Detailing your Boxster

[landrovered]

I have a shop and we do repairs as well as elite detailing.

First watch every video you can find on YouTube.

If working by hand I recommend Zaino.

If you know what you are doing with a machine then Chemical Guys

I recommend a random orbital over a simple rotary buffer. I have a Cyclo.

For decent product from the local parts store Griots is good as well as Mothers.

If you have a perfect finish and want to keep it that way and money is no object then Swissvax Zuffenhausen is the bomb.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by landrovered

I have a shop and we do repairs as well as elite detailing.

First watch every video you can find on YouTube.

If working by hand I recommend Zaino.

If you know what you are doing with a machine then Chemical Guys

I recommend a random orbital over a simple rotary buffer. I have a Cyclo.

For decent product from the local parts store Griots is good as well as Mothers.

If you have a perfect finish and want to keep it that way and money is no object then Swissvax Zuffenhausen is the bomb.

I just got this for buffing wax:

Simoniz Orbital Polisher, 10-in.
Product #39-9055-6

Having never used any powered tool on my black metallic paint, I was wondering how would one properly learn how to use it?

I guess I would also need to learn to strip paint sealant, clay, etc to complete the process

[landrovered]

Originally Posted by jaykay

I just got this for buffing wax:

Simoniz Orbital Polisher, 10-in.
Product #39-9055-6

Having never used any powered tool on my black metallic paint, I was wondering how would one properly learn how to use it?

I guess I would also need to learn to strip paint sealant, clay, etc to complete the process

YouTube is your friend for teaching about paint correction.

The hard part is learning not to correct your paint to death. Remember correction is a repair of the surface which removes part of the clear coat. If you have all the tools and cut your paint all the time you will be on your way to the body shop in a few months.

So practice on other people's car and learn the craft before you do your Porsche, get it right the first time!

[jaykay]

Thanks I definitely agree ........Right now I want to stay far away from paint correction but know how to do everything else. Paint correction would be something I would leave to experts...

[TypeA]

Paint correction is only best left to the "experts" if you are using a rotary. If you stick to a DA, a mild cutting compound and do the least possible cutting to get results then you will save yourself a fortune over what an expert will charge and get 95% of the results. If you stick to the recommendations I linked to earlier there is no chance of burning your paint or leaving swirls and the results are excellent. You tube search the name of the kit I linked and watch the instructional/demo videos before you write off paint correction as beyond your abilities.

[jaykay]

Nice.... I will have a look at your links...much appreciated. If I am safe from burning through with my cheap Simonize machine then I might give it a go in problem areas that warrant attention....otherwise I like to keep as much film as possible