This is it guys, I need help choosing my products

[Underdawg736GTC]

Ooops, I stand corrected, I read your post wrong buffer! Yeah ScratchX might be considered a "light compound" or better yet a rubbing compound...just not as bad as the bottle of rocks that were common years and years ago. ScratchX is formulated for by hand use only if IIRC. Also ScratchX is for spot correcting, meaning you don't apply it too the whole car, just in the areas where RIDS are present (which is probably why they only come in those dinky bottles).
I'm a little confused about "brush changes". Can you elaborate a bit more?

RZ, It's been so long since I've used it but yeah, it does have a very heavy cleaner type smell to it (not very offensive though). I don't know if it is as potent as AJAX though, I don't think I've ever used that to scrub anything.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

I'm a little confused about "brush changes". Can you elaborate a bit more?

From my previous post: I noticed on the website where I bought my Megs g110, it says: "Maintenance on the Meguiars Dual Action 6 Inch Polisher G110v2 is easier with easy side-port access for quick brush changes."

My DA will be here today, and plan on getting started tomorrow.

[Underdawg736GTC]

Ohh I gotcha. They're talking about the carbon brushes, I'm not exactly familiar to it's role with the machine though. I just recently checked the brushes on my 3 y/o G110v1 and they're still in good shape.....and I've abused that thing to no end. With the v1 you had to open up the back of the machine to access the brushes, with the v2 they have an opening on the side that allows you to directly access them without taking the machine apart.
You should be alright for at least several years unless you use it 24/7!

Hopefully someone can chime in on their functionality as I'm a dummy on the inner workings of machines!

[Buffer_Wannabe]

They're talking about the carbon brushes, I'm not exactly familiar to it's role with the machine though.

I guess I'm going to call Meguiars and find out about the role of the brushes. In the manual, it says how to replace them, but not what they are used for.

[pwaug]

Brush (electric) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not trying to be sarcastic, but you might find the search function here to be your friend. There is a wealth of information in the posts on this website that may give you even more insight into your questions than has been posted in your thread.

[Accumulator]

Replacing the brushes in a polisher isn't something you have to do very often. My older Cyclo went over 20 years, some of that being (ab)used by employees in a commercial setting, and when I sent it in for a rebuild they said it didn't really *need* anything, not even the brushes changed, even then (I had 'em do it anyhow). Now it might not be fair to compare the Cyclo with the G110v2, but none of my PCs have ever needed their brushes changed either.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

Brush (electric) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not trying to be sarcastic, but you might find the search function here to be your friend. There is a wealth of information in the posts on this website that may give you even more insight into your questions than has been posted in your thread.

I have been searching and reading. If I can't find a satisfactory answer, I ask here. And not to be sarcastic, but if you don't want to help, that's OK just ignore this thread.

That's why I'm keeping all of my questions limited to one thread, so as not take all of the thread space. Thanks guys for all of your help so far. And once I get to a certain point, my questions will be less and less. And then I will be able to help others someday.

And another thing, I like to ask here because I like the people here and like the extra input that I can't get anywhere else. I want more than just static information. But yes, I am searching elsewhere, watching videos, etc.

Replacing the brushes in a polisher isn't something you have to do very often. My older Cyclo went over 20 years, some of that being (ab)used by employees in a commercial setting, and when I sent it in for a rebuild they said it didn't really *need* anything, not even the brushes changed, even then (I had 'em do it anyhow). Now it might not be fair to compare the Cyclo with the G110v2, but none of my PCs have ever needed their brushes changed either.

Thanks for the input. Sounds like I won't have to worry about it too much. And thanks pwaug for the link.

[pwaug]

And not to be sarcastic, but if you don't want to help, that's OK just ignore this thread.

I was trying to help and am sorry if you took offense. Some of the questions you were asking have been asked and answered many times on this website (not to mention other forums)--I've read them myself as I'm new to machine polishing (not detailing) and trying to learn all I can (so don't feel qualified to answer your specific questions). I highly value the expertise of the contributors to this forum and value their time so I try to find the information myself then just ask specific questions.

[Buffer_Wannabe]

I was trying to help and am sorry if you took offense. Some of the questions you were asking have been asked and answered many times on this website (not to mention other forums)--I've read them myself as I'm new to machine polishing (not detailing) and trying to learn all I can (so don't feel qualified to answer your specific questions). I highly value the expertise of the contributors to this forum and value their time so I try to find the information myself then just ask specific questions.

As I may have mentioned, some of my questions perhaps could have been answered by searching. But perhaps I wasn't happy with the answers I found, or I wanted opinions added on that I can't get by merely searching. But you have to realize that no one is obligated to answer any questions, so if someone is too busy, all they have to do is ignore my thread. I am not taking up anyone's time.

As someone who has answered over 9,000 questions on a certain computer forum, I did it because I wanted to, not because I had to. If I didn't feel like answering questions that day, I just merely avoided certain threads or avoided the forum altogether. Believe me, I saw the noobiest of noob questions that you can possibly imagine. And I never once said "do a search". It's a given that people should know that they can search, but they chose not to because they thought the forum was a great place to get personalized help. And I was glad to do it most of the time without feeling my time was being wasted.

Anywho, most of the things I wanted to know have been answered, and I'm ready to actually start working on some cars, as my Meg's DA is finally here!. Don't worry, I'm not going to ask questions over every little thing. Now it's time to get some experience. Thanks a bunch guys!

[Underdawg736GTC]

Good luck and have fun with the v2 Buffer, I'm sure you'll love it! Make sure to post some pics here. Once you've done a detail with a machine you'll never want to go back.

We have a newbie saying at work..."The only stupid question is the one not asked!" Knowing or not knowing can be the difference of life or death....literally.

This is what I love about the art of detailing. New products, processes, skill come out all the time that makes what was the standard obsolete. What you did yesterday will not be the routine of today and tomorrow will make today obsolete!

[pwaug]

Guys give me a break--I wasn't trying to dissuade anyone from asking questions. I was trying to offer a suggestion that there is allot of valuable information in recent and older posts that may help the OP. Did you see any posts in the OP's thread from Barry, David, bunky, C. Charles, Dan, Kevin Brown to name just a few and yet they have all contributed valuable information in various threads.

[Nth Degree]

Guys give me a break--I wasn't trying to dissuade anyone from asking questions. I was trying to offer a suggestion that there is allot of valuable information in recent and older posts that may help the OP. Did you see any posts in the OP's thread from Barry, David, bunky, C. Charles, Dan, Kevin Brown to name just a few and yet they have all contributed valuable information in various threads.

Good point, pwaug. Some of the most knowledgeable people on this forum don't respond to a lot of the "opinion on product" questions. Even I tend not to respond if I don't have something significant to contribute about why I choose that product. A lot of good info is missed if people do not research prior to asking for advice.

Often times a detailer's choice of products is like a chef's choice of ingredients. The basic recipe may be the same as other's, but the choice and ratio of top quality ingredients is what makes it unique. Sure you can find a recipe of ingredients from a cookbook, but it takes a lot of time and learning/experience to make you a chef.