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    Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Hey guys I`m Mike,

    I am pretty new to the detailing world. I am pretty proficient at automotive mechanics and basic car wash techniques and rules and products. But I want to really dig deeper into the detailing world of clay bar work, paint correction, polishing techniques and compounds and just general knowledge on the intricacies of detailing.

    My current vehicles I want to do some serious detailing to are a 2012 Subaru WRX in Lightning Red, NA Mazda Miata in Mariner Blue, and a 2018 Subaru WRX in metallic blue.

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Hi, welcome to Autopia. Nice cars with soft paint. Looking forward to some pics.

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome, and there`s definitely a plethora of knowledge on here from some very smart people.

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome. You came to the right place. Some of the colors on the WRX`s are extremely soft. I`m sure someone will let you know if that`s one of them.

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome to the forums from another Minnesotan.
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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Quote Originally Posted by skibik View Post
    Welcome to the forums from another Minnesotan.
    And another. Cool to see a fair number of members from MN on here.

    As others said- it’s a great bunch on here, and a lot of great info!

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    hi
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome! Maybe one of these days summer will get here in Minnesota!

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome to to the forum.
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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome!

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    roepke414 (AKA, Mike) Welcome!!
    My suggestion for getting started in detailing: invest in good car washing equipment first, since that is what most detailing hobbyist do the most. That includes a car drying blower if you can afford it, OR a dedicated (not for yard work) variable-speed leaf blower if you want to "cheap" it. Quality wash mediums (like boar-hair brushes, wool mitts, microfiber chenille mitts, or grout foam sponges), a variety of brushes, and drying microfiber towels should be considered as well. Also consider dedicated wash mediums, brushes, and towels for wheel well/tire/rim use only.

    Not knowing where exactly you are in "salty" Minnesota, you may want to consult RASKY1 in your home state for his expert detailer`s service for whatever reason.
    Are WRX`s a year-round sports car for you or merely for winter-use, and then the Miata comes out in (late) spring/summer/(early) fall. Winter salt will eventually rust ANY vehicle driven long enough in that environment, no matter how good you TRY to take care of it.
    GB detailer

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome to the party

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Quote Originally Posted by NLove View Post
    Welcome! Maybe one of these days summer will get here in Minnesota!
    I would settle for Spring to at least start. -1F on the way to work on Tuesday morning.
    Dean.

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    Re: Hello from the salty state of Minnesota

    Welcome,I`m just south of you in Iowa and I`m getting sick of the spring snow it`s been delaying my spring auto cleanup and polishing

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