MinDawg

what do you guys charge for polish? I need to find someone around here. maybe DIM someday. just don't want to make it worst

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If you hire somebody that is good, and knows what they're doing, you can expect to pay $200 - $400. Pricing depends on a lot of different factors! You might want to go over to Autopia and look for pro detailers in your area...a lot of great guys on that forum.

MinDawg

I can buy all the supplies for DIY for close to correct?
What does 1 need to get going? something like this?

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/udm-daspol-na.html

I have SSM tl and gold oddysey. what should I use. light scratches and stuff. noticed couple pretty deep. help tha brotha out!

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Funny...I have both a TL and an Odyssey myself.

You're on the right track. You might want to check out www.exceldetail.com or go over to the Wash & Wax section...he is a forum sponsor and probably offers deals. You'll need a Porter Cable or UDM D/A polisher, a range of pads (orange, white, grey at least), several levels of polish (Optimum Polish and Optimum PoliSeal for instance), a bundle of microfiber towels, etc. Plan on spending around $250 - $300 for an initial investment if you get a good selection of pads and polishes to cover all your bases.

If you have deeper scratches, you'll probably just make them a little better. Light scratches can be removed, but you'll need a heavier compound. When you do heavier correction, you'll then need to follow it up with a lighter polish and pad combo afterwards.

It takes quite a bit of practice too to get the hang of it. With experience, it can take a good 8 hours of just polishing to bring a car's finish back to life.

A SiQ TL

x3

AnthraciteAspec

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WOW that is some SHINE

Great job man Sadly my car will never look that clean, my only hope is to just sell it and buy myself a new NBP Type S. lol

AcuraStyle

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what do you use to make it that shiny?

Kro

these are freakin great pictures, man. nice job.

ifirahse

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great pics man!