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    Greetings from Miami

    Good afternoon, and greetings from Miami.

    New to the forum and am excited to learn some of the finer points of Mike's detailing philosphy. I was referred here by a trusted member on another auto forum I belong to. A long story short, I am a middle aged man who has been hand applying carnauba turtle wax, in the method handed down to him from his father, for the past 20 years. Only as of late, am I now realizing that waxing is really only the last step after correctly doing a series of others. Previously, I would just wash the car, dry, then apply wax.

    I have collected some supplies and for the first time this weekend, I will be attempting a decomtamination-->clay bar-->polish-->then wax, technique.

    I picked up:

    Mother's Clay Bar with Mother's detailer spray as a lubricant (it all came in the same kit).
    Adams Iron Remover (from Amazon)
    Porter Cable 6 inch DA w/6 inch backplate
    (3) 6.5 foam pads (light, medium, heavy cut)
    3D Speed Polish/Wax

    I think I will hand apply the carnauba at the end like I always do.

    This mainly was spurred by the swirls that are visible in glary light (even though the car looks fabulous otherwise), and the fact that I have noticed that while the water on my hood beads, it does not RUN OFF as easily as it should. In fact, I gotta get going like 40mph to get it to run off the hood. Granted, my hood is fairly flat...but still.

    I will probably post another thread here soon on my small project so as I am sure of what I am doing. This is the FIRST TIME I will ever be applying an 'abrasive' to my clear coat. That's technically what the 3D is, no?

    Anyway, I have been trying to watch as many videos from Mike as I can. I really enjoy his approach.

    -gatornek

    Miami, FL

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    Re: Greetings from Miami

    Welcome to AGO!

    You came to the right place.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: Greetings from Miami

    Welcome! Yeah I get what your saying once you see those swirls you can’t unsee them. If the swirls are deep you may need more than that 3D cleaner wax.

    Another thing is to have multiple pads of the colors you’ll need most. They’ll get saturated with polish and combine with heating up from use the will fail/ collapse. Some recommend 1per panel. I’ve read 4-6 breaking car up in sections.... anyways just more pads.

    I’d also upgrade your LSP (Wax). Could by one of the reasons for your self cleaning issues. Wax is fine I’d just recommend a better quality. If you don’t mind switching to a carnauba based sealant, look at Turtle Wax Seal and Shine. Good product and very inexpensive. Otherwise check out the many options AG has.

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    Re: Greetings from Miami

    Welcome Gator!

    I’m the culprit that lead to his joining this forum and come over from the Mustang Ecoboost Forum.

    You’ll learn a lot here and get more input than just mine.

    You’re off to a good start, secondly you’re in FL, and there are a lot of FL members here.






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    Welcome Gator!

    I’m the culprit that lead to his joining this forum.........







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    Paul the "enabler". Lol
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    Re: Greetings from Miami

    Thank you. The swirls aren't too deep. I can't see them unless you shine the light right on. I IMAGINE, thats not deep, no? How effective is a 'Chemical Guys' pad cleaner that comes with the kit of 3 I bought. But yes, I hear ya. I've heard its best to stock up at this point. Besides, if I get good with this porter cable, I'm sure my wife's SUV will follow. I've been recommended Lake Country. I got Chemical Guys because I liked the fact the cleaner came with the pads. Are there other brands that are quality pads. Thinking as this is what actually makes contact with your car, I imagine its best not to go cheap.

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    Welcome to AutogeekOnline!



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    Re: Greetings from Miami

    First thing to do is ditch that 6 inch backing plate. It is too much mass for the Porter Cable (or any 8mm polisher) to handle.

    Get a 5" backing plate and 5.5" pads.

    Lake Country Flat pads are outstanding.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: Greetings from Miami

    Listen, I've been doing the same "hand wash & wax" job the same way for 20 years. Looking at Paul's work, and listening to his reasoning has finally got me thinking outside my 5x5 box. Looking forward to putting a professional detailers shine on my black (the kiss of death of all colors) Stang.

    Thank you Paul!

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