My Detailing Wakthrough

[Mr. Tasty]

I usually do an X pattern on the pad.


And by cleaning, i mean get a cloth rag, hold it over the pad still on the machine polisher, and turn it on. It raises the face on the pad, and removes residues.

[Mr. Tasty]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wet-sanding-cutting-buffing/

good sub forum to look at

[bimmer2288]

All this information is great, how about this -

Now that we generally understand the concepts of paint restoration, can we get one of you more experienced guys to put together a shopping list for the beginner who wants to do the job correctly?

This would include the specific brands and quantities needed for the job...

[Mr. Tasty]

I like to use a brother brand of pinnacle. They are relatively cheap and easy to work with.

[kdique]

e30 buffed and polished today









clayed than cut with meguiars, than finished with 3m ultrafine polish and zaino

[brbahner]

Im sure this sounds like a newbie question but what do you mean by "QD" when you refer to removing the excess with a mf and qd? im about to get into this for bimmer fest prep

[Vivek]

Im sure this sounds like a newbie question but what do you mean by "QD" when you refer to removing the excess with a mf and qd? im about to get into this for bimmer fest prep

Quick detailer

[brbahner]

Thank you!

[mr2peak]

Anyone have links to the original images?

[NYCDelphin]

Agree that this detailing business is a lot more serious than I thought.

I got all excited about shining up my white convertible & bought a bunch of detailing supplies from Griot's Garage. As soon as I opened the box, my kids grabbed the wash mitts and started beating each other senseless with them. I haven't seen them since - they're probably in the boy's room, and it's too scary to go in there.

:):):)

[MR E30 325is]

This thread is pretty dead, but I have started moving into detailing pretty heavily.

Have a great grasp on techniques, steps, products, etc.

PM me or post in this thread if you have any questions.