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im looking into getting a PC to use for cleaning carpets via brush attachment. I have a dewalt rotary for paint correction. Should i get a better DA so i could do paint correction with it or would the pc be sufficient enough? Remember im looking into it because i want to be able to clean interior with it. if i get a diff. DA would i be able to get the brush attachments for carpets as well?
 
The brush attachments will fit most DA there are a multitude of thigs you can do with the da.....paint correction,cleaning carpets and so on. You having a rotary you have a lot covered....but a DA will come into play with the finish work.The porter cable is a great piece of equipment I own one and I also own the GG. You won't be dissapointed with either!( Guess that is what I'm trying to say LOL)
 
so what would my other options be instead of pc? and what do you mean finish work?

Also, im going to be doing a interior tomorrow that the carpets are pretty dirty i will be using a brush and doing it by hand with mg apc plus. what dilution ratio should i use?
 
APC+ should be diluted 10:1,water:degreaser, for interiors.

Also, you have a multitude of substitute polishers for a PC. My personal favorite is the Griot's Garage dual action polisher. Its served me very, very well and has a fantastic warranty.
 
APC+ should be diluted 10:1,water:degreaser, for interiors.

Also, you have a multitude of substitute polishers for a PC. My personal favorite is the Griot's Garage dual action polisher. Its served me very, very well and has a fantastic warranty.

:iagree:10-1 is good!
 
why is the flex so expensive compared to the GG and is the GG a DA? will there be a brush attachment for this
 
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ok so im using the apc plus 10:1 now how do i get it off the carpet?? put fresh water??
 
I just spray water on it and wipe off with a terry cloth.

The flex has forced rotation, unlike any other DA polished. It cost so much because it is the only DA, that I know of, that has forced rotation. It's the middle ground between most DAs and a rotary.
 
also, i have oxy clean powder how should i use this?? do i put it into a bucket of water and then the carpet or sprinkly it and and throw some water?
 
I would stay away from the oxy clean powder. I did experiment with it and it can get messy. There is liquid spray oxy clean that is easier to use. Try Resolve spray carpet cleaner. Works well.
 
thanks. now i just came across sand thats embedded in the rear its a gmc envoy. the back has sand and it doesnt want to come out im hitting the carpet and the sand rises to the top then i vacuum it but its not easy!
 
what do you guys do about headliners that are dirty?
 
what do you guys do about headliners that are dirty?

Get a mf slightly damp with any cleaner that's fabric safe and lightly dab the spot, don't get aggressive going back and forth or you will see fine fibers sticking up where you cleaned
 
thanks. now i just came across sand thats embedded in the rear its a gmc envoy. the back has sand and it doesnt want to come out im hitting the carpet and the sand rises to the top then i vacuum it but its not easy!

Vacuum at a slight angle very slowly, with a crevice tool, also try using a good carpet brush to bring the sand to the top :)
 
I have a GG DA with a carpet brush, green, so far it works pretty well. I use it with APC 1:15. It takes out a lot of the elbow grease, but you still need a tooth brush and another brush for tight corners and creases. It works well on leather seats, cloth seats, carpets, door cars, kick plates and such. I wouldn't use it on headliners. On carpets you need to use very little pressure otherwise the brush will boggle down.

After spraying APC(i use a gardener pressure sprayer) use the da brush on speed 3-6. I do 4-6 section passes then wipe dry with a terry cloth towel. The towel picks up a lot of dirt. The DA and brush just lifts the dirt so it can be lifted off. For carpets you really gotta work the cloth to pick up everything. Leather/vinyl wipes off easily.

Also for carpets I will spray alot more APC or combine with water. cloth seats and leather don't need as much apc. For removable carpets I take some dawn dish soap and water and really sud things up. I put it in an outdoor sink so suds aren't everywhere, then you can rinse with a hose and use a blower or put in the washing machine on spin cycle. Really dirty carpets I will put in the washing machine on gentle or normal cycle, on high end cars the backing will fall apart, but on cheap rugged plastic backing carpets it works just fine. Even soaking in the washing machine with white distilled vinegar or washing detergent helps speed things up.

Be sure to vacuum before spraying APC. Also be careful on some plastics APC will remove the colour, same with reconditioned leather.
 
yeah i learned the hard way about apc staining lol . how do i clean headliner though
 
Use a damp micro fiber towel and some fabric safe cleaner. Spray the cleaner on the towel not the headliner and lightly go over the headliner. Do not scrub to hard or get the headliner to wet. There may be some spots on a headliner that may not come out but they should lighten up.
 
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