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Newbie from North GA
Hello all,
Just brought a new Jetta TDI, so you know why I ended up on this baord. LOL
Lots to learn and many questions to ask, but I will read awhile first.
respectfully,
heck
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Re: Newbie from North GA
Hello Heck,
To Autogeek Online!
I've posted this several times but it should head you in the right direction.
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.
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
BobbyG - 2004 Millennium Yellow Z06 Corvette
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Re: Newbie from North GA
MONEY POST
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Re: Newbie from North GA
What the Heck, Welcome from Memphis
“Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.”
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Re: Newbie from North GA
Hi heck,
Welcome to Autogeek Online!
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Re: Newbie from North GA
Just for the heck of it...welcome to AGO from UF country!
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Re: Newbie from North GA
Congrats on the TDI, and enjoy the high MPG! Those cars are awesome!
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Re: Newbie from North GA
Welcome Heck. You came to the right place. Like you said, read for a week or so. Good advice from BobbyG above. He, Mike Phillips, and others are excellent sources of info. Good luck with the new car!
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Re: Newbie from North GA
glad you joined, what color is the Jetta?
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Re: Newbie from North GA
Originally Posted by heck
Hello all,
Just brought a new Jetta TDI, so you know why I ended up on this baord. LOL
Lots to learn and many questions to ask, but I will read awhile first.
respectfully,
heck
Well, where in the heck in North GA?
Anyhow - welcome from more Northern GA than you (most likely).
DLB
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