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.
Worth a watch
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.
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
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
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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
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When in doubt, power out....of control.
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 case
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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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