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    D/A backing plates (5 inch)

    I just ordered a Griot's Garage D/A. I'm turning trusty Meguiars G110 into a dedicated carpet scrubber with a brush attachment. I would like some "real world" advice from people who actually use 5 inch backing plates. I will be using 5.5 inch pads on the Griot, which 5 inch backing plate do...
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    Foam Cannon Fitting ???

    I recently bought a gas powered 2600 psi pressure washer. It's a Troy Bilt XP series with a Honda motor. I want to buy the Foam Cannon here from Autogeek but none of the pictures of the fitting look like mine. Mine looks similar to an air compressor fitting just with an o-ring and more...
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    soap for pressure washer ???

    I just bought Troy Bilt pressure washer. It's 2600 psi, 2.3 gpm, Honda GCV engine and an axial cam pump. :awesome: It's not the best but it should serve my purposes for now. My question is, this pressure washer comes with 2 on-board detergent tanks. They each hold a half gallon (32...
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    Pad Choice ???

    I have been using Meguiars 2.0 7" pads. They work well and are very durable. I have a Dewalt rotary but mostly use my G110 D/A polisher. I use the Meguiars backing plate W68DA. I'm preparing to make a large buffing pad purchase, about 12 or 15 pads. I have been detailing a lot of family...
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    Time is Money

    I have been detailing my cars and cars of family and friends. I have been kicking around the idea of detailing as a part time business. In order to make money I really need to pick up my speed. What methods do the professionals here use to be more time efficient while still providing quality...
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    Polishing problems

    I just bought a BLACK 1998 Volvo V70 T5. It is a one owner with very low miles but the paint has seen better days. It has some hail damage, swirls, scratches and bird dropping etchings. I will repaint this car next year. I have already wet sanded (1500 grit) away some stubborn pin stripes and...
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    Hell from San Antonio

    I have been bite by the detailing bug. This may even turn into a post retirement gig for me. That should have been, "Hello from San Antonio"
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