Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

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11-22-2019, 11:15 AM
MBi

Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

I am interested in learning more about how to care for my cars and also potentially get feedback from experienced members in regards to what products or detailers they use in New York.
11-22-2019, 01:00 PM
GearHead_1

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

You’re at a great place to learn these things. Welcome to the forum.
11-27-2019, 09:01 AM
Street5927

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

Welcome to the forum. You will learn quite a bit from the vast amount of expertise here.
11-27-2019, 12:19 PM
Dan

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

Welcome! Focus on the methods, not the products and you will learn a lot.
11-27-2019, 01:52 PM
Accumulator

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

MBi- Welcome to Autopia! I seldom post on the Intro Yourself threads, but something Dan posted caught my eye:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Focus on the methods, not the products and you will learn a lot.

That. Build a knowledge base and develop an understanding of this stuff instead of just jumping in (heh heh, especially before jumping in with a credit card at online vendors ;) ).

Big Topic to study up on: How does paint get (hopefully just cosmetically) damaged? How to avoid that?

Whether you DIY this stuff or hire a Pro, knowing what`s-what will be highly valuable, and this is a perfect place to learn.
11-28-2019, 10:01 PM
rlmccarty2000

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

Welcome! Read some of the older posts. There is an amazing amount of knowledge on those old posts.
11-29-2019, 11:00 PM
dcjredline

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

WHERE IN NY. Id be willing to lend a garage (with heat) and guidance if you are close. Im near Rochester.
11-30-2019, 02:46 PM
MBi

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

Thanks guys for the feedback that I should focus on the methods to use instead of products. I`m very hesitant especially with wheel cleaners after seeing reviews on Amazon where their finish is ruined, but I assume people leave the chemicals on the wheels too long. I have seen anodized calipers get ruined by the wrong products being used on them from I assume the car wash. Don I`m pretty far from you as I am downstate but I appreciate your offer and I hope anyone on the forum thats near you takes you up on such a offer.
11-30-2019, 05:13 PM
GearHead_1

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcjredline

WHERE IN NY. Id be willing to lend a garage (with heat) and guidance if you are close. Im near Rochester.

What can I say? When it comes to members, we simply have the best.
11-30-2019, 10:34 PM
Coatings=crack

Re: Looking to learn more about detailing and car care.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBi

Thanks guys for the feedback that I should focus on the methods to use instead of products. I`m very hesitant especially with wheel cleaners after seeing reviews on Amazon where their finish is ruined, but I assume people leave the chemicals on the wheels too long. I have seen anodized calipers get ruined by the wrong products being used on them from I assume the car wash. Don I`m pretty far from you as I am downstate but I appreciate your offer and I hope anyone on the forum thats near you takes you up on such a offer.

A lot of them don’t check the finish of their wheels. Once you know that your fine. People se 4.5 star reviews and are all excited.

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