lots of questions

[jpu471]

what is the difference between spider webs and swirls? how do you gauge starting with shr vs fmp. i know try a small section. on that note how long does it take folks to polish a car? all day a few hours? oops one more i do not have a garage and only about 3-4 hours of shade can one polish in the sun? ok i"ll stop:)

[MitsukiGT]

**Disclaimer - I am new to all this so be sure you watch those videos**

 

First watch these videos, Adam tells you what spiders\swirls are and allot more

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868

 

Junkman runs you through how to do a test spot on your car.

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3666

 

No way can you do it in 3-4 hours, at least not properly. Took me like 30 hours to properly do mine, but I am picky.

 

You are better off doing a panel a day in your case.

 

Be sure to read up on claying your car (also in junkman's video)

 

From what I have read and personal experience you will 99% of the time, even on new cars start with orange pad and SHR.

Edited September 24, 2009 by MitsukiGT

[Bill-V8V]

 

No way can you do it in 3-4 hours, at least not properly. Took me like 30 hours to properly do mine, but I am picky.

 

You are better off doing a panel a day in your case.

 

Be sure to read up on claying your car (also in junkman's video)

 

From what I have read and personal experience you will 99% of the time, even on new cars start with orange pad and SHR.

 

 

 

Personal experience ?????

 

 

Dude, you are still working on your second time detailing a vehicle :lol::lol:

[Marylander]

what is the difference between spider webs and swirls? how do you gauge starting with shr vs fmp. i know try a small section. on that note how long does it take folks to polish a car? all day a few hours? oops one more i do not have a garage and only about 3-4 hours of shade can one polish in the sun? ok i"ll stop:)

 

Checking out the videos is a great first step. After that, work a small area until you get t he results you're looking for... every car finish is different (as is the starting condition), plus what looks great to some is just mediocre to someone else -- everyone has different expectations and standards. So, there's really no way to estimate how long a particular job will take.

 

I find the best way to do it is to take your time and enjoy the process. And don't feel the need to get the entire car done in one sitting -- chances are you'll just get tired, start taking shortcuts and in the end be unhappy with the results.

 

Spend a bit more time around the forum, too -- you'll get some great tips, laughs, and inspiration.

 

And welcome to AF!

 

Rich

[MitsukiGT]

Personal experience ?????

 

 

Dude, you are still working on your second time detailing a vehicle :lol::lol:

 

Sure, I'll not try to help people if you just want to laugh at me. We all start somewhere. Never count the rookie out:confused:

 

I have 2 new vehicles, both were in bad need of orange pad. Sorry I can't afford 10 new vehicles to work on. Would that be enough for personal experience? 2 new vehicles in BAD need of orange pad is experience in my book. I spent hours reading these and other forums too, watching hours of video. Just because I have only worked on 2 cars does not mean I haven't done my homework.

 

Anyway, was anything I said wrong? Did I mislead him in any way? I guess my 2 car experience don't count....

[Bunky]

what is the difference between spider webs and swirls? how do you gauge starting with shr vs fmp. i know try a small section. on that note how long does it take folks to polish a car? all day a few hours? oops one more i do not have a garage and only about 3-4 hours of shade can one polish in the sun? ok i"ll stop:)

 

How much have you polished?

[Bill-V8V]

Sure, I'll not try to help people if you just want to laugh at me. We all start somewhere. Never count the rookie out:confused:

 

I have 2 new vehicles, both were in bad need of orange pad. Sorry I can't afford 10 new vehicles to work on. Would that be enough for personal experience? 2 new vehicles in BAD need of orange pad is experience in my book. I spent hours reading these and other forums too, watching hours of video. Just because I have only worked on 2 cars does not mean I haven't done my homework.

 

Anyway, was anything I said wrong? Did I mislead him in any way? I guess my 2 car experience don't count....

 

 

:lolsmack:

 

 

When you start giving people percentage based on your personal experience yes you are misleading people.

[b_pappy]

Ken,

Can you get out to Northridge this weekend (Sunday, maybe early Saturday), maybe I can help you out in person and answer some questions.

Bruce

818-621-1423

[MitsukiGT]

I said personal experience AND what I read. Even Dylan recommended to me to start with orange pad on new car. I of course was scepticle until I clayed it. It was in bad shape and new in Feb.

[GerryC]

what is the difference between spider webs and swirls?

basically the same thing

 

how do you gauge starting with shr vs fmp.

it depends on the severity of the swirls. you can post a picture to let others get a better idea of what direction to steer you in but most of the time you'll need to start with SHR.

 

on that note how long does it take folks to polish a car? all day a few hours?

every car and paint finish type are different, and factoring in the condition of the finish, it can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days to correct an entire car. I spent about 6 hours on my Corvette just correcting the paint, and in comparison to most cars C4's are small

 

one more i do not have a garage and only about 3-4 hours of shade can one polish in the sun? ok i"ll stop:)

It will be better for both you and the car for paint correction to be done in the shade. I would ask a friend if you can use their garage for a day. You don't want the surface of the car to be hot when you do this, and you don't want to sweat to death either

Edited September 23, 2009 by GerryC

[Bill-V8V]

If I were you Ken I'd take him up on his kind offer, nothing better than seeing the process first hand from someone as knowledgeable as Bruce :2thumbs:

[Rich]

Ken, first off, welcome to the forum.

 

My best advice to you is to listen to the advice that the Moderators and Detail Advisors give you. They're the specialists and they have the most knowledge about what to do and how to do it. They have your best interest at heart and only want you to succeed in detailing. Adam's makes the best products on the market, and with their help, you'll have the best looking car in your neighborhood.

Take some time and watch the Junkman's videos and Adam's videos. Write down whatever questions you have and ask them here. We'll all get you on the right track.

[jpu471]

its like everything else i do, when something looks interesting i throw myself into it. i even think think i can act out all the videos "boys and girls":) have emailed aj ... have bought the stuff oh now i have to do it. will check my wifes to do list and as soon as possible,bruce, will make contact. my son goes to csun and i am an alumni so i know the area. thanks for the gracious offer. thank you all for the support.

[Junkman2008]

its like everything else i do, when something looks interesting i throw myself into it. i even think think i can act out all the videos "boys and girls":) have emailed aj ... have bought the stuff oh now i have to do it. will check my wifes to do list and as soon as possible,bruce, will make contact. my son goes to csun and i am an alumni so i know the area. thanks for the gracious offer. thank you all for the support.

 

I haven't received any email yet, you may want to PM or post your question in this thread instead.

[jpu471]

actually i have aj but mostly about my son and his computer career thanks

[Junkman2008]

actually i have aj but mostly about my son and his computer career thanks

 

Okay, that's you! My bad!

[airhog]

Do not rush! This is the worst thing you can do and will cause you to make mistakes and not do a proper job. Don't do the job when you only have an hour or so. Give yourself lots of time. Most things will take longer than you think. Also plan out what you will be doing and in what order.

[jjwvette]

I'd take the help from Bruce....