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skatana600
12-26-2002, 08:39 PM
hey, i`m wondering what is the best way to get the most shine out of a car? what products can i use which are the best? etc.
thanks
ragtopgolfer
12-27-2002, 07:59 AM
Welcome !
It may be best if you searched through the Detailing archive, that would be the best place to start.
Nagchampa
12-27-2002, 10:53 AM
wash car
CB with soapy water
rinse
Use #9 with a PC
follow with #7
then with #26 or P21S(same as S100)
get some QD for bird bombs
MF`s are important to have also.
hope this helps ;)
Jngrbrdman
12-27-2002, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by shkani04
hey, i`m wondering what is the best way to get the most shine out of a car? what products can i use which are the best? etc.
thanks
That is kind of the whole theme of this website. :) The answers are in the search (http://www.autopia.org/forums/search.php?) button. Trust me, there is no easy answer to that question. It all depends on how much money you want to spend, what kind of car, what color of car, how much time you have to spend, where you live, etc. We`ve been discussing yur very question for a couple years now. Welcome to the conversation! :wavey
Lowejackson
12-27-2002, 12:26 PM
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ragtopgolfer
12-27-2002, 12:37 PM
Originally posted by shkani04
hey, i`m wondering what is the best way to get the most shine out of a car? what products can i use which are the best? etc.
thanks
Not that I would necessarily be able to help but for those AUTOPIANS who are very knowledgeable you`ve got to give them more information in order for them to help you. Color of car, years since you have detailed it, current condition of paint, climate, etc
& budget & time as Jngrbrdman mentioned.
Sorry to repeat what`s been said, but I think the best thing to do is read the eBook, then use the search function to help you along and fill in any knowledge blanks and questions you have. Also, you will have to try to evaluate the condition of your paint finish and how figure out how much prep work it needs. See Jngr`s post for other considerations, because they will factor in too.
Among the products that are talked about most or are most popular here, which brand you choose isn`t quite as important as choosing the right product for the job and using it well. Good luck! :xyxthumbs
imported_Custom Detail
12-27-2002, 04:38 PM
Originally posted by shkani04
hey, i`m wondering what is the best way to get the most shine out of a car? what products can i use which are the best? etc.
thanks
Tons of information on this site..
Do get the detailers guide....Highly recomended.
Actually if you hang around this site long enough,
your car will begin to get shiney all by itself.
:xyxthumbs