I use the word
nimble to describe this lightweight, compact rotary buffer.
From memory, and I tried to watch the clock as I tackled this project. Yancy moved the clock for the recent RUPES class so I had to keep reminding myself to look over at the vending machines instead of the wall by the workbench.
Waterless wash - about 20 minutes - Glenn and Billy did this on the Friday before the RUPES class.
Claying - about 30 minutes - I think Billy did parts of the car but other parts had not been touched so I re-clayed the entire car plus the glass, bumpers and chrome and stainless trim.
Test Spot + pictures - About 30 minutes - takes a little time to do the work plus capture pictures.
Compounding - About 4 hours. The below is from memory.
45 minutes for the roof
A few minutes for the A-pillars
5-10 minutes for each sail panel.
An hour for the hood - had to work around the vacuum activated and spring loaded cowl induction air intake.
About 30 minutes for the trunk lid.
15 to 20 minutes for each of the 6 vertical side panels, (front fender, door, rear fender - passenger and driver sides).
Polishing - About 5 hours. I divided up the car like detailed above and of course for any polishing step you have to bring up your level of
care when wiping off polish.
Sealing - About 30 minutes to spray on and wipe-off the P808 Protective Sealant
I also wiped down all the door jambs, around the hood and trunk jambs. Wiped the tires down with Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner and applied BLACKFIRE Tire Gel
For the entire process approximately 11 hours. Then I took the after shots
Also just to note - I rand the rotary buffer on the 1 speed setting for the entire compounding step. That's 450 RPM. Jason didn't have the new RUPES wool pads for the RUPES rotary buffer, (had them for the Mille), so I used a new lambswool pad from Lake Country. This one with the foam interface. My prediction for the future for this tool is smaller pads, not the traditional huge pads most people have historically used with rotary buffers. Smaller pads are easier to control and are also a lot easier on the tool.
Lake Country 6 inch Lambswool Cutting Pad
Thanks for the questions...
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