Originally Posted by
ShaneB
I work mobile and some notables that seem to work OK for me are, 3D HD Speed (AIO), Blackfire One Step (AIO) and Jescar compound and polish. These have all worked well even on black cars in direct sun on 90+ degree days
That being said, when I`m working outside, I am NOT chasing perfection, only improvement, and sell my service as such. I call the service a "gloss enhancement" rather than correction, with 50-75% correction and typically get those results pretty consistently.
In terms of the machine, I use my Rupes 21 pretty much all the time for this level of work (I have other machines for more intricate stuff on the more correction focused jobs) and a light cutting pad. In my case I`m currently using Buff n Shine Uro-Tec Maroon pads 90% of the time. I will vary this occasionally to a uro tec yellow pad or a carpro gloss pad (got them for a steal) when working with softer paints.
I have also (while not common) turned down any polishing work due to a poor environment (pollen, dust etc.)
Depending on what your customer wants and expects, if you cant match your service to it, I would turn the job down in everyone`s best interest. If your customer starts to talk like they know more than you and talk down to you, walk away. Not worth your time.
Good luck!
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