/art-of-detailing-e-book.html)


If there's one tool that should be required it's a dual action polisher. Man vs machine in this case, man loses every time. Compounding and polishing using a dual action polisher, foam pad. and product does a more thorough, more consistent, and better job....period.


Car Buffers & Polishers (http://www.autogeek.net/bupo.html)


Dual Action Polishers

How to choose the right polisher for your detailing project (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/22263-how-choose-right-polisher-your-detailing-project.html)

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

How much product do I use with my DA Polisher? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/26962-how-much-product-do-i-use-my-da-polisher.html)

Wet Buffing Technique (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/36237-wet-buffing-technique.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).

[GS2011]

:welcome:

[281]

Welcome to AGO Jason!

[Richardt929]

Welcome Jason. :dblthumb2:

[mswerb]

Welcome, from NorthEast Ohio.

[tigerwash]

welcome to AGO