# detailing 101

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [April 5, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-101/251301 "2010-04-05T18:36:35Z")\
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**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")

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> [@Comparison: Volkswagen GTI vs. Honda Civic Si](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/comparison-volkswagen-gti-vs-honda-civic-si/30711/24):
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> 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.

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