Hi from New Mexico USA

[taoshummm]

Just joined forum because I have a fresh restore coming home 1970 Camaro - I just would like to learn the new technologies and seek advice

Other cars:

1990 Porsche 911 C4 - was Gene Hackman's
1996 Ford Ranger - Driver - not i bad shape but could use some help
1994 Chrysler Le Baron - Wife's Convertible nice for being that old she loves it
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix - 24k miles

All cars are white - our main enemy in New Mexico at 5000 ft elevation is sun - it eats rubber, paint and interiors - but metal parts stay great

I will read as much as I can before asking questions - but I need to get out of the old ways of car care - especially on the newly painted Camaro - Glassurit and all new trim and interior

Thanks in advance - I will try not to be too stupid

Need to find a large starter kit

Brian

[Murr1525]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA

Dont worry...

Here is some reading. There are a few new products out of course, but the ideas remain the same. Get the basics down, and we can fill in new products, accesories, trim/glass, etc...

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle
Step 1 Wash
Step 2 Clean
Step 3 Polish
Step 4 Protect
Step 5 Maintain

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

How to Wash Your Car Show Car Style

What it Means to Remove a Scratch

How To Remove Swirls By Hand

How To Remove a Bird Dropping Etching by Hand using M105 Ultra Cut Compound

How to correctly apply ScratchX to remove swirls and scratches

Rotary vs. PC vs. Regular Orbital Buffer

Recommended Products - G100a Dual Action Polisher

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover

Each one, teach one... Ferrari Fiorano 355 F1 Spider

[Carfire]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA

Welcome to Meguiars Online!!

[taoshummm]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA

Thanks for the replies - I will read those articles


Brian

[Mikejl]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA



Hello Brian. Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

Mike

[taoshummm]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA

Wow - Thanks - learned a whole bunch already reading and watching videos - there is hope for all my vehicles

Definitely my knowledge was stone age

Now to get some products and even more importantly the time - being stuck to computer 60-70 hours a week just for work I find this type of thing therapeutic - but some honey do's and yard work will suffer

Oh well - Winter has been very mild in New Mexico and will probably be able to start early - already have much of yard work done

Thanks everyone

More to come and learn

Brian

[Andy M.]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA

Welcome to MOL!

Andy M.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Hi from New Mexico USA

Welcome to MOL!!

Ryan