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First, I would join this forum and start lurking. ALOT of good info, and a lot of smart dudes on here. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ This is a good youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/autogeek Check under the playlists, there are great categories. I have been watching these videos for the past 2 weeks, and have learned a TON. Also 'like' the 'autogeek' and 'detailed image' Facebook pages. This is a good read too: http://home.comcast.net/~michael.cohen1/Detailing_Hand_Book.pdf Here is a good playlist for learning on a DA (specifically the PC 7424XP- which is what I got) Enjoy!

Alright, we're back in business and I plan to compound polish, fine polish, sealant, and wax the paint on my wife's car this weekend...... Dirty MDX: http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/MDX%20Detail/BE5A0FFD-D4FB-44F1-BE90-356EC300C7EB-229-0000002013D51EAA.jpg Two bucket method for a bath: http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/MDX%20Detail/FACE1858-4682-4752-8277-D1E16B6D11E5-229-000000202F87FB3E.jpg After about 1.5 hours of claying, she is prepped and ready for Saturday's compound, fine polish, sealant, and wax http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/MDX%20Detail/03CF0839-2F35-43EA-A1A8-EE476F62F917-229-000000203D992951.jpg http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/MDX%20Detail/82C1061B-EC0E-497C-B195-8DD5B1AFBF14-229-000000203600083F.jpg More to come Saturday........ Here's a sneak peek of the swirls on the E39....can't wait to knock this out too.... http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/016719F0-79C8-443B-9803-9412D92F15EA-1360-000001D79046F51C.jpg?t=1354829854

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1) Yes, can't wait for the off season to end even though it just started 2) The saying is 'run what you brung' and this thread is the epitomy of just that....I've seen guys go from Corvette's Evo X's and other high horsepower cars over to a modified Miata, and still have a blast on an even smaller budget. I razz my friends about their Miata's from time to time, but that is exactly the reason why I can...they're your friend's and if you can't bust their balls about something, then what's the point :dumb: I still have yet to drive a Miata in anger, but I plan to sometime in the future 3) Having a supportive wife, family, et al is HUGE!!! My son was born on May 31 of 2011 smack dab at the beginning of autocross season, and being how awesome my wife is, I have been able to not miss one event over the past two years. I have even been the Co-Solo Chair this past year and the year coming up.....soon as my son is old enough, he will be out there riding around with me, and if I can convince the wife, we may be looking at Kart in 3-4 years (**fingers crossed**) Glad to see some passion about motorsports, and hope to see you at some SCCA events next season with Jones #AudiLOL Great pic btw :thumbup:

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We had our reception at the Crowne Plaza downtown. It was great because we had about 60% of our guests coming from out of town and had a good rate with a block of rooms, this cut down a town on the change of people drinking and driving since we had an open bar. They have a couple nice rooms for a reception and a huge bar downstairs in the lobby for people staying in the hotel.

this ^^ CUP O CHEESE!!!!!!!!!! :lolguy:

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1:34 = :megusta:

Hey Das Borgen, look up about 8 posts :gabe:

The goods have arrived! :marc: http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/E97E89D6-BACA-4D13-9F56-3CA90EF0D391-664-000000EBBB8F0C61.jpg http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/09AD05AC-BE55-41E6-8BA6-2CEAD5BE461E-664-000000EBC264F48C.jpg

All my stuff arrives today.....going to do my hood only tomorrow since i don't have time to do the whole car. I'll update with before/after pics tomorrow. Maybe a short vid. We will see how it goes.......

Why? ^^ I think that is fantastic that they are going to come back the year after and finish the climb. Bravo to the both of them :fuckyeah: Actually, quite a few people tried to criticize their cage build, saying it 'buckled' in some of the wrong places.......but I agree, they were able to live another day, so props to the cage builder.... We use nothing but Recaro in all of our racecars........can't skimp when it comes to safety

Good to know about paint hardness. Thanks.

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Well, after many discussions and much help from Kyle (M0nk3y), I went ahead and pulled the trigger this past weekend on a new Random Orbital and a whole slew of new products to detail the fleet. They are set to be delivered tomorrow. I ordered everything from detailedimage.com. I have been detailing cars since I could drive, so I know a few of the 'tricks of the trade'. My dad has a DA Orbital too, so I do have some experience using one, but am no expert by any stretch of the imagination. I joined the Autogeek forum too, and have been studying threads and YouTube videos this past week. It's supposed to rain this weekend, but it's supposed to be in the 60's so i'm hoping to set-up shop in my garage with the worklight and get a car or two done. I have 2 black BMW's (with some NASTY swirling in the paint) and we just got my wife a 2009 Acura MDX that is in need of some major paint correction (swirls, dull paint, surface scratches, etc). I will be doing before and after shots here, and hopefully I will become much better at this trade. Feel free to chime in with any helpful advice :bigthumb: Hopefully we can all learn something. The products I bought: Porter Cable 7424XP Random Orbital Buffer http://www.coastaltool.com/a/port/images/7424xp_features.gif Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105 - 32 oz http://www.rollupandshine.com/ekmps/shops/rollupandshine/images/meguiars-m105-ultra-cut-compound-946ml-32oz-597-p.jpg 1 Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205 - 32 oz http://www.detailedimage.com/products/auto/389_1_lw_1385.jpg 1 Poorboy's World Natty's Red Paste Wax - 8 oz http://www.detailedimage.com/products/auto/31_1_lw_2382.jpg 1 Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (HGSG) - 500 ml http://www.detailedimage.com/products/auto/55_1_lw_2898.jpg ....and of course all the pads I need for the Orbital 2 Lake Country Red Foam Applicator Pad 2 Lake Country Blue Fine Finishing Pad - 5.5 inch 2 Lake Country Hydro Tech Tangerine Ultra Fine Polishing Pad - 5.5 inch 2 Lake Country Hydro Tech Cyan Light Cutting and Polishing Pad - 5.5 inch 1 Lake Country Rotary Hook & Loop 5" Backing Plate - 125 mm All this stuff was a free with my order, so that's coming too....... DetailedImage.com License Plate Frame $0.00 Detailed Image Kneeling Pad - 12" x 12" $0.00 DetailedImage.com Silver Vinyl Sticker $0.00 Detailed Image Garage Banner - 2' x 5' $0.00 I was in need of some new Microfiber, so I got some today from Advance Autoparts. They carry Griot's Garage Products, so I got a few of their products and some of the off brands too. http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae245/bmwohio/A0E27B5C-C70E-4EDB-A342-372132B91066-767-000001136D41FBF0.jpg Can't wait to try this stuff out this weekend

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I typically park in the back of parking lot, or at least 7-8 spaces away from the nearest car to the store. The little extra exercise is always better than the anxiety I get from wondering if some dumb mother fucker is going to ding my door http://www.hepcatradio.com/chan16.jpg

and don't forget the name of chapter 5 is.........Anaconda :dumb:

whew!