Anyone feel like detailing my car for free so they can post it in this thread? Lol jk.
I need to learn how to wash and detail cars. Black cars get dirty so quickly.
Anyone feel like detailing my car for free so they can post it in this thread? Lol jk.
I need to learn how to wash and detail cars. Black cars get dirty so quickly.
2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 (black mica, current daily driver)
1993 Mazda Miata C-Package (brilliant black, GF's daily driver)
2007 Mazda MX-5 PRHT (brilliant black, sold)
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Paul | IG- @psulja
Build thread:
1991 Mariner Blue - Built 1.8 swap, EFR, Fab9Tuning, Tii drivetrain
Do you mean the 105 compound?
Lol yea, I got a little dyslexic
Paul | IG- @psulja
Build thread:
1991 Mariner Blue - Built 1.8 swap, EFR, Fab9Tuning, Tii drivetrain
nice work psulja !
this thread is coming along nicely
instagram >>> @cmxciii
no moar miata. i just lurk & stuff now.
what's hidden underneath all that sun, rain, dust, daily drive, and oxidation.
instagram >>> @cmxciii
no moar miata. i just lurk & stuff now.
I'm scared to use a powerful buffer. I have burned paint before. Any tips on how to avoid this other than practice. I really don't want to ruin another paint job.
Hey gang, the Junkman here. Allow me to be more descriptive about why the PC-7424XP is so safe for the novice detailer, when compared to the Flex-3401VRG or the rotary like the Makita that you saw in the videos posted by CeeJaayDM. A lot of people will suggest one of these 3 machines for a novice detailer to machine polishing and ONLY ONE should ever be used by a novice.
The Flex is technically a "dual-action" polisher. That is, it performs 2 different actions with its back plate. It oscillates, just as the PC-7424XP does. It also ROTATES, just as a rotary polisher does. That's why if you look at the specifications of the Flex, you'll see that it is rated at a orbital OPM of 3200-9600, and a rotary RPM of 160-480. That rotary RPM, combined with the forced OPM orbit is what gives the Flex more bite than the PC-7424XP. That is also why it is a true "dual-action" polisher.
The PC is a true "orbital" polisher. The orbital oscillation is the only action that it is designed to do. Because it oscillates in the manner that it does, it causes the back plate to rotate also. However, the rotation of the PC can be stopped if you apply enough pressure, which means that it is NOT a true, "dual-action" polisher. It has what is called a "Free Floating Spindle Assembly" (which I refer to in my videos as a "clutch like" action), which can be bogged down with pressure. The ability to bog down the effectiveness of the PC is what makes it so safe for a novice detailer, who with any other machine may do damage to their paint. There's no bogging down the Flex or a rotary. If you apply more pressure with the Flex, the forced rotation of the back plate will start cutting more substance off the car. That's what makes it more dangerous. If you apply pressure or move too slow with a rotary, you will burn the paint and wipe out your paint job.
Now hopefully, that wasn't too technical. If it was, just read each paragraph slowly a couple of times and allow it to sink in. After reading it a few times, it should start to make sense.
And now to stay with the theme of the thread, my car:
Some cars that I have fixed. Before:
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Fixing paint is a passion for me.
The Junkman
Awesome work Junkman.