I'm trying to get some information or training about classic car detailing and maintenance.
Google provides a lot of information for people who want to start a detailing business, and quite frankly a lot of them have the feel of a "get rich quick" scheme.
I am not starting a retail business, I just need some good information that will allow me to care for collector cars on a concours level. I assume the prodcucts and techniques used to care for 40 year old cars (or older) are different than what should be used a brand new car.
I'd also like to create a checklist of sorts for what should be checked on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis for collector cars that are kept in a climate controlled environment, some of which are driven and others that are trailered to events. For example, These cars would rarely, if ever, reach the mileage for recommended oil changes.
Any help is appreciated.
Mike
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In reply to mightymike:
From working in the Classic/Antique car business, I have detailed many cars.
It really comes down to what type of paint the car has and what type of material the interiors are made out of to know what kind of waxes/polishes/cleaners to use.
As for detail guides. Mother's has a detailing guide to give you of an idea of what to use. They also have a very basic checklist.
http://www.detailguide.com/index.html
Meguiars has a nice product advisor to give you an idea of the materials you should use.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/product-advisor/
As Karl said as well, join a forum, it would probably get you better informed.
In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid:
Thanks. I was afraid that Karl's account had been hacked..."naked chicks link"?
I don't think a hacker could impersonate Karl that well.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html
Here is one of my favorite links. The autogeek forum has some really great information. If you have lacquer paint, Mequires #7 is your friend. The paints require oil to live and #7 is rich in it.
