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Internet Detailing Resources for Newbs

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Old 01-17-2009, 12:18 AM
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PDF Handbooks:

Detailing World's Dual Action Polisher Guide

Detailing World's Rotary Polisher Guide

MikeyC's S2000 Detailing Handbook


Articles:

Guide to Detailing by David Bynon

Polished Bliss Guides to Detailing

Dave McLean's Guide to Machine Polishing by Dual Action Polisher

Dave McLean's Guide to Machine Polishing by Rotary Polisher

OCDetails Guide to Detailing


Good Washing Technique

Accumulator's Non-Marring Wash Technique

How to Use a Claybar

How to Choose and Apply Wax or Sealant Protection

How to Clean the Engine Bay

The JL Method for a winning engine detail

Engine Detailing by Anthony Elgan

How to safely clean and protect your engine bay

How to Clean the Wheels and Wheel Well

Wheel and Arch Tutorial

How to Maintain Your Car's Finish In-between Polishing Sessions


Meguiar's Online List O' Links

Volvie's Links for Newbies


Videos:

How to Wash Your Car (ShowCar Style!)

How to Use Detailing Clay

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

Polishing with a PC

Pinnacle Series on Car Care

Adam's Instructional Videos


DVDs:

How to Use the PC for Showcar Results


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?

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Al

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Nice! I downloaded the Rotary one

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Is the red better?
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Very nice of you to think about doing this..
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If anyone has any suggestions of articles and videos to add to my list, please let me know. Thanks.
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nice list , thanks! Just read the da polishing one.
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Thanksfor sharing, nice collection of links you have there
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