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I somewhat disagree... Obviously, it does take some pressure to remove defects but how much is very subjective. I rarely ever use more than the weight of the machine. Polishing paint is a finesse operation, not a grinding operation. Slow and steady is my preferred approach. On any given job...

I currently use Meg's 110. I'm not one to try a million and one different products and don't feel the need to have multiples of any similar products. My philosophy is more along the lines of use a quality product, learn its characteristics, and adjust your process accordingly to handle various...

I've also had a similar problem years ago... When going to the drag strip and marking the windshield with shoe polish or the like. The longer you left it on, the harder it was to remove and there were times when the ghosting image remained.

I agree with oneheadlite... A smaller pad is moving at a slower speed than a larger pad at the same RPM. Regardless of pad size, RPM is RPM. The difference in speed is a result of the circumference of the pad. Example: - A 1" pad is traveling at 3.14 inches per revolution at its outer edge...

Ditto to all else that has been said.

The main thing I like about rotaries compared to any other polisher, besides the correction ability, is their smoothness. DAs don't come anywhere close to the smoothness of a rotary. As for pad selection with rotaries I don't have much experience with foam pads, except on my 1, 2, 3 inchers...

I've used newspaprer in the past... way past... like 1970s past. As best as I can remember, it worked pretty well.

I've stated many times on this forum that I prefer cotton terry cloth on glass and that is what I use 90% of the time. Sometimes though, there are stubborn films that microfiber does a better job on. In those cases, I will still use a cotton terry for the final wipe. Like John U said, every...

Unfortunately, business models sure have changed for the worse over the years. It used to be that the best long-term customers got the best deals. Businesses wanted to take care of their loyal customers. Now the best long-term/loyal customers get the shaft. It's the "new" customers who get...

If I had a dedicated polishing room that was used for nothing but, I'd paint it a low-sheen black. Otherwise, if it was more of a multi-use area, I'd opt for a lighter nuetral color.

Not necessarily Paul... Unless the filtered water is from a Reverse Osmosis system. Standard filters only remove sediment and chemicals from the water so while it is safe to drink, the dissolved minerals, which are the real concern here, still remain.

I've never tried it myself, but your towels sound like the perfect test specimens for the "boiling" method Coatingsarecrack mentioned.

I've been using a leaf blower and/or an air compressor to dry vehicles for as long as I can remember and have never had a problem. Recently, I added a new dedicated leaf blower for the task just to eliminate the slight possibility of a multi-purpose blower throwing out a chunk of debris, but I...

Can it go bad from age alone? Like having a shelf life? I don't think so. There are probably a million and one ways you could destroy a microfiber towel with usage and improper care, but I don't think age has anything to do with it. As for damage from drying heat, that seems to always come up...

Now you just need to make a stand for the stand... Get that thing up about waist high and it would be perfect. Me... My wheel stand is a much simpler and cheaper option... An old plastic trash can.

I use Meguiar's D115 (waterless) as my quick detailer. I'd expect that any waterless wash could be used as a quick detailer. They're used in a very similar manner... Mist on, wipe off.

Like I've mentioned in some other threads, I grew up working in the autobody/painting world. In that world there are many "health hazards" associated with the products used and the working environment. Generally speaking, the hazards associated with "most" detailing products and working...

We can always live in the stone-age. Some of these "reporting" regulations are so over-the-top. Here in California Prop 65 is a perfect example. Every store you walk into has a warning plastered on or near the door that there may be products in the store that may cause cancer. What happens...

Brushes are a last resort for me... The only exception might be tires. Every brush I have ever tried will scratch or mar delicate surfaces regardless of their claims otherwise.

The closest thing I've found that matches your criteria is S100 Total Cycle Cleaner. It can be a little pricey so I will usually only use it for the hard-to-reach areas, i.e., engine cases, wheels, lower frame, steering head, etc. A pressure washer is nice but not absolutely necessary. If...