Not a bad vid. It covers the very basics, but the thing I like about Larry is he has a very good way of introducing people to detailing concepts without over complicating things.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgSLEVi_SPg
Worth a watch
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Not a bad vid. It covers the very basics, but the thing I like about Larry is he has a very good way of introducing people to detailing concepts without over complicating things.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgSLEVi_SPg
Worth a watch
Yeah I like him too, he simplfys things without diminishing the important aspects of detailing. The paint chip video is pretty helpful, esp that trick with the W&D paper on the end of a pencil trick. Actually the whole drive YouTube channel is awesome.
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Are u a Rupes or Flex guy @Caffeine Fiend ?
Both mate. Depends on the application required ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by slixx
My polisher collection:
Flex Rotary - Good for heavy compounding and also jewelling paintwork
Flex 3401 VRG - Good for use on harder Euro paints with heavy defects
Rupes Bigfoot LHR21 - Good for medium compounding/polishing and also finishing on soft/sticky paints
Griots Garage 3" RO - Good for tight areas eg. bumpers, spoilers, under door handles etc.
Most times for general work I use the Rupes though
Thanks for Sharing Dan, very informative
Is there a reseller for flex and rupes? I believe buying from the states will be a killer in postage
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Personally I wouldn't bother going as far as a Rupes or Flex unless you're planning on detailing professionally. These are professional tools designed to be used day in and day out and are overkill for anyone only looking to do the odd car here and there.
If you're only going to be doing the occasional car then have a look at the Concours 900. It's a very capable machine and less than half the price. I know a number of pros who still use these (or equivalent)
well, i run a carwash place and we do detailing here and there (not day to day bases) Have being using the RO from Car Care Products for years and its being good, but i'm looking at Rupes as it looked like it gives a better cut and a quicker cut over the one i'm using. But they are SO EXPENSIVE :(
What RO do you have? DAS6 or DAS6 Pro? What pads/polishes do you most often use?
Rupes/Flex will work faster, but not that much faster if you're not doing multiple cars in a day
As a proffesional how do you rate the DAS6 Pro, I have one myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend
Can't remember exactly if its the DAS6 or DAS6 Pro i got as i got it like 4 yrs ago. (but i would say its just the basic DAS6). As for pads/polish, i just use the ones that come with the kits, where the pads are unnamed, but the polish's Menzerna.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend
The DAS6 Pro is a very capable unit. The Concours 900 is more or less the same unit so either are great even for pro use. The divide between that and the standard DAS6 is fairly substantial in terms of power even though on paper it might not seem the caseQuote:
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Well this makes me happy, I brought a DAS6 Pro. I've always been too scared to get out medium swirl marks but i've been chewing through light ones now for quite some time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend
Just wondering man if your still on the forums, if so are there any new machines you know of that would be good for a first time user as i have never buffed before. Also what pads to get, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend
Hi, I haven't been active on the forum in a while. Sold my MPS some time ago.
If you're interested in detailing the best bet is for you to join Detail Paradise.
www.detailparadise.com.au
Cheers
Dan
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