New car decisions
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Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Welcome to TID RED JEWELL SS! I think we have a few members not too far from you. If you wnat to just seal it for the winter then Blackfire Wet Diamond is the ticket and also you can layer a coat or 2 of Colliite on the surface till it gets warm and maybe by then a member might show you and help you get in the right direction. If you want your always welcome to call me at PAC.............Angelo
RED JEWELL SS
New member
Sounds like a plan,I have to have at least fifty degrees though dont I ??
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Everything works better IMO
imported_gewb
New member
Welcome RJ SS -
A year and a half ago I was where you are regarding my skills, techniques and tools. After doing a LOT of reading I started my slide into OCDD (odsessive complusive detailing disorder).
Your first task is to read - a lot. Just be aware there are many ways to do the same job so there will be many opinions...sort them out as they make sense to you.
Next, purchase and learn to properly use the basic materials to prevent additional problems.
This includes wash and pre-wash products and methods (clay, buckets, shampoo, sponge - sponge type is really important!), drying tools and techniques (leaf blower, proper types of micofiber clothes), quality sealant and or wax, trim and tire dressing.
After you gain skills using the basics then jump into the polishers. I went from "doing by hand" to purchasing the Flex 3401 - best detailing tool I ever bought - with a little care and common sense there is no reason to be afraid to use it!
My name is Gary and I have OCDD...
A year and a half ago I was where you are regarding my skills, techniques and tools. After doing a LOT of reading I started my slide into OCDD (odsessive complusive detailing disorder).
Your first task is to read - a lot. Just be aware there are many ways to do the same job so there will be many opinions...sort them out as they make sense to you.
Next, purchase and learn to properly use the basic materials to prevent additional problems.
This includes wash and pre-wash products and methods (clay, buckets, shampoo, sponge - sponge type is really important!), drying tools and techniques (leaf blower, proper types of micofiber clothes), quality sealant and or wax, trim and tire dressing.
After you gain skills using the basics then jump into the polishers. I went from "doing by hand" to purchasing the Flex 3401 - best detailing tool I ever bought - with a little care and common sense there is no reason to be afraid to use it!
My name is Gary and I have OCDD...
RED JEWELL SS
New member
Gary,
Beings that you have fessed up to having this contagious disease,would you mind sharing the names of the chemicals that you are using to try and kick the habit ? :rofl:
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
I would love to know also..........:wizard:
imported_gewb
New member
Kick the habit? Are you nuts?
ut:OCDD is a GOOD thing!
ancing Dot:(Time to open up the concours wax and inhale...) :drool5:
Regards,
GEWB
RED JEWELL SS
New member
Kick the habit? Are you nuts?
OCDD is a GOOD thing!
(Time to open up the concours wax and inhale...) :drool5:
Regards,
GEWB
I guess I should have worded that different....would you give up the names of the products that continues to feed your addiction.
Besides Concours ?
imported_gewb
New member
I guess I should have worded that different....would you give up the names of the products that continues to feed your addiction.
Besides Concours ?
Ah, that's different. As to product brands / names, I have a small stash of stuff and as it gets used up I replace or add others to gain experience.
Like most enthusiasts I started with typical over the counter retail stuff - I still use some of those products such as Clay Magic clay bar and Blue Coral car wash in the winter (works OK on the mag-chloride). Sinse I caught OCDD my stash of quality products has grown and my wallet has gotten thinner...
As to specific brands, that might be better served as a new thread.
Regards,
GEWB
RED JEWELL SS
New member
Ok, now about the new thread,is that on you or me ?
ancing Dot:We aint going any where,its on you bud ..:biggrin:
imported_gewb
New member
Ok, now about the new thread,is that on you or me ?
We aint going any where,its on you bud ..:biggrin:
How about you starting a new thread in the "Newbie Questions and Answers " section? Keep the question broad and open ended to invite ideas and opinions from forum members. While brand names of products are interesting, I think the type of products used / techniques to use are of greater benefit (brand names can be mentioned to give as examples).
When I recognized my knowledge, skills, techniques and materials were lacking in order to achive the results I desired, I made the commitment to get serious about detailing. First I invested the time to read and learn, then invested the money to purchase the basic quality materials (not the most expensive but a step or two above what I had used for years), and finally I invested more time to gain skills from the application of the knowlege and use of the materials. Following that I invested the money and time to begin using a polisher.
Your path may be different, it may be similar. Post your question(s) based on your proposed learning and purchase path. Request feedback on your proposed approach with specific brand products as a secondary request - you'll be initiating a lively thread!
Regards,
GEWB
RED JEWELL SS
New member
I know what your saying,and I appreciate that.First,I realize we have different types of formulations and its important to understand the differences.The other issue is there is always hype and advertising to promote the sales of products,I look at that this way,inexperienced detailers will end up with a garage shelf full of products,they will learn by their own use what performs to there expectations.
I have two shelves of products in the garage now, all of them I have bought numerous times,because they have worked fine, everyone ,is always looking for a better mouse trap,a new product hits the shelves at auto zone (chaching) and Joe at home detailer wannabe tries it out....hehe ,been there ,done that.
When ,I beat up the forums reading stories about mistakes its almost always the same stuff,people think more is better,they load down an applicator like mayonnaise and start rubbing like hell on their paint,first of all,there may have been contaminants on the finish,then they grind it in with too much product and make a damaging mess.
I think I personally have pretty good working knowledge of chemicals,their composition and differences in longevity ,I think the more of a learning curve is discovering what chemicals layer best together after curing,and they may very well be different brands.
:smile:
imported_gewb
New member
Well, you came to the right place for discussion - Jack, et al, started the site to provide the Truth In Detailing. Members and admins here keep the discussions clean, don't push brands, and don't tolerate sniping people/products/brands...very refreshing!
(BTW, I've got some hardly used stuff in my stash, too...)
Regards,
GEWB
RED JEWELL SS
New member
I can agree with that ,and as I re-read what I posted,I wasnt trying to imply that there is hype here....not at all, it seems straight forward and informative.
:biggrin:
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Another idea for us to look at..............:wizard: