New Here From SoCal

[94BMW325CIS]

Im new here. I just want to get better at detailing my cars, so if anyone has tips about detailing, please tell me. Im pretty new to washing cars, so any help will be appreciated

[the other pc]

Re: New Here From SoCal

First off, to MOL!

The best tip I can give you is to come up to Meguiar's for a Saturday class. It's soooo much easier to learn in person and with hands-on practice.


PC.

[Sydster]

Re: New Here From SoCal

Welcome to MOL! Hope this helps

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: New Here From SoCal

to mol.

[SonnyD]

Re: New Here From SoCal

Welcome!
Regards Sonny

[Rick McDonough]

Re: New Here From SoCal

to Meguiar's Online!!!

[94BMW325CIS]

Re: New Here From SoCal

Thanks for your great advice, everyone. Im really excited to get my paint looking perfect. Does anyone have a good list of links that could help me? Thanks again. Anyhting will be appreciated.

[Murr1525]

Re: New Here From SoCal

Step #1: Go over to showcargarage.com and watch the How-to clip on washing your car.

Step #2: Read these:

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

Step #3: Consider getting a machine ot do the work for you....

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

Step #4: Extra Learning:

Order Mike Phillips and Richard Lins' "How to get show car results with the PC" DVD.
Go over to Autopia.com and look up Mikes article on "Lessons from White Paint."