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Happy Birthday Mike! I wish you very good health and happiness! God bless you!

I'm just planning what to have and how to proceed when I get projects like a 'Barn find'.

I've already polished an old truck with single-stage paint. But it was repainted about 15 years ago. The...

I'm just planning what to have and how to proceed when I get projects like a 'Barn find'.

I've already polished an old truck with single-stage paint. But it was repainted about 15 years ago. The...

Of course, Mike. I'm sorry I forgot to mention about the rotary buffer.

Thank you.

I ask because I prefer to work with my Flex PE 14-2... So if we have time and patience, we can use lower RPMs...

Of course, Mike. I'm sorry I forgot to mention about the rotary buffer.

Thank you.

I ask because I prefer to work with my Flex PE 14-2... So if we have time and patience, we can use lower RPMs...

How awesome!

Quick question. Even with lower RPMs, could we manage do correct the paint safely and get great results as you guys got?

How awesome!

Quick question. Even with lower RPMs, could we manage do correct the paint safely and get great results as you guys got?

LOL. I was really concerned about burning a paint. But then, as I've learned the skills, I got to know that slow speed (1200 - 1600rpm can cut really well, with the right combination of pad +...

What speeds do you use?

I compound, polish and finish with rotary and I'm used to it.

Yes, cutting with a rotary leaves holograms. But that's why there is products for refine... like Menzerna 2500... which makes all holograms go away. So there is no NEED to have a DA in this...

Nice. I take 2 days to detail the exterior... Detailed wash, clay, taping, cut, refine, finish, wax, etc. Can I ask you... have ever used a rotary?

And how was your experience? Do you cut with 3403 and finish with 3401? All rotary and 3401 for sealant and wax? Or Do you do all the job with the 3401?

Thank you very much. I wish you happiness...

Thank you very much for you opinion.

I have already ordered a PE 14-2, because I'm considering quality and comfort (against my current rotary). However, I think I'll invest in a DA (not forced)...

Yes. I endeavor not to make mistakes, specially with a rotary in my hands. And I'm careful with any car, either classics, expensives or popular ones.

Thank you very much.

Actually I'm talking about lighter weight and more compact size (than a full-size rotary). And I believe vibration also is important because of the weight and the effort I have to make to hold it...

No problem, Mike. I'm looking forward for your thoughts. Thanks for the attention.

It is already hard to find Flex here in South America. Griot's Garage is impossible LOL :(

I was thinking on keeping the DeWalt as a backup... If something goes wrong with the Flex (which I believe hard to happen, but not impossible), I have the Dewalt ready to go.

Last month my Dewalt...

I guess that's the best option for me, then.

Actually, I am required to do all kinds of jobs. I work on my own studio. So I get very neglected paints all the time, specially because here the culture of detailing is not a habit.

So I cut with...

I also think that way! :D thanks

Thank you so much! I think these "aluminum is bad for polishing" guys are just wanting to sell detailing classes, you know?!

I certainly dream to have a PE 14-2. It seems so RIGHT on a detailer's...

Thank you. I think I'm going to try them if possible. But I'm may bet my money on the PE 14-2, 'cause maybe I'd get disappointed with the others... go figure LOL. They can be a further investment. :)

Yes, 3 months. I lost my job last year so I'm investing in my own business to survive.

Through your vast experience, would you say that a Forced DA is as fast as a rotary for cutting? Or is it...

Well, I'm not sure if I have crazy skills but I'm taking that as a compliment :D

I really endeavor to concentrate my focus on the rotating pad and the speed I am at the time. And also I start on...