dmw16

So I am thinking of buying a porter cable and I was wondering if someone would be willing to do a little teaching @ the Wash and Wax meet. What materials would I need to bring? It doesn't have to be on my car, but I would like to learn before I invest money in everything that I need.

thanks.

FF2Skip

Trust me... buy the PC. I won't be there to help in any way, but the thing is well worth it. It's not some mystery tool either- very simple. Virtually impossible to destroy a paint job with it unlike a rotary.

dmw16

I'd like some instruction just the same?

vbb

My friend and I did my car about a month ago. He just bought a new porter cable and had used it on his car, but he wanted to give it a shot on a black car, so I volunteered.

First we washed the car. Then we turned on the porter, and put on a coat of sealant wax and took it off with microfiber towels. Then we put on a coat of Meguiars NXT wax, and took it off with microfiber towels. All we did was put the wax directly on the car, turn on the cable with the little circular polishing pad, then waxed the car with it. Very simple.

The end result was the deepest shine I've ever had on my car. We did a section with just hand waxing, then a section with the porter cable for comparison, and it isn't even close.

FF2Skip

^ Claying the car before applying any polishes/waxes is highly recommended. )

chw6922

i am getting my pc this weekend too. the products mentioned above are the products which I am going to get along with pc. if you want to meet up, we can work on the car together. where are u located? i'm in arlington VA

just pm me if u'r interested in meeting up

speed_bump

here you go -Porter cable tutorial

http://www.guidetodetailing.com/arti...p?articleId=47

e3opian

This is an excellent site as well. I've got all their products ready to go based on the recommendation of our resident OCD detailer Chris (AnimeS2K). He will more than likely be at the WnW giving his demo with these products.

-Aaron

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/how-to.html

Pay particular attention to the "perfect shine" section if your paint needs restoration.

vbb

Yeah, next time I'm going to wash, clay, wash, seal, wax and then add a finishing polish step on the end. That'll be an all day event though.

e3opian

finish polish will take the wax off. wax = last

wash -> wash -> clay -> polish -> seal -> wax

I just did the "perfect shine" procedure on my hood only for anyone that will be at Peter's shop tomorrow and want to see the results