detailing- the "how tos" (step by step)
 

a good suggestion that we try to maintain a library sort of - of links for detailing questions & answers... if you post a suggestion, i will edit your post to include the details here:


first off-
our own mikeyc's excellent & complete guide:

http://home.comcast.net/~michael.cohen1/De...g_Hand_Book.pdf
or try this link:
http://home.comcast.net/~michael.coh..._Hand_Book.pdf


and some basic how tos reading info
thx to akimel:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=673506


next, the basics- on video:

video on how to wash your car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiGj5f0l5as

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

videos on several detailing topics
thanks to mikeyc:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=461755

the non-videos:

zaino- frequently asked questions
thanks to hondagal:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76007

everything you always wanted to know about the porter cable machine:
thanks to s2ksimon and thanks to mrmophandle for updating this!:
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14421

and how to use the porter cable
thanks to autopia:
http://www.bettercarcare.com/how-to-...-polisher.html
(link isnt working, but if you use that link just search for "how to porter cable" and it should take you there!!)

swirl removal tips
thanks to shift 9k:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...pic=238291&hl=

pad & polish guide
thanks to petraidm:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=282286
and the how to choose pads:
thanks to detailersdomain & kevin farrell:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=539187

carpet cleaning tips
thanks to granprix:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=553703
and also thanks to da jellie:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=745750

maintaining the plastic rear window:
thanks to folex187:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218111
and another one- thanks to shumax:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=469985

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

how to clear up the headlights:
thanks to rijowysock:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=403076
and another one thanks to hankooks2k:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=463970

detailing the rotors:
thanks to wortham:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=227069

rust removal- rotors in this example
thanks to s2k_9000rpm:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=426977

where to get a creeper for detailing lower parts:
thanks to 124spider:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=228075

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

how do I clean, treat and/or repair my leather?
thanks to 2002s2k:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...ic=371978&st=0

how to repair holes in the soft top?
thanks to 1fasts2k:
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81787

info on 3m clear bras
thanks to Meeyatch1:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234928

how to clean the engine compartment
thanks to bass:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=278999
and the newer version- thanks to krshultz:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...&#entry18216681

how to repair chips and scratches
thanks to thetz99:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=S...=0#entry4696450

restoring the finish
thanks to animes2k:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=323095

maintaining your microfiber towels
thanks to mikeyc:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=412735

wheel & wheelwell cleaning
thanks to wanabe:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=420668

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

how to remove the windshield tape
thanks to chazmo:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...=69845&hl=tape

how to fix dull carbon fiber
thanks to eepr5:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=374768

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

everything you need to know about foamers/ foam guns
thanks to dmw16:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=475017

detailing alcantara seats
thanks to mocky:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=15&t=744242



and autopia's how to guide:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=15&t=325525

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edited for alcantara detailing for our s2000cr owners...

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and also for carpet cleaning...

and to replace broken link in "how to wash" video.