New Here from Pennsylvania!

[fav605]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Frank. I'm a long time lurker of these forums and finally decided to join and participate.

A little background on myself:
I spent a few years doing dealership detailing work back in high school. Had to leave once I started college, but continued to maintain my own vehicles and for friends. A few years ago I had the opportunity to work for a local high end detailer. Learned a lot of new processes, but it just didn't work out between us and I'll leave it at that. I couldn't see myself detailing cars for someone else my entire life. (No offense to those of you that do.)

Landed a job working at a local eCommerce company that owns a few really large niche market automotive brands. Worked my way up into management of our eCommerce Web Production team.

It's been about 3 years since I regularly detailed cars or performed paint corrections. I've been doing it here and there, but I really want to get back into it. I really have a passion for getting a vehicle back into the best condition of its life. This craft really helps my patience and attention to detail.

So... I bought a bunch of new supplies. Already have 5 cars lined up for various services (1 step polishing, full corrections, ceramic coating application. I couldn't be more excited to get back into this part time for now. Thankfully I have great friends who have a clean space for me to work in for now.

I'm here to learn about new systems and processes. I have my prep work down to my own little science, but I've got the most experience working with M105 & M205 and think I get pretty excellent results. I'd like to try more systems for polishing. I currently have a PC 7424 XP, but will eventually add more equipment to the arsenal this year.

I know you guys love seeing other people's collections, so here is mine and the break down of products I currently have. I believe a few pad types are missing and I have significantly more microfibers on the way.

Wheel & Tire

• Wheel Brush Large
• Wheel Brush Small
• Fender Well Brush
• Lake Country - Tire Dressing Applicator
• Meguiars - D140 Wheel Brightener
• Poorboy's World - Bold n' Bright Tire Dressing
• Sonax - Wheel Cleaner Full Effect

Paint Decontamination

• Carpro - Iron X
• Chemical Guys - Light/Medium Clay Bar
• P21S - Total Auto Wash

Washing

• 5 Gallon Bucket
• Grit Guard
• Sheepskin Wash Mitt
• 1Z Einszett - Bar & Tar Remover
• Chemical Guys - Citrus Wash
• Pinnacle - Bug & Tar Pad
• Chemical Guys - Maxi Suds II
• Black Microfiber Waffle Drying Towel 25x36
• Chemical Guys - Window Clean

Polishing

• Meguiar's - M205 Ultra Finishing Polish
• Meguiars - M105 Ultra-Cut Compound
• Lake Country - 5.5" Orange Light Cutting Pad
• Lake Country - 5" Flexible Backing Plate
• Porter Cable - 7424XP Dual Action Polisher
• CarPro - Eraser
• Surbuff - 5.5" R Series Pads
• Chemical Guys - Polishing Pad Conditioner
• Chemical Guys - Gold Microfibers 16x16
• Snappy Clean - Pad Cleaning Powder
• Meguiars - 16oz Dispenser Bottle

Wax/Sealant/Coating

• CarPro - Cquartz Ceramic Coating
• P21S - 12700W Carnauba Wax
• Lake Country - Red Foam Applicator Pad

Interior

• 303 - Aerospace Protectant
• Meguiars - D101 All Purpose Cleaner

Misc

• 8oz Dispenser Bottle
• Blue All Purpose Microfibers - Jambs
• Green All Purpose Microfibers - Paint
• Yellow All Purpose Microfibers - Wheels
• Orange All Purpose Microfibers - Interior
• 3M - 3/4" Green Masking Tape
• 50' Garden Hose
• Gilmour - Hose Nozzle
• Extension Cords
• DIY Correction Light

[Pats300zx]

Welcome to AGO Frank !!!

[Paul A.]

Welcome Frank and one of the best intro posts i have ever seen! Glad to have ya here, brotha.

[fav605]

Welcome to AGO Frank !!!

Thank you!

Welcome Frank and one of the best intro posts i have ever seen! Glad to have ya here, brotha.

Haha thanks! What made it so great?

I look forward to learning from you guys.

[WT Taggart]

Well Frank from NE New Jersey. What part of PA are you located?


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[fav605]

Well Frank from NE New Jersey. What part of PA are you located?


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I live in Phoenixville which is about 10 minutes from King of Prussia.

[Angus]

Welcome, from Chester County! Lots of us from the Greater Philly area on AGO

[WAXOFF]

Welcome and you have a nice supply. the next thing on your list should be a FLEX 3401

[KBsToy]

Great start...Welcome from West of the Burgh...

[fav605]

Welcome and you have a nice supply. the next thing on your list should be a FLEX 3401

It's sitting in my cart now. Just can't afford to pull the trigger yet.