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)
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)