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I view the PC as akin to an electric typewriter (think IBM Selectric) with a rotary being a computer program with printer. By all accounts it seems that the Flex DA is a full fledged word processor, a hybrid of sorts that mimics most of the computer's capabilities when paired with the...

With its imminent arrival the next question would be just which of the Edge pads work best with the Flex. Guesses or bets, anyone?

Good choices for the ordr. The XMT should work just fine; if necessary go over again with a harsher pad. Before long you'll be thinking about selling one of your cars to try everything else that's available.

Have used KAIO on all materials, but HGSG on painted metal and hard plastics only with no problems. It'll take about four or five sessions to acquire the best application technique, but it likely will be as killrwheels says. You just have to get used to the process. Also there are about four or...

If doing this for profit then speed rises as a consideration. For a DA it seems the Flex would be the better choice as it has a stronger motor and will break down polishes faster. That said, you probably will end up with at least one machine of each kind, DA & rotary. Most people use the rotary...

Clayed this year already when I last polished in July. Probably will skip the PCL just because it's too cold at 33 F. Likely will just wash and retop with more Collinite to get through the holidays, then wait till Spring for another full detail with intermiuttend CM or AW in between. Always want...

I need to wash the Beast and really like the Pinnacle Cleansing Lotion to strip old wax. She now has Klasse HGSG (4 months old) topped with Collinite 845 and SSII (2 months old). Expect it will remove the waxes, but how will it affect the Klasse? Will top again with Collinite, then spray...

Too bad I didn't see this thread as I just ordered the DuraGloss glass cleaner. The DP must be rubbed hard (polished almost) to fully remove. The spray Stoner's sells out quickly around here, and wife doesn't like the aerosol. Next order will be SC.

Just picked up a gallon at Pep Boys last night solely for car applications both detail and engine. The mineral content should not be a big issue in cleaning, not so for the radiator and battery. As for the fluoride content, that's another forum. Just get a Berkey and don't worry.

I've been using Pinn PCL before polishing and an IPA or KAIO wipedown after, before sealants. Should this be reversed or maybe the PCL before claying? Only had one similarly horrendous pad discoloration, but that was on the roof of a ten year old, neglected SUV that never had seen any remedial...

I'll try, but it depends on how the first half of the day goes; 4:00 PM may be a little late for me to attend. Wife and child definitely are out given the hour. Also, neither MapQuest nor Yahoo Maps list a Bennigan's in Saddlebrook, but each will give directions to the address 405 North Midland...

Who all has clayed their glass before cleaning and sealing?

Had this issue a few days ago on a 12 year old Explorer. Used XMT #1 then #2 for a bad spot and it came out just fine. Then sealed with Klasse HGSG. Eventually, it'll fog over and yellow again, but they look like new now.

Skenzer, it seems that you have a good routine. I'd stay with it for about three or four regular polishing sessions before adjusting to a more aggressive polish, especially if you have a new vehicle and/or machine. Budman's correct; it's probably best to live with a few disctinct flaws rather...

Ditto, Budman. Look forward to replacing my Edge 2K pds with LC. Probably will wait until I upgrade machines, though.

I've found the #4 effective, but try to reserve it only after trying everything else and then as a spot polish.

This is the reason why, after countless hours reading threads, I broke down and ordered the FF106. Figured the only definitive answer will come from using them all myself in differend pad combinations. Just too damned confusing to rely solely on others' evaluations. Please, no offense intended...

Personally use Klasse sealant topped with Souveran, SSII or Collinite (for the winter). Only a handful of people could distinguish the chatacteristics of sealant vs waxes, so the default for me is protection over appearance, especially in the winter. Choose your glaze carefully or you might...

Neither Bubba nor the Little Missus want to go, but I will as long as I don't have to work or get a call.

Did the TOP (1SG) mention whether or not the enlisted reprobate was in counseling? Regrettably, these issues have become commonplace over the last decade, especially in the Army. There is an Officer In Charge of these matters in every command. Contact their Civil Affairs office if you can...