Getting started....what to get???

jlspeed29 · 03-25-2011, 06:58 PM

So I've been a long time admirer of your guys work...and with spring now here I think I should finally invest in a PC...question

Where/how do I get started...Ive seen some starter kits online wh various pads, sealants etc....can you guys point me to your favorites?

Im in SoCal if that matters....

Also, my E92 will not be my guinea pig, i have a black 01 civic that needs it BADLY!!! and an 01 accord (champagne) that I can work on before taking the machine to my bimmer...

What do you guys have to say?

pretty broad question, i know...but any pointers, tips etc are greatly welcomed

TIA

Envious Eric · 03-25-2011, 07:48 PM

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PCXP
5" backing plate
5.5" pads - 3 surbuf, 4 orange, 3 white, 2 black, 2 blue
meguiars 105
menzerna 203
menzerna 85rd
blue claybar
clay lube
about 10 towels
2 drying WW towels
optimum QD
blackfire wet diamond sealant or collinite 845 wax (really durable)
get some 4" pads as well for the side mirrors, trim pieces, bumpers, etc...orange white black - 2 of each
chemical guys citrus wash and clear
bucket with grit guard
window cleaner
chemical guys barebones
optimum metal polish
a couple applicator pads
tire dressing applicator
a clay bar jar
meguiars tape for trim and moldings prior to compounding/polishing

jlspeed29 · 03-25-2011, 08:47 PM

thanks for the help man!i have various mf towels and polishes (optimum and chemical guys)..mostly stuff i can apply by hand.....optimum QD is the best too!
I love that stuff..and it smells awesome!

i guess to narrow it down..what machine? PCXP?
porter cable?

Envious Eric · 03-26-2011, 02:07 AM

pcxp is the porter cable

In all honesty, the griots machine is a step above the PC!

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jlspeed29 Major 517 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: F80 SO ZCP CCB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere along PCH... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335 coupe [8.00]	Getting started....what to get??? So I've been a long time admirer of your guys work...and with spring now here I think I should finally invest in a PC...question Where/how do I get started...Ive seen some starter kits online wh various pads, sealants etc....can you guys point me to your favorites? Im in SoCal if that matters.... Also, my E92 will not be my guinea pig, i have a black 01 civic that needs it BADLY!!! and an 01 accord (champagne) that I can work on before taking the machine to my bimmer... What do you guys have to say? pretty broad question, i know...but any pointers, tips etc are greatly welcomed TIA __________________ A fisherman always sees another fisherman from afar
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Envious Eric Banned 39 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	detailedimage.com PCXP 5" backing plate 5.5" pads - 3 surbuf, 4 orange, 3 white, 2 black, 2 blue meguiars 105 menzerna 203 menzerna 85rd blue claybar clay lube about 10 towels 2 drying WW towels optimum QD blackfire wet diamond sealant or collinite 845 wax (really durable) get some 4" pads as well for the side mirrors, trim pieces, bumpers, etc...orange white black - 2 of each chemical guys citrus wash and clear bucket with grit guard window cleaner chemical guys barebones optimum metal polish a couple applicator pads tire dressing applicator a clay bar jar meguiars tape for trim and moldings prior to compounding/polishing
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jlspeed29 Major 517 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: F80 SO ZCP CCB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere along PCH... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335 coupe [8.00]	thanks for the help man!i have various mf towels and polishes (optimum and chemical guys)..mostly stuff i can apply by hand.....optimum QD is the best too! I love that stuff..and it smells awesome! i guess to narrow it down..what machine? PCXP? porter cable? __________________ A fisherman always sees another fisherman from afar
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Envious Eric Banned 39 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	pcxp is the porter cable In all honesty, the griots machine is a step above the PC!
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