# detailing 101 **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 5, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301 "2010-04-05T18:36:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/21 "2010-04-05T21:31:16Z")
No, the products are great (for the most part, don’t talk to turbotravis about the wax or tire shine :lol) I just can’t detail worth shit :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![Jammer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jammer/32/6349_2.png) [@Jammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jammer)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/22 "2010-04-05T21:47:39Z")
lol, nah, your excellent, unless of course you lock the keys in it. 😉 Or if its dark… or a tuesday or some shit. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/23 "2010-04-05T21:49:02Z")
\*you’re :facepalm :hug ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/24 "2010-04-05T22:04:20Z")
> [@FS: Shure E3c In-ear Monitors (Serial "065")](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-shure-e3c-in-ear-monitors-serial-065/30731/2): > > No, the products are great (for the most part, don’t talk to turbotravis about the wax or tire shine :lol) I just can’t detail worth shit :thumbup The tire shine sucks, flies off the car and covers the fenders. And the wax is literally near invisible when it’s time to buff it off of my car. I thought it was just Kramer failing, but I inspected it myself and it’s garbage when it’s time to remove it. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/25 "2010-04-05T22:06:32Z")
I use a different tire shine now (isn’t even a shine, its just a conditioner and weatherproofer) and the wax problem is solved with my JDM detailing lights! very niiiice ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2010, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/26 "2010-04-05T22:09:41Z")
> [@A new form of racism.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-new-form-of-racism/30730/3): > > I use a different tire shine now (isn’t even a shine, its just a conditioner and weatherproofer) and the wax problem is solved with my JDM detailing lights! very niiiice We had the lights last time, no? Either way the shit sucks, the car would look the same with other products that could be seen with the naked eye when it’s time to remove it. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/27 "2010-04-06T05:25:38Z")
> [@Must see Lincoln destruction stage 1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/must-see-lincoln-destruction-stage-1/30709/20): > > Get a hold of Bakerian and ask him if you can watch when he re-details the Cobra next week. :facepalm :rofl Plaf, Adam’s polishes actually makes a half decent DIY DVD. I think I have it somewhere, you can borrow it if I can locate it. Detailing is all about the prep work and patience. My OCD helps me quite a bit. Also, stay away from lower end waxes. I really only use Menzerna now. You need to find a combination that works FOR YOU. It took me years of trial and error before I figured out a good process. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/28 "2010-04-06T06:28:35Z")
> [@FS: '92 Civic Hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-92-civic-hatch/27633/34): > > :rofl > > Plaf, Adam’s polishes actually makes a half decent DIY DVD. I think I have it somewhere, you can borrow it if I can locate it. > > Detailing is all about the prep work and patience. My OCD helps me quite a bit. Also, stay away from lower end waxes. I really only use Menzerna now. You need to find a combination that works FOR YOU. It took me years of trial and error before I figured out a good process. I was serious though :rolleyes :rolleyes ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/29 "2010-04-06T06:49:37Z")
> [@Wayne64SS"](#): > > I was serious though :rolleyes :rolleyes Whenever you want to swing down I’ll run through it quick!! Oh and get your azz on FB chat. ---
**Author:** ![plaf713](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/439d5e/32.png) [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/30 "2010-04-06T08:17:33Z")
the only thing im afraid of is that i dont want to make it worse while in the process of practicing and getting to that point where i know what im doing. I can always practice on my truck though, but i feel like black is a whole different ball game, which my car is. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/31 "2010-04-06T08:25:35Z")
Just have some one help you then ---
**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/32 "2010-04-06T08:26:06Z")
black shows everything so in a way it makes it easier to see all of the imperfections which makes it easy when removing them ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/33 "2010-04-06T08:37:39Z")
> [@Comparison: Volkswagen GTI vs. Honda Civic Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/comparison-volkswagen-gti-vs-honda-civic-si/30711/24): > > the only thing im afraid of is that i dont want to make it worse while in the process of practicing and getting to that point where i know what im doing. I can always practice on my truck though, but i feel like black is a whole different ball game, which my car is. Black sucks something fierce. You see EVERY imperfection in the paint. Porter Cable 7424 is a solid machine, and I don’t think you could damage your paint that bad with it. Just don’t pick a wicked abraisive compound. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/34 "2010-04-06T08:41:41Z")
don’t worry about it until the clear start to peel on the edges. then you went too far. :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/35 "2010-04-06T09:01:10Z")
> [@so i got jacked...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-got-jacked/30605/48): > > don’t worry about it until the clear start to peel on the edges. then you went too far. :rofl Yea, listen to this guy. ---
**Author:** ![plaf713](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/439d5e/32.png) [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/36 "2010-04-06T09:26:26Z")
> [@so i got jacked...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-got-jacked/30605/48): > > don’t worry about it until the clear start to peel on the edges. then you went too far. :rofl sounds like you know from experience ---
**Author:** ![plaf713](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/439d5e/32.png) [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/37 "2010-04-06T09:27:26Z")
> [@making a 1g dsm rally capable?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/making-a-1g-dsm-rally-capable/30294/7): > > Black sucks something fierce. You see EVERY imperfection in the paint. > > Porter Cable 7424 is a solid machine, and I don’t think you could damage your paint that bad with it. Just don’t pick a wicked abraisive compound. so what compounds would you recommend for a polish, I was looking at the porter cable to buy, it was recommened all over the place. Also what pad should i use while polishing ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/38 "2010-04-06T10:35:51Z")
> [@NHL has worst ratings ever, the answer... Expand to Vegas and Kansas City?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nhl-has-worst-ratings-ever-the-answer-expand-to-vegas-and-kansas-city/30690/10): > > sounds like you know from experience i used to work at a dealer. you wouldn’t believe the shit i’ve seen people do. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/39 "2010-04-06T11:10:20Z")
> [@NYSpeed Track Day #1 - Friday June 15th, 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-track-day-1-friday-june-15th-2007/26320/313): > > so what compounds would you recommend for a polish, I was looking at the porter cable to buy, it was recommened all over the place. Also what pad should i use while polishing Menzerna PO85 RD, and Menzerna SIP. There are lots of detailing videos on you tube. Pad system is based on how bad the swirls/scratches are. Orange is usually the most cut, white is for the micro polishes (PO85). ---
**Author:** ![plaf713](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/439d5e/32.png) [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2010, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301/40 "2010-04-06T11:34:46Z")
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