Newbie from S. Michigan

[Petee]

Hi all, glad to have found this site as I now realize how much help I am in need of. I have always loved cars and cared for them myself but realize now that I have never really done it right.

I am not a professional but just enjoy the results of a well keep car. I am now more motivated than ever since I have bought a new toy, so now I need the right tools and technique to do it right, and am hoping I can find what is needed here.

I just wanted to introduce myself here but I believe I need to start a new post elsewhere for help?

Can't wait for this snow to melt!

[Dhat]

Welcome to the forum from a fellow newbie from Michigan. We'll both learn a lot from everyone. Where in Michigan are you from? I'm from Southgate.

[Cabrio]

Hey Petee - welcome to the forum.

[Petee]

Thanks Dhat and Cabrio!

Dhat, I am from Commerce Township.

[Joshwaa]

Welcome to AGO! What's the new toy? We like pictures!

[Petee]

Not sure if this should be posted here or in the 101 forum but as I search around I see I need to ask questions either way so here I go.

I have a 2016 Camaro 2SS that went from the plant to the dealer show room to my heated garage. The paint appears to be in very good shape other that a few dealer installed marks from them cleaning. The color is Nightfall Gray Metallic with gloss Black Rally Stripes and blacked out wheels. I would really like to start off on the right foot and could almost use a "starter package" so to speak as I want to start off on the right foot with this vehicle. I also have a Chevy Silverado in silver that is my everyday driver that will need some TLC at some point too. There are others in the family too and I would love to get my son into detailing as well so it can be something we can do together. I am not on a tight budget but certainly would like to avoid spending foolishly if possible. Look forward to any and all help!

[mi77915]

Welcome from a fellow Michigander...

[Dhat]

Others may chime in but here are some of the items I just got

Porter Cable 7424xp with Dual Action 5 Inch Flexible Backing Plate with $30.00 of Microfiber towels I got in a kit
Foam Pad Conditioning Brush
6 / 5.5 Inch Lake Country CCS Pads 3 orange 3 white
1 Orange Light Cutting Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
1 White Polishing Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
1 Blue Finessing Flat 5.5 inch Foam Pad
2 Microfiber Detailing Towels, 16 x 16 inches
BLACKFIRE Poly Clay & Lubricant Combo
2 / 5 gallon wash buckets with Grit Guards
Chemical Guys CWS10116 Maxi-Suds II Super Suds Car Wash Shampoo
Gilmour 95QGFMR Foamaster II Cleaning Sprayer
Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer
16 oz. Wolfgang Pad Werks Polishing Pad Cleaner
10 / 16" x 16" Eagle Edgeless Orange Professional Korean 70/30 Super Plush 480gsm Microfiber Detailing Towels

Also before I started using AutoGeek I searched on Utube for Junkman 2000. He has some good tips on detailing.

Now if it will just quit snowing

[Petee]

Thanks for the info, I will research these items, I assume they can all be purchased on AG?

I hear ya on the snow, hasn't been a bad winter all in all but I am ready for it to end.

[Cabrio]

Awesome idea to get your son into detailing and it would be a great father-son bonding experience and yes, all these products are available on AG. My daughter has zero interest in detailing but occasionally tells me that I need to spend more TLC on our DD.

Dhat's set up is definitely a good one and as you start your research, perhaps start with the polisher. End of the day you can't go wrong with any of them. For me, I'm not a professional so I don't work the DA polisher every day. So, for example, when I used to break out my flex and finish a two step polish on my large SUV...I stood back, admired the glean but my arms were beat. With polishes/compounds - for years I didn't mind the dusting that some of the products produce, now...I prefer low dusting products with diminishing abrasives.

A buddy of mine has a 2010 2SS/RS and he uses a PC. I recently gave him my Flex 3401 to add to his options.