Is this good for starters?

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Sinitry23

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Hi I am new to the detailing world. Can you tell me if these products I just purchased is good for starting out?



Porter Cable 7424

Sonus Das Pad Kit Link

3M fine cut compound Link

Meguiar's No. 9 Swirl remover Link

Meguiar's No. 3 Machine Glaze Link

Meguiar NXT Wax



Please tell me the pros and cons of this setup. I've already placed the order so it will be too late to change it. Will this be ok for a beginner? I consider myself a fast learner and I am reading alot of guides and tutorial on this forum. I have a few old cars to practice on so I am not worried about messing anything up.



Thanks
 
Sinitry23- Welcome to Autopia!



Your general plan is good but I'd tweak it a little with slightly different products which I believe would a) be more user-friendly and b) give slightly better results.



I'd replace the PI-II FCRC with some PI-III RC or the new PI-3000 equivalent. If you use the FCRC try *not* to breath the dust. Nasty silica stuff that you *do not* want in your lungs (the bottle even has a warning about it).



Instead of the #9, I'd get the PI-III MG (05937) or the new PI-3000 equivalent.



I ordered my last 3M purchase HERE



I dunno if the #3 will do much. It's an OK glaze (easier to use than #7, not as easy as #5) and *IIRC* the NXT won't just clean it all off.



Another idea would be to use Meg's #80 after the 3M RC and then you could pretty much skip the #3.
 
So I should've went with more of 3M Products? Also it is hard to understand the terms that you guys are using. But bare with me as I get more familiar with this forum. Thanks for the quick reply.
 
I'll let the other "Autopian Chemists" (lol) chime in on the Meg's products you've ordered. The key to your "starter kit" is the PC 7424. Consider yourself lucky! Not too many people have a PC in their "starter kit"!! My only advice for you would be to use the least aggressive polishes before using polishes with more "bite". It's better to be safe than sorry. You'll find that many Autopians have their favorite lines of polish. So, chances are, you'll get some good info posted to this thread. I will recommend the Menzerna & Poorboys polishes. ( I haven't tried the Sonus or 3M polishes as of yet. ) In additon to the products you have on order, I'd also recommend picking up a clay bar.

Welcome to Autopia!!
 
Sinitry23 said:
When you start detailing a car where do you begin? From top to bottom...
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Yeah, that's usually how I do it. That way any "issues" like splatter, dust, etc. happen to panels that haven't been done yet.



Sorry if my use of acronyms and part numbers was confusing.



The idea is to use a mild "rubbing compound" and then a finer polish.



Try to get the 05933 and 05937, perhaps at the link I provided. Or get the Meg's #80 instead of the 05937 (can't remember where I got my #80). It's perfectly OK to mix and match product lines like that.



The #80 leaves "glaze like" effects similar to the #3 you had been considering. So no real need to use both products *if* you go the #80 route.



And yeah, get a claybar. Can't believe I missed that :o
 
In response to the "where to start" question.........Years ago, a good friend of mine ( a plumber, mind you ) gave me some words of wisdom.........a little ditty that rings true today. He said to me......." Rob, Sh*t flows down hill ". So true, my friend......So true! lmao
 
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