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    Rupes Mille May need service?

    With your case Griot is way to go due to lifetime warranty If you're wanting a forced. Po5000c,Makita has service centers all over the place
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    Rupes Mille May need service?

    Dylan von will get you straight as he always does..and yes I've also told people it's not built strong like a 3401 nor a PO5000C Couple of guys I know that use them on boats, and they don't last Never really seen or heard of them failing with us detailers that do just cars though
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    Rupes Bigfoort 15mkIII combo kits or just the tool?

    If it were me..21mm and 5in BP. With that said, tool only as you will most likely need a different weighted pad to get stock or better than stock free air balance
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    Wax remover?

    It's one of the best solvents I've used
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    Wax remover?

    The only completly sure way to strip wax is a polish. The pretty sure way to strip a wax is via acid, followed by Alkaline, finished off by solvent.. Most wax removers you buy are typically solvents.. If using only one of the 3 mentioned means it's most likely still there ..I'd say a 33%...
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    NEW FLEX XCE 3401 Corded and Cordless Polishers!

    That's cool My question is why do they both have lower RPM specs vs the 480 RPM of the 3401? Is it still 10 orbits per? And what did they do to improve this red BP?
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    Who wants to recommend a 1 2 or 3 step correction on new black Nissan?

    Brand new paint is most likely already swirled up.. What I recommend, is get an LED light and check panels to see the finish..then if their are swirls, perform a Test spot. Always least aggressive and work way up till you get the results you're after. HDO pads of every color and Gyeon...
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    Makita P5000 DA discontinued?

    The cordless XCE is going to correct slower They stepped down the RPMs from 480 to 430.. If it still has 10 orbits..then it went down from 4800 to 4300
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    Makita P5000 DA discontinued?

    And the two reason for this... Detailers are not real dynamic when it comes to brands..they're typically Rupes/flex or nothing. The other issue are companies like Makita and the other M word brand are more known in the wood / contractor industry and even though they released a better tool.or...
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    Updating the CBEAST Backing Plate Screws

    Version 1 , version 2 ,and cordless XFE7-15 Along with the cordless xce and upcomming corded xce ..all same backingplate design
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    Updating the CBEAST Backing Plate Screws

    Good deal, mille should follow suit too Great news in BP improvement And Mike I'll PM you a product we may see in near future
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    Does Tar-X strip wax and sealant?

    Through my testings I eventually found its a possiblity, as it's dependant on chemical tolerances. Some resist alkaline and solvents, but strip via acid..while others recost acid but not the others. And so fourth When I want to chemicals strip or decon I'll prep with acid, solvent then 2 types...
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    Opti clear coat restorer thoughts l.

    And when it cures, you can ceramic coat over it
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    Product Confusion

    Just get a quality known brand/product No one knows the answer to this question and majority won't be able to tell a gloss difference anyways Use what you got and or like
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    What do you use for a Detail Prep Wash?

    Hey Mike, will BF glass work the same as sonax glass for clay lube too?
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    What do you use for a Detail Prep Wash?

    I use CS-II Dewax(acid), ADG F-Bomb(alkaline) for prep wash Mckee37 N914 for Rinseless Then solvent/coating prep as a last prep prior to seal
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    Help - water spots returned even AFTER machine polishing?

    My method is an acid based waterspot remover Rinse/dry Heat gun Cool down reapply waterspot remover if waterspot surfaced Alkaline Rinse Dry Reseal Clear coat thickness stays intact
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    Trim Restore on 14 year old Xterra

    I've always used PreWow as prep and black wow pro for restoration. Also note I have Solution Finish and Detail Kings Trim kote...they usually just reserves these days
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    CBEAST Battery Life aka the FLEX Cordless 3401 by Mike Phillips

    Wonder if they're still having issues with the 3 mounting studs Shearing off like the XCE pre production unit and the xfe7-15 v1/v2.
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    Best Sio2 spray ceramic

    Yes mckee37 N914 and Atomic Rinseless both leave nothing behind There are also sio2 infused rinseless also but pricey
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