HELP i need a crash course in detailing!!!

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Originally Posted by bricez28

ok i went and it was too busy so ill be going monday or tuesday. i have a few really dumb questions. ive been detailing my car forever but i just wanna know certain things like the best way to apply the wax to the car, how much to use, the best way to use the buffer, etc. wwith my car i always just threw wax all over the place and buffed the piss out out it with a shitty buffer.

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You dont need to put a lot of wax on it. Just cover the surface. Avoid openings inbetween body pannels and plastic pieces, and dont leave anything behind.

As for buffing... Make sure you ALWAYS have a clean surface (no small rocks or things that may scratch the paint.. Seems kinda obvious but I've seen it done before). Keep the buffer moving so you dont burn the paint too.

Just went over buffing in class... turn the buffer on while its on the car and you won't sling compound/polish everywhere and look like a total newb. If its an adjustable speed buffer keep the rpm's around 2000 and let the pad and compound do the work. When you get to edges make sure the rotation doesnt try to catch and sling you off the panel, you'll do this once or twice and figure it out.

If need be I could scan my book for that lecture and send it to you.

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Originally Posted by slowdime

turn the buffer on while its on the car and you won't sling compound/polish everywhere and look like a total newb.

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I made that mistake a few times in the past. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Camaro_94

I made that mistake a few times in the past. :laugh:

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I think everyone has, but you eventually learn

Thanks guys

How'd it go?