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PennyPinchr

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After a while of looking through different forums, this has got to be the BEST! Everyone seems to be incredibly informative and eger to share this info.
I am cirtainly new to this and I can't wait to get started. I'm pretty much just doing single coats by hand right now. Really thinking about picking up the pc 7424xp. Any thoughts or info on this?
Right now I have Poorboy's products and they are GREAT so far! I have: PB Natty's Blue, PB PwC blue, PB WS, PB BNB, PB TR, PB EX, and PB ProPolish. I plan to clay also if/when I get a pc. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions about the order I should use these?
The paint I am going to be detailing now is BLACK, ugh... However, I can't wait to make it look great! It's not in the best shape in the world, but not the worst either. Some swirls (go figure) and light scratches, so pretty much the norm for a DD.
Thank you for your help and I am excited to get involved!
:dcrules
 
Howdy and welcome.

YOu sure have a great start on product. Just remember, black is not a hobby, it's a career.
PC is a great tool, but if you have the funds you may want to kick up to a flex. Does the same thing, but faster.

As a start, I would only add a few items. Waffle Weave microfiber, and some plush microfiber. Also, add a glaze (like black hole) to your first regimine.

From there, your order should be:
Wash (2 bucket methoud)
Clay w/lube
Pro polish.

Then decide if you want to seal or wax or both:
seal with ex
glaze
natty's blue

or PWC blue,
glaze
natty's blue

Now just remember pp doesnt have much cutting power, so down the road you may want to add a swirl remover. But after this is all done, you will have "filled" the light swirls with the glaze. So it should look really good. Save the scratch and swirl correction till you feel more comfortable.

Wheels and tires you should have no problem.

Enjoy DC. Lots of great people here, with great info and experience.
 
Welcome.

It's always good to see another enthusiastic member who wants to learn.

Try to keep things simple. Looks like Ron has you pointed in the right direction. :bigups

:dcrules
 
Howdy and welcome.

I'll add a few comments.

Don't wait for a polisher before taking on the clay step. It will make it's own difference to the outcome.

ProPolish is a nice paint cleaner, as noted it doesn't cut much on its own, but I've read that it can be helped along with more aggressive pad options. In your case that point is mute, so rely on PP do clean up the "canvas" so to speak.

From there, I like the EX/glaze/NB Blue option the best for hand application over PWC only because I'm not certain how much polishing benefit you are going to get by hand and you've already done the ProPolish step.

Very few things are set in stone. Since you've got the products already, experiment on adjacent panels and see which combinations of products suits your tastes the best. Take your time and enjoy the work and results. If you don't enjoy it, it can be absolute drudgery.
 
Mr. Clean said:
Howdy and welcome.

I'll add a few comments.

Don't wait for a polisher before taking on the clay step. It will make it's own difference to the outcome.

ProPolish is a nice paint cleaner, as noted it doesn't cut much on its own, but I've read that it can be helped along with more aggressive pad options. In your case that point is mute, so rely on PP do clean up the "canvas" so to speak.

From there, I like the EX/glaze/NB Blue option the best for hand application over PWC only because I'm not certain how much polishing benefit you are going to get by hand and you've already done the ProPolish step.

Very few things are set in stone. Since you've got the products already, experiment on adjacent panels and see which combinations of products suits your tastes the best. Take your time and enjoy the work and results. If you don't enjoy it, it can be absolute drudgery.
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well said :bow
 
:welcome: to "Tha City" so glad you decided to join tha Family(See visitors, you can do it to:D who's next?)


I received my 1st order from Poorboysworld.com this week. I am not much on change, but let me say I'm a believer now:rockon

I had a 08 Cadillac XLR Black in color today that I applied the "NEW" ssr1, topped off with Poorboy's Secret Goo. I'm really not sure if I applied in the right order but when I finished and pulled it out of the Garage...:jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop::passout: This thing looked like a piece of Hard Candy,I was circling this car like a dog in heat:D

My Wife finally had to come out and retrieve me cuz I was chewing on tha bumper:drool::drool::drool:
 
Welcome to DC PennyPinchr! Glad to have you here. Ron and Mr. Clean have given you good advice. The Poorboys products are very good and very user friendly. If you do decide to step up to the PC, PB's SSR1 and 2.5 are great polishes. The PC is a great investment. The results that you can achieve versus doing it by hand are substantial.
 
Thank you everyone for the great tips/advise and the warm welcoming! I knew I made the right choice joining this forumily!
I think, from what I have read on other threads, I am going to go with the EX AND Natty's look. Great protection and ultimate shine! I didn't think about adding a glaze, so I think i'll add that as well! Also, as mentioned above, I think I will use some clay before I get a PC or Flex. It'll just look that much better!
I am new to this and I have never used a machine of any kind before. This makes me nervous starting out with the FLEX. Is the Flex any less safe for a beginner than a PC? The Flex does seem like a great machine, just kinda worried about burning or somehow ruining the paint.
I just bought new 20" BOSS 327b wheels, they are painted black. I have put on two coats of WS washed them once, and then applied another coat of WS. I think I will get a MOTHERS powerball mini and use that and PP then another coat or two of WS. Does this sound like a good plan?
I do have a lot of MF towels but know WW. Are these a must have for the proud and true detailer?
Thank you once again to everyone for your help!!
 
PennyPinchr, yeah DC has a pretty nice collection of members with varied backgrounds and experiences. It can be a bit overwhelming to read all the options for products and tools. Don't worry, it only gets worse from here. :D

I think you will really like the EX/NB look on that black paint.

As for the "safety" of the Flex, I'll let the users weigh in. For the PC, it is a wonderful little machine, though it has some limitations. In spite of those limitations, it is a wonder saving your arms, back, and shoulders. For "safety", the PC is about as goof proof as it gets. About the only way you will hurt you paint would be total lack of common sense, or rotten luck.

For your wheels, your plan (PP/WS) sounds fine. IMO, your benefit of multiple applications may only be that you are ensuring complete coverage. I rarely apply a second application, but others may feel it beneficial.

Waffle Weave MF are just another style of weave, which is different than the terry weave. People use the WW for drying after a wash, and some prefer WW for doing glass work. It sure wouldn't hurt to buy a couple just so you know what the conversation is about.
 
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