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  • #1

    Newbie

    Hi everyone! New here. Got started in amateur auto detailing a few months back. Learning little by little. I figured if I really want to start learning I should probably join a good detailing forum.

    I'm a member over at 8thcivic.com and an admirier of the work of two members here. RaskyR1 and Presidential_Detail who are also members over there.

    I own a 2007 Tafetta White Civic Si Coupe...

    In addition our Family Fleet has a 2003 Oriental Blue 325i Sports Package that I've done a lot of work on but still needs help.

    Aaanndd a 2008 Carmona Red Cayenne. Pretty good shape but need some help.

    Unfortunately I have no interesting pictures of the Cayenne or 325i since they aren't mine but I hope to have good pictures once it gets warm out again and I can put several hours into them...

    Howver, here are a few pictures of my baby...






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  • #2
    Re: Newbie

    Nice Honda Civic!!
    Welcome to Meguiars Online!!
    Joel
    Firefighter/EMT-B
    Rejuvenation Auto Detailing
    "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!"
    '99 F-150

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    • #3
      Re: Newbie

      Welcome to MOL!

      Nice looking car. Nice photography too! Your work?

      Feel free to set one of the photos up as your avatar or let me know what one you want and I can set it for you.
      Scott

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      • #4
        Re: Newbie

        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

        How to Wash Your Car Show Car Style

        What it Means to Remove a Scratch

        How To Remove Swirls By Hand

        How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

        How to correctly apply ScratchX to remove swirls and scratches

        Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

        Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

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

        1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover

        Each one, teach one... Ferrari Fiorano 355 F1 Spider
        2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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        • #5
          Re: Newbie

          Thanks for the welcome guys.

          I really like the car. It is a nice sporty ride that is easy to live with but loves trips to twisties and autocrosses. Even before I got the car I wanted to get one with a white on white setup. It turned out pretty well but I'll be happier when I get an autocross setup suspension that will probably have a mild drop that will make it look better. White might not be as flattering has other colors the car comes with (like Fiji Blue and Habanero Red) but I still like it. I am trying to go for a custom look that will set it apart but definitely stick to an an overall "oem look."

          Photos are mine. I am sort of getting into amatuer photography. Myself and a friend from Charlotte (who's car you can catch in the background of pic 3), both enjoy taking pictures and when I got my point and shoot I started to play around with it.

          My dad is an avid photographer but due to economic hardship couldn't justify spending money to replace his aging EOS1 so I had to bite the bullet for him and got him an XSi for Christmas. Though so far I am the only one who has played with it. Just got into HDR as you can see from the last two photos.


          I am a former Zaino user but switched to Meguiars and have been pretty pleased with the results. I had a little bit of experience with PC's (I have a 110 equivalent model) and have been primarily using Meguiars 9, 7, and NXT 2.0.

          Limited experience with UQD and recently had a forray into PLastx with my dad's BMW (minor pitting/hazing) and my friend's Jeep Grand Cherokee (MAJOR hazing) I have pictures of both I will probably try to post up in another section tonight.
          I have also become a fan of Gold Class Endurance High Gloss tire gel. I've used A LOT of tire dressings and finally found a bottle of this my dad bought way back when. Used sparingly it looks fantastic and lasts much longer than other dressings I've used with minimal run (which you notice big time on white wheels)


          I am most excited to try out 105 and 205 which Rasky and Presidential have praised on our forum.

          Looking forward to learning a ton more about products and techniques.


          Oh, PS, if the logic of any of my posts seems a bit out of whack, I am hopped up on meds from getting my wisdom teeth out today. :p

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          • #6
            Re: Newbie

            to Meguiar's Online!

            Mike
            Why do we drive on a Parkway, and park on a Driveway

            George Carlin

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            • #7
              Re: Newbie

              Welcome to MOL!
              '05 Arctic Blue Pearl Acura TSX
              '03 Silver Lexus RX 300

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              • #8
                Re: Newbie

                nice car
                Nick
                Tucker's Detailing Services
                815-954-0773
                2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                • #9
                  Re: Newbie

                  to MOL!
                  Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

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                  • #10
                    Re: Newbie

                    Welcome to Meguiar's Online!! Read through the threads below to get you started.

                    Basic List O' Links
                    List O' Links 2.0
                    Meguiar's Online Database

                    Ryan
                    Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway.

                    This is your life. Choose to live it to the fullest.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Newbie

                      To mol.
                      quality creates its own demand

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