I bought a Rupes a month ago and the speed selector doesn't work either. I got it off of eBay from one of the big retailers. The machine was brand new. Just didn't have box or paperwork. Why would a brand new polisher have a problem like this. Super upset and not getting a response from the...
Do they offer the lifetime warranty on the machine. I have a warehouse close to me. I have turned my broken Griots DA in 3 times now. Man it's awesome to just drive 20 mins and get a brand new machine when one breaks. Would be nice if someone actually made a machine that would last longer...
For someone staring out get what the customer is willing to pay. $150 is a good price. You can't build a customer base if you can't get customers to start out. Try this one on the customer. "I'll charge you $175.00 because you are a new customer and would love referrals from in the future...
Most of the time if the scratch is showing white then it is through the paint. All the sanding in the world isn't going to help you. Unless you touch them up with paint there really isn't anyway to get them out. Sorry man.
I have been detailing for 20 years. Used to be on these sites all the time. Honestly it has probably been two years since I have been back. Now I remember why stop coming to these things. It is amazing the know it alls that respond. Over the past two decades I have made every mistake there...
Rob, I use HD on all my details. 1:1 is as shiny as anything you will ever see. I sometimes use it straight for super low profiles. 4:1 works great for wheel wells. But I have yet to find something that has more shine, especially if the wheels have been washed properly.
But the best thing is...