NewbieSR
10-17-2014, 04:33 AM
Here's my story.
I bought a 2012 audi a5 at an auction. The car was in a collision and perfect project for me. Being mechanically handy, the car was eventually fixed and it went off to paint.
Once the car was painted, it was obvious how neglected the factory paint looked to the fresh new paint. I also had over spray everywhere and adhesive residue - the paint guy was a little too messy for my liking probably because of the lower price I haggled to. The car had swirls everywhere since at auction people would walk in between the cars while they are auction and touch them everywhere while they are caked in dust.
I only had minor detailing experience before. Spot clay here, wax there - never anything of this sort and I was overwhelmed. After searching for a good detailer and realizing how much a quality polish would be, I started lurking on this forum.
I read Mike Phillips (was always curious how'd he loose half his leg?) articles and user reviews from all you guys. I realized I could buy everything including a DA polisher and still be under the cost if someone else did it.
I ended up buying,
Waxed shine DA polisher (600w) Canadian company so I shipping was cheap.
3 LC pads.
Wolfgang Uber
Wolfgang finishing glaze
Klasse sealant glaze
After I clay bared all the over spray and glue off the car. I had a good base to get compounding. I've read how good Uber was and was still shocked how much cut I was getting and how well it was finishing out. I even thought about skipping the Wolfgang finishing glaze on the black car, happy I didn't though because after the finishing glaze, the paint popped! I know that 90 percent of you guys can do way better than me but for a rookie like me, and being a daily driver, it's good enough for me ☺
Right now I am in the process of sealing. I already did one coat but waiting 8-12 hours before I can apply another coat.
The car already looks so good my neighbors are shocked that such things could be accomplished with a buffer - their all old lol.
So what I wanted to say is THANKS TO ALL YOU GUYS. I'll post pics once I'm all done and have some time.
(BTW I'm never buying a black car again)
I bought a 2012 audi a5 at an auction. The car was in a collision and perfect project for me. Being mechanically handy, the car was eventually fixed and it went off to paint.
Once the car was painted, it was obvious how neglected the factory paint looked to the fresh new paint. I also had over spray everywhere and adhesive residue - the paint guy was a little too messy for my liking probably because of the lower price I haggled to. The car had swirls everywhere since at auction people would walk in between the cars while they are auction and touch them everywhere while they are caked in dust.
I only had minor detailing experience before. Spot clay here, wax there - never anything of this sort and I was overwhelmed. After searching for a good detailer and realizing how much a quality polish would be, I started lurking on this forum.
I read Mike Phillips (was always curious how'd he loose half his leg?) articles and user reviews from all you guys. I realized I could buy everything including a DA polisher and still be under the cost if someone else did it.
I ended up buying,
Waxed shine DA polisher (600w) Canadian company so I shipping was cheap.
3 LC pads.
Wolfgang Uber
Wolfgang finishing glaze
Klasse sealant glaze
After I clay bared all the over spray and glue off the car. I had a good base to get compounding. I've read how good Uber was and was still shocked how much cut I was getting and how well it was finishing out. I even thought about skipping the Wolfgang finishing glaze on the black car, happy I didn't though because after the finishing glaze, the paint popped! I know that 90 percent of you guys can do way better than me but for a rookie like me, and being a daily driver, it's good enough for me ☺
Right now I am in the process of sealing. I already did one coat but waiting 8-12 hours before I can apply another coat.
The car already looks so good my neighbors are shocked that such things could be accomplished with a buffer - their all old lol.
So what I wanted to say is THANKS TO ALL YOU GUYS. I'll post pics once I'm all done and have some time.
(BTW I'm never buying a black car again)