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Posted by: Bigs Mar 6 2006, 02:20 PM

I have decided to make a list of links that might be valuable to everyone! I hope this helps! I will keep adding more as I discover some!

You definitely don't have to buy the brands listed on here, but it definitely give you an idea of what they do!


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.


INFORMATION

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-intro-detailing.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-detailing-accessories.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/detailingtools.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-microfiber.html
http://www.autogeek.net/mi101.html
http://www.eshine.ca/glossary_article.htm
http://www.autogeek.net/qude101.html
http://www.calcarduster.com/faq.asp
http://www.eshine.ca/klasse_article.htm
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27264
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/basic_detailing.html
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/myths.html
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/faq.html
http://www.eshine.ca/yourbestwax.htm
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1516


WASHING & DRYING

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wash.html
http://www.eshine.ca/wash_article.htm
http://www.eshine.ca/Drying.htm
http://www.autogeek.net/exterior.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/wash.php


CLAYING

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html
http://www.elantraclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2560&view=findpost&p=23862
http://www.eshine.ca/DetailClay.htm
http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-clay-bar.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/clay.php
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/clay_and_ifo.html


POLISHING & WAXING

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wax.html
http://www.autogeek.net/car-wax-detailing.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-polishing.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-perfect.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/polish.php
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/wax.php


CHIPS, SCRATCHES & SWIRLS

http://www.web-cars.com/detail/touchup.php
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-paint-polish-clinic.html
http://www.elantraclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6190&view=findpost&p=70470
http://www.eshine.ca/Swirls.htm
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7011



QUICK DETAILING & ENGINE DETAILING

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-quick.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-engine.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/engine.php


GLASS & PLASTICS

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-glass.html
http://www.autogeek.net/waterspots.html
http://www.autogeek.net/lenshowto.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/glass.php


INTERIOR DETAILING

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-cockpit.html
http://www.autogeek.net/leather-car-care.html
http://www.autogeek.net/interior.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/interior.php


TRIM & MOLDINGS

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-trim.html
http://www.autogeek.net/trim-molding.html


WHEELS & TIRES

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wheels.html
http://www.autogeek.net/wheelstires.html
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/realwhda.html
http://www.web-cars.com/detail/interior.php
http://www.eshine.ca/Wheels.htm


POLISHERS/BUFFERS

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-porter-cable-7424-car-polisher.html
http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polisher.html
http://www.autogeek.net/buffer-polisher.html
http://www.detailcity.org/forums/car-polishers-buffing-pads-and-accessories/16516-porter-cable-use-advice.html
http://automotivedetailing.com/assets/articles_htm/baffled_buffers.htm



More to come! Feel free to share your ideas or links! Just send me a PM and I'll add them!

Thanks to OCDetails.com for forwarding me some of these links!

Posted by: Devin Mar 6 2006, 03:31 PM

Awesome! This is incredibly handy, thanks Bigs. I found articles I never knew even existed.

Posted by: elantraelite Mar 7 2006, 04:26 AM

Marc, great find.... that's some quality information for us new to detailing

WOW, i'm just reading through it all... god damm you're good at gathering information! This is an excellent source.

Should think about pinning this thread!

Posted by: Bigs Mar 7 2006, 07:50 AM

Thanks Guys! More to come! I like to get different articles and different poit of views! Sometimes mixed ideas form perfection!

Oh and it was pinned when I created it! That's why I did this up!

Posted by: elantraelite Mar 8 2006, 02:50 AM

As usual i've made an idiot of myself... should have noticed that

Posted by: Bigs Mar 8 2006, 07:36 AM

No prob Mang! Hey, I've done it before!

You might notice that I have made categories! Hope this helps a bit!

Posted by: ronjr Mar 11 2006, 10:59 AM

Great info!! I just order Klasse AIO and SG. As I have an Electric Red EGT and a Silver Accord, do you think I will need a Carnuba wax also?

Posted by: n0c Mar 11 2006, 11:17 AM

Sticky! Good stuff man.

oops i't sticky already lol.

Posted by: popeye Mar 11 2006, 01:32 PM

What I need is for you to come visit So Cal... free room and board in exchange for detailing on the 2 sleds

Posted by: Bigs Mar 12 2006, 11:25 AM

Hey Ron,

Nope, no need for carnauba with that combo! You will also notice that it will last long!

It's a little trickier to work with but as you go along, you will figure out a good way to work it! Seems the longer you let SG sit, the easier it's to remove!


Pop, no prob! It's a hell of a drive though!

Posted by: ronjr Mar 12 2006, 11:26 PM

Thanks Bigs,

Now I can't wait for the weather to warm up enough for two days to get this done!! I find that detailing cars is a relaxing way to spend a weekend. I'll take some when I'm done.

Posted by: Bigs Mar 13 2006, 08:18 AM

Ron,

Here is a quick guide to apply Klasse products!

http://www.eshine.ca/klasse_article.htm

Added on top in the Information section!

Just rememeber, a Little Klasse goes a long way!

Posted by: ronjr Mar 13 2006, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the link Bigs....

Now you have me worried...

Posted by: Bigs Mar 14 2006, 07:33 AM

You can't be worried when you have one of the best products available to detail a car!

Posted by: bambad7 Apr 15 2007, 06:51 PM

Thanks Bigs!

Autogeek.net has taken a few dollars from me now. I am one "happy camper". I got in the Klasse AIO and Klasse Glaze sealant-went with the 1 liter size bottles, pinnacle clay kit and lubricant, etc. Used the Elantra Club discount with every order.

I spent most of Saturday -high's in the mid 50's but wind gusts up to 30 mph. I vacuumed both 07 Limited, and wife's 2005 XLS Camry, and did some inside cleaning. Washed the elantra, two bucket method with a separate lamb wash mitt and rinse mitt. This worked very well because we have a water softener, so there were no water spots, since I got the water from the kitchen sink.

Since I ordered the kits, the microtowels, terry cloth applicator for the AIO, and biscuit applicator for the sealant glaze. I washed, rinsed, and micro towel dried the vehicle. I then used the pinnacle lub and ultra poly clay to "clay" what was a 5 month old Elantra, and was amazed at how fast the clay got dirty. Followed your directions exactly for turning the clay and toweling off the lube.

Next was the Klasse AIO application. Being new to the process, I used too much to start, but by the time I had gotten half-way done, I was doing it right. I then turned around and applied the SG. I did entire vehicle, and let it set for 2 hours. lunch and treated the tires with Armor-All gel with applicator.

Went and gassed up the Elantra (3) hours, and then used a micro-towel to get most of the sealant off. I had haze lines, so once again, too much.

That was yesterday, today did the XLS, and it went much better. I had the "routine" down much better, no excess AIO or sealant. No streaks, and it was much more comfortable day. High in the low 80's. Both vehicles "literally gleam" in the driveway. Both vehicle are "white" My wife just could not believe how bright and clean they look.

I just ordered 64ozs. of Pinnacle clay lube. Why? We also have a K2500 Suburban, and a C2500 Silverado L/B P/U. Both white, and both in need of the same treatments.

That is why I got the liter sizes of Klasse AIO and SG. with these 4 vehicles I expect to use 10 ozs of each product a year. I could be wrong, but the marginal cost of the larger size is minimal. And, I am a Texan for goodness sake. Everything has to be big downhere!

Posted by: Bigs Apr 16 2007, 10:47 AM

That great man! Happy everything worked out for you!

The SG can be a bit tricky... Try adding a bit of QD to the applicator pad. When removing, you may also add some QD to the m/f towel as this will ease the removal of the SG.