New Member w/Black Tahoe & a few questions

mgm2003

mgm2003

New member
Hello everyone! I've spent the past few days reading over material on the site, and have to say there's an impressive amount of valuable information here. I'm a novice compared to a lot of you, but at the same time I really enjoy detailing autos. Call me weird, but it's been an interest of mine for many many years. My wife claims that it has infected me with a severe case of OCD! I'm the guy in the neighborhood that obsesses over a clean car (and there are VERY few of us......)

I have a black SUV. Like many of you, I'm chasing after perfect paint. I prefer to use products from Menzerna, Pinnacle, Klasse, Blackfire,303, but I'm open to try other products suggessted by the group. Which leads me to a few questions for the group.


What pads do you guys like to use? (for the PC & DW849)

What's your favorate products for a black finish? (compound, polish, glaze, sealer/wax)

How did you learn to detail, operate a rotary buffer, etc..?

Anyway, I'm glad I found this place and hope that I'll be able to contribute.
 
Welcome to DC mgm2003! There are a lot of great people on this site with knowledge to share. Hope you enjoy your stay.

My 2 cents regarding your questions -

I like a few different types of machine pads. For the PC, I have 2 favorites: Lake Country 7.5" Curved Edge and Edge 6.5" Durafoam DA. I like the shape of the LC pads, and the texture variety and foam durability of the Edge pads. I have not yet attempted to use a rotary, but it is one of my goals for the near future. When I purchase my rotary, I intend to start off with the Edge2000 pad system.

My favorite products for a black finish are:
Poorboy's SSR2.5 moderate swirl remover
Poorboy's SSR1 light swirl remover
Clearkote Vanilla Moose glaze
Poorboy's EX with Carnauba sealant
Pinnacle Souveran paste wax

I started detailing in the early 1980s when I got my first car. In the beginning it was just simple washing and waxing with consumer level store bought products. After a few years, I graduated to multi-step detailing with the Meguiar's Mirror Glaze line. Although I only detail as a hobby, I've always tried to keep up to date with the latest products and technologies. I couldn't even begin to guess how many products I've tried over the years, as I always seem to have some type of product comparison test going on with my vehicles.

Obsessing over a clean car is perfectly acceptable here. You are among friends. :)
 
Hey Welcome to the DC .:welcome Your among good company here :bigups

If your thinking about getting a rotory , pick up some panels at a junk yard or from the scarp pile at a body shop so you can practice on. You sure don't want to start out learning on that new truck ;)

TS (trade sceret) is a favorite topper on black or any dark color .
Edge pads are all I use.
:dcrules
 
I've got a black vehicle too and have been experimenting on what makes it look the best. AWD330 seems to have it right. Check out Trade Secrets carnuba wax over Pinnacle Souveran for a pretty good price savings though.
 
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