Ok so when I say I'm a noob I literally means I dodn't remember any car I've owned. Always been drive through car wash places. Mostly because my cars were bought used and frankly never nice enough to warrant anything better. Well I finally treated myself to a new Tundra (and my first ever new car/truck). So after finding out what a detailing service costs, and even what the nicer car wash places charge I quickly made the decision to do it myself.
I'm a long time woodworker and have been a big fan of Festool woodworking tools. So when it came to getting a ra polisher I decided to get a Shinex. For any of you who have one, did you get the Festool pads or another brand? Any significant differences?
General questions.
1. How much downward pressure should you put. I know in woodworking, you always let the sander do the work and put minimal pressure. Is it the same for polishers?
2. How do you know which pads to start with?
3. How do you know when it's time to get a new clay bar?
4. I had planned on washing, claying, and waxing the truck this weekend but something came up and I only had time to wash completely and clay one side. I was thinking of finishing it this afternoon. Do I have to start over completely or can I use quick detailer, finish claying, and wax?
I'm a long time woodworker and have been a big fan of Festool woodworking tools. So when it came to getting a ra polisher I decided to get a Shinex. For any of you who have one, did you get the Festool pads or another brand? Any significant differences?
General questions.
1. How much downward pressure should you put. I know in woodworking, you always let the sander do the work and put minimal pressure. Is it the same for polishers?
2. How do you know which pads to start with?
3. How do you know when it's time to get a new clay bar?
4. I had planned on washing, claying, and waxing the truck this weekend but something came up and I only had time to wash completely and clay one side. I was thinking of finishing it this afternoon. Do I have to start over completely or can I use quick detailer, finish claying, and wax?
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