kenTTang

I wash and wax a lot, but have only recently started to learn paint correction. However, I've been following detailing forums and reading write-ups for years, so I'd like to think that I wasn't starting from scratch, at least conceptually! After doing my girlfriend's white car, I did a neighbor's oxidized clear on his truck bed cover. He was about to pay a few bills to get it repainted, so I asked for half that if I could produce results! He did not think it was possible at all, and I only attempted it because I've seen more done with worse. After that, I started the full process on my car. Not many process pics here, just a few afters. I've only done the compounding, finishing, and sealing... have not applied any glaze or wax yet.

Glad this was pinned... this answers a few questions I've been wanting to post up threads on!

Welcome, sir! I just joined earlier this afternoon as well. Look forward to seeing your work.

Great work. The shots of the plastic trim are incredible (black trim, the Acura plate on the back, etc.). Always +1 for an unmolested, un-riced NSX, hehe.

Fantastic work!! I have to second mc2hill... damn shame about those wheels!

For sure, Bruce! Once I learn to navigate around here, I'm sure I will find the local section to stay updated on events and meets. The SoCal Audi scene seems to be either all about tracking or all about stancing, the latter of which isn't really my thing, so I am always looking for fellow enthusiasts to hang out, regardless of make. Thanks, Rich!

Thanks, Michael! Yes, SVRT is on the list as soon as B2B runs out... good to know that it is the right choice! Thanks, Chris... honored to have two 'welcome' banners

Nice to meet you all! I live in Orange County, where the weather permits washing every day if I so choose! I've been an obsessive washer for as long as I've owned a car... it's therapeutic for me, so sometimes I will wash 2-3 times a week, even if I haven't driven her in between. Needless to say, those washes are very light and quick... more like a hose off with a tiny bit of soap and a QD wipe-down. I've always been fascinated with paint correction. I hail from QuattroWorld, where we have Phil from DetailersDomain and DetailingBliss constantly posting up jobs. I also have a few friends who own DA polishers, so I've gotten a small taste of it. It wasn't until recently, however, that I purchased a PC of my own. I had a general concept down from years of following the detailing scene, so all I really needed to do was double-check the product specifics to decide exactly what to buy. Here is my current humble rack of supplies. Eventually, everything will be replaced with Adam's stuff as I finish them off. Before you all go off on how aggressive the Gold Class is , I dilute it twice or three times as much as recommended so as to not strip too much existing wax off of the car... the lubricity of that ratio isn't a major issue either, as my car rarely has more than a thin layer of dust, let alone much dirt (I hardly drive her since I work from home). Here is my first 50/50 ever on my girlfriend's white car. This was after correcting and finishing polishes only: Here are shots after all five steps (Correcting and Finishing Polishes, Super Sealant, Brilliant Glaze, and Buttery Wax v.2)... I am very happy with how everything turned out... I didn't realize white could look so wet!! I'll cross-post these to the appropriate forums once I figure out how everything is laid out here Great to meet you all, and I look forward to learning from everyone!