Just ordered some stuff...but it isn't here yet. I already have a fairly formidable collection, and my G100. I hope to put this stuff to work on Friday to have my Focus all sexy for the exclusive 2009 Ford Focus unveiling at Focus Sport in Irvine.

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Tell me what you think...I already have some #80 and some other pads and the like, as well as grit guard systems and all that jazz. Anything in particular that I missed and should get?

 

looks like alot of money, i hate being OCD, my wallets always empty

 

No kidding. Over half a G...and I'm still not done yet

Still have a Flex in my future, as well as some Poorboys SSR products for personal use (Meg's is more for professional/side jobs).

 

I probably already know this as I know we've conversed several times but, do you use a rotary? (7" wool pad). You only mentioned a G100. The wool pads are *NOT* for use with the DA.

Let me know what you think about the padwasher system.

Meg's Ultimate Wipe... decent but, I'd just go with the 12x12 MF towels that he has. The old UW's were laser cut and thus, ocassionally had burred edges (melted) that were very sharp and scratchy. They probably got this figured out but, I still have 5 packages of them that have lackluster edges.

Heavy cut is a rotary only product (back to question #1).

 

you gotta let me know how the padwasher turns out, thats a lot of money, but im interested

 

Wow, I can't believe I missed that.

It doesn't mention no DA use under the wool pad's description, only the backing plate above. I guess I need to change my order...I do not have a rotary (yet).

Well snap...in that case, do you think it would be more crucial that I pick up a rotary (If so, which one?) or the Flex first?

 

Nice order. The pad washer is some coin but if you've got the money for it than more power to you. A rotary can be dangerous in inexperienced hands. I'd pick up a Flex first if you've got the money to burn.

No kidding. I don't even want to know what my total bill is for all of the items I've purchased. Sad thing is there are people out there like JP and Brad who have spent way more than me.

 

I'll definitely keep you guys informed, especially on the pad washer. I don't exactly have money to burn...which is why I am trying to decide whether or not I can justify the Flex. As of now I am only doing side jobs, but I might start working semi full time with a pro and therefor I might need to up the anti with my arsenal.

I'm a firm believer in having the right tool for the right job.

As for the rotary, I do realize they are more dangerous, but I know I can learn and I am not really worried about that.

Does spending big coin really matter on a rotary? I found a decent one for $100~ on Sears. Variable speed up to 3k, Clarke brand.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...+%26+Polishers

Does that look like it is worth picking up for that special "rotary only" products and tasks?

 

I don't know. Honestly, I'd just get the Flex. I haven't used one a lot, I don't own one yet, but the time I did spend with it and from what I hear ... it's nothing short of amazing. I'm almost 100% sure the LC pads will work with it, too.

 

If it were my $, I'd probably forgo the padwasher system and snare a nice rotary. Obviously, as is true with nearly all power tools, you kind of get what you pay for. That said, I'd go ahead and splurge for the Makita or Dewalt. That's me though...

You're really going to have to burn through a BUNCH of pads to get the padwasher to pay for itself. Heck, even detailing just about every weekend on a client vehicle, I'm not sure I can justify over $100 for a bucket with some contraption built in to it. Pads aren't cheap but, if you wash them in your sink using one of the tried and true methods, I think you'll come out with a pad that is very usable for a long period of time and not have the ongoing expense of buying their soap solution.

Of course, that said, it's not my $... just my opinion.

The rotary isn't a bad investment but, as has been said, it can cause more problems than it'll solve if you're not careful or versed with it. One thing to remember is that it's not a nuclear missle either. Once you tinker with it, you'll have it.

Quite frankly, my opinion of the Flex is that it's not too terribly far off of the pace of a rotary. It's much more powerful and can accomplish many of the same things as the rotary yet it's being marketed as safer and easier to use (which I don't doubt or question -- I just know that it's really not far off of the pace of a Makita).

So, at this point in my response, I'm rambling. The choice is up to you.

If it were me, I'd drop the padwasher (even though I'd like to hear someone using it and their opinion) and go with a rotary or, at a minimum, a Flex.... that's my 2 cents... even though I'm not spending those 2 cents.

-RP-

 

And if you do pick up a rotary, go to the junkyard and find a decent panel with some decent paint on it to work on before using it on your or anyone's paint.

 

Not a bad idea... I recently folded the hood that I had up into two pieces and sent it out in my curb-side dumpster. I plan on snagging another one just as soon as I see one on the side of the interstate again...

 

Haha...

 

+1 on the makita. practice first with it before you use it on another vehicle. you can find them on ebay for around $160

 

Hey Lumdar, did you get things straight with the order?