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I did something similar to the car in my avatar shortly after I had it repainted. I couldn’t understand why the garage door was bucking every time I engaged the electric opener. I thought something was wrong with it and examined every working part of it until I realized the handle at the bottom...

X2. Got a pic or two you can share?

I have been using the Lake Country 5.5" low profile pads on my Harbor Freight DA. They work great.....even with a forceful amount of pressure being applied. You'll need to get a backing plate, too, since the one the Harbor Freight unit comes with is too big for 5.5" pads. I also bought some 4"...

I do not infer from TrKent’s comments that he is suggesting I may somehow be precluded from owning a Rupes based on financial status or detailing expertise. My understanding is that he is attempting to make basic observations relative to whether the machine is capable of producing the type of...

My wife drives a white Town & Country van. I can get it glowing pretty good with 2-3 coats of Megs #5 glaze. Personally, just my opinion, you can get white looking deep and wet with good surface prep and a quality wax but a glaze seems to be the only way I can get it to pop. I just ordered a...

Since there does not appear to be any holograms in the subject vehicle and, provided it can be demonstrated that the polish can do that consistently on different paint systems, that would make this somewhat of a "revolutionary" product....in my opinion.

This is very interesting to me. I have been under the impression (both from reading and from firsthand experience) that rotary induced holograms are created by the circular action of the rotary in conjunction with the technique being used. I am curious to know how an abrasive polish can overcome...

I have the 4 inch pads for the Cyclo polisher. The yellow (not the "scrubbing" one) seems to cut very well. I use the orange to follow up with. Don't know if they are any more effective than what you have but it's an option. As I recall, the Cyclo pads are a little less expensive, too. Cyclo 4...

Good to hear !!!

Yikes !! $40??!!! I have a couple of auto parts stores and an auto paint supplier nearby. I'm a big Megs fan so I can get their buffing pads, backing plates, products and other stuff locally. Just got a 32oz bottle of M205 for under $25 and their waterless wash for $6.99 (after $5 mail in...

The shipping costs we're all paying these days makes it even more difficult to bite our tongue when it takes over a week for something to arrive. It is the single biggest reason why I will look for stuff locally first rather than deal with shipping costs and waiting for a week to get something...

That's kind of what I was thinking. I don't know if I could do that to a pad even if I tried.

Was buzzing around on some other auto related forums and came across an interesting thread. A gentleman indicates he was buffing his front bumper with a DA when his NEW foam pad all of a sudden failed causing a decent sized chunk of paint to exit the car. Anyone ever have something like this...

Tis the season !! When I restored my Trans Am, virtually everything I did came from the advice and suggestions of a couple of online communities. Proof positive that despite all of the misguided people we hear and read about everyday, there are still a lot of generous helpful people who enjoy...

^^^^^^ Looks like it worked pretty well !!! You can definitely see a difference. Based on the results you got, I speculate that repeating the process, if needed, would make the leather even a little tighter. Pretty cool.

Watch this: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX2BAr5CHwo]West Coast Customs - Removing Upholstery Wrinkles with Ish - YouTube[/video] I've heard of people using blow dryers, irons (over a thin towel) and steamers, too. Not sure I'd be willing to try the steamer thing but can't see the...

Thank you very much. Took a LOT of rubbing. My wife was starting to get jealous :D

Thank you much !! Here are some 'before' and 'after' pics of the engine compartment detailing I did two Summers ago. The engine (6.6L/400 c.i.) was not removed from the car. BEFORE: AFTER:

Thanks again guys. I'm going to give the M205 a shot and see if I can further refine the results I am getting. Thinking what I might do is tape off a test spot and go Megs UC followed by M205 and then UP. I would really like to splurge for some M101 but geez louise, it's a bit on the pricey...

PDR definitely requires a level of expertise that takes time to learn. You can make a mess of a simple dent real easy. Ask me how I know. The other thing I've learned is that if you're going to have someone do this for you, try to make sure you find someone who has the experience and knows...