Recent content by LHB1

I looked for "air tool oil" at a couple of local stores, including Wallyworld but couldn't find it. So I used some Wilson Ultima-Lube oil and grease that I had on hand. The Flex worked fine so I will probably continue to use my existing oils/grease periodically. LHB

I feel like I just passed my first test in Modern Detailing 101. Last week I washed the car (09 BMW 528 in space gray metallic) and applied/buffed Wolfgang Deep Gloss paint Sealant 3.0. Today I washed the car and used new Flex 3401 with red LC pad to apply Pinnacle Signature Series II carnauba...

Thanks for the info, guys. I am getting ready to use my 3401 for the first time this afternoon. Don't have any air tool oil but do have an ample suppy of various firearm lubes and greases. May try some Wilson's Ultima-Lube oil or grease on the wool ring. Will be applying Pinnacle Signature...

CeeDog, Thanks for the post. I saw the wool ring. My question is more why than what. Since the ring is not even shown/listed/mentioned in the owners manual, I am curious as to why people have specifically recommended oiling it with air tool oil. What is the purpose of ring and why/how...

Just got my new Flex 3401. Some posters have advised lubricating the wool ring with light oil. The Flex owners manual doesn't identify or mention the wool ring. Can you explain: 1. Purpose of wool ring? 2. Why should it be oiled? 3. Type of oil, amount used, frequency of application...

Thanks for the suggestion. Did someone tell you I have a talent for doing something new the wrong way? You probably just saved me an "oops!!" followed by an order for a replacement tub of SSII. LHB

Mark, Thanks. Will give that method a try, hopefully this weekend. LHB

Now there's an idea. After melting it into a Frisbee, I could just sail/slide it along the car's surface and dispense with the applicator altogether. Would need a dependable partner to catch the frisbee before it hits the dirt though. LHB

Dave, That would be nice but things don't usually work out that easy for me. I suspect my 6.5" pads will be too large for the SS II tub. LHB

My Flex 3401 and tub of Signature Series II wax will be delivered tomorrow by UPS. Just how do you "remove the wax from tub" to apply it to pad? Difficult? In traditional applications with hand pads, I have never tried removing any brand of wax from tub. Any comments on Fuzion vs SS II over...

Well, this thread has certainly been a learning experience for this new member. It's amazing what you can learn about others from reading the posts. Anyway, to those who voted yesterday, THANKS for voting. Now I can get back to waiting impatiently for delivery of my new Flex 3401 and SSII...

Cee Dog, Ah, those ladies are clever. Can you stop by after work and vote before polls close? Then take your wife out to dinner and celebrate. LB

Today is election day in Texas. I voted this morning. Have you? Use your constitutional right that many people have died to preserve: VOTE !!!

Just used my new Meguiars G110v2 on 2009 BMW 528 in Space Gray. After washing and drying car I applied Wolfgang Deep Gloss paint sealant 3.0 with Blue CCS Smart pad and then buffed with Microfiber bonnet over Lambswool pad. Car looks great and the orbital polisher sure beats the old hand wipe...

New member here from near Houston. Looking forward to gleaning information regarding finer points of detailing. Reading everything I can find to learn more about use of orbital power polishers. Am trying to work up the courage to buy an orbital polisher (Meguiars or Porter Cable possibly) to...