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keith:
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--- Quote from: keith on October 25, 2009, 08:33:30 pm ---Yep Scratch X is pants.
You could buy yourself a DA polisher some products and DIY.
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Trouble is, you can easily spend 300 on products and polisher but you'll probably get a finish half as good as a pro would get.
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Practise makes perfect lol.
The big thing up my way at the moment is that now the winter months are coming in some detailers who have a little more time on their hands they do detailing mini courses 1-2-1 or upto 3 per group split into machine polishing for a day and a day detailing where the guys use old panels then end up on their own cars, looks quite good.
Boothy:
Practise makes perfect lol.
The big thing up my way at the moment is that now the winter months are coming in some detailers who have a little more time on their hands they do detailing mini courses 1-2-1 or upto 3 per group split into machine polishing for a day and a day detailing where the guys use old panels then end up on their own cars, looks quite good.
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I wouldn't trust myself to do it. I'd probably end up taking it back to the primer or something stupid! :laugh: The courses sound interesting though, especially working shifts as would give me something to do. Do you know who does them and where etc?
stealthwolf:
--- Quote from: Boothmeister on October 26, 2009, 08:35:05 pm ---I wouldn't trust myself to do it. I'd probably end up taking it back to the primer or something stupid!
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Honestly mate, it's not hard or difficult. When I first had a DA polisher in my hands, I was worried I'd mar the paintwork or something. I had never practised on a panel or anything beforehand but I used a finishing pad and a very light cut polish (menzerna final finish) and got a fantastic result. All the swirls went.
The only problem I have is it takes frikkin ages to work the polish properly and it's quite tempting to cut corners. Consequently, the whole detail takes ages!
john_o:
my 2p
I love car detailing (as a keen amateur) and have previously done it all myself, but this year decided I would enlist the services of a pro (JPC).
Initially it does appear to be a relatively large outlay (but compare it to tuning parts and it isnt....) for paintwork.
Thats the misconception.
If you have the time , then by all means learn from the pros and buy the right kit and DIY
but this will cost you a reasonable outlay. If you will stick at it and have the patience to learn the right way to do things , then go this way :happy2:
But as we all know time is limited , and the days of having 2-3 days free to clean a car just never happens when you have wife/kids/dogs/houses/jobs... insert selfish other tasks here to look after......
Yes I want to do it myself , but no I just dont have the time.
I can only confirm that my car was well looked after and came back like glass :happy2:
Using the correct washing procedure I have only washed it and lightly detailed it to keep it looking fresh.
No more than 2 hrs tops and its back to gleaming.....
hassle free gorgeous car everytime , and its now > 6 months later :happy2:
its a balance but you pay professionals to look after your engine / add mods , so i dont see why the same principal doesnt apply to car detailing.
Yes you can DIY , but ultimately a well known and trusted professional will be able to do create a better finish , that lasts longer, in less time using the correct finishes for your specific car :happy2:
for me this is Miglior Detailing aka 'JPC' due to location and he's someone from the forum I can trust.
based on location though this can apply to your local 'trusted' detailing professional.
this was not intended to be a advert , but a comparison of DIY vs Professional detailing :happy2:
CarrG:
Get yourself over to Detailing World and ask for some help. I'm sure local boys who are competent would help for some beer tokens or similar. There are afew of us local in my area that always help each other out. I'd do it for you if i was in your area.
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