I've been lurking for quite some time, ordering stuff, watching threads, etc. I knew it was time for my first post when my wife said, "I don't know who your new friends are online, but I think we have enough car supplies now." :buffing:
I've been detailing (as a hobby and for friends and family) for 15 years or so, and it has come a long way in that time. This site has opened my eyes to the PC and what a great tool it can be. Using the advice from the site, my arsenal includes OC, OP, NB, EX-P, a bunch of Meg's stuff, PC + pads, MF's, etc. I am in Chicago, so I try to enjoy every 40 degree afternoon in the garage with my toys. As it gets nicer out, I have an 05 Jetta (silver), 99 Altima (black), and this Mustang to work on as my projects:
It was repainted several years ago, and is decent for the age, but needs TLC (spiderwebs, small scratches, etc.). Yesterday afternoon I tried a few things on the passenger door (pic is a before shot):
OC via PC - Yellow propel on 5
OP via PC - Green propel on 5
It still didn't quite have the "pop" I was looking for, so hit it lightly with OP again, this time via propel blue. Worked nicely. Followed with Meg's hand glaze and 2 coats of NB.
Hopefully it will warm up enough here to finish the car! After that, I can tackle the Altima, which in 6.5 years has never seen a night in the garage... :nervous2:
Thank you to all who contribute to the site, you make the hobby better for all of us!
Ben
I've been detailing (as a hobby and for friends and family) for 15 years or so, and it has come a long way in that time. This site has opened my eyes to the PC and what a great tool it can be. Using the advice from the site, my arsenal includes OC, OP, NB, EX-P, a bunch of Meg's stuff, PC + pads, MF's, etc. I am in Chicago, so I try to enjoy every 40 degree afternoon in the garage with my toys. As it gets nicer out, I have an 05 Jetta (silver), 99 Altima (black), and this Mustang to work on as my projects:
It was repainted several years ago, and is decent for the age, but needs TLC (spiderwebs, small scratches, etc.). Yesterday afternoon I tried a few things on the passenger door (pic is a before shot):
OC via PC - Yellow propel on 5
OP via PC - Green propel on 5
It still didn't quite have the "pop" I was looking for, so hit it lightly with OP again, this time via propel blue. Worked nicely. Followed with Meg's hand glaze and 2 coats of NB.
Hopefully it will warm up enough here to finish the car! After that, I can tackle the Altima, which in 6.5 years has never seen a night in the garage... :nervous2:
Thank you to all who contribute to the site, you make the hobby better for all of us!
Ben