What did you do detailing wise today?

[Civicclutch]

I don`t think so. It wasn`t real tight. This machine is leaps and bounds better. Should`ve just listened to everyone and bought the Rupes first


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Lol. At least you were able to return instead of being stuck with them


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[CerceS550]

Lol. At least you were able to return instead of being stuck with them


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Yea. I`m glad that worked out. Hopefully I`ll hear about the refund this week. They should`ve gotten them back today.


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[Civicclutch]

Workin on getting this ready for client for spring time when my eye stated to become real sensitive to the lights meaning the foreign object in eye is getting worse so trip to ER.

Also looked at a `07 BMW 328xi black metallic that I`ll be doing a buff and polish on probably in may


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[CerceS550]

Looked at three cars today. I think they are all gonna go for the CSL/EXO package. Two black mustangs one is a convertible and one challenger SRT


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[Civicclutch]

Looked at three cars today. I think they are all gonna go for the CSL/EXO package. Two black mustangs one is a convertible and one challenger SRT


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Challenger should get some pa or Brandt might come your way to show you how it really supposed to look. Lol


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[tropicsteve]

detailed a neighbor`s 2014 mazda3. one step with car pro essence topped with sonus ion coating.

[Ancient_1]

I got a little Rain on my windshield (3 coats actually) on top of Cristal.

[path1976]

I did something incredibly silly, detailing wise today. On Wednesday, I received a 2016 Coolster CG-210 70cc dirt bike for my daughter and a Tao Tao Lancer 150 for my wife and I to share.

So I got them all put together, and my daughter got about an hour of seat time in the yard and got it all muddy. On Thursday snow was on the way (Grrrr) so I moved them into the basement.

This morning, my daughter and I changed out the shipping oil out of both of them, and then we gave them both a good wash with McGee`s 914. Then, just for kicks and giggles, I coated both of them with PBL v2. So, yeah, I used a $200 coating system (though not all of it) on a $350 dirt bike and a $650 scooter. No pictures since the lighting in the basement sucks, but it did seem to make the paint pop a bit more then I`ve seen on a China bike! It should make them easier to clean after riding.

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[Merlin]

Hmmmm, forced rotation still attracts me, as well as not having to buy all new pads or polishes/compounds.

What is your main pad size?

[TheMeanGreen]

What is your main pad size?

5.5" LC CCS, Megs compounds and polishes.

[Merlin]

My personal favorite go-to machine is Rupes MKI with the KB washer mod and a 5" backing plate. That would work fine with your existing pads.


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[TheMeanGreen]

My personal favorite go-to machine is Rupes MKI with the KB washer mod and a 5" backing plate. That would work fine with your existing pads.


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15 or 21mm? What about the MKII?

[Merlin]

My personal go-to favorite is the MKI with the 21mm throw with a 5" backing plate.
I prefer a 5" backing plate on a DA & the 21. I feel I obtain better results with a 21.
I have a lot of miles on my MKI 21 w/5" BP & it has served me well over the years.

I have a MKII 15mm. I have used the MK15 with and without the KB washer mod. I still prefer the MKI 21 w/5" BP.
I don`t have a MKII with a 21mm throw. My guess is the MKII 21 with the KB washer mod would be a good choice.

Also you will find a huge assortment of pads from Rupes, Lake Country, Meguiar`s etc. including microfiber & foam.
I like using different microfiber pads for correction and super soft foam pads for finishing (jeweling) but that`s me.
I has been a long time since I have used CCS pads. I like the LC 5.5" flat pads, Megs and Carpro mf and gloss pads.
Remember: When using a long throw it is better to use a pad that has a hole in the center to allow for compression.
Nonetheless, your 5.5" CCS pads will do a good job. I`m sayin`...there is a whole new world of pads worth trying.

What compounds/polishes do you use?

[512detail]

got a very much needed wash today

washed with aqua, dirty car wash test: passed


cosmic on my coated drivers side/trunk
fuzion on hood and passenger side
it was just sitting on the shelf all sad looking for lack of use

roof... if i can get to it i will start my newest coating test




hood...for some reason my phone is not showing the horizontal pics properly


Same shot just with focus on the flake

[TheMeanGreen]

My personal go-to favorite is the MKI with the 21mm throw with a 5" backing plate.
I prefer a 5" backing plate on a DA & the 21. I feel I obtain better results with a 21.
I have a lot of miles on my MKI 21 w/5" BP & it has served me well over the years.

I have a MKII 15mm. I have used the MK15 with and without the KB washer mod. I still prefer the MKI 21 w/5" BP.
I don`t have a MKII with a 21mm throw. My guess is the MKII 21 with the KB washer mod would be a good choice.

Also you will find a huge assortment of pads from Rupes, Lake Country, Meguiar`s etc. including microfiber & foam.
I like using different microfiber pads for correction and super soft foam pads for finishing (jeweling) but that`s me.
I has been a long time since I have used CCS pads. I like the LC 5.5" flat pads, Megs and Carpro mf and gloss pads.
Remember: When using a long throw it is better to use a pad that has a hole in the center to allow for compression.
Nonetheless, your 5.5" CCS pads will do a good job. I`m sayin`...there is a whole new world of pads worth trying.

What compounds/polishes do you use?

I know there is a whole new world out there, but I am still in school and spending more money (than I have been) isn`t so much of an option until summer, especially since I am saving up for my next polisher (and misc related items). I am currently trying to avoid micro`s because I would have to buy an air compressor to clean them, I do see their value, but I really only maintain two vehicles, no financial justification to spend a boat load on pads when I have 22- 5.5" pads and 20- 3" pads, and the vehicles only get a polish once or twice a year, in between they get glazed and sealed.

My polishes/compounds:
*PB Pro Polish
*WG Paintwork Polish Enhancer
*Megs: UP, UC, 101, 205, #3, #9
*Carpro Essence

My CCS Pads (5.5"):
*Orange x 4
*White x 4
*Green x 5
*Black x 4
*Blue x 5