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I've practiced using a rotary a couple times now. The first time was with a Dewalt and the second time was with my Makita. Both times I found it difficult to control, in fact the buffer wanted to control me. It would throw itself in any direction it wanted. Is this what is known as 'buffer hop'...

I got some nasty water spots on my hood that have etched their way into the clearcoat. I went over them a couple times with #83 and a yellow Meg's polishing pad with a PC but it didn't even put a dent in these things. Am I not working the product enough (I'm pretty new to #83), should I do a few...

I've seen a few people raving about the Edge pads so I decided to look into them. I'm not trying to start trouble here, but I don't see whats so great about them. They say you don't need a backing plate, but you need to buy their $18 adaptor for the pads to work. They make them double sided...

On some of the truck forums I frequent, the question commonly comes up about debadging/pin stripe removal. People will normally give their answers on how to remove the object and then will warn about "paint fade" saying that on an older vehicle, you will be able to see where the decal/pinstripe...

I did a complete detail two weeks ago (clayed, #81, and topped with #26). I just got some #21 that I'd love to try out and I'm wondering what the best way to remove the #26 is? I have a bottle of Sonus Paintwork Cleanser that I received as part of a promotion. A buddy of mine has a bottle of...

I went to my local Best Buy at the Bissell Little Green Cleaning Machine was on clearance fro $54.95. Normal price is $89.95. Looks like its being replaced by the Spot Bot. I had been kicking around the idea of picking one up and almost did three weeks ago. Now I'm glad I didn't because I saved...

:LOLOL BTW, sorry if this is a repost or if it really shouldn't be in this forum...

Well, last night I was talking to my dad about how I wanted to buy a pressure washer. He told me he really wanted one as well, and said he'd pay for half of it if I bought one :woot: Anyways, I got really excited and went out today to purchase one. I first tried going to the only local pressure...

OK, here's the deal... I work for a Snap-on tools dealer and he is all about image. He wants me to work on making some of his display tool boxes really shine. I was just curious what you guys would use on a powdercoated finish to make them look awesome? Would just any wax or sealant work (I have...

I have finally settled on my mode of attack for my truck once its out of the body shop (getting new paint on bumper and tailgate after I was rear-ended). So for reference, this will be my regiment (not applied to the areas that are newly painted) wash clay re-wash FPII for some light swirls...

My dad is kicking around the idea of getting new wheels for his 2005 Mercedes SL500. He'd probably want some 18s because then he wouldn't have to change tires yet. He wouldn't want anything too crazy, a 5 spoke deisgn is always a favorite. He's looking for a silver or polished wheel, probably...

I went to a local detail supply shop for the first time to pick up some brushes, towels, applicators and because I had read such great reviews, and I knew they carried the line, a bottle of Autoglym Glass Polish. After looking around the store I didn't see any AG Glass Polish but did find an...

Forgive me if this has been asked before, I tried searching but I don't think I utilized it properly, I ended up sifting through countless posts with no avail. Anyways, I've been told that layering a coat of carnauba over Z2 or Z5 will simply strip the Zaino. The guy who told me this is...