Glad I could help!

Thank you!

Nice

Pops 😂

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you

Enjoy, let me know your thoughts.

Glad to help

Wow, thank you!

Thank you for commenting.

Thank you.

Big ups to you. Your style is superb 👌

Thank you

With the rotary how do you avoid those alogram ?

@@deanfox3920he literally just spent half hour telling you.

Thank you.

I appreciate that!

Excellent, thank you!

​@@Detailers-Business-Academy Whats the name of the pad cleaner

Thank you.

Go for it!

Spray polish is definitely a game changer on clean pads.

@@Detailers-Business-Academymassively better.

Those who don’t try them will never know how effective they could be

@@Detailers-Business-Academy its time for more manufacturers to throw those old formulas out and make the switch but do many of them really care to bother, that's the question.

No they don’t care.

I started with a Rotary, had a fling with a DA, came back to the Rotary.

Thank you, let me know how it goes.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy I'm rather excited as I have 6" pads for the rotary, one cutting, one polishing and both are waffle :)

Excellent, waffle pads are definitely my favourite

hey friend, how do you aproach these japanese very soft paints that become sticky. because ive learned the hard way! whats your aproach so you dont burn some soft clear?

As shown here, Rotary, and a clean waffle pad. Flat pads are not good with a rotary.

Gather 10 Detailers and I’m on a flight

Thank you

Thank you, what machine did you get?

@@Detailers-Business-Academy It was a DeWalt. They make pretty good tools, I guess.

Yes good machine.

The 29th in Orlando, 1 day class 100% rotary

Thank you John, happy to have made a positive difference.

Totally agree on the posture. I took Yvan’s advice on “Stand up straight,be proud” as my back was killing me.

Thank you, happy to have helped your back.

Agreed! I invested in really nice knee pads and polishing the side of vehicles is much better!

Next step is a Racatac.

Same here, DA for cutting, rotary for finishing

do you also cut with the rotary? at what exception would you use a rotary to cut instead of a DA or vice-versa and why? i just got my rupes lh19e and thought it would do the job to cut because i buy and sells cars from 2010 models to 2015 and most of them are extremely neglected and all kind off different depth scratches but now i'm confused with how you would proceed to DA cutting and rotary finishing ( all i'm looking for is to make my cars look great enough to sell for top dollar, not get them showroom condition)

@@rochlanteigne5123 I normally use a DA to cut. The exception being in tight areas, a rotary is sometimes the only way to correct an area efficiently. Sometimes hand polishing is the only way to correct paint (like under door handles). If you aren't going for near perfection, none of this really matters. I find a DA cuts better with most modern pads/abrasives, while adding some safety. You can do a refining polish with a DA too, but sometimes soft, dark paint is too finicky for the more violent action of a DA, no matter how soft of pad you use. You can use a rotary to cut, as well. You just need to be more careful and have good technique on body lines and edges so you don't burn through. When I polish/refine with a rotary, I use a very low speed (never more than 30% of full speed) and careful not to add any pressure from my hands. I think you would be best off by going over the vehicles with a good all-in-one (rupes UNO advanced) paired with light to medium cut pad - depending on how hard the paint is you are working on. Just go after the light defects, but you will make the paint glossy as heck. Plus, you will spend minimal time, make the cars look good to 99% of people, and you aren't removing much material so there is minimal risk in doing any damage. You made a good purchase to do what you want to do - a quick polish on your inventory. Use a slow speed, dont fight the machine - more of guiding it in the direction you want, stay off body lines as much as possible, you shouldn't have any issues. If you find you are leaving marks behind from your machine, slow the speed down and use a less aggressive pad.

@@scottmattern482 hey scott thank you so much to elaborate over the topic as much as you did, i do have a clear understanding of why you would use 1 over the other, great tips i'll see how this will work out for me 👍🏼

@@scottmattern482 a good all in one with a light to medium pad but da or rotary?

That brought back memories.

Yes, but the pad washer is worth every cent.

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Polish on a MF towel by hand.

Magic Eraser with compound then polish by hand with a micro-fiber cloth :)

Good idea.

Definitely polish on an MF towel by hand! I used to own a PXE 80 with a lot of extra's, so I could use it for specifically that. I got tired from the amount of time it took to use. Then I just tried polish on an MF towel, and got better results in about 1/5th of the time and effort. I quicly decided to sell the PXE lol.

Many people are under the belief the inner door handles are scratched. Most of what we perceive as scratches, are simply transfer from finger nails.

Thank you, good idea, I’ll find something curvaceous to polish.

Thank you, good idea, I’ll find something curvaceous to polish.

Finally after years of nonsense on the internet. I always polished with a rotary. I’d use a DA on a new car before sealing or coating only for the sake of preserving clear coat and not achieving perfection. I’ve never removed compounds off panels when moving into a less abrasive polish. I only tape off plastic trim so I don’t burn it and on emblems to give myself less clean up after. No one is spending 20+ hours with 2 machines and a mise en place of polishes and compounds and making money. One thing I do is wash the car down with dawn after to remove dust before sealing or coating. Crucify me.

All good, with the exception of washing with Dawn. Yes it cleans oil off Ducks, but it definitely doesn’t strip anything off of cars. Dish soaps leave a film by design to promote a slow sheeting action so dishes dry evenly. This same sheeting action is why the old wives tale of “Dawn strips waxes” persists.

Spray with a pad cleaning solution, work it into the pad, dip pad in bucket, then rinse. If you are detailing for a living though the pad washer should be part of your tools.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy Thanks for the reply and info. Just getting into detailing as a weekend warrior and bought my first rotary.New subscriber here - thanks again for the videos.

Thank you!

Wool is just as safe as foam, it’s all about technique and keeping your pad clean.

The pad is slightly damp, but will not sling. It’s perfect for polishing. Yes, tge pad washer gets used constantly. The powdered cleaners work best.

It depends on vehicle size and condition.

I use the rotary and waffle pads. The softer the paint, the more you’re going to like the rotary. Don’t try it with a flat pad though, you will detest it.

Use the one you have.

Good news.

I rarely use smaller than 6 inch, and if I do 3 inch is what I use.

Those were popular in the 70’s and 80’s the ergonomics of them were quite good.

The dual action cuts faster as long as you keep the surface cold. Wool is best for cutting, both DA and Rotary. The waffle pad is my choice because it keeps the surface cooler, it glides over the paint easier, and better surface contact.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy Awesome! Thank you for the explanantion, I appreciate it alot!

My pleasure.

The compound doesn’t need to be wiped off in most cases, the polish does need to be wiped off. If you are getting sling your pad is still too wet, or you are using too much product on your pad.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy thank you

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@@Detailers-Business-Academy thanks!

Thank you, what rotary do you use?

@@Detailers-Business-Academy I have a Dewalt Dwp849x, a little on the weighty side but a nice machine to use and a Shinemate Ep803 mini rotary which I prefer due to it's size and weight but still more than able to run a full size pad if required . I've also a Dewalt cordless Da which is very convenient and a Flex Pxe80 which is a real dream to use.

Nice selection!

Unfortunately in body shops they continue to use techniques that should have disappeared with manual chokes and bias ply tires. In my Body Shop we used the DA with a short nap wool pad to cut, and a waffle pad on the rotary to finish.

Correct, they are fully compatible, I wipe off for the test spot, after that, no need.

I just watched meguires do a video on there compounds they say you can cut without removing compound and just go over it with a polish or even a glaze then wipe it off.

Many brands can do this.

It’s simply a waste of time, and actually dries out the polish. Using a damp waffle pad, you don’t create any problems from dry buffing.

Exactly.

I prefer corded, but cordless is growing on me. For the DA I would suggest a 21 mm.

With any tool let it do the work, your just their to guide it. By leaning into it and applying pressure your cutting slower, hurting the finish, your polisher, and yourself.

This was McKee’s 37

Agreed

Yes

No need to change rotary’s they all have the same effect. What pads were you using?

@@Detailers-Business-Academy I used the 6 inch blue coarse foam polishing pad from bauer. then the ultra fine polishing pad for the polish

Please get some waffle pads, this will change your experience.

Agreed on all fronts, both the Makita and Rupes are not very ergonomic. The Flex is my favourite

It was last week.

The rotary is less agressive than a DA

A da with a wool pad( short nap) does cut faster than a rotary. With the same pad the DA will always cut more.

Many people loose time with test spots. Test spots are simply to validate your chosen process . Choose a process with experience and the customers budget/ expectations. Do your small test spot, and if needed adjust. If not finish the job.

Yes, it would.

I used complete swirl remover to cut, and coating prep polish ( I added the sprayer) to finish.

Test your results before doing a complete vehicle, but yes you can.

The pad washer will make the pad damp, no need to wet it further.

McKee’s 37 coating prep polish.

It’s an unnecessary step.

He usually runs on speed 1.

Correct, speed 1.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy speed 1 for cutting and finishing?

Speed one for everything except for spinning out the pad after using the pad washer.

Totally appreciate the help and videos you do.ty

I like to use McKee’s 37 coating prep polish, but you’ll need to add your own sprayer.

A DA cuts faster, MF pads create too much heat, slowing down the cut.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy so you are only using wool of foam these days and mostly all in a waffle weave?

Exactly, wool and waffle foam.

Yes

It’s as easy as it looks. In my classes most people get in in a few minutes of coaching. The key is let the machine do the job.

The liquids are from McKee’s 37, the pads from Lake Country Mfg.

The lowest speed your polisher will go, 400-800 rpm is ideal. The lower the speed the better the cut and finish, the goal is low heat. In Georgia it’s the 18-19 October 2022, Warner Robins GA.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy dang that’s my home town and only 1hr away. I would love to come but I just took 2 classes 3 months ago.

Nothing stopping you from learning more.

All of the usual suspects are good. Yes I’ve used and own a UDOS 51e.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy Yeah but which Rotary machines travel on the "Lacroix Cruiser? If they make the cut for the "travel team" they must be legit!

@@MakeMyAutoShine we carry Flex, Milwaukee ( cordless) and a few Chinese polishers.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy Oh nope. At our Dealership we've gone through 3 "Made in CHINA' junk polishers.

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Dual action and orbital are the same thing. The pad both rotates and oscillates. A rotary simply rotates around a single point.

Speed 1

By hand. In most cases they are not scratched, it’s transfer from finger nails .

I World suggest a 3 inch rotary backing plate with extensions if needed.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy Thank you so much. Really appreciate your reply 😊

Not required with all polishes.

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A panel without explaining for a video takes roughly 10-12 mins.

A panel without explaining for a video takes roughly 10-12 mins. So depending on the size of the vehicle, 90-120 mins

Lake Country System 4000

Rotary, the slowest it will go, DA enough to get backing plate rotation.

Correct

@@Detailers-Business-Academy thank you so much for your time and videos👍

Not sure it’s the same formula as when I was there, have they been able to help? My initial guess would be that it’s a residue on the surface interacting with the clear coat.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy yes, Dr. G. said to scuff it again and lay down a second coat. He suggested maybe moisture trapped on the surface. I thought i would ask you to see if you knew of a way to prevent it from happening

@@Detailers-Business-Academy I'm pretty sure it's still the same formula. Maybe it has been tweaked. They have never mentioned and reformulations. But you know Dr. G. He doesn't mention it if it's a slight change

No , McKee’s 37 coating prep polish.

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6 inch Lake Country waffles

Lake Country Manufacturing System 4000

Yes wool pad and DA

@@Detailers-Business-Academy What is your favorite brand for those waffle pads ??? I have a 7in rotary

And do you clean the wool pad with that bucket as well?

McKee’s 37

@@Detailers-Business-Academy Is Optimum a good choice?

Yes

Speed 1

With old laquer paints when they were heated it was technically possibly.

It’s my favourite for many reasons, ergonomics being the major one.

With the right pads, the DA cuts faster, and the rotary finishes better.

I’ve never used a cross hatch. Cross hatching is a great way of creating high spots, it’s harder on your body( starting and stopping, and takes longer. Many Detailers overthink Coating application. In reality the instructions should be as simple as , apply to paint, allow to cross link, level high spots, enjoy.

It’s only slightly damp. The dampness improved efficiency, and gives a better finish.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy so like sort of or conditioning the pad then? Thank you

Correct

@@Detailers-Business-Academy I have a question. why is it that people say you should always start if your a beginner with a DA? is it because its "actually safer"? I mean with a DA your speeds are actually faster that a ROTARY. Also from what I understand you can actully damage the clear or paint just as fast as a Rotary, is this true?? I have used smaller pads to do some small areas of paint correection. I used it with a cordless Drill. I also used the Meguiars DA system/ Attachment which you also use with a highspeed Drill as well. Even though this may not be as good as a true DA. I found that using a small pad on a Drill does a better job at correcting scratches or imperfections than using the drill and Meguiars DA attachment/system. So now I actually want to buy a True Rotary Polisher. I was told that I should stick with a DA instead as a Beginner. What are your thoughts?? Last what are some models you would recommend on both? Thank you.

I always start training with a Rotary, I personally also find it safer. My personal favourite is the Flex Rotary.

From 1 to 9 inches

A swirl remover, a polish, 2 waffle pads, a rotary, pad washer and MF towels.

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Slow speed, and a spray polish.

@@Detailers-Business-Academy I tried that didn't work any suggestions