Help with Detailing
#1
Help with Detailing
I'm getting ready to possibly get a small side thing going, more of a hobby, of detailing. I have some light experience in detailing but I just don't have experience in using tools like a porter cable, flex, etc. Anyone have a link to a good detail 101 site or give some feedback on what to do, how to do it best etc. I know this is subjective but what are the leading waxes, sealants, shampoos, etc. Thanks
#5
Oh i don't wanna start a business, really just do it for some local friends for a little extra side cash. Nothing on a big scale by any means. Just using the porter cable to remove swirls, oxidation, is the extent of it. I may do a few cars a year besides my own.
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I agree with GoFast... you should be very hesitant to start working on anyone's car other than your own until you are at least comfortable with the machine cleaning processes. One little "oops" and you've lost money and/or friends. It really can happen that quickly with some processes. Now washing, waxing, cleaning, vacuuming, and "detailing" by hand for a nominal price might be the way to start. I think this is what you were getting at anyway. For that, the websites mentioned above are great. Also check out www.meguiresonline.com. There's a bunch of people on that site from all ranges of detailing experiences on there.
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I agree with GoFast... you should be very hesitant to start working on anyone's car other than your own until you are at least comfortable with the machine cleaning processes. One little "oops" and you've lost money and/or friends. It really can happen that quickly with some processes. Now washing, waxing, cleaning, vacuuming, and "detailing" by hand for a nominal price might be the way to start. I think this is what you were getting at anyway. For that, the websites mentioned above are great. Also check out www.meguiresonline.com. There's a bunch of people on that site from all ranges of detailing experiences on there.