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I only use 1 bucket, however I wet the mit, then fire my foam gun all over the car and directly at the mit while making a pass.. then rinse off the mit in the fresh water. After that I go back at it for each panel.

How does it take you 1-3 hours to clay a car?

I've stopped using my nanoskin pad unless polishing. I've seen marring on even very hard paint that I've worked on. Great job!

Well yeah detailing and a car wash are 2 completely different things. I wouldn't even compare them.

I've been a Web Developer/Designer for the past 15 years and it's what I do for a living. I've worked for some of the largest companies in the world and I will tell you this... Unless you want a headache don't work with Indian companies or companies overseas unless 'True English' is their first...

I don't understand your point.. This whole forum is about Auto Detailing, every day.

I'm selling my Griots Garage 6 inch, only been used 4 times. Send me a message if interested :)

Does anyone find any issues with less surface area on the Rupes MF pads? They have huge air holes in them and I'm just wondering if people are having to do more passes or find less surface area covered because of this?

lol, you're talking about 'Tundra'. He says that every time someone mentions a Rupes machine. Although I've yet to see anyone else post that issue. Give them a try and just take it easy. Just remember you barely need any pressure at all with the Rupes, if any at all. :xyxthumbs:

No, keep them. They work great. I find that my pads don't heat up anywhere near as much as they did on my GG6. I think it's mostly because of the backing plate holes and also the fact you don't have to apply much pressure with the Rupes. I use Hex Logic, LC and Megs 5 inch cutting pads all day...

What are they even doing in there to get it THAT dirty?

Get a citrus wash or similar. The 'gloss washes' won't remove sealant etc. If you want to do it properly, get a citrus/degrease wash,then clay and IPA wipe down.

Is that rotary marks?

So I've always detailed with my Griots 6" DA (latest version) and to be honest I've always struggled with it a little. A lot of time, passes, pressure and compounds on panels to get them to where I wanted them to be defect wise. After spending 10 hours on a car's paintwork with the GG6 I was...

I know, you keep saying that but l'm saying is MANY others are using them just fine. I would probably say the majority of Rupes owner don't use Rupes pads. I'm not questioning your method as you are an amazing detailer, I'm just saying maybe you had an early batch of pads or the ones you had...

You say this on pretty much every Rupes related thread and yet there are tons of people using aftermarket pads just fine and many manufactures that design their pads around the Rupes...

I wouldn't do research on it and just use it. You'll figure it out yourself if it's good or not and then you can do a review for us :) God bless your mom. I felt so sorry for my mom a few times in my life thinking she was doing a great surprise for me by trying to get something she thought I...

Yup, a test spot is a must on these cars as the paint is very soft

It's Katz with a Z

I find a toothbrush works fine as long as you don't apply much pressure