Well after putting an order together it looks like I might be going with:
Porter Cable 7424XP
Black Fire Black Ice Whiplash kit
Car Pro Iron X
Finish Kare 425
LC 5.5 flat pads- 4 orange, 4 white, 4 gray
12 Super Plush Deluxe MF towels
for a grand total of $610
Looks like a pretty decent list!
Couple additions I would make:
-5" LC backing plate depending on which polisher you get- Can't use a 6" backing plate with 5.5" pads.
-I would second going with the GG polisher, but I haven't used a PC - just based on the recommendations here I went with the Harbor freight unit (similar power to the GG polisher) and it worked beautifully. the PC is and has been a dominant player for years though, so if you stay with that I'm sure you'll be more than pleased! My PC sawzall is a very well made machine!
-I would pick up some cheap-o microfibers in a big pack from Costco (if you're a member - but tons of other places sell them too) for getting into all the little nooks and crannies that usually contain tons of dirt- door jambs, trunk jamb, interior plastics etc.
Best of luck! Look forward to seeing the big beast all shined up!
I started off with $350. The trick is to do your research. You can buy products that have more then one use. Example: I use CG VRP for all my trim including tires. I just cut it with distilled water 50/50 for tires 75% product 25% distilled water for everything else. Yes it's a pain to break out the emulsifier and really mix it but I have one product that does tires, interior and exterior vinyl, wheel wells and rubber. Say good bye to your tire shine. The great thing about the VRP is you can control the level of gloss. The more you buff the less gloss you have. Get concentrated products that can be mixed with distilled water while still being effective saving you money on the back end. Pick up detailing spray that can also be used as a clay lube. There another product off your shelf.
I just read your follow-up PM and then clicked through your posting history to see if you had a thread asking for help on the "public" forum and you do... this one...
Looks like you're on the right track. If you're going to go with the PC or PC "type" of DA Polisher then also get the 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads as these rotate best on these types of tool.
The BlackFire compound and polish work exceedingly well, just check out these results...
Some kind of grunge all over the paint. Not surprising, this is Sharif's daily driver so it's exposed to the environment at least 5 days a week.
Beauty Shots...
Click the first link above to see all the pictures...
Originally Posted by af90
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Has anyone ever walked into any retail auto parts store and asked for good solid how-to information that would normally also include links to more resources, before, after and process pictures and even videos on "how-to" use the products and then received the real-world hands on information they needed?
I looked for their car detailing forum and couldn't find it either?
Just saying there's something to be said about getting good customer service to go along with your purchase. I'm very proud of the help both members and lurkers get on this forum and I also appreciate the business we get from our members and our lurkers.
Before ShotsI didn't get a lot or very good camera shots to show the before condition but here's a few....
This shot is just to frame up the below shot which I cropped out of this shot. The thing to remember is the entire finish, both horizontal panels and vertical panels were completely trashed with scratches.
This is the passenger side front corner of the hood...
Dull, hazy, filled with swirls and scratches and the clearcoat was no where near clear.
And this is off a BRAND NEW CAR?
If you watched the Live Broadcast, you saw me clay most, not all but most of JUST the hood. Keep in mind this Camaro has only 2000 miles on it since purchased new. Look at all the brown crud that came off the hood using Blackfire Detailing Clay.
Where has this car been since rolling out of the assembly plant?
Anyone want to guess what the brown stuff is?
Well it looks like I'm pretty close to Sharif's paint job on the SSR. I can't wait to get started on this project. Quick question, what do you recommend for a quick wipe down for just dust? Can I just use the BlackFire detailing spray and some micro fibers? Also I think i'm switching to the FLEX instead of the PC.
Thanks again Mike for the replies I really appreciate it.
Buy a brand new car and house with $100???? What school do you go to?!?!?!?!
Your answer was logical.
I exaggerated, but that's what I felt like the students responses were lol
I go to Mount San Antonio College. The class I am taking has nothing but fresh out of high school students.
I told the teacher, "I wish this class was a requirement back in High School 8 years ago, because I had to learn everything your teaching the hard way"
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