Bill

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    February 8, 2011 at 10:12 pm #28239

    OK. Thanks for the help. I think I will do the same.

    Bill
    February 8, 2011 at 5:50 pm #28237

    [quote=”bobwires” post=18146]I learned most of what I know about polishing a couple years ago on autopia.org. great site for that stuff. Although most of the guys on that forum are exclusively detailers, many of them really know paint well. Opened my eyes to lots of different types of polish, brands I never heard of, pad types and sizes, best tool/product for the job, etc.[/quote]
    Thanks for sharing this information.

    Bill
    February 8, 2011 at 1:00 am #28233

    Thanks for your help.

    Bill
    February 5, 2011 at 6:15 am #28115

    93FoxCoupe, Thanks so very much for your help. I will definitely go to the geek website you recommended. You are so right about research. I have already spent at least 30 hours doing research. All I have purchased so far is the variable speed polisher/sander. The reason was price. If I can not learn how to use it, I’ll sell it and just have to do the detailing by hand. It is for this reason, your help is so valuable. You have done your research and now have put it to use. So, your help is invaluable to me. I’m just a novice and I have no desire to re-invent any wheels.

    Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and insight with me.

    Bill
    February 5, 2011 at 5:05 am #28108

    I forgot to ask: Please recommend the pads and towels you use to apply and wipe these products. It would be best for me to buy it all at one time if possible.
    Thanks again for your help.

    Bill
    February 5, 2011 at 4:22 am #28107

    Thank you so much for your help. I plan to go with your recommended products. The polisher I have is 7″ and it came with the backing plate and some pads. I was looking into 3″ pads because I had the impression that 3″ pads may be needed for tight areas and I wasn’t sure I could find a 3″ backing plate for my polisher should I need one.

    I’m very nervous about using the polisher. I’m afraid before I get the knack of it, it may man handle me and make me mess up the paint. We’ll see. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I’m certainly going to do some test runs on places that are not so obvious.

    Thanks again…what a BEAUTIFUL dog.

    Bill
    February 4, 2011 at 7:28 pm #28094

    I’ve never use a polisher before. Thanks for the tip. Yes, I plan to do the whole car to restore the paint. Any tips on which products to use would be greatly appreciated. I plan to go from wash all the way to wax.
    Thanks in advance for your help.

    Bill
    February 4, 2011 at 2:09 am #28046

    Hi, I’m getting ready to detail my car. It is a 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT. I purchased it new in 1988. 1st time trying to detail anything. Wish me luck. I’ve learned a lot from your forum. Thank you.

    I just purchased a Drill Master 7″ Variable Speed (200-3377 RPM) Polisher Sander from Harbor Freight for $35. It goes on special sale on 2/18/2011 for $29.99. Spindle thread: 5/8″ x 11 TPI. I haven’t even plugged this Polisher in yet. I have unpacked it and it is very heavy and appears to be well built. I plan to use 3″ & 4″ pads. So thank you for that link information.

    I thought about purchasing the Griot orbital 6″. Since it is so expensive, I thought I would give this a try.

    I have no affiliation with Harbor Freight. They have a store about 3 miles from my house and it has turned out to be a Belk’s for the guys. Their website is: http://www.harborfreight.com.

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