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KrzysD

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Post Sun May 18, 2008 10:24 am

i was crusing an s2000 forum and found some good guides enjoy, since i didnt really see any guides on here for cleaning a car step by step.

all credit goes to the members of s2ki fourms and not me, i am just sharing.

leave thanks were it belongs (NOT ME!, s2ki forums)


http://www.TheDetailingHandBook.com
http://home.comcast.net/~michael.cohen1/Detailing_Hand_Book.pdf

next, the basics- on video:

video on how to wash your car
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7598756...07401372&q=showcargarage.com

videos on how to polish the car
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=449906

videos on several detailing topics
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=461755

the non-videos:

zaino- frequently asked questions
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76007

everything you always wanted to know about the porter cable machine:
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14421

and how to use the porter cable
http://www.bettercarcare.com/how-to-use-the-porter-cable-7424-car-polisher.html

swirl removal tips
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=238291&hl=

pad & polish guide
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=282286
and the how to choose pads:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=539187

carpet cleaning tips
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=553703

maintaining the plastic rear window:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218111
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=469985

how to clean and preserve your top:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=585993

how to clear up the headlights:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=403076
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=463970

detailing the rotors:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=227069

rust removal- rotors in this example
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=426977

where to get a creeper for detailing lower parts:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=228075

how to clean the car cover:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32737

how do I clean, treat and/or repair my leather?
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=371978&st=0

how to repair holes in the soft top?
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81787

info on 3m clear bras
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234928

how to clean the engine compartment
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=278999

how to repair chips and scratches
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&...p;t=249356&st=0#entry4696450

restoring the finish
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=323095

maintaining your microfiber towels
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=412735

wheel & wheelwell cleaning
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=420668

how to remove seats for complete interior cleaning:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=462796

how to remove the windshield tape
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69845&hl=tape

how to fix dull carbon fiber
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=374768

how to wash with rinseless products
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=525268

everything you need to know about foamers/ foam guns
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=475017


and autopia's how to guide:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=15&t=325525
clutch1

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Post Tue May 20, 2008 9:09 am

Great guides, read the polishing one and figured out why my polish didn't remove any of my cob-webbing.. it's rated at 1 abrasiveness, LOL!

Now that I know what the heck is going on it's time to get that paint lookin even better.
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Post Tue May 20, 2008 11:00 am

I vote for a sticky ?!?! icon_razz.gif
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Post Tue May 20, 2008 11:56 pm

Mtx_97_Beast wrote:
I vote for a sticky ?!?! icon_razz.gif



x3
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Post Wed May 21, 2008 12:05 am

This DEF needs to be a sticky.
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Post Wed May 21, 2008 7:53 am

its crazy though how i just picked up the polish and carnuba wax out meg's 4 step series and im very happy with the results. the bottles were like 6 or 7 bucks a piece and thats like NOTHING compared to some of the stuff out there. these people can make cars look better than they do new even. its incredible stuff
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Post Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:49 am

This thread definitely needs to be a sticky. Even though the guide is written specifically for S2000, the info can be applied to all cars.

It would be great to have at the top of the page for all to see.
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