Recent content by jason rawls

I'm going out tomorrow to stick some brochures in between the flag and the mailbox. I plan on hitting "nice" neighborhoods only. Can I expect to get any return at all from doing this, or just complaint calls from jerks upset that I touched their mailbox? Since tomorrow is Sunday hopefully...

I tried polishing my truck today with a pc but the product kept drying up and was caked to the paint before I could work it in. Removing the product was a bear. Im not sure if it has something to do with the heat and humidity around here but I tried everything including using less polish to...

How wide are the quick connect pads for the DA polisher and can they be used with a rotary and its adapter?

Does anybody have their favorites as far as mf's go or are they all pretty much the same? I've been using the cheap ones form WM but I think they are starting to cause a little marring. I don't know if it's because they're too old or if it's because they're cheap. What are some...

Today I finally had some time to go outside and get some serious rotary practicing done. I figured I'd start with the back of my truck since its a vertical panel and probably has more clearcoat to work with than the horizontal panels. Plus since it's a hatchback I could lift it to check it for...

How well does PwC work with a rotary, or would it be better to use a PC?

I know it's a little early for tax season but I wanted to make sure I have all my ducks in a row when it comes time. I started my own part time business this year and plan on claiming all of my business expenses. My question is do I need some kind of tax ID or license in order to do this? I...

I'm interested in knowing what method of application you guys use for interior vinyl and leather dressings to get a nice even coat without streaks or blotchiness in some areas. Do you use a foam pad, sponge, mf, terry towel, etc.? Do you spray the product on the applicator or the area and what...

I was wondering if washing a car immediately after waxing it will have any negative effects on the curing process. I seem to have a problem with wax residue "mysteriously" showing back up here and there the next day or so. :dunno Even after I double or tripple check to make sure I've...

Here's a question for you mobile guys: How do you work on swirl removal outside when the sun isn't out? Will a good halogen light work or do you have to be in the garage with the lights out in order to see them with a light?

Here's a question for you mobile guys: How do you work on swirl removal outside when the sun isn't out? Will a good halogen light work or do you have to be in the garage with the lights out in order to see them with a light?

Ok I've done a little researching and decided that it would be safer and more professional to use a paint thickness gauge on customer's cars before I start buffing away. Is a $50 magnetic gauge going to work or am I going to have to mortgage my house and buy an electronic one?:wall Also, what...

Has anyone ever done a study on the long term effects of using a rotary on any particular vehicle? Does it shorten the life span of the paint being that it removes clearcoat and therefore uv protection? I'm just curious to what the answers are so I can know what I'm talking about when...

I'm a little confused about some of Hi-temp's products, particularly their polishes. They have swirl remover light cut, medium cut scratch remover, heavy cut leveler, extreme cut leveler, and heavy cut compound. Seems like a lot of different polishes to choose from and I'm unsure as to how...

Well, I just finished doing some minor experimentation with my new rotary and have a couple of observations. I started out fumbling around with it a little on my wife's white Corsica, but that was pretty much a waste of time. Very hard to see swirls and scratches on white paint much less see...