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high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
i know alot about detailing from my dad he used to detail cars for alot of the people in the community. but my dad has recently fell ill and is in hospital so i was wondering if could get a few tips from pros and a checklist on what you do ? like i said know quite a bit about the basics like wash wax claying and conditioning
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
Read, search, read, practice, practice, practice
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
There is a TON of really great information here ... start reading through the 101, show & shine, and the ask the expert thread, go back a few months, read everything you can, then ask some questions to fill in the blanks.
Best of luck!
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
Originally Posted by LegacyGT
There is a TON of really great information here ... start reading through the 101, show & shine, and the ask the expert thread, go back a few months, read everything you can, then ask some questions to fill in the blanks.
Best of luck!
thank you been reading alot found a book called car detailing bible and it has told alot if you could could you give me a list of what you do to a car so i could get a idea
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
Im in high school also, and learned a lot from just reading around here. You could know exactly how to do everything, but practice was the major help for me.
It helps when you do your own car first, so your not messing anybody else's up. When you pay attention to the extreme detail is what really impresses people. Don't rush it and just take your time. Its pretty rewarding in the end, especially if your into cars as much as I am.
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
Spend time reading how to threads and even some show and shine threads to see others processes. Just when you think you know it all, you learn something new here! Good luck.
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
Most that post the great show and shine threads put a list of everything they do and use at the beginning.
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
Pay attention to the little things. Do your own stuff first, that gives you the practice, and showcases what you can do. People who want their daily drivers to look good aren't as particular about the car show finish, but do expect to get value for what they pay.
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Re: high school student and wanted to start detailing cars
This is "the" place to learn some of the finest ways to detail your car. There is a wealth of knowledge here for the beginner to the most advanced. A simple question is all that's needed to initiate helpful responses from members here and also Autogeek Professional Staff.
This is something I've posed several times and it covers many areas at a high level but give you an idea of what's available and some of the prices.
Everyone starts off as a beginner but with some reading, questions, and trial, error, and practice you'll be amazed how much you'll be able to do. After reading and understanding some of the basics, the more hands on your are the quicker you'll build your knowledge and gain experience.
This link contains articles written by Mike Phillips and has allot of great reading within.
Articles by Mike Phillips
Basic steps in order are:
- Wash
- Clay
- Paint Correction & Polish
- Seal
- Wax
Make detailing enjoyable and practice. Take your time and do not become overwhelmed. Just because there are a thousand product doesn't mean you have to use them all.
Pick one product from each category from the steps above. You already have some great waxes so you're that far ahead of the game..
Autogeek has a kit section that contains everything you need to get started. For starting off I recommend a dual action polisher. These come on a variety of flavors and Autogeek carries most of them so take your time and educate yourself.
The kit pages below will give you an idea of what's available but if you do decide to purchase a Porter Cable 7424 style polisher opt for the 5 1/2" flat pads right off. The 6 1'2" are just too large and this has been confirmed many time over.
Kit Page
Car Care Kits, Car Care Cleaning Kits, Complete Detailing Kits
Decent kit
Pinnacle Twins & Meguiar's G110v2 Dual Action Polisher Kit FREE BONUS
Much better kit
Menzerna Porter Cable XP Maximum Shine Kit FREE BONUS
Flex Kit
If I were in the market for a kit this would be the one I'd choose.
Pinnacle Flex XC3401 Polishing & Swirl Remover kit, Pinnacle polishes, swirl removers, finishing polish, flex buffer
Don't overlook a one step product
One Step Product
Klasse
Klasse ALL-IN-ONE Auto Polish, Klasse All In One, klasse aio, Acrylic polish
Menzerna Sealing Wax
Menzerna Sealing Wax APO 60, Menzerna APO 60, Menzerna wax
Meguiar's D151
Meguiars Paint Reconditioning Cream D151
Pinnacle XMT
Pinnacle XMT Clean & Shine Bundle
Forum Favorite
Klasse All-In-One, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Pinnacle Souveran, Pinnacle Crystal Mist Spray Wax come together to create a forum favorite kit.
Sealants
Paint Sealants like Klasse, Wolfang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant
Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant
Other quality sealants
- Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
- Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
- DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant
- Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection
- Prima Hydro Sealant
Wax
Car Wax - Carnauba Waxes- Pinnacle Carnauba Car waxes, P21s Concours Carnauba car wax
Collinite 845 - One of my favorites
Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845, liquid wax, heat-resistant wax, car wax
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