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One of the great benefits to Meguiar's OnLine is that if one hangs out here long enough, asking questions and searching the archives, one really learns a lot about the craft of detailing. I cannot speak too highly of the generosity and patience of Mike Phillips, Mark Kleis, Mat (Murr1525), Rasky, Tim Lingor, and so many others. If one really wants to learn how to detail one's car, MOL is the place to begin.
But there are other resources available on the internet, and I thought it might be useful, especially to my fellow newbs, to collect those I have found most helpful:
PDF Handbooks:
Detailing World's Dual Action Polisher Guide
MikeyC's Detailing Handbook
(This is written especially for S2000s, but it contains great stuff applicable to all cars.)
Articles:
Various car detailing articles by David Bynon
How to Clean the Engine Bay
How to Clean the Wheels and Wheel Well
Videos:
How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)
Mike Phillip's on How to Clay Your Car
Jay Leno video on claying
How to Tape Your Car (Part 1)
How to Tape Your Car (Part 2)
How to Use a D/A Polisher
Pinnacle Series on Car Care
(These videos feature Pinnacle products, but it's easy to substitute appropriate products from Meguiar's. I really wish Meguiar's would produce a similar set of videos.)
DVDs:
How to Use the PC for Showcar Results
(This DVD needs to be ordered from ADS. It is worth every penny.)
These are some of the resources I have found helpful. I'm sure there are many others. Are there internet resources you would like me to add to my list?
Cheers,
Al
(Updated 13 December 2008)
But there are other resources available on the internet, and I thought it might be useful, especially to my fellow newbs, to collect those I have found most helpful:
PDF Handbooks:
Detailing World's Dual Action Polisher Guide
MikeyC's Detailing Handbook
(This is written especially for S2000s, but it contains great stuff applicable to all cars.)
Articles:
Various car detailing articles by David Bynon
How to Clean the Engine Bay
How to Clean the Wheels and Wheel Well
Videos:
How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)
Mike Phillip's on How to Clay Your Car
Jay Leno video on claying
How to Tape Your Car (Part 1)
How to Tape Your Car (Part 2)
How to Use a D/A Polisher
Pinnacle Series on Car Care
(These videos feature Pinnacle products, but it's easy to substitute appropriate products from Meguiar's. I really wish Meguiar's would produce a similar set of videos.)
DVDs:
How to Use the PC for Showcar Results
(This DVD needs to be ordered from ADS. It is worth every penny.)
These are some of the resources I have found helpful. I'm sure there are many others. Are there internet resources you would like me to add to my list?
Cheers,
Al
(Updated 13 December 2008)
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