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I just retired from the Marine Corps and relocated to Jacksonville Florida. I do home visits or will detail on the military base at your residence or hobby shop.
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Good solution first of all - but I'm going to have to seriously disagree with the use of sponges. IMO they are a small step above terry cloth - which is also pretty bad for your paint.

My...

I've never had to go over 3 with my PE-14:xyxthumbs:

If I'm doing a 2-3 step process this is exactly what I do - with the 3401 being forced rotation you can sometimes use it in lieu of the rotary.

I was going back and forth on whether to get the Rupes since I'm in the market again for a new DA.... but at the end of the day I replaced my Flex 3401 with...... drum roll.....another 3401. I'm sure...

You may need something abrasive like super fine cut steel wool - then polish it out after you've removed the water spots. It's extremely tedious and time consuming though to achieve good results.

Yup - which is exactly why I said "my .02"

Figure out what works best for you and go with it. My process works great for me. :dblthumb2:

No worries. I just think if you use a good quality wax you don' t need a glaze. Just my .02:xyxthumbs:

If you're looking to go pro I'd say get a Flex 3401 with LC BP and pads. If you're just doing a detail every now and then get a HF DA.

As far as your actual process goes if you're going to use a...

Thoughts:
- Did you CLAY the car/test area first?
- you def need a higher speed for correction, 4 at a minimum
- try using a more aggressive compound/pad
- need a larger BP/Pad combo
- and it...

Another vote for Flex - if you want a tool that can truly do everything the 3401 is a very tough act to follow. I've had both and I still have my 3401 - the LHR15 got donated to a enthusiast who is...

My Rupes LHR15 died after just 3 months and it's 4 times more expensive (at least) than the HF. GD also uses a HF for the majority of details. If it's good enough for him it will be good enough for...

As much as I love my 2 Flex polishers, if you are just an "enthusiast" detailer and not a pro, my recommendation would be a Harbor Freight DA. It's more powerful than a PC, and cheaper than just...

Right!! I was talking strictly from a performance stand point. There are other cars that are more aesthetically pleasing to the eye for sure. Then again the most expensive GTR (factory) is still $50k...

I hate the tags - first thing I do is rip that ish off!!

Great points :xyxthumbs:..... and I was comparing the GT-R with those cars because it was true "stock vs stock" - that being said, when you put similarly powered EVOs/STIs against the GT-R they...

While there are product snobs for sure, I just go with what works best/quickest for the least amount of $. For me that eliminates most OTC products.

From a "pure" driving experience nothing stirs the soul like a good manual gear box. Something about rowing through the gears gives a visceral connection to the car and road.

But from a...

Yup - I won't buy anything unless it's the one payment plan. It's just not worth it to me to finance ANYTHING anymore. We have my GF's truck to pay off (should be done in March) and that's it. No...

I can't wait to take your classes when I get back to the states Mike - you've truly been an inspiration to me and following your sage advice I've been able to take my business to the next level.

Larry Kosilla from AMMO NYC and Drive/Clean explains it better than I so I'll just leave this here:

http://youtu.be/rYed_Hnrql4

Nice work OP. I've been a flex guy for over a yr now. I tried the LHR15, it was ok for a couple months until it broke. Now I use the 3401 and PE-14 in tandem. One of the best 1-2 punches in the...

"Cure time" should be noted on the product itself whether it be a wax or a sealant.

Carnuba and other natural waxes break down faster than synthetic waxes. That's not an opinion, that is a fact....

105 would very likely be too aggressive.

I use both claybar and a nanoskin washmitt depending on the situation. The mitt SIGNIFICANTLY reduces my time gettimg the contaminants off the paint. That being said - there have been a few times...