This is my initial contribution. Definetely NOT a DI pro....but I am learning, and it really isn't that hard, if you're willing to spend the time, and make the effort.
So...with winter approaching, and only a couple of months till winter....I wanted to paint correct my car, and get it ready. I purchased the below kit at Detailedimage.com for around $200....
....But....was directed by the pro's that doing this prior to winter may be a bit of a waste, due to the harsh winter conditions.
I will use the above kit in the Spring for my paint correction, and post results and how I did it, and anything I learned.
What I did do though, was buy some Wolfgangs paint sealant, and Dodo Juice hard candy wax. I was instructed that this would be very good paint protection for the winter.
To use the above, I simply....
1. Washed the car.
2. Ensured it was dry.
3. Pulled it into garage, outta the sun.
4. Clayed car.
5. Applied the Paint sealant in accordnace with the directions using the yellow foam applicator pad.
6. I did the entire car....and allowed it to haze.
7. Buffed out using a MF towel.
8. Then applied the wax....but only did this one panel at a time.
9. Final buff with nice clean MF towel.
Thats what I did.....