# Detailing information for noobs **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 15, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221 "2009-03-15T16:00:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/21 "2009-03-17T17:50:54Z")
> [@jph102900"](#): > > Zach, how much of a difference would the polishing stage really make on a newer car? I have an 07 that is garaged about 50% of the year (we have a one car garage). I claybar it a couple times a year and wax it about once a month with meguiars nxt. When I am done it is smooth like glass and has a deep shine. If i went out and got a porter cable and some pads and polish and added that step along with a sealant or glaze, will I see much of a difference? Seems like that might be something that only really helps on an older car with faded or oxidized paint. If you have any noticeable swirls or _light_ scratches, it could help. It could just add some depth as well as help with any swirls. > [@Donald Trump a cheapskate?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/donald-trump-a-cheapskate/39871/3): > > any tips for white paint? I’ve used Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover to get the yellow/dark spots out before but it really takes the gloss off the finish. > > Also, there is something around my door handle, I thought it was egg yoke at first, it’s yellow and I was able to get most of it off but there are some spots around the door handle I cannot get to with enough pressure to really scrub it off. It’s deep into the paint i think. Still no idea what it is. Just noticed one day picking up the girls in South Side Did you try claybarring the problem areas? If not, give it a shot. If it was indeed egg, it’s not going anywhere unless buffed with a rotary, and even then it’s questionable. Egg eats paint. ---
**Author:** ![slvr98camaro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7c8e57/32.png) [@slvr98camaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slvr98camaro)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/22 "2009-03-18T12:27:08Z")
> [@I made a black pathfinder crash today.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-made-a-black-pathfinder-crash-today/39852/25): > > i clay barred my truck today. its 100% better then it was. smooth as a brand new car. i was amazed just fuckin takes way to long. i didnt do my front bumper or grill or tailgate or back bumper because i got too bored. true, but it is worth it when you’re done it took me 8 hours to wash, clay, polish, and wax my car although i did it all by hand in a cramped garage ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/23 "2009-03-18T13:28:51Z")
> [@Hey all](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-all/39717/27): > > who wants to detail a car or two? I can’t imagine your 1 series needing too much work, but I would clean that one up for you if you wanted. ---
**Author:** ![jph102900](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jph102900/32/6049_2.png) [@jph102900](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jph102900)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/24 "2009-03-18T13:35:00Z")
> [@Callout: Muscle50, Cobraman04 & 01AudiS4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-muscle50-cobraman04-01audis4/39759/99): > > I can’t imagine your 1 series needing too much work, but I would clean that one up for you if you wanted. I’d always be willing to detail some cars too. I can’t buff and polish like Zach might, but wash/clay/wash/wax/interior is something that I do pretty regularly. I’ll take a couple hours to do that if the price is right. ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/25 "2009-03-18T14:33:53Z")
I can do whatever, too. Like I said I’m no professional, and price reflects that. ---
**Author:** ![JdmAzFuk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bcef8e/32.png) [@JdmAzFuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JdmAzFuk)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/26 "2009-03-18T17:59:03Z")
well…i think that this thread has alot of useful information for people who really dont detail but would like for their cars to shine like new… ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/27 "2009-03-18T18:50:27Z")
Good thread. Now, if I could just work up the effort to actually follow the steps for any one of my cars… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![SmokinDiesel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@SmokinDiesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SmokinDiesel)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/28 "2009-03-19T09:24:28Z")
Good article Zach … I’m in for a detailing competition! ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/29 "2009-03-19T10:35:35Z")
> [@HD seems to have forgotten what it is](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hd-seems-to-have-forgotten-what-it-is/39856/8): > > and yet you go about some things wrong or missleading:fart: what is wrong with the post? you come into someone else’s thread, tell them it’s wrong, and don’t explain your side. you suck at the interweb ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/30 "2009-03-19T10:48:19Z")
> [@FS: 15x7 Black Slipstreams](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-15x7-black-slipstreams/39869/17): > > well…i think that this thread has alot of useful information for people who really dont detail but would like for their cars to shine like new… That’s what it was meant for. There is no information there that is of use to a professional detailer. > [@I made a black pathfinder crash today.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-made-a-black-pathfinder-crash-today/39852/28): > > Good article Zach … I’m in for a detailing competition! :hsugh: I don’t know if I qualify for competition… ---
**Author:** ![HLxDrummer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e274bd/32.png) [@HLxDrummer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HLxDrummer)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221/31 "2009-06-04T21:46:14Z")
> [@A shuttle bus just crashed into Starbucks](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-shuttle-bus-just-crashed-into-starbucks/39797/77): > > what is wrong with the post? > > you come into someone else’s thread, tell them it’s wrong, and don’t explain your side. you suck at the interweb :stupid: A new PC is supposed to be coming out soon though… Right after I ordered a G110 lol [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/detailing-information-for-noobs/202221.md?page=1)