New Detailer in SoCal

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alonzoftw

New member
Hey guys & gals, my name is Mike and I have recently invested a good amount of money into detailing equipment. I would like to detail cars for potential customers in the near future but not until I am comfortable doing my own car.



I have a 2006 Aspen White STi. So far it's a fairly intimidating challenge for a newbie such as myself since it is white.



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I will list my equipment so far and questions that I hope to get answered. I have heard good things about this website and I plan to be part of it.



:thx





Equipment

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Porter Cable 7424

  • Backing Plate
  • Standard Pad
  • Wrench
  • Spacer?

Meguiars NXT Generation Car Wash

Bucket with Grit Guard

Gimour Foam Gun

303 Fabric Cleaner

Edge Assorted Detailing Tips

All White Wash ShMITT

Black Wheel ShMITT

Yellow/White Interior ShMITT

Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit

EZ Detail Brush

Glass Master Pro Combo

P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel

P21S 100% Carnauba Wax

P21S Foam Wax Applicators

Poorboys Bold N Bright Tire Dressing

XMT Porter Cable Intermediate Swirl Remover Kit

Stoner Invisible Glass Trio

8 Inch Montana Original Boar's Hair Wheel Brush

3M Rolls of Painters Tape





Questions I have

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I bought a 1000 [2x500's] Watt Halogen Worklight & Stand from Lowe's and I can't see imperfections unless I angle my POV in an awkward position. Can I get a recommendation on a good light source? This is something that is becoming a hit and miss for me. /:



When I polish, I am coming out with a hologram and swirl effect still. When I use the NXT finishing glaze/wax it's less noticeable but I still get minor scratches and micro marring any help? Also, should I be applying any pressure on the PC when I use it? Or just let it hover over the paint?



When you hit up an oxidized area, does the liquid debris usually come up black? Also, should the foam pad be cleaned before I hit up another section?



When I clean the foam pad, obviously it gets water in it. How should I go about drying them so I can get back to work with it?



Is it possible to work an oxidized area to a glossy clear coat look?



I know it depends on the person but what brand of polishing should I use? Zaino gets praise and right now I am using NXT something.



I know its quite a bit of questions but ANY advice I get is greatly appreciated. :bigups
 
I didn't notice a clay bar in your collection. That would make polishing a lot easier and there would be none of that debris to pick up. You can get a Clay Magic Clay Bar at Autozone for about $12. Do this before polishing, after washing, and just look uo videos on youtube on how to use it.
 
I have several suggestions.

Here is the wheel brush I like of all that I have tried over the last 5 years:

Amazon.com: Power Brush Super Soft Wheel Cleaning Tool: Automotive

Here is my polish system:

Proper Auto Care recommends:



Step 1 - BLACKFIRE PolyClay II with BF Lubricant



Step 2 - Menzerna PO106FF Polish using the White pads

(Polish)



Step 3 - Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze using the Black pads

(Glaze)



Step 4 - Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket using the Red pads

(Seal)

Proper Auto Care is out of Tampa(Go Kurt Warner!).

My polish on my 1995 Audi 90 is terrific.

Look me up on AudiWorld under 4AudiQ for some pics.
 
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