Hi From Kansas City

**mauls** · 08-09-2012, 10:30 AM

Hello, I`ve been reading this forum off and on for a year, and although I haven`t retained half of the information I`ve read, I have still learned some great tips.

I`ve always taken pride in keeping my cars clean, just by doing the basics though, wash, quick detail spray, and micro fiber towel dry....

I`m wanting to go the extra step now, I have a hand full of cars, some classics with original paint and some newer cars I want to keep looking good forever.

I appreciate all the advice, and tips.

For the most part, my cars look great 15 feet away, but up close you notice the paint flaws.

I have a 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88, that has a decent but cheap paint job (painted before I bought it) Has a lot of "Orange Peel" effect.
1971 Buick Riviera with original paint, sat outside for 14 years before I bought it. Plan on getting it re-painted down the road.
2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with black paint - I`ve had it over a year and kept the paint in great shape.
2011 Jeep Cherokee - Silver - Daily driver

All cars are garaged, I do a yearly clay bar procedure, and wax. None of the cars are driven in the winter except for the jeep. I`m going to purchase the Porter Cable 7424XP starter kit on this site and get to work. I know it takes a lot of practice, so I will start on the car with the worst paint!

Thanks in advance for tips!

**Trouble** · 08-09-2012, 11:54 AM

Welcome!

I love all your cars, but the Riviera is my favorite

**tropicsteve** · 08-09-2012, 12:27 PM

welcome to AF mauls. i hope you have a machine polisher to keep up with all those great rides. if not, it`s an investment you`ll never regret !

**mjlinane** · 08-09-2012, 12:45 PM

Welcome to AutopiaForums!!

**Orinda Auto Detail** · 08-09-2012, 12:47 PM

Welcome to AF!

**Todd@RUPES** · 08-09-2012, 12:51 PM

Welcome to AutopiaForums!

**sprocketser** · 08-09-2012, 01:15 PM

Welcome aboard , love these 71-73 Rivieras

**mauls** · 08-09-2012, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

Originally Posted by tropicsteve

welcome to AF mauls. i hope you have a machine polisher to keep up with all those great rides. if not, it`s an investment you`ll never regret !

I think I might save time and just buy a floor buffer, these dang cars are huge!

Thinking of going with the porter cable 7424 xp starter kit, and working from there.

**Pats300zx** · 08-10-2012, 04:42 AM

Welcome to AF !!!

**BobbyG** · 08-10-2012, 06:31 AM

To Autopia Forums!

Nice collection you have going and good luck with the new Challenger!!

**Old Pirate** · 08-10-2012, 06:32 AM

Welcome to Autopiaforums Mauls, great collection you have there and this is the right place to find great information on detailing and maintaining them.