Getting Started
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Getting Started
So AWOT sent me over here. I have been washing my car with the Mr. Clean Auto Dry but after washing it today with my friend and his supplies I realized there is not an advantage to it. So what supplies do I need to get started with detailing my car? I just read MB the Body's post and if that's all I need let me know! Currently I have a dirty mit, some stuff called Wesley's Car Wash Solution (which leaves a nice finish) and Armor All Tire cleaner. I was hoping to pick up as much as I can at Pepboys/Autozone/Target (they look like they have alot of stuff)/etc but if I have to order online I will.
Oh and I do not have alot of advanced experience with washing cars so any help on the proper steps and order would be good too.
Oh and I do not have alot of advanced experience with washing cars so any help on the proper steps and order would be good too.
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Suggested reading...
Check out the "how to make your car shine" link in my signature. In that post, I reference several excellent web sites you can use to bring yourself up to speed. That and this forum and you should be good to go.
Welcome to the slippery slope.
Welcome to the slippery slope.
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Thanks. Can you guys help with my messed up paint too?
I posted in AWOT because I didn't know if it was on topic here.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/other/msgs/6158272.phtml">I'm Screwed</a></li></ul>
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you need to hold this shop accountable for their cheap job
Have them fix those trouble areas that they were supposed to fix originally.
I know its conveinent to buy your goodies at target, or fred meyer, but keep in mind those products are a dime a dozen. Products like Prima, Menzerna, Blackfire, and many others will last longer and provide a better result.
I know its conveinent to buy your goodies at target, or fred meyer, but keep in mind those products are a dime a dozen. Products like Prima, Menzerna, Blackfire, and many others will last longer and provide a better result.
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Agreed.
Here's what I'd suggest...
I'd photodocument the heck out of what's going on with your body work.
Use this as an opportunity to make the leap into detailing. If you've got the coin, get yourself a good starter kit (Adams, a forum sponsor, has some great kits), do the suggested readings, and give your car a good detail. Then, take a bunch of pics showing the crappy job that the autobody shop did. Take it back to them and thoroughly go over what needs to be fixed. Let them have a go at it. If they blow it, take more pics (lots) and then take it to another shop and have them fix it. Then, take the original shop to small claims court to have them foot the bill for both the bad work they did and the repair work you had to have done. I hate to suggest court, but the threat of it may be enough to get the ball rolling on getting this bum shop to take care of you.
Good luck.
I'd photodocument the heck out of what's going on with your body work.
Use this as an opportunity to make the leap into detailing. If you've got the coin, get yourself a good starter kit (Adams, a forum sponsor, has some great kits), do the suggested readings, and give your car a good detail. Then, take a bunch of pics showing the crappy job that the autobody shop did. Take it back to them and thoroughly go over what needs to be fixed. Let them have a go at it. If they blow it, take more pics (lots) and then take it to another shop and have them fix it. Then, take the original shop to small claims court to have them foot the bill for both the bad work they did and the repair work you had to have done. I hate to suggest court, but the threat of it may be enough to get the ball rolling on getting this bum shop to take care of you.
Good luck.
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order online...get a kit from griots (www.griots.com) adams (www.adamspolishes.com or
contact phil@adams.com) or detailers paradise (link at the top)...they all ahve excellent beginners kits...in fact adams has a full bucket for $99 right now which will set you up VERY nicely to start. I've use and will still use all of these places.
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