*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

wheres this shop you speak of? id love to try a flex. I got a griots and it gets the job done but ive always eyed out that flex lol.

what product you gonna use for your swirls? if you havent picked anything up I can let you sample some stuff I got.

 

Seems like flex is the consensus. Heard good things about it too. Just worried that it might be out of my skill level since it's more powerful. Might go with the flex though. The shop is called Pakshak in sand island. Now to figure out what pads and products to use and if I should compound and polish, or just polish since my truck is a 2013. Thinking about using meguiars m205 for now. Thanks guys.

 

thats funny I shop at pakshak very often and didnt even know they rented out polishers lol. talk to the guy that works there, show him your ride hes more than helpful.

i got menz sf4500 and the megs 205, if you go megs 205 id use a non cutting pad to start. then top with some blackfire wet diamond sealant, stuff makes black look dripping wet. if u like I can give you some samples so you can try on a small corner of your ride

 

I have heard a lot of nice remarks about Pakshack on different boards.

 

Thanks man I'll let u know if I need a sample. Yeah seen it on their website about equipment rentals. Hopefully it's true. Thinking about buying a couple LC white pads with the m205 to start. Hopefully that combo gets the results I want. Where'd u buy the m205?. Still looking around for the best prices. Thanks again.

 

I get all my stuff from pakshak. they give forum member discount plus they have a frequent buyer punch card.

 

yeah a lot of guys love the microfiber towels from pakshak. those are the only microfibers I own lol

 

2 thumbs up on Pakshak.
Pakshak is awesome.
Ron is always helpful.
They have the best products.
Maybe if we could tell him about this forum
we could get discounts?
Buy over $50 of products and receive one of their
awesome microfiber towels.

 

Yes, they rent their equipment too.
They have that new powerful DA also.
The Rupes.
I think they rent it also.

 

Orbital Polishers are strong but not beginner friendly because they will burn paint.
DA's are userfriendly because they will not burn the paint.
Try the new microfiber pads by meguires with a DA like portacables.
It works faster and stronger than regular polishing pads.
Ron at Pakshak will coach you on how to use it.
Best of luck and have fun detailing your toy.

 

usually when I go in, if you spend a certain amount he throws in a micofiber. I went a few weeks ago and it was a waffle weave he was giving away

 

Rupes, Flex 3401, and porter cables are all user friendly. I would say try the Rupes or Flex. They work faster than the porter cable. Might take a little bit to master, but will be work it in the end.

 

Seems like there's a lot of pakshak customers here. Sad to say I haven't been there yet. Haha. Just found out about them a while ago online. Plan on going sometime in march tho. Rent a flex, buy some pads, and m205 then top it off with some collinite. Can't wait.

 

nice looking how did you get the nut on the left side of engine cover?

 

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I also put on a pair of latex gloves to keep the chemicals off my skin and put on a pair of microfiber gloves over the latex. You will be amazed at how well your fingers can get into the tight spots of an engine bay.

 

Sorry for the late response. I think im going to go with the flex but I have not bought it yet. Trying to find best price and best options. ie. pads and all

 

Flex is a nice choice Louie. I have a friend that has one and beats the heck out of it detailing anything.

 

Mad the mistake of going down a trail about a foot too narrow for my 4runner and ran manzanita all down the side of my car... it needed a polish anyway but any tips for brush scratches? Products? Someone said ise the powerball and go slow with non cutting polish but you guys seen to know best...

 

Do not use a powerball. Get a porter cable. Power balls are meant for chrome/aluminum wheels not paint.

 

Thanks I appreciate it!what about for product?