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When I do not have access to power and I need to vacuum a car I use my battery powered Vacmaster. Battery lasts only 15 minutes but the suction is very close to that of a corded machine....

Rupes Uno protect is excellent


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My old Astra diesel work car! 16 years old. I haven’t had it long. It could do with a respray but I’ve polished away...

Hi. it's piano black but also appears to be aluminium. The customer is going to get the parts resprayed, but it would be nice to know for the future if this can be dealt with any other way.
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Hi. The black trim on this X5 I’m detailing is damaged. Possibly by improperly used TFR. Compound doesn’t shift it. Neither does 3000 grit. Any suggestions?

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Brilliant idea LOL - although I will probably get that Rupes claw (and lots more pads) :)

Thanks guys for all of the replies (even if some were a bit blunt I still learned from them)! I have been cleaning cars for 35 years and I'm still learning. Just recently I becaome a detailer for...

Really appreciate this well thought out and helpful reply! This is what makes the internet great :)

@Bruno Yeah totally - after doing more research (a) I realise that there is a great tool for removing pads) and (b) I definitely will get more pads (up til now my detailing has been mostly tidying up...

@opie Yeah, scared of ripping the pad and it happens to be really difficult compared to any other types of pads I have ever used (that said I love the Meguairs's machine and pads).

reply to oneheadlite who wrote: "+1 for using more pads - neither compounding or polishing is a one pad affair!

If you’re a professional doing this for money, it sounds like you should look into a...

@opie @PaulMys Thanks for your reply. I think the rupes claw tool will do the trick. I just find removing the Meguiars pads to be really difficult compared to others.

Well, not exactly (because your reply has indicated I should be using multiple pads and I'm willing to do that :) ). However, most of the time I can get away with one compounding and one polishing...

I find changing the pad on my Meguiar's MT320 to be really difficult - I'm worried I'm gonna damage a pad. In addition it's time consuming. I am seriously considering buying a second one - one...