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    Rupes UHS pads MIA

    Anyone else have their UHS pads backordered? I ordered all sizes on 12/31. Just about 3 weeks now and no update or pads.
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    Mixing Poli-Seal and Opti-Seal

    Has anyone ever tried this? If so, what dilution rate did you use for poli to opti? Just was thinking about this today
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    CA Detailers

    What do you guys do about reclaiming water? Does anyone do this when at a customers house? I detail in Orange County and know that in most all of the city we are supposed to reclaim water. How do you guys go about this?
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    Rupes Knock Off

    I'm not going or post a link as I don't know of I'm allowed to. Has anyone seen the Chinese knock off of the rupes? It looks pretty identical and has more power.
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    Anyone use the Tornado Vacuum Attachment TB-017

    Anyone have any real world feedback on one of these?
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    Rupes 21 Speed (compound, polishing, final polish)

    I just wanted to double check the speeds everyone recommends for the Rupes when it comes to compounding, polishing, final polish/glazes. Thanks for the help
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    Rupes 21 pads

    To the guys that use the hydrotech pads, Do you use the standard size or the low profile pads?
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    Rupes LHR 12E Duetto

    Bigfoot | LHR 12E DUETTO
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    Pad Washer + Pad Priming

    So I've already read Mikes DA pad priming and use the circle method myself. That being said, im about to pull the trigger on a pad washer. After washing the pad in the pad washer, should i reprime the pad using the circle method, or just use "working product"?
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    Opti-Coat Questions

    Im about to do a car this weekend and apply Opti-Coat. I just had a couple questions. After polishing, can I use IPA or Menzerna Top Inspection? I would use CarPro eraser. but no one around me carries it and im not going to pay expedited shipping on a 20 dollar product. Also, how quickly...
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    Wet/Dry Vac

    Does anyone have any feedback on this vacuum? I need to buy from home depot because i have a gift card currently. 5-Gal. 5 HP Wall Mount / Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum with 2-Stage Motor-VWM510 at The Home Depot
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    Mixing IPA with ONR?

    Just an idea. I have the Carpro eraser. Currently running low. The one thing i do like is how its not grabby like IPA. However, can i possibly add some ONR to my IPA and get the same type of lubrication. Or maybe some more lubrication? Do you guys think this is a good idea or just pointless?
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    Marring BMW paint with microfiber

    I have a black 1998 740i that im trying to buff out. I used SIP on a white pad, pretty much removes all defects and looks great, but it seems that it gets marred again when i wipe it off. Should i try softer microfibers? or possibly spraying it with ONR? During the polishing it seems to come...
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    Metro Blaster Sidekick

    Just looking to see if this would be good for engine bays as well? Im looking to use it for door handles, body seams, lights, smaller places where water gets. Just wanted to see if it was a viable option for engine drying as well?
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    Thinking of switching pads

    Anyone have any feed back on Buff and Shine pads? I currently use LC pads and looking to possibly switch... Only think i dont like is how Buff and Shine has 7 different pads in their line. For me at least the Lake Country are easier to remember.
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    Detail Panel by Panel

    Do you guys suggest detailing the whole car with one step at a time or fully do all steps panel by panel. IE: If Im going to be using SIP and Super Finish. Should I go over the whole car with SIP then finish Super finish? Or should I do the hood with both SIP and Super finish then move over to...
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    1998 E38 Micro Marring

    Hi All, Just bought an E38 and was polishing it out. It looks like it has never been polished at all. At the end it looked relatively good, however i did have some micro marring. I am using a G110V2. I will go over what i did, i think i may need a 3rd step. 105 on LC Cyan Pad 205 of LC...
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    DA Backing plate washer and adapter

    Two quick questions. When using the DA Adapter that let's you use a rotary backing plate on a DA, do you need a washer? Second, where can you get the washers that go on the back of the standard DA backing plates? Thanks
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    Bubbling Clear Coat

    I know theres no way to fix it. A BMW i bought, 98 7 series has bubbling clear coat on the roof. I was just wondering if it is safe to go over it with a DA or should I not go over it at all?
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    Lake Country Pads

    Is there any real difference between using a 7/8inch thick pad or a 1.25 inch pad? Just wondering cause I found some close by that are 1.25inch, but i currently have the 7.8inch ones.
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