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BlkHemiLTD · 07-28-2012, 02:21 PM

Hi all my name is Jeremy and I am a SGT in the ARMY and I am currently stationed in Ft Leonard Wood attending the Army prime power school, which doesn't leave a lot of free time at the moment for detailing! I was prior Navy electronics tech for 6 years and then came into the army as a heavy construction equipment operator, FUN stuff but I wanted to go back to electricity!!! I've slowly been amassing a collection of pads, polish, wax, tools etc... and I currently have a makita 9227c rotary which I have used solely with Meguiars 105, 205, ultimate compound and polish along with CCS pads some kompressors and a few meguiars pads as well. . I've had some good results but inevitably a few holograms here and there. I have never used a DA yet but I am leaning toward a porter cable just for the cost vs longevity of it as well as the fact it has a proven track record plus I just read a post about changing the action of the tool for the final polish and how Mike described no one proving they have a hologram free finish with just a rotary. Anyway, my wife thinks I'm obsessed with "car stuff", I don't argue I think she may be right! Looking forward to talkin with some of you I know there are tons of knowledgeable people here both professional and hobbyist that all want to point the new guys in the right direction.

Oh yeah, I have a 2005 BLACK (why did i do that) Grand Cherokee Limited, I sold not too long ago a 2002 Mustang GT with a bunch of mods like 100 shot of nitrous, aluminum driveshaft, 4.10:1 rear gears etc... fun car but kids prevailed!

Any questions feel free to ask !

Jeremy

BobbyG · 07-28-2012, 02:26 PM

To Autogeek Online Sergeant!

mjlinane · 07-28-2012, 02:29 PM

Welcome to AGO!!

kab1sg · 07-28-2012, 02:35 PM

Hello Sgt. I am a retired first sergeant and currently live in te area of Ft. Wood. As a matter of fact, I retired from there. If you're interested, I have a PC and a Flex. If you want to try either, let me know.

Oh yeah, thanks for your service!

Kenneth

BlkHemiLTD · 07-28-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kab1sg

Hello Sgt. I am a retired first sergeant and currently live in te area of Ft. Wood. As a matter of fact, I retired from there. If you're interested, I have a PC and a Flex. If you want to try either, let me know.

Oh yeah, thanks for your service!

Kenneth

I appreciate that and if I end up with a free weekend I may have to take you up on that. The makita is good but even as careful as I am I still see some hologram effects in spots here and there that weren't apparent right after polishing not bad though as I still finish with 205 or ultimate polish and a soft pad. Im curious to try XMT, Pinnacle, and Chemical guys brand stuff too. What polish do you usually use?

Your Welcome and Thank You as well for serving Top!

vet · 07-28-2012, 03:03 PM

Welcome Sarge! I took basic and AIT at Ft Lost in the Woods. Thanks for your service!

Of coure you have an obsession. After looking at OD and camo all day, you want to see sometning SHINE! lol. Tell the wife there are worse things to be spending your free time with.