One of the great benefits to Meguiar's OnLine is that if one hangs out here long enough, asking questions and searching the archives, one really learns a lot about the craft of detailing. I cannot speak too highly of the generosity and patience of Mike Phillips, Mark Kleis, Mat (Murr1525), Rasky, Tim Lingor, and so many others. If one really wants to learn how to detail one's car, MOL is the place to be.
But there are other resources available on the internet, and I thought it might be useful, especially to my fellow newbs, to collect those I have found most helpful:
PDF Handbooks:
Detailing World's Dual Action Polisher Guide
Detailing World's Rotary Polisher Guide
MikeyC's S2000 Detailing Handbook
Articles:
Guide to Detailing by David Bynon
Good Washing Technique
How to Use a Claybar
How to Choose and Apply Wax or Sealant Protection
How to Clean the Engine Bay
How to Clean the Wheels and Wheel Well
Wheel and Arch Tutorial
How to Maintain Your Car's Finish In-between Polishing Sessions
Meguiar's Online List O' Links
Polished Bliss Guides to Detailing
Videos:
How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)
Mike Phillip's on How to Clay Your Car
Jay Leno video on claying
How to Tape Your Car (Part 1)
How to Tape Your Car (Part 2)
How to Use a D/A Polisher
Pinnacle Series on Car Care
DVDs:
How to Use the PC for Showcar Results
These are some of the resources I have found helpful. I'm sure there are many others. Are there internet resources you would like me to add to my list?
Cheers,
Al
(Updated 21 January 2009)
But there are other resources available on the internet, and I thought it might be useful, especially to my fellow newbs, to collect those I have found most helpful:
PDF Handbooks:
Detailing World's Dual Action Polisher Guide
Detailing World's Rotary Polisher Guide
MikeyC's S2000 Detailing Handbook
Articles:
Guide to Detailing by David Bynon
Good Washing Technique
How to Use a Claybar
How to Choose and Apply Wax or Sealant Protection
How to Clean the Engine Bay
How to Clean the Wheels and Wheel Well
Wheel and Arch Tutorial
How to Maintain Your Car's Finish In-between Polishing Sessions
Meguiar's Online List O' Links
Polished Bliss Guides to Detailing
Videos:
How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)
Mike Phillip's on How to Clay Your Car
Jay Leno video on claying
How to Tape Your Car (Part 1)
How to Tape Your Car (Part 2)
How to Use a D/A Polisher
Pinnacle Series on Car Care
DVDs:
How to Use the PC for Showcar Results
These are some of the resources I have found helpful. I'm sure there are many others. Are there internet resources you would like me to add to my list?
Cheers,
Al
(Updated 21 January 2009)
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