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Old Dec 1st, 2004, 12:31 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Should i buy a buffer??
i have never used one so i cant tell you the skill needed, if you want to try it then i guess sure. i am going to get one and get the griot's pads and polishing compound (you will never know how to use one unless you try)
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Old Dec 1st, 2004, 12:44 PM   #17 (permalink)
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If you really don't want to buy the equipment, just go to your local Auto Detailer and ask them how much it would be to bring out the shine again. You can always have THEM detail it without buying a ton of products yourself......unless your like most of us(which is the anal-about-our-car-do-it-yourself-er).

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Old Dec 1st, 2004, 12:52 PM   #18 (permalink)
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If you really don't want to buy the equipment, just go to your local Auto Detailer and ask them how much it would be to bring out the shine again. You can always have THEM detail it without buying a ton of products yourself......unless your like most of us(which is the anal-about-our-car-do-it-yourself-er).

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that is true if you arent going to use it but once or twice no need in spending that kind of money, but i see myself buying used cars for awile down the road so i think it will be a good investment on my part.
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Old Dec 1st, 2004, 01:49 PM   #19 (permalink)
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if you buy a rotary buffer, and learn on your car... you will definitly end up fucking something up...
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Old Dec 1st, 2004, 05:47 PM   #20 (permalink)
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if you buy a rotary buffer, and learn on your car... you will definitly end up fucking something up...
This is oh so true...but from what was described, I'de imagine a rotary would be best suited for the job. Do you concur chris?
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Old Dec 1st, 2004, 09:25 PM   #21 (permalink)
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absolutly... a rotary buffer weilded by a pro will take care of your problems...
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Old Dec 2nd, 2004, 07:58 AM   #22 (permalink)
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absolutly... a rotary buffer weilded by a pro will take care of your problems...

thanx ill try it
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Old Dec 2nd, 2004, 10:26 AM   #23 (permalink)
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absolutly... a rotary buffer weilded by a pro will take care of your problems...
so how do you learn? i honestly would like to learn. when you guys started your detailing jobs did they have like a scrap hood or something? nick how much do you all charge for this where you work?
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Old Dec 2nd, 2004, 11:06 AM   #24 (permalink)
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you learn on a car that you arent going to get shot at for fucking it up when you start melting the paint lol

we have set rates for cars and trucks. give or take 100-125 for full in and out service, that does not include any fancy paint work though.
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I learned on our shop's showcar. Just be careful and don't press very hard at first until you get the feeling for it. Don't hold the buffer in any one area for very long, and just be careful.
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Old Dec 2nd, 2004, 10:09 PM   #26 (permalink)
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i learned at the dealer, he gave me a buffer and about 6 shitty 50 dollar cars and said learn what fucks paint up, then dont do it...

my new boss cringes when i buff, but neverswirled a customers car yet, im agressive as hell too, all about the angles right zac?
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for a temporary but real etraordinary gloss, i use my tire black for my paint. Used it on several parking lot shows with great results...until the judge touches the car
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