Hello together, I have been in possession of this beautiful car for over 3 years, but in car care rather the washing system user and therefore absolute newcomer in the area. Since the MX5 is in a technically good condition, the thought of making it a hobby in the long term and also to care for it optimally from the paint. I have read some of the threads of beginners including the material consultation through and start with regard to the material stock, also at zero. Geles The FAQAuto polish as a beginner The following considerations will influence the further procedure: – Invest in all necessary care products – Time expenditure – Achievable result for a beginner On the topic of material investment I assume from approx.200 Euro (without electric polishing machine) to approx.500 Euro. The time factor is for me already much more critical, since I am independent and unfortunately also have to evaluate whether the hobby on the one hand the time expenditure as well as the The result is a loss of earnings (I know, sounds stupid, but is a criterion to be assessed at a planning office) This also includes the evaluation, which costs a clean paint treatment with a professional and whether it is not easier for me to continue working on the basis created by a professional. If the professional does all the work including washing, deep cleaning with varnish knete, polishing and sealing. There are between 250 and 400 euros here in the area. And then the question remains, how often in the year does this have to be operated so elaborately. So we would also be at the last point. How much better is the vehicle polished with heart blood and its own sweat compared to the result of the professional? If at all? For me, it would probably be ideal to have a workshop of autopolitur at my own vehicle in order to get all the essential components of vehicle care step by step shown by a professional. ss then also not be here in the area, for that I can take a weekend time, because the decision goes direction own care. Pictures of the car follow tomorrow, today the weather is really not suitable. The basic condition of the paint is ok, there are 1-2 small stone strokes, which have to be added with a paint pen (unfortunately by up to the (bright) primer). Thank you in advance for your comments and thoughts about the project. Gruss Cube