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  1. Mike Hoekstra

    Pads for Milwaukee 7" Polisher

    Whatever pad brand you are comfortable with, go with that. Personally I'd just buy a smaller backing pad and use the pads I have.
  2. Mike Hoekstra

    Dr. Beasley’s tube hack.

    If anyone else hasn’t done so already, I purchased a couple of these from Amazon for my Dr. Beasley’s tube products to get every bit. [emoji851]. A little trick from the oil painting artists if the world. [emoji439] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  3. Mike Hoekstra

    Detailing tools for other things

    I do custom painting as well and my KXK rid stix come in quite handy for leveling out spots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  4. Mike Hoekstra

    GMC Denali Ceramic Pro coated

    Yes. I definitely earned my paycheck on this one. Fortunately it had soft paint, and the panels are all flat.
  5. Mike Hoekstra

    GMC Denali Ceramic Pro coated

    Lastly if you do not own one of these Speed Master rolling seat carts, you need to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    GMC Denali Ceramic Pro coated

    This week’s overhaul brought to you by the finest “swirlomatic” car wash money can buy. Paint correct and install a Ceramic Pro 9H silver package on this beasty including trim, wheels, glass, and PPF coating. I love this job. [emoji41] FYI to those who have not tackled one of these new GMC’s...
  7. Mike Hoekstra

    Reddish stain on paint

    Looks like residual rust staining from water dripping off of a building or a sign. Try clay first (90% of the time I have been able to remove it this way) and move on to your choice of compound and pad, then polish and pad.
  8. Mike Hoekstra

    Never see anyone discussing this line of polishes

    3M is a product that is your industry standard norm. They've been around forever but there are better products out there. Body shop guys swear by it. Detailers and custom paint guys swear by better products. Example - I custom paint helmets, etc. for customers. I was having issues with...
  9. Mike Hoekstra

    Happy Birthday Mike Phillips!

    Happy birthday Mike! May the detailing gods smile upon you.
  10. Mike Hoekstra

    OFFLINE for a few day - hold down the Cyber Fort - Thank you!

    Enjoy the rest relaxation. I'll see you in March for the Marine 31 boat detailing class.
  11. Mike Hoekstra

    I’m questioning joining this forum/AGO

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  12. Mike Hoekstra

    Flex drill

    Just an interior brush that's had the handle shaved down to fit the chuck. The torque pushes the bristles out and cleans. Great little home remedy tool.
  13. Mike Hoekstra

    Newbie needs advice

    Entry level, I would go with the Griot's Garage G9 Random Orbital Polisher and Lake Country 5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish Orange Pad (Single) and 5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish White Pad (Single) Force Hybrid pads. BLACKFIRE One Step, BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal, polish and wax, cleaner wax, car...
  14. Mike Hoekstra

    What did you do today non-detailing related?

    Worked on my business by creating a Tri-fold brochure and reaching out to the local airport and other places to drum up some business.
  15. Mike Hoekstra

    Interior Detailing Light Recommendations

    I won't buy any of their polishers, but I own their 12v right angle drill which I use with various Drill Brushes for tires and carpet. I also own two of their 12v two-speed drills for a Wheel Whoolies and other wheel cleaner tools. I take pictures and send to my neighbor every time I use them...
  16. Mike Hoekstra

    Question: Tuf Shine wheel cleaner, can you dilute?

    Most any cleaning product can be diluted with water. All you are doing is cutting the cleaning power of the actual cleaning agent. You should be fine.
  17. Mike Hoekstra

    Interior Detailing Light Recommendations

    I purchased one of these for myself as I have all Milwaukee 12 and 18v tools. Works great and it can be removed from the frame and stood up vertically if you need side-light for the vehicle. Milwaukee M12 LED Underhood Light Bare Tool 2125-20 | Acme Tools
  18. Mike Hoekstra

    polished alluminum wheels

    Wenol blue is available as is Dr. Beasley's metal coat through Autogeek.
  19. Mike Hoekstra

    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Ozoned the hell out of my son’s upgraded car. I found a rough gem at a dealership. It was a year older (2018) than mine and had 5k less miles. The thing was solid but had a rough life. I beat them up to fix all the body damage and give me a new set of tires. The interior had a smell to it. My...
  20. Mike Hoekstra

    2019 Porsche GT2RS

    Wow. You lucky so and so. Beautiful work as always. :dblthumb2::righton:
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