Detailing
Here are a list of detailing forums, supplies and tips that I have found useful.
I will be adding to the list as I find additional information.
Email me if you think there is a helpful link that could be on the list
I will be eventually be adding a gallery (So email me your BEST car pics)
so everybody can enjoy
Detailing Forums
Detail City
Autogeek Online
Autopia
Meguiar's online
Better Car Care
Mother's Wax forum
Detailing Tips
Note*
I have not personally tried all of the processes listed, they are here for reference.
These links may not answer all of the questions, but will cover many
I am not the author of any of the following articles (so don't email me to tell me how wrong they are),
but I have found them helpful.
I hope you do so as well.
Please note any disclaimers that may be noted on the respective pages.
Klasse SG wipe on wipe off instructions {Billnorth}
A Guide to Plastic lighting Restoration {GSRstilez}
Porter Cable accessorizing thread {4DSC}
How to use the Porter-Cable 7424 6" orbital polisher {Bettercarcare.com}
Carpet stain removal guide {Stainmaster.com}
Carpet and Upholstery cleaning {GSRstilez}
Tips for taking better pictures of cars {Focusedonsound}
OCdetails {Anthony M}
Porter-Cable ROB {Roadfly.org}
Porter Cable for beginners {Bimmer.roadfly.org}
Lake Country Mfg. pad guide {Lakecountrymfg.com}
Product, Pad, & speed settings for the Porter Cable DAP {Meguiarsonline.com}
Repairing Chips and Scratches {Bettercarcare.com}
How to Q.E.W. {N_2 Space}
Acronym and Polishing pad Chart
Detailing Product Manufacturers and Distributors
{Companies are listed in alphabetical order}
Adams Polishes
Torrance, CA
Home of Adam's polishies line
Adam's S&SR, Revive Polish, Butter Wax, Brilliant Spray Glaze, VRT [Dressing]
(Refill sizes Avail)
[Check website for local Adam's polishes dealers]
Autogeek.net
Stuart, FL
Distributor for 3M, 303, Detailers Pride, Eagle One, Klasse, Meguiars, Pinnacle, Poorboys
PS21, Wolfgang, Lake Country & Edge Buffing pads... and many others. Wide selection of products & accessories
Autopia Car Care ,CA
Detail City Store
Sarasota, FL
Distributor for 3M, 303, Diamondite,Eimann Fabrik, Klasse, Meguiar's, Menzerna, PS21, Plexus, Poorboys,
Pinnacle, Wolfgang, Lake Country, Edge, and CMA pads.... And many others. Wide selection of products and accessories.
10% discount available on most items email me for more information.
Meguiars.com
Irvine, CA
Home of Meguiar's Product Line (both professional and consumer products)
Mothers.com
Huntington Beach, CA
Home of Mothers Product line (Online ordering not available, but does have link to online distributors)
Pak Shak
Honolulu, HI
Poorboys World
West Nyack, NY
Home of Poorboy's Product line
SSR's, S&W, EX, EX-P, Natty's, Trim restorer, Bold n Bright & Natural Look dressings & more
(Refill sizes Avail)
[Check website for local Poorboy's dealers]
Specialty Motoring Products
Porter, TX
Distributor for Poorboys, Clear Kote, Four Star, and Lake Country products
Top of the Line Detailing Supplies Bonanza, AR
Victoria Wax
British Columbia, Canada
Home of the Victoria Wax product line
Cruising, Collectors, & Concours waxes as well as many other products
"Shop sizes available"
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