Recent content by BigGar

Re: Flex 3401 Is your new Supa a corded or battery? I'm torn between 3401 or XCE8-125. There have been a few mentions on this forum of the battery powered XCE being a bit down on power compared to the 3401. I currently do heavy to medium correction with a Milwaukee rotary then remove...

I love 303 for engines. I do it a bit differently though as I'll usually give the cool engine a light mist of cleaner / degreaser or soap. I'll agitate the dirtiest areas then give it a nice rinse either very carefully with pressure washer from a safe distance, or regular hose. I'm using...

I buy 4 gallons at a time Bill :) I'm not big on dressing interiors either, but if a client requests it, well, the customer is always right!

Thanks again for posting that Guz. I do think I may be getting a mix of products on the paint and they're not getting along. Could be the Chemical Guys soap I've been using. I've used a very basic car washing soap for years and thought I'd try it. The information in the video seemed to...

I've always been a big fan of 303 Aerospace Protectant. It's a little pricey but does a great job. It's fairly water soluble but once it's completely dried and cures, it seems much more durable. It's literally the only dressing product I use anymore, for pretty much everything. I don't do...

I actually did change to Chemical Guys purple soap recently. Hmm. . . I'm using the same Costco yellow microfibers that I've been using for twenty plus years. I have a few other microfibers in the mix, the Costco ones are cost effective and have always gotten the job done and I can pull out...

Mike, I'm a professional detailer since 1985. I've been using Renny's Beadmaker product for the last couple of years. I love it. Recently, I've had some issues with slight hazing after application. I spray it on and wipe it off like I would a quick detailer product,and normally it goes on...

I can go over client cars with Beadmaker just as fast as I can go over them with quick detailer and in my experience Beadmaker offers incredible durability and protection along with looking and feeling great. Nothing sticks to it either. Why bother with anything else. It does not have a lot...

The 303 Graphene is a neat product, but I am right there with you on the stickiness. Very odd. I haven't tried topping it with Beadmaker. I'm a professional detailer since 1985 working at a very high level and Beadmaker has been my go-to for daily drivers for a few years now. 303 Graphene...

Looks nice. I've used this stuff on a few interiors. A classic Range Rover and a '73 Rolls Royce. Great results on both and yes the technique is kind of odd. I'd like to try it on some truly filthy leather and see if the oil really soaks in and "pushes" the dirt, salt, and sweat out of the...

Just applied CQuartz 2014 formulation (not UK as far as I know) to my 2007 Mini Cooper S. I've been a professional detailer for over thirty years now in the San Diego area. Did a full paint correction before application. I thought the product was extremely easy to use. Cool, 55 degree...

Romans5.8, I was in no way denigrating the guys' setup at all. I think it's awesome. I've just never had a problem with a client allowing me to plug in if electricity is available close by. In regards to the water, De-ionized water does a better job on everything as well as making a...

Get a 35' pool hose from Home Depot or wherever and just adapt it to your vacuum. No more lugging the vac around:xyxthumbs: Gar

Very cool! I don't know why it's taken me so long to join a detailing forum. Lots of shared interest here. Probably because I spend enough dang time on the internet as it is!!!!! Gar

Mike, I run a couple of sportbike forums and do the same thing. We're pretty wide open but occasionally you still have to give someone the boot. Of course they come back under a new IP, new username, etc. . . but their writing style gives them away every time. We finally got a handle on most...