Dramon_Killer

Two things where can i find a good high speed buffer and all the rubbing compounds and glazes that i'd need to get started and what not. I wanna start getting into car detailing so i can take scratches out and get paint to look brand new. There is autozone and o'reilly's but the only stuff they have is weak home use stuff. Anyways where can i get that stuff.



Second i have some chips in my paint and i recall a site a while back that had a place that told you where to find your paint code and also sold kits to fix paint and what not. What site was that, i couldn't find it and also is that the best way to go about repairing it or should i try get the paint and clearcoat what not seperately at a local paint shop?



Thanks.

FikseRxSeven

ebay!!

Rob x-7

a auto body supply place will have what you need, I highly suggest 3M products, keep in mind most of these other products on the market try to mimic 3M products that have been out for years, so the new stuff from 3M is always of the highest quality and usually has no equal.



I would recommend a variable speed buffer that goes from 0-3000 RPM, as most compounds use the 2200-2600 RPM range and most glazes you want anywhere from 1100-2000 RPM. DeWalt makes a good one, I use a 11 amp Milwalkee but its kind of overkill for your needs, Makita just came out with a 10amp one as well, still a bit overkill for the hobbyist.



Dont forget all the wool and foam pads that go along with the compounds and the glazes,backing pads, as well as all the hand glazes and polishes, the wipes, applicators, dispensers, detail brushes etc...



And while your at it you might as well see a local detail supply place because usually people want thier interiors done as well. So budget in a good wet/dry vac, brushes, soap, dressings,conditioners.



Then they probably will want thier engines done, so budget in a pressure washer, degreaser, silicone sprays.



Dont forget to get some good quality wash mitts, car wash soap, wheel cleaners to wash the car with before you do anything.



Masking tape for the plastic door handles and the soft rubber moldings around windows and what not that you dont want to burn and ruin with one quick swipe of the buffing machine.





You get the idea yet lol ?

Dramon_Killer

Thanks a bunch. I'll go looking in the yellow pages right now. I actually have a lot of that stuff. Pressure sprayer, huge shop vac i have those already.



Though is it a good idea to use a pressure sprayer on an engine compartment? Seems like itd get water in bad places fast.

Rob x-7

I cant even tell you how many engines I have washed, over a thousand. Done properly there is nothing to worry about.



It would be a good idea to take a job in a detail shop and get some

one-on-one training, its not really something that you can learn online.



You can learn the basics reading about it, but only expierence would tell you what products to use for the project at hand.

Dramon_Killer

???

Rob x-7

the dealer actually sells touch up paint, paint code is on the door jamb. Any large auto parts store sells the paint as well, but the dealer paint will probably match better.

FCmaniac

I'm a little late here but... Mazda doesn't even make my color anymore according to the dealer. I found it at paintscratch.com though. I think that is the site you're looking for.

BigTurbo74

WHAT! they better!

Rob x-7

in that case go to a auto parts store and get the paint



they all sell the same touch up paint anyhow