Hey guys,

Been a busy week. Lots of learning and experimenting. Watched a body shop friend do some amazing touch up with rattle can and wet sanding. Then he let me buff the scratches out. Had no idea just how effective wet sanding is and how much time it could save on a really screwed up paint job. Theres just certain things that polish and pad isnt going to remove or smooth out. And wet sanding (2000 or 1000) is an amazing tool that I finally got to see for myself. Excited to try it out on test vehicles...

So I was detailing my mother in laws mercury cougar and my 3 year old UDM died in my hands. Out of no where. smelled burning plastic and the motor burned up. Plain dead. I freaked because Im as comfortable as a fish in water with my UDM. Fortunately I had my makita in the bag as well. i get frustrated trying to use this thing. I have the 7.5 LC pads and I dont like it. When I throw a wool pad on its much easier to use. Or I throw a smaller backing plate on and just use the 5.5 low profile LC pads and that seem to work great. But I cant seem to get down using these larger pads!

Now lets talk about my menzerna polishes. I have Powergloss, SIP, 85rd and one more. cant remember. I got these because everyone swears by it. But it dusts like crazy. More than any other polish ive used. And thats with the PC. On the rotary forget it. It dries out in less than 4 inches. I dont think I should have to use half the bottle priming the mad for this to work. spray a little mist of QD and it works better but only for a few seconds. And Menzerna is a PITA the remove.

I am using my rotary with smaller pads that were not intended to be used for a rotary. Im getting good results but I just feel Im missing the point of it. Im beyond frustrated.

On a lighter note I replaced that UDM with a new PCXP. I have to say I absolutely love everything about it. Its MUCH smoother than the UDM. Doesnt make my arm go numb. I love the huge button. I like the speed setting on top, Its way easier to hold. Its just an awesome machine. Although Im not sure about my pads. Again Im using LC 5.5 low profile pads.

Thanks for reading.