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Ive watched and read all of what mike p has posted, but was wondering if anyone has come across an online guide to using a rotary?

Just fold and wipe. Just keep a good layer on the lens and dont wipe for too long. It doesnt have much working time before you start to get smearing. If you mess up, just wipe it down and do it again.

lol, i know. I did it really fast, cause it was only to prevent the mineral spirits and coating from leaking over. :D

Used this method today and was pretty happy with the results. The wife's car was showing some oxidation and was getting a bit a sort of frosted look. I used: Milwaukee Tight Angle Drill with Drill adapter and 2-7/8 backing plate 3m Sanding Discs in 500,800,1500 wet, 3000 wet Megs Plastic X...

It has a quick connector. HD sells an adapter kit for those with an electric pressure washer.

For car detailing size and power aren't too much of an issue. There are some things to take into consideration gas/electric - its personal preference at this level motor type - induction if choosing electric. I would also try to stay away from non-standard tips and guns that come with the...

I know of the daytona type wheel cleaners, but am really looking to get a hair brush that will let me do wet wheels and the engine bay. Anyone have any suggestions or alternatives?

I'm a microfiber wash mitt fan - just my preference. Lambswool feels funny to me. heh

I see that many people use dawn to do a complete strip. I understand that it comes with it's cautions around rubber/seals, but is there anything else that is recommended?

I would really stick to an AIO for a white car. White paint is usually very hard and wont be able to benefit from a crazy multi step process as dark colors would. White just wont pop as much for the extra time and effort. Mike Phillips has an article about this somewhere if you browse the site.

Speed Shine works great as a lube. It's my favorite QD too.

I was using a black friday special before I upgraded to my 6.5 hp ridgid. It's definitely worth the time youll save.

that's some beautiful work. What steamer do you use? You did a great job :D

I would consider griots a higher end wash because its very slippery and easy on the paint. It's a good wash, but i think if youre going to be buying in bulk other brands may have better performance/ cost effectiveness.

quality. some store brands are good, they just may have extra additives that can make scratching your paint much easier. It's pretty much a different target market. I think most consumers expect a car wash to be an All in One and not just a shampoo. Companies respond by adding all kinds of...

I would definitely 2nd this., especially if you go electric. If you go gas, make sure it has a kohler engine. Some of the higher end husky branded ones at HD are pretty good.

Thats a very nice setup to start out with. I think that the biggest learning curve is going to be finding what suits you best with the #105.

I'm getting ready to retro fit my garage for my new hobby and am looking for some ideas. I saw posts about detailing collections but nothing about the workspace. If you guys have any ideas, tips or suggestions, please let me know!!!!

Go with the CCS foam pad kit and also look into megs MF system as a good alternative :D

nice work. dont forget those before and after pics :D