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So an operator must be more conscious about clear levels using a DA than with a rotary because it can cut through clear faster?

I would always expect to do a second step after using a wool pad on a rotary, so this doesn't follow my chain of discussion, nor does it show an even comparison. I would always agree that if it is light polishing a single step is the way to go. But, what we are talking about here is heavy...

If it cuts faster than the rotary, then how is it safer?

1 - In what case do you use it that you can't achieve results from your DA? 2 - How is it safer if the operator is proficient with each tool and takes all necessary preliminary steps? 3 - We are only talking about 2 step corrections in this discussion (not a one step) because even if you use a...

I said using any combination, as long as were comparing apples to apples for the heavy compounding step. Any DA, Rupes, Flex, Griots

My main post is to discuss the claims of the DA vs a Rotary in terms of a compound job (2 step) and tool or tool combination that is most efficient, assuming no operator error.

Im not assuming any mistakes on either side. I said in an earlier post to take ANY error out of the equation and assume the operator is proficient at both tools.

But now you're assuming again that the rotary operator is making mistakes.

If this is your claim, then is it correct to say that the Rupes possesses the same or more risk factor as that of a rotary since it has better cutting power?

You are assuming that someone is making a mistake with a rotary but not with a DA. Let's take mistake out of the equation by saying the operator is proficient.

Exactly my point. So if it is needing heavy compounding and a 2 step process. A rotary first followed by a DA is the most efficient.

If you are doing heavy cut compounding with a DA, you will still have to follow up with a finishing process. I am not talking about easy swirl removal here.

Some removal of hazing from a rotary is ok though since this is step 1 - compounding, also, we made the assumption that the handler is proficient with a rotary and knows how to use it without damaging.

Explain - DA's can either be one of the following, but not both - Safe, meaning it takes longer to compound as to not go through the clear as fast - Just as unsafe, or more unsafe if it can compound as fast as a rotary

Achieving results in less time - Assuming you know how to use both machines professionally and assuming you can use any pad/compound option, it seems as though using a rotary for compounding is still the most efficient way to go. (I am talking about compounding, not finishing.) For full finish...

i think the lettering is too small when compared to the overall size of the logo. and the two letters that stand out should typically be the first letters of each word so they are memorable. the S at the end of the word details has no significant value to the company name for advertising purposes.

yup, buy some halogen lights. make sure they are at least 500w per light and it always helps if it is height adjustable. just be cautious when using/working around them because they do get very hot.

The owner was very pleased. He had taken it to another detailer in the area (I was on vacation) who looked at it and said it was already shiney. He brought the car to me upon my return and I told him the paint was in terrible shape... Extreme opposite observations within a week. My advice is to...

yeah bmw wheels are always tricky... they are almost never well taken care of properly and the clearcoat has a tendancy to fail. so you MUST be careful when doing them, only nicely ph balanced cleaners, agitate, repeat if necessary and polish them out. I always sell wheel sealant service to BMW...

I used Four Star UPP (let it cure for a day), then topped with Collinite. It is his daily driver and he drives quite a bit for work.