Hello from Massachusetts!

**MurderedC300** · 06-17-2014, 04:02 AM

New member here from Massachusetts just dropping in to say hello. I've trolled this site for a short while and am very impressed with the amount of knowledge and information on here compared to some competitor sites. I figured it was time to make an account and get in on the fun!

I am just an enthusiast who enjoys details. I mainly just do my vehicle but will help out anybody with a detailing of they ask me to. I haven't been doing it for too long, formerly guilty of improper wash techniques and utilizing the wrong tools, however, I have been obsessed with buying all the right tools so that I can get the proper and safe techniques down with no problem.

Anyways, just saying hello!

**BobbyG** · 06-17-2014, 05:00 AM

To Autogeek Online fellow enthusiast!

Autogeek is the 1-stop shop for all your detailing needs. Autogeek's customer service is 2nd to none and their goal is to assist you in achieving your detailing goals.

Roll Call - What's your real first name?

Setting your goals too high is very common, we all do it, it's in our genes. Having a perfect defect free finish is something we all strive for but in reality "show car" perfection is well, for show cars only.

Our daily drivers are subjected to a very harsh environment. Each day the paint on our cars must endure wind, rain, sand, road grime, salt, water, sun, and much more. Although today's finishes are pretty durable they also begin to break down and do so over time.

Maintaining a finish not only keeps our cars looking their finest, it also slows down its natural degradation due to the environment.

Basic steps in order are:

Wash
Clay
Paint Correction & Polish
Seal
Wax

Working by hand instils "quality" in the mind of most people. Most of us began caring for our cars finish by hand using a bucket of soapy water, a sponge, a few towels and container of wax. While certainly better than not doing anything at all, there are better ways to maintain the finish and actually make this process enjoyable.

Mike Phillips is the director of education at Autogeek. Mike has written some of the finest articles on detailing and their free for all of us to educate ourselves and enjoy..

Car detailing articles by Mike Phillips

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 06-17-2014, 05:02 AM

Hi, welcome to AGO!

Great info Bobby!

**DaHen** · 06-17-2014, 06:04 AM

to the forum.

**GS2011** · 06-17-2014, 06:34 AM

**Lints** · 06-17-2014, 08:27 AM

Welcome! Lots of New England people on AGO!

**mojo122** · 06-17-2014, 08:44 AM

Always good to see another member from Massachusetts. Such a great site with so many helpful members. As an enthusiast I get so much great info that it makes me look like a Pro!

**Pats300zx** · 06-17-2014, 08:56 AM

Welcome to AGO !!! Glad you found us !!!

**Paul A.** · 06-17-2014, 09:09 AM

Welcome and it's great to have you! I hope you realize that you have also described a huge percentage of us in your intro. I and many many others here came from the exact same history of not really understanding the absolute best methods of paint care and detailing.

You have now found the best! Enjoy.