Recent content by MichaelD

Thanks for confirming that the 3" can't be used on the larger Flex. I added the 3" Griots Garage to my order. (I really don't want to know how much I've spent at PBMG companies the past decade...)

After ~7 years of use, my Porter Cable is starting to show signs of its age, and I'm ready for an upgrade. It doesn't always want to run at lower settings, but will still run at 5 & 6. After perusing the autogeek site, the FLEX XFE7-15 Long Stroke Orbital Polisher has caught my eye. I fit...

Chemical Guys makes a product called Black Light. PBMG has a line of products/brand called BlackFire. I was referring to CG Black Light. After a long day, it is easy to mix things up. Sorry about that. V7 is both a spray Sealant and Detailer.

I'm personally a Collinite fan & have talked to the local distributor (who worked in their factor for 9 years) as well as current factory employees about their waxes. I personally haven't used 915 (I've used 845 and 476 on cars + 925 + 885 on boats --- and been quite happy with them on, but...

FLEX XC 3401, FLEX L3403, or FLEX PE14-2-150 for Gel Coat I've used a PC 7424 on my ski boat that is babied...wax job 3x/year, stays on lift to keep it out of the water, and stays covered to keep UV rays off it. On a well kept 21' ski boat, the 7424 took a while, but worked great & is all I...

I'm a bit surprised to hear a marine shop carrying 915 --- meant primarily for darker color cars, and isn't as long lasting as 476/885. Collinite has done a better job getting their products into marine stores than auto stores, so if you're looking for an OTC purchase, call the boating stores in...

@bmwgalore: It was a 3:1 (3 parts water, 1 part OPC). The beading/sheeting test is a good idea. Thanks.

The AG page for Optimum Power Clean ( Optimum Power Clean™ All Purpose Cleaner 128 oz. Refill New & Improved! FREE BONUS ) says it'll clean bugs off the front of the car. After using OPC the paint, do I need to grab a can/bottle of my Collinite 476/845, or is the wax still there?

I've used 303 HTFG on a Sunbrella/Glen Raven Fabrics acrylic boat cover to restore water repellancy. This type fabric is typically used in marine environments and building awnings, but I'll reply with what I know about it. I'm not sure how much of what I know applies to auto fabric interiors...

I've got a PC 7424XP with 3.5" & 5" backing plate & 4" and 6.5" pads. The 4" pads seem a little too large to do below the doors, the very front of the car, and the areas between rear door & rear window, and I was thinking a 3" pad (and 3" backing plate) might work. AG's Web Page Porter Cable...

Earlier in this thread, the importance of using a washer with the 7424XP (mine arrived tonight) is brought up. In the 7424XP box, there was a silver washer in the same plastic bag as the instructions, handle and tool. On the yellow backing plate (I bought one of AG's kits), there is a black...