egott_91

There's no one "best" polisher. When it comes to detailing I've found out that it's hard to achieve the results I was looking for with just 1 machine. I started out with the PC just to get familiar with the polishing process. I figured out the technique and found that the PC has way too much vibration, noise, and lack of correction power. So, what did I do? Slapped the backing plate on there for the 4" pads and made it dedicated to cleaning up micro swirls left from the drill with 4" pads on the tight areas. I then bought the Rupes 21 for the major correction. With Adams MF pads and new polish duo, it takes care of swirls in no time. I then realized that the Rupes can't get into certain areas or doesn't perform as well on certain shaped panels and the PC with 4" pads was too time consuming, so I bought the Cyclo for those situations. With that said, I think it's the "best" to have a couple of polishers.

Love jetstream blue!

I assume he's talking about a water softener? Welcome! I think you need to clean up your post a little more so that it is easier to follow.

When I got mine the backing plates were already installed. I would assume they haven't changed that, so yours should have them on there already.

Like the others stated, watch the videos. They're valuable. Also, get your technique down on a 2'x2' area so that you know what needs to be done on the rest of the car. There's not much of a learning curve with the Cyclo, in my opinion. It's an easy machine to learn quickly.

Depends on how bad the tar sling is. If it's mild, clay should remove it perfectly fine. If it's heavy, a dedicated tar remover would probably be better.

Completely remove the Revive before applyining glaze. Whether you want to apply in a straight or circular motion is up to you. So, do this: -apply revive -remove revive (Do that on the entire vehicle) -apply glaze to entire vehicle (as long as you're not working in the sun) -remove glaze -apply wax to 2 panels, remove, repeat on the remaining panels.

Nice save! Is he aware it's a Cobra and not a Saleen with the numbers by the headlights? Lol.

I have 3 polishers. Rupes 21, Cyclo and PC. I use all of them. Rupes for large, flat panels and major correction. Cyclo for smaller areas that the Rupes isn't productive in due to the large throw. Mostly front fenders, bumpers and around windows, etc. The only time I pull out the PC is for extremely tight areas after the 4" pads on a drill. For example, this past weekend I polished the mirrors on my SS. Hit them with the 4" pad on the drill ,since the PC takes too long to correct heavy/moderate swirling, and noticed there were still micro swirls due to the forced rotation, so I brought out the PC with the 4" pad and removed the micro swirls. I NEVER use the PC with the 6.5" pad. It's nice to have multiple polishers to adapt to certain situations. Some vehicles have a lot of intricate curves and right areas while others have large, flat panels. Is it necessary to have more than 1 polisher if it's just a hobby? No. But having the right tools speeds up the process. So, short answer, yes, there is a benefit, at least in my mind.

False, actually detailed the SS today for a potential sale tomorrow. The next person's dream house is a secluded cabin in the woods.

False. The next person has been in a relationship for 10+ years without proposing.

Maybe it's a sign that they're going to continue to make it after the 250. (fingers crossed)

Nice '91 Z! I wish I still had mine.

You're lucky it didn't try to dig its claws in to hold on.

Looks better, but they still seem a little hazy. When I do headlights, I actually use PCP and PFP on the corresponding 4" pads on a drill. Makes pretty quick work of the haze.

Looks good. I personally think the front bow tie should be pink to match the calipers,

Love that body style of supra. Too bad people want stupid money for them.

A couple I thought of: Discover your shine potential (I believe this has been used in the videos?) Get your shine on

Thanks. Looking to get into a new Regal GS.

Well guys, I think it is time for me to part with both of my vehicles and step into something new. With that said, I am putting up for sale both my 1998 Camaro SS and my 2005 Colorado Sport LS. Neither of which have a loan/lein against them. I'll start with the Camaro as I'm sure it'll be the more appealing one. Haha. $11,000 OBO 1998 Chevy Camaro SS SLP # 2008 with the documentation from SLP, original window sticker, and GM certificate of birth ~61,000 miles 5.7L LS1 4L60E T-tops Sebring Silver Metallic Dark Gray Leather Power everything The mods are in my signature below, but there are a few appearance things that have been left out that you will see in the pictures. The good: Low mileage, true SLP SS car that has been well maintained and cared for. Desirable appearance and performance mods. The bad: There is a chip in the paint where the spoiler meets the hatch on the passenger side about an inch and a half wide by a half inch thick. I just haven't had the time to get it fixed. Additionally, there is about a dime sized rip on the passenger seat and a small tear in the carpet on the passenger side where the carpet meets the console. Next is the Colorado. $10,500 OBO Nada Guides: $11,150 KBB: $10,250 (between very good and good condition) 2005 Colorado Extended Cab Sport LS ~80,000 miles (mostly highway) 3.5L 5-Cylinder Auto 2WD w/ 3.73 Gears ZQ8 Sport suspension Dark gray cloth seats Power windows and locks Tri-fold bed cover Stock 17" 5 spoke alloys (summer wheels) Z85 15" alloys (winter wheels) Debadged Blacked out front bowtie There's not much to say about the truck other than it has been in my family since new. It was my grandpa's and I bought it from my grandma when he passed 3 1/2 years ago. I haven't had any issues with the truck, other than the PCM going out, which was replaced in the middle of February of this year. The bad: There are rock chips in front of the rear wheels, on the front bumper, hood, and a few on the doors. There is a small dent on the drivers side bed near the top of the bed. There are a couple of lights that have gone out on the stereo buttons. It is 2WD so it's not that great in the winters, but the winter wheels and tires really help. I know I am probably missing a bunch of info, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask. Now for the pictures. I don't seem to have any interior pictures for the SS and can't seem to find the ones of the Colorado. If you guys have any questions at all, feel free to ask in the post, PM, or call Erik at (574) 933 - one five nine one Thanks for looking!

I use both QS and patriot on my gloss vinyl hood decal. You just have to be careful when applying the wax that you don't apply it too thick. I usually wax around the stripe then come back to the stripe when there's less wax on the applicator.

Nice! Just curious why you didn't use Americana on the entire car? And CME is the ONLY way to go on these cars.

Depending when it is, I'll join.

Nice. I'm just a little confused as to why he didn't get the skirting painted, but everyone has their own tastes, I guess.

Welcome fellow Hoosier. The videos are your best place to start. You will figure out what products you need/want and how to use them properly.