Junkman's F.A.Q's! (Frequently Asked Questions)

[Junkman2008]

Hey boys and girls, I am starting this thread to address all of the common questions that I get on what seems like a daily basis. This thread will contain a ton of information, and this first post will continue to grow as I continually add videos and write-up on things that I often get asked. Thus, you want to subscribe to it as the addition of information will grow as quick as I can knock out the videos and write-ups.

 

That's the theme of this thread so here we go!

 

 

Junkman's Alternative to 2-Bucket Washing - The Video!

 

The title says it all. This is how I wash my car when I don't have time to wash it properly.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO3gu65UYTA&feature=channel_video_title]Alternative to 2-Bucket Washing - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Perfect "Moving" the PC-7424XP and the Flex 3401VRG at the Proper Tempo

 

Okay boys and girls, this video series is a first, and unlike anything that you will see anywhere else on the web. This video series concentrates on my technique of working both polishers, with the sole concentration being on how fast I move them across the paint. Again, this is strictly my technique as I do it when using any of these polishers to work on paint. Other folks may do it differently and that is fine but this is the way I do it.

 

So if you are using the PC and my technique which consist of:

 

• 9-14lbs of pressure including the weight of the polisher
  
• Speed setting of 5
  
• 3 pea-sized drops of polish. With the Flex, I use a thin bead of polish that circles the pad. The Flex requires more polish than the PC.
  

 

 

These videos will address how fast you should move the polisher. The way that I figured out how to get this across will probably crack you up but hey, we will all be on the same page if you are using my technique. Once you get through the videos, you will probably want to download this file so that you can get your practice on.

 

Here are the videos!

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taR6JP2yNfI&feature=channel_video_title]Polisher Speed of Movement - Part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ou4slueGVU&feature=channel_video_title]Polisher Speed of Movement - Part 2 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTmG-CAj7VE&feature=channel_video_title]Polisher Speed of Movement - Part 3 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

 

 

How to Buff on the Side of Your Vehicle

 

 

Okay boys and girls, this video series addresses that question I often get about buffing on the side of the car. I detail this and reinforce my technique for those who are mixing it up with other techniques. I will continue to update this thread with more information and videos as the questions come in.

 

Here are the videos!

 

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yHQME7dUDU&feature=channel_video_title]Buffing the Side of Your Car - Part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rnTEIKcbrQ&feature=channel_video_title]Buffing the Side of Your Car - Part 2 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32v_4I-zDyY&feature=channel_video_title]Buffing the Side of Your Car - Part 3 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK44yWBdERc&feature=channel_video_title]Buffing the Side of Your Car - Part 4 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feAKE9Up2t0&feature=channel_video_title]Buffing the Side of Your Car - Part 5 - YouTube[/ame]

 

 

 

That's all for now.

 

The Junkman

[chief44]

Well first, I really haven't made a detailed video on using the Flex yet. The 9-14 pounds that I talk about applies only to the PC. I vary my weight on the Flex depending on what I'm doing and the polish I use. It is never really the same all the time but it would be a lot easier for you to understand had you started with the PC first. I always tell guys that if you want the more versatile machine, go with the PC. You can do more with it than any of the polishers out there, you just can't do it as fast.

 

So now you need to do one of two things. Get a PC and learn how to use it FIRST, or start with the Flex and be in for a learning curve. Both of these machines compliment each other. I posted this on another forum where a guy was trying to decide between the two.

 

"The Flex is a lot more powerful than the PC, however, it can be overkill once you have truly achieved some flawless paint. Once your paint has been fully corrected, all you need is the power of the PC to maintain your paint if you are touching your paint correctly. There is absolutely no need to be cutting more clear coat off your car than necessary. The PC is going to be more friendly when it comes to that aspect of paint maintenance. The PC, even with its limited power is truly the more versatile machine.

 

The Flex has its place and it covers the shortfalls of the PC. However, having both machines in your arsenal is what gives you the best option for complete paint maintenance. I have 4 polishers in my arsenal and all 4 serve a different purpose. Having only one polisher to go to is similar to having a crescent wrench instead of a set of sockets. You can get some things done with a crescent wrench, but a set of sockets is a lot more versatile and effective."

 

Think about David when he went to fight Goliath. They tried to fit David with all kinds of armor but it was too heavy for him. So David took all that stuff off and went down to meet Goliath with his trusty ol' sling shot. You know the rest of the story. Technique my friend. In the right hands with the right technique, you can get a lot done with the PC.

 

Thanks Junkman. I plan on buying the PC for the reasons you just described....it's versatility. I choose the Flex because of the level of swirls in the car. Like you said, I'm in for a BIG learning curve. However, being that I could only buy one, I chose the Flex because of the work I wanted to perform on the paint. Eh...guess I better save a little cash over the next month and get that PC!!

 

Do you plan to create a video for the Flex? You're a busy fella, so just wondering if that was in the works.

[Junkman2008]

My next polishing videos will be with the Flex.

[chief44]

My next polishing videos will be with the Flex.

 

Sweet. And you're the MAN!

[Junkman2008]

Sweet. And you're the MAN!

 

Nahhh... I'm just a big ol' kid.

[chief44]

Nahhh... I'm just a big ol' kid.

 

LOL...aren't we all, man.

[Ragweed]

Help me out Junkman I went to the thread watched the videos like you said. Still can't figure how to download the music. I'm using my iPhone. Would viewing on my pc make a difference-HELP

Winchester

[Junkman2008]

Help me out Junkman I went to the thread watched the videos like you said. Still can't figure how to download the music. I'm using my iPhone. Would viewing on my pc make a difference-HELP

Winchester

 

You definitely can't use your iPhone to download that MP3 file. It's over 11mb in size. The link is embedded into the words, "download this file" so you're not going to see that on your iPhone. I know you don't want to download it there unless you have a big storage file. Just use your computer.

[Igor]

Hey A.J., yet another fan of your videos here from Ukraine (in case you don't know where this is, it's in Eastern Europe )

 

I'm new to the forum, but not new to your videos and your approach to the 2-bucket method.

 

I'm interested in your opinion on something, and I can't find it anywhere. That's why I'm writing this post.

 

I follow your approach with the foam gun, grit guards and everything, even the leaf blower. And I'm happy with the results. But I'm always looking for ways to improve things.

 

The thing is that when the roads are wet, and the car picks up a lot of dirt, the foam in the rinse bucket tends to hold more dirt, and that dirt partially gets picked up by the mitt, and goes to the wash bucket.

 

I think that's because some dirt never sinks because it's stuck in the foam. After all, that's the whole purpose of any foam, that's the way it works--it picks up dirt, and holds it.

 

An obvious solution to this is changing the water in the rinse bucket more often.

 

Another solution is to simply rinse the mitt off with water, using a mild shower setting on the nozzle.

 

I compared these two ways of rinsing the mitt, and the nozzle method results in less dirt in the wash bucket for me--almost virgin clear, while the rinse bucket plus grit guard plus several water changes takes about the same time and the leftover in the wash bucket is noticeably gray

 

I'm wondering if you've tried simply rinsing the mitt with water instead of using a rinse bucket, and what results did you get.

[Junkman2008]

First, welcome to the forum!

 

... After all, that's the whole purpose of any foam, that's the way it works--it picks up dirt, and holds it.

 

Actually, the purpose of the foam is too loosen up the dirt, lubricating it enough so that removal of said dirt doesn't scratch the clear coat as your wash mitt comes across it. The foam will run off the car and take some of that dirt with it.

 

I'm wondering if you've tried simply rinsing the mitt with water instead of using a rinse bucket, and what results did you get.

 

In the situation that you have described, I handle it totally different. Because I know that driving in a drizzle of rain will cause the car to pick up a LOT of gritty dirt, I IMMEDIATELY rinse the car off as soon as I get home (the first step of the 2-bucket wash). The reason being is because of what you've just described. I don't want all that grime (and that's a lot of grime), to dry on the car because it has a tendency to really stick to the clear coat. That creates a dangerous condition when you get ready to remove it once that has happened.

 

Now keep in mind that I wash my car in my garage so I'm not standing outside in the rain with my neighbors looking at me like I'm crazy. Rinsing all that grit away as soon as I get home makes it easy to remove because it hasn't had a chance to really bond to the car. I then start my 2-bucket wash... no matter what time in the middle of the night it is. This is the sacrifice I make to keep my paint looking like it does. This is also why I don't experience an extremely dirty rinse bucket or mitt issue as you have described. However, rinsing your mitt or changing the rinse water multiple times IS a good idea in your situation. I would say that your reasoning is just as good as any other out there. But if you want to save yourself the headache, get that grit off the car before it dries.

 

You have got to be dedicated to be a wash mitt in my garage.

[Igor]

A.J. Thank you, you are awesome!

 

My neighbors already look at me like I'm crazy when I dry my car with a leaf blower. But I don't care much about it. By the way, Santa is getting me a new cordless blower from Bosch for Cristmas

[Junkman2008]

I don't think that you will like the cordless blower. They don't blow as hard as the electric ones and they don't last long at all. You should have Santa bring you a Master Blaster!

[GeorgeDean]

BTW, I just love your positive energy! You coming to Dallas, TX anytime?

 

My question... on the Ford Ranger video. You switched to the flex for further swirl removal. Could you have stayed with the PC and kept working it to achieve the same result?

 

George

[Junkman2008]

Yes, I could have continued with the PC. It would have taken longer but I still could have achieved the same results.

 

I don't have any plans to come to Texas, although things can change. Welcome to the forum.

[sneakymeaky]

Are you planning on making some new video's using the Flex. I have a pc and want to graduate to a flex soon, but i want to see how you use it first. Once i get the flex, do i need to keep the pc? What would be the reason for keeping the pc once i buy the flex. Thanks,

Mico M

[Junkman2008]

Are you planning on making some new video's using the Flex. I have a pc and want to graduate to a flex soon, but i want to see how you use it first. Once i get the flex, do i need to keep the pc? What would be the reason for keeping the pc once i buy the flex. Thanks,

Mico M

 

I have made some videos using the Flex. Why do you want to have both? Read this entire thread. I explain that in clear detail.

[uranjack]

Hey junkman, haven't been following your threads, but I have a question. How's the vet?

I saw that it was wrecked, but I thought the block was gone? If you would be so kind to update me on your situation.

[Junkman2008]

Check out this thread. That's where the saga is unfolding.

[uranjack]

Man, that sucks. Need to finish asap. I would hate to be in your situation. Atleast you can say to yourself "I own a really nice corvette!"

[Junkman2008]

Actually, I lucked out. If I change the head gaskets, have the broken engine piece TIG welded and replace the starter, I'm back up and running. Had that starter not broken away, internal damage to the motor would have been the result. That would mean pulling the motor, something I definitely didn't want to do.

[uranjack]

Yea, I saw you say that. Still would have been nice to have the head gaskets not blow in the first place! At-least your teaching people bout the beefier starter.

[ChallengerChick]

Junkman, how often do you recommend that a vehicles paint gets sealed?

[Junkman2008]

Junkman, how often do you recommend that a vehicles paint gets sealed?

 

That totally depends on the sealant you use, the manufacturer's claim of longevity, the elements that you expose the car too, how often you wash the car and how the water reacts on the surface of the car when you rinse it. So as you can see, there is no exact time. You use a sealant whenever the need arises. The best thing to do is watch how the water beads during the first wash right after you have applied it. Once the water starts acting differently, it's time to consider reapplying.

[babaron]

Hello AJ! I just finished watching your videos on polishing. Just one question. Is wasn't clear to me exactly how you measure the pressure you use on the PC. Do I need to buy a pressure measuring device or can I guage it by how fast the pad spins?

 

Thanks!

 

Ron:patriot:

[Junkman2008]

Hello AJ! I just finished watching your videos on polishing. Just one question. Is wasn't clear to me exactly how you measure the pressure you use on the PC. Do I need to buy a pressure measuring device or can I guage it by how fast the pad spins?

 

Thanks!

 

Ron:patriot:

 

I cover this in the very videos that are posted in this thread. This is why I tell people to watch my videos multiple times as you will never catch everything that I say or do by only watching them once. Click the link below and listen.

 

 

[babaron]

OK, I got it this time. The audio wasn't the best and I missed a few key words. Also, I may have been sleeping a bit during that part. It is hard to believe I actually graduated from Med School.

 

OK then, here comes the BATHROOM SCALE! Now between 9 and 14 lbs, is your rule more pressure for more correction? That is, 14 lbs for the most correction and 9 lbs for lighter correction? Or is it more complicated than that?