Lessons?

[irocdipi]

I live on Long Island NY, im only 18 years old and have a 2003 Black Explorer. Its in good condition but im looking to buy a wheel to remove light swirling and stuff. I would like to get a wheel im just skeptical because of all the damage and extra swirls that could happen. Just wonding if there were any places that offered lessons

[HealthyCivic]

Re: Lessons?

I don't know too much about lessons in New York, but what I can tell you is that you can get a Dual-Action polisher such as Meguiar's G110v2 or Griots Random Orbital Polisher. This will give you a lot of power but pretty much prevent you from being able to damage the paint. You say that you want to remove minor swirls and defects. Well, dual-action polishers are great for this and can even remove more severe defects and swirls as well. In addition, they can apply wax to speed up that process as well.

If you need to see detailing in action, check out Autogeek's videos. They are very good and will help you greatly.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Lessons?

Go with the dual action. Get a hold of the dvd by Mike Phillips about using it. Watch the dvd a couple of times. You will be all set. The d/a is practically foolproof.

[irocdipi]

Re: Lessons?

But isnt it possible for swirl remove and certain products to create more swirls if the product is used incorrectly. Any ideas about the porter cable 7424xp?

[Murr1525]

Re: Lessons?

Of course if you do things wrong, you could cause swirls with a DA. But if you do things slightly wrong with a rotary, you can burn through the paint.

Since swirls are fixable, there is a much bigger margin of error.

The Porter Cable is an option, it is in between Meguiars old G100 and the new G110. The G100 was the standard for 10 years or so until recently, so it certainly works. Its not quite as good, but if cheap enough, could balance out.

[HealthyCivic]

Re: Lessons?

But isnt it possible for swirl remove and certain products to create more swirls if the product is used incorrectly. Any ideas about the porter cable 7424xp?

Yeah, but the errors aren't what you'd think. You'd have to have a dirty pad or drop something on the ground and then rub it on the paint first to create bad swirls with a DA. Otherwise, your paint would have to be extremely soft which is very uncommon. You aren't gonna swirl up a car with the DA if you use the correct methods. Go watch this video, it's not that hard.

[rcktpwrd]

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too help push you into a DA check this out: http://www.tooltopia.com/griots-garage-10765lngcrd.aspx $108 and free shipping! I just got one and used it for the first time and it isn't too hard to use, read about the DA on the forum and check out some of the videos... It works awesome!!!!!

[scanlessfool]

Re: Lessons?

But isnt it possible for swirl remove and certain products to create more swirls if the product is used incorrectly. Any ideas about the porter cable 7424xp?

I was the same way as you. I had read how easy it was but wasn't confident until I actually got some first hand experience and to be honest with you, it is pretty easy. If anything, a problem you'll have is making sure that the pad is flat on the surface of the vehicle as I'm sure you'll see yourself tilting it a bit when you first start off.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Lessons?

Use the proper pad, right technique,and it is like I said earlier. Virtually foolproof.

I was hesitant at first. But it really is a great tool for a fabulous finish on your car.

[TOGWT]

Re: Lessons?

The nearest to NY I know of is KLEEN CAR (New Milford, New Jersey) provides detailed education for the detailing profession. This is the most comprehensive training program of its kind. This same program has been implemented by BMW of North America and is used to train their network of dealers. 888 – 302- 6400

See also Machine Polishing By Dual Action Polisher, Dave KG - http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=63859

[DetailFreak517]

Re: Lessons?

I would like to get a wheel

What sort of wheel? Steering wheel? 24" Spinners? 13" wire-spokes?

I think what you are intending to say is "rotary buffer" -- saying "wheel" lacks specificity.