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akimel
02-03-2009, 05:20 PM
PDF Handbooks:



Detailing World`s Dual Action Polisher Guide (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/dapolishing.pdf)



Detailing World`s Rotary Polisher Guide (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rotarypolishing.pdf)



MikeyC`s S2000 Detailing Handbook (http://home.comcast.net/%7Emichael.cohen1/Detailing_Hand_Book.pdf)





Articles:



Guide to Detailing by David Bynon (http://guidetodetailing.com/)



Polished Bliss Guides to Detailing (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/seek-advice.html)



AutoGeek University (http://www.autogeek.net/detailingtips.html)



OCDetails Guide to Detailing (http://www.ocdetails.com/html/detailing_guide.html)



Ask the Detail Doctor (http://properautocare.com/problemsolving.html)



Todd Cooperider`s Auto Detailing Guide (http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/)



Detailing Wiki (http://detailingwiki.com/index.php5?title=Main_Page)





Dave McLean`s Guide to Machine Polishing by Dual Action Polisher (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859)



Dave McLean`s Guide to Machine Polishing by Rotary Polisher (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=66024)



Mike Phillip`s Tips on Using a Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/20021-tips-techniques-using-porter-cable-7424xp.html)



How to Use a Flex DA to Remove Swirls and Scratches (http://truthindetailing.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=430)



Michael Stoops on the Challenge of Delicate Paint (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44344)



How to Clean Your Pad During Polishing (http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/pad-cleaning-during-and-after-polishing/)



How to Clean Your Pad on the Fly (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/20135-how-clean-your-foam-pad-fly-when-using-porter-cable-style-da-polisher.html)





Good Washing Technique (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637)



Accumulator`s Non-Marring Wash Technique (http://www.autopia.org/forum/detailing-articles-videos/35232-accumulator-s-non-marring-wash-technique.html)



Supe`s Touchless Car Wash Method (http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/112906-supe-s-long-winded-wash-method.html#post1191515)



Todd Helme`s "How to Properly Wash Your Vehicle" (http://truthindetailing.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1447)



Winter Washing with ONR (http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/winter-washing-with-optimum-no-rinse-onr/)



How to Use a Claybar (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/decontaminating-paint.html)





How to Choose and Apply Wax or Sealant Protection (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/choosing-paint-protection.html)





How to Clean the Engine Bay (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=278999)



Karl`s Method for a winning engine detail (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=768405)



Engine Detailing by Anthony Elgan (http://ocdetails.blogspot.com/2008/09/engine-detailing.html)



How to safely clean and protect your engine bay (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_engine.html)



Todd`s Helme`s Engine Bay Detailing Process (http://truthindetailing.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1150)





How to Clean the Wheels and Wheel Well (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=420668)



Wheel and Arch Tutorial (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=84017)



How to Clean Wheels and Tires (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/24986-how-clean-your-wheels-tires.html)



How to Clean Tires and Rims (With a Purpose) (http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/how-to-clean-your-tires-and-rims-with-a-purpose/)





How to Maintain Your Car`s Finish In-between Polishing Sessions (http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23388)



Using a Spray Detailer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/23128-tips-techniques-using-spray-detailer-remove-light-dust-fingerprints-smudges.html)





Meguiar`s Online List O` Links (http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26009)



Volvie`s Links for Newbies (http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/108836-helpful-threads-newbies.html#post1146236)



Enthusiasts` Guide to Auto Detailing (http://www.paintcare-n-detailing.com/)





Videos:



How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!) (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7598756069207401372&q=showcargarage.com)



Junkman`s Wash & Wax (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=196482)



Scottwax on Washing with Optimum NoRinse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYOAyxsEIuQ)



How to Use Detailing Clay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI&NR=1)



Jay Leno video on claying (http://www.meguiars.com/video/index_flash.cfm?size=1&playURL=rtmp://meguiars.flashsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/meguiars_vitalstream_com/_definst_/lenoVideo_smoothsurfaceclay6x4_700.flv&VideoName=Jay%20Leno%20using%20Smooth%20Clay%20Kit )



Mike Phillip`s on Using a PC (http://www.palmbeachmotoring.net/ascg-videos/porter-2-20-10.html)



How to Use a D/A Polisher (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NURjFvmDpEc)



Polishing with a PC (http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/menzerna.html)



How to Wax Your Car (http://www.palmbeachmotoring.net/ascg-videos/carnauba.html)



The Junkman on how to safely use a quick detailing spray (http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4923)



Pinnacle Series on Car Care (http://www.auto-geek.net/video/pinnacle/Pinnacle.html)



Adam`s Instructional Videos (http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx)



Meguiar`s Instructional Videos (http://www.youtube.com/user/MeguiarsUSA)



The Junkman`s Detailing Video Series (http://www.detailingworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116730)



Mike Phillip`s Video Links (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/26575-video-list-autogeek-s-show-car-garage-videos-mike-phillips.html)





DVDs:



How to Use the PC for Showcar Results (http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/pcdvd.html)





These are some of the resources I have found helpful. Are there internet resources you would like me to add to my list?



Cheers,

Al



(Updated on 28 June 2011)

Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
02-03-2009, 05:47 PM
Thanks Al. I`m sure many beginners will find these useful!

Finaltheorem47
02-03-2009, 05:59 PM
Wow this is great!



Sticky!

Type[R]+
02-03-2009, 06:38 PM
Thanks mate!

I will have to go through all of these now! There is always new tips and tricks to learn!

scaswell27
02-03-2009, 08:18 PM
thanks alot this is great

btmlinedan
02-04-2009, 08:20 AM
nice link!!



:read read read

akimel
05-09-2009, 09:43 AM
Links added.

akimel
07-10-2009, 07:18 AM
Updated: more links added.

RIDDLE
07-10-2009, 09:34 AM
nice:clap:

Double Dizzle
07-10-2009, 10:45 AM
Nice post.

akimel
08-31-2009, 09:07 PM
The list of links has been updated.

Chicagoareanew
08-31-2009, 11:16 PM
I appreciate this thread being updated - I didn`t notice it before. That long thread on DA polishers is awesome, and I think I`m also going to get the video.

acc1079
09-01-2009, 06:09 AM
Excellent Excellent Excellent!

mongo
09-01-2009, 09:36 AM
Props to you for doing that I can see you were :buffing: the keyboard when you did that.

akimel
02-22-2010, 08:06 AM
:tumblewee



New links added.