I appreciate all the work and effort you put into finding the perfect solution. I have thrown away more detailing products than I've used. Thanks for the time and effort put into finding the best stuff.

Matt….great review and commentary. Viewers can pick and choose, depending on their budget and workload. Thanks for doing the big job of culling and curating. 👍

Comment towards the 1in, I use the handheld rotary from millwaukee M12 attached to the Maxshine 1in rotary. Little bit of ingenuity and a lot better for two hands.

Why don’t you 3D print a lock for that Mirka polisher’s trigger. Something like the stubby nozzle co does for the turbo button on the EGO

I really like Shine Supply products. My favorite stuff so far.

PXE-80 is a great machine I agree with Matt, I don’t love it for 1” and don’t use it much as a 3”. Flex released a 2” backing plate which I love with Lake Country 2” SDO pads

Thankyou for the video, really like your garage

Matt, this is a wonderful vid. As someone that has been detailing off and on for 20 years, and constantly keeping up with new products, this was super informative. I plan on going all in on detailing soon, and the tools were my only concern and you answered my questions. Cordless options were a big question, especially as complete replacement to corded tools. Keep up the good work brother 👏👍

If I had the money I would have this exact same set up. I laughed out loud when you broke out the quads 😂 Love to see it

22:40 specd with special sprung cox for special hose. Checks out OG spec hose must really be something else

For how much I use a 3" machine, the Flex PXE80 is still perfect. The only time I use it in 1" mode is if I have the need to do some edge work where I have sufficient clearance (and I don't want to switch adapters on my Nano). That flex shaft adapter is perfect for polishing wheels (to either remove defects or abrade old coatings to re-coat). Speed 1 is all anyone should ever use with that rotary tool, and I've had very good luck just setting it on a cart so that I have two free hands. The Mirka is nice and I love how smooth it seems to be, but I think 4000 rpm minimum speed is too fast and I can't get past the lack of a trigger lock. At 42 years old with a lot of physical labor as well as computer time over the years, my hands aren't going to react well to that. Not too mention the fatigue that sets in because your arm is locked up from squeezing the trigger. If they add a trigger lock, I might consider it someday.

Have you put out a video discussing which compounds you prefer for specific tasks? I.e. swirls versus 3000 grit sanding etc.

Matt, give Koch Chemie MSN a try for cleaning microfiber towels in the wash. iv been using it since may this year and have loved how soft and absorbent it makes the towels. i use 1oz of MSN for light loads and 2oz for heavy loads

I do like the PXE-80. The quick connect is great for switching pad/orbit sizes. But it’s not a replacement for the Rupes iBrid for tight areas. But I did pull the trigger for the Mirka as a dedicated 3”, I hope to get it next week. You can get by with a lot less and do exactly the same job. But at this point in my life, it’s all about the user experience. I trade money for ease of use, lol

I laughed when you said that you need a third hand for the Flex PXE 80. As a former mechanic, I often said that I wish I had a third arm and hand when I was working on cars.

sold my PXE when i got the nano and the HLR. I just found adapters to make the rupes nano work with cones like the PXE does. Ill email you a link to them, they should be in the store.

Nice video.

Fun video

I'd say at bare minimum a set of six pads each is a great start. I thought it was going to be four but I changed my mind but like you mentioned, twelve would be even better! As mentioned before, two BigFoot tool is a must as well. I see a bottle of KCx GUF in the microfiber cabinet.. how has your user experience been with that product? I may pull the trigger during the TRC halloween sale soon.

Yeah I'm the same I find I'm using my milwaukee instead of the rupes

Edgless 300 rather than 240

Matt what is OG Spec for polishing glass? I have a Tesla Model Y with typical daily driver usage and the glass is fairly clean but with water spots even after a nice wash. Was thinking of getting Griot's Water Spot Remover to start but contemplating an eventual glass polish session.

You need to try shinemate eb210

What do you use for vinyl wraps? The simple microfiber towel I’ve found scratch the wrap when polishing. I’ve been using the Eagle edgeless.

hello how long does it take to have a garage equipped like yours including the lift?

Do you have a favorite pad you use with the Sonax Perfect Finish

Now that the cordless HLR15 Rupes machines are out, do you still recommend the Milwaukee as a great option or have you switched. I’m a considering one of the 2 over the GG G9?

Beginner question, can the Milwaukee be used for compound/ polish/ and waxing or would I need a different machine for wax applications?

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I mean, I use ibrid nano to clean my sneakers.

I wonder what it is you’re doing different where you are experiencing that with megs 110? Larry AMMONYC swears by that combo and I think he’s been using that combo for a long time.

Doesn’t eat cheese burgers in the car 😂😂

I have heard a Rupes 3" that has a bunch of hours on it, and it sounds like a roll of quarters got released in the dryer. It has since been sent to Rupes because of the racket compared to one with a few hours of use.

MURAD form Toronto 🇨🇦👌👋🤘🏻

Well, Obsessed or not Obsessed? 🙂

Rupes can't be compared with Milwaukee

My Mirka arrived a few hours ago, thanks again @obsessedgarage