Got a PC...advice

[Nafoff]

just got one of these badboys

comes with some dodo juice wax too, 2 applicator pads etc,

can i ask what i need to know to start PC'ing, what i should be doing..etc etc
basically any advice...

 

[JimWD]

Not being funny, but, surely you should have learnt this prior to getting hold of one?

Visist DetailingWorld and look at the Guides in the sub-forums..

 

[the_prophet]

how can you learn without having something to practice with??

thats like learning to ride a bike without a bike....

anyway, basics are over on detailing world, think there's a beginners guide. give me a min and i'll find you the link.

edit, have a read through some of these,

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=61625

so long as your not going crazy with the PC, you can't really go wrong.

good luck an get some pics of your car up when your done!!

 

[JimWD]

Good point "the_prophet", but, I meant "learnt" as in, learnt "what i need to know to start PC'ing, what i should be doing"

^referring to the OP.

Ta for posting lin anyway; saved me a job.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

As silly as it sounds, go down to a breakers/scrap yard and see if you can pick up a dirt cheap car panel.
Practice on that. May sound silly, but at least you can practice worry free.

 

[Needster]

Good idea on the panel. Also, if you know anyone local who can do it, get them to supervise for a little while?

 

[iimushroomzii]

Wont it be a pain in the arse trying to practise on a "panel" off the car as it'll be flopping around everywhere..

 

[Needster]

Lie it on the floor?!

 

[the_prophet]

not really, a bonnet up against the wall or clamped down on a work bench. not overly complicated.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

lol, I'm sure it could be secured somehow

 

[JR]

Not if you have an old door or bonnet

 

[Nick_P]

Pah, Get a selection of pads and polishes. If you go on I4D or something and check out one of the starter packs, and then copy the polish/pads. I used to have menzs pads but I find sonus ones last longer.

 

[pritchard182]

slow and steady wins the race take your time and dont be temped to move on before the compound is compleatly broken down

 

[Nafoff]

thanks for the advice guys and girls, will take a look at the links, have a few local friends with them so may speak to them and see about double teaming a car...

with regards to knowing before i got it....i didn't expect to get it so therefore couldn't know before hand

 

[JR]

If you need any info mate feel free to bell me, I have just got some new pads too

 

[Nafoff]

If you need any info mate feel free to bell me, I have just got some new pads too

may take you up on that...

 

[alex-avfc]

f**k practising on a scrap panel. DA's are relatively fool proof!

I'd reccomend getting a couple of polishing pads, and Menzerna 203s or Meguairs 205, both of which are quite flexible and allow you to vary how much you cut.

Lime Prime is a product worth having too.

 

[Alastair.]

i kinda learnt myself, wrongs and rites n all.

find someone with a red faded banger to practise on, you will be amazed.