Newby from CT

**amc31b** · 05-25-2011, 08:06 PM

Hi every body,
My name is Adam and I have been lurking here for quite a while. Your posts here are very helpful and they come quick too, I just had to get in on it! I am not really a serious detailer, I am more of just a car guy in general and enjoy taking good care of my vehicles, including making them look good. I Have a 2002 Pontiac sunfire and 2011 Chevy silverado, both in silver metallic. Anyways, I have already learned a lot from you and look forward to learning a lot more! Look for my posts in the detailing 101 section soon!

**Elite Pro** · 05-25-2011, 08:11 PM

**sillybinaries** · 05-25-2011, 08:12 PM

Welcome for Mass!

**DLaw** · 05-25-2011, 08:17 PM

Welcome Adam!!

Dave

**james_death** · 05-26-2011, 03:16 AM

Welcome aboard and enjoy...

**amc31b** · 05-26-2011, 01:27 PM

Wow several responses just minutes after I posted, nice! Thanks guys

**DaHen** · 05-26-2011, 06:53 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Gots plenty of New Englanders running around here.

**spitshine1** · 05-26-2011, 07:09 PM

I have only been in the forum for a week. I have learned so much already.
You will learn a ton here. No question is dumb here!

**BobbyG** · 05-26-2011, 07:29 PM

To Autogeek Online Adam!

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 some of the products 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

Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant

Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant

Other quality sealants