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Yeah, you should probably also toss out the garden hose and any towels you used as they are clearly contributing factors to the failure of the finish on your wheels.


Love it when people come to...

Not so sure that is in the Rules.

Can't bad-mouth another Member, but I a pretty sure you are allowed to give a fact based review.

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What would the insurance you are suggesting actually cover?

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Some people do not like MF Cutting pads on the 3401; but I find that they work very well on harder paint systems. I pair the 6", Meguiar's DAMC with M100.

If you need something local or in...

It is not the tire shine!

I am beginning to agree with you


As far as running larger pads with the PE8... I ran it for about 10 minutes with a 5.3" wool pad and the tool became too hot to hold on to. I do not think the...

Maybe your results weren't great because you don't clay Customer cars prior to polishing?

Just checked out your FB....did you really polish a door jamb with a Dremel?
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I look forward to the photos of your work

In my opinion, it is only worth it if you are going to coat the inner barrels AND they are visible thru the face of the wheel.

I clean and wax my wheel wells as part of my weekly wash

I do not...

Any Before & After pictures?

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The PC Guard is simply a piece of foam with an adhesive backing.

It works, but an equally effective and less expensive option is available at Home Depot in the weather stripping section

The power of the "Afters" is in the "Befores"

The 1st required step is ditching the 10" polisher and bonnets.

Step two is building a base of knowledge that will allow you to get good results without damaging your vehicle.

Step three is...

How many vehicles are you polishing annually?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/porter-cable-7424xp-dual-action-orbital-polisher/71559-3-pad-solution-pc-7424-a.html

That one works for just about everything

Don't go too high on the...

Unfortunately for you, Detailing is one pursuit where the time put in and the results achieved have a direct correlation

You will need to lower your expectations or increase the amount of time you...

I painted the reflector on my single head flat white and it actually reflects LESS light but, it does make photos better and defects are easier to spot due to the more uniform light.

Well worth...

I have the 1st of the two and it works well, but is not good for photography, as the numerous LEDs cause a starburst type effect in photos.

I have a single head version of #2 that I use more...

That longer extension will be a nightmare on a PE8.

I don't even use my short extension with it anymore.

Even at speeds 1-2, with a wool pad, it is difficult enough to utilize properly.

I...

The PE8 gets very hot when operated with 5.3" and 5.5" pads.

I do not think it is advisable to use it with pads larger than 4" for an extended period of time.

I Highly Doubt the condition of the rim was a direct result of any tire shine product

Srpurdy,

Have you used a GritGuard?

What is your current method for removing particulate from your wash mitt during your washing process?