Hello from Northern California

**oksanaut** · 12-01-2013, 04:25 PM

Hey there,

I recently got a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR in Wicked White. I travel a lot between the coast and Sierras, I wanted to protect my paint. I purchased the Forum Favorite kit, applicators and polishing pads from Autogeek/PBMA,DA polisher from Harbor Freight with a 5" plate. I finished claying/polishing/sealing/waxing the car yesterday (much better way to spend Black Friday, imo).

I did a mediocre first-time job on the polishing stage, but I am still pretty happy with the outcome, and hope it will last a few months

Lessons learned: I need small (2-3") backing plate and pads for this car. I figured out how to properly use the polisher only by the time I got to the waxing stage.

Found some weird cloudy spots about 1/4"-1/2" in size, that appear near the door handles, (acidic finger prints?) and some scrapes on the bottom of rear doors. I could not get them out. Did some search on this forum and didn't find any solutions. I can post photos if someone cares to comment.

Here is Eve out of the (really tight) garage post wax:

**Kevin Cullen** · 12-01-2013, 04:42 PM

Welcome to the geek. Stay around and you will your answers you are looking for.

**psnt1ol** · 12-01-2013, 05:28 PM

Welcome aboard from another in North Ca!!!!!

**oksanaut** · 12-01-2013, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

Here she is in relative daylight (please ignore dirty wheels and tires)

**wrx495** · 12-01-2013, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by oksanaut

Hey there,

I recently got a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR in Wicked White. I travel a lot between the coast and Sierras, I wanted to protect my paint. I purchased the Forum Favorite kit, applicators and polishing pads from Autogeek/PBMA,DA polisher from Harbor Freight with a 5" plate. I finished claying/polishing/sealing/waxing the car yesterday (much better way to spend Black Friday, imo).

I did a mediocre first-time job on the polishing stage, but I am still pretty happy with the outcome, and hope it will last a few months

Lessons learned: I need small (2-3") backing plate and pads for this car. I figured out how to properly use the polisher only by the time I got to the waxing stage.

Found some weird cloudy spots about 1/4"-1/2" in size, that appear near the door handles, (acidic finger prints?) and some scrapes on the bottom of rear doors. I could not get them out. Did some search on this forum and didn't find any solutions. I can post photos if someone cares to comment.

Here is Eve out of the (really tight) garage post wax:

northern california as in the bay area!? haha! nice ride i got a 9 MR

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 12-02-2013, 12:09 AM

Welcome to AGO.

**281** · 12-02-2013, 12:23 AM

Nice ride and welcome...

**oksanaut** · 12-02-2013, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by wrx495

northern california as in the bay area!? haha! nice ride i got a 9 MR

Yeah, that's right

The photos are in North Lake Tahoe, though - I used the garage there because I don't have useful garage space in Sf.

**wrx495** · 12-02-2013, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by oksanaut

Yeah, that's right

The photos are in North Lake Tahoe, though - I used the garage there because I don't have useful garage space in Sf.

oh dang! right here in san jose/campbell area! yeah i don't have a garage either. i just try to compensate for the heat outside by having a spray bottle of water close and spray it down wipe it then polish!