Hello from the Mojave Desert of So. Cal.
I've enjoyed detailing cars and motorcycles since I was too young to drive. Retired now, and going a little deeper down the detail rabbit hole. I could go so deep I would need a swirl finder to light my way, but I have a mile of dirt road between my garage and pavement. The trade off is land and lots of open space.
Just bought my first machine, a Supa BEAST. Mike Phillips THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I am learning the products, pads, machine, and technique on my 2002 31' Gel Coat Weekend Warrior Toyhauler. I use to keep it up by hand with Meguiars RV products. It got neglected for a few years. I learned here to now use the Supa Beast, Marine 31 products, Lake Country Hybrid pads, and the 6" plate.
Learning the Supa Beast with 6" plate, Compound & Polish, followed by Gel Coat Wax + Sealant, on a the vertical sides of an RV, sure pumped my arms!
Thanks to all of you who contribute to make this such a knowledgeable and friendly place.
Re: Hello from the Mojave Desert of So. Cal.
Hello and welcome. I have not had a date milkshake in a long time. ;)
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Burger
Just bought my first machine, a Supa BEAST. Mike Phillips THANK YOU SO MUCH!
It's a supa machine!
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Originally Posted by
Burger
I am learning the products, pads, machine, and technique on my 2002 31' Gel Coat Weekend Warrior Toyhauler. I use to keep it up by hand with Meguiars RV products. It got neglected for a few years. I learned here to now use the Supa Beast, Marine 31 products, Lake Country Hybrid pads, and the 6" plate.
Did you already get the 6" backing plate I show here?
Supa BEAST and CBEAST Backing Plate Swap by Mike Phillips
Love the 7" RUPES yellow foam polishing pads - if you have the 6" backing plate.
Mike Phillips recommended foam pads for the FLEX Family of BEAST 8mm Gear-Driven Orbital Polishers
:)
Re: Hello from the Mojave Desert of So. Cal.
Welcome to AGO. Great choice in DA. I bought the Supa Beast to be my replacement for the OLD BEAST 3401. I can't wait to try it out. But welcome to AGO
Re: Hello from the Mojave Desert of So. Cal.
Welcome to AGO. :)
You certainly purchased the top of the line machine that there is. Congrats!
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Mike Phillips
Did a lot of reading here prior to ordering. Yes, got the 6" plate and switched it immediately. Now that I know it's a wear item, I have 2 backup 6'' plates in transit. Yellow Rupes too. You share so much specific information, also got one of your books.
Thanks all for the welcome.
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Burger
Did a lot of reading here prior to ordering. Yes, got the 6" plate and switched it immediately. Now that I know it's a wear item, I have 2 backup 6'' plates in transit. Yellow Rupes too. You share so much specific information,
The goal is to help people get it right the first time.
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Burger
also got one of your books.
Read it from cover to cover, absorb the information. You'll know more than most when it comes to detailing cars.
Next - invest time behind the polisher. See my article here,
If you spend enough time behind any tool you can make it dance on paint -Mike Phillips
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Mike, it's a big RV, I'm investing the time. Today was the first time "make it dance" VERY briefly occurred. Chest high section, wax/sealant only. In the beginning, the compound sections tossed me around like I was in an alley behind the dance. I find myself switching right/left handed, but always both hands.
I continue to read your articles. You have a very clear, understandable style. Thanks for all the work that goes into them.
