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I've been looking to go up to the rotary now for a while, and am finally taking the plunge. I've also been recommended HD Uno several times now as sort of an all-in-one compound/polish solution, and I'm wondering if it's just for DA or if it has been shown to work just as well with a rotary...

Back in the day (okay, only 6 years ago), I finished everything with the Klasse twins, and loved them. I loved how KAIO added clarity, and gave a perfectly clean, crisp and slick surface on which to apply KSG. Water would just fall off.. and I loved running my fingers along the paint to feel...

I first want to say a huge thanks to all of you who have contributed to this forum - what an incredible resource for detailers at every level! Thanks to the input I've received both in person and on this forum, I've decided to graduate from my 5 year old PC to a combination of the Makita...

Hey guys/gals. I'm moving from an apartment with no garage to a house with a 2.5 stall garage - FINALLY!! So, while budget conscious due to higher living expenses, I'm looking to invest in some essential tools for detailing beyond the rotary, pads, and compounds. As mentioned in another...

The Defelsko PosiTest DFT can be had for as little as $470, but I refresh my entire supply of chemicals, etc. for that amount, so wondering if there's is a PTG at a lower price point that will have good enough performance to help me see where I should avoid that wet-sanding approach to deep...

I've used my PC on many many cars, and for the tougher jobs, it just takes waaaay too long. I spend enough time on cars that don't matter to practice with a rotary, as I've heard there's a learning curve. That said, I'm trying to figure out what the best bang for the buck is. What are the...

It rains pretty regularly in Iowa - rarely do we see 5 consecutive dry days. Any car that I wax causes the rain to bead up very nicely... then to sit on the paint until it dries, leaving dirty, ugly water spots all over it. I compare it to the waxless car next to it, which looks dramatically...

I'm starting a small mostly-for-fun-but-still-for-profit detailing business on a budget and I'm looking for quality microfiber towels for buffing off compound, polish, and wax without decreasing quality of finish but without spending more than I have to. Is $3.50 a piece for the 16" x 16"...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a few staples in my process, and Accumulator has given me some great advice. One of his recommendations was Polish > SRP > 845 as a typical go-to, given that SRP has some filling/concealing properties, and provides a good base for 845. I haven't seen this actually...

Starting up shop for a small, mostly-for-fun detailing business. The one unknown is what shopvac is the best value for detailing, in terms of performance/cost ratio? Also, what set of attachments will help me be most effective when vacuuming out customers cars? A lower priority but still...

Starting up shop for a small, mostly-for-fun detailing business. The one unknown is what shopvac is the best value for detailing, in terms of performance/cost ratio? Also, what set of attachments will help me be most effective when vacuuming out customers cars? A lower priority but still...

Hey all, it's time to pick up detailing again. I've missed it more than I can describe, and I've been so out-of-the-game since the days of using the original menzerna polishes and topping off with the klasse twins. I've got a PC with the upgraded counterbalance - pretty sure it was for 6.5"...

I ran a very small one-person detailing business 3-4 years back. Lots has changed. I'm starting one with a partner now, and other than a PC random orbital buffer, I need to start from scratch with equipment. I know how to handle a rotary safely. We have minimal capital to invest in...

Most people here have massive collections of products and tools, and I know much of that accumulates due to trying certain products out, then trying others out. So my question is this: Based on your vast experience, if your garage was completely empty and you had all the funds you needed in...

Hey guys, the title pretty much says it all. My dad just purchased a 2005 Lexus LS430, with Chrome 18" wheels on it. They're in great condition - this car is his DD and will be through an Iowa winter. What do I do now to polish, clean, and protect it prior to snow/salt? What would be the...

Hey guys, I want to start by saying thanks to all of the contributors on this forum. It's been a priceless resource for the development of my skills as a detailer, as well as a great guide to planning a new business. My friend and I are starting a small detailing business. We have both...

I have been an autopian for a while, but have been somewhat out of the game for a while since moving. Now I live on my own in an apartment, and my car sits among several in the parking lot 50ft from my front door. I have no electricity, no running water, and no shade from the sun or the...

My black car looks freaking incredible. I'll get pics asap when it stops raining. I used Menzerna IP x 2 Menzerna FP VM x 2 RMG Natty's Blue The paint looks deep, and wet as heck (even when it's not raining), and I'm just blown away. What do you put on top of natty's blue for that...

Tried this in the Detailing forum, and got no response. Perhaps this is the appropraite forum? My Menzerna products just arrived, and today the rest of my new arsenal arrive. What I'd like to do is get the commonly accepted best application and removal techniques for the following products...

I've seen the Mr. Clean AutoDry, and after further research found it to be overpriced and unsatisfactory to the majority of autopians. So, is there something that can save me from those hard waterspots when washing a car in the sun? My only detail location is my driveway, and I have...