Detailing Question? Feel free to ask them here.

[Mike Phillips]

Detailing Question? Feel free to ask them here.


This is an open forum. You can talk about any brand you like. If I can offer any help or insight I'm always happy to do so. If I've never used a product being asked about, then I'll state that up front.

 

[Maui]

Mike, will you be carrying detailing products on your web site?

 

[Mike Phillips]

No plans for that at this time.

 

[Maui]

No plans for that at this time.

Thanks, all the good wishes for your new venture.

 

[Maui]

Now that you are taking appointments for detailing, are you doing all the work yourself?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Now that you are taking appointments for detailing, are you doing all the work yourself?

Yes. I mostly do SIVs and some daily drivers here and there.

I have a 1964 Impala SS coming up. The owner probably wouldn't like it if someone he didn't know was touching his baby.

 

[PaulMys]

Mike, for those that may not be familiar with you from AGO, can you explain the difference between rotary, forced rotation, and random orbit polishers, and why any of these are superior to working by hand?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Mike, for those that may not be familiar with you from AGO, can you explain the difference between rotary, forced rotation, and random orbit polishers, and why any of these are superior to working by hand?

Of course.

Soon as I have a free moment and am behind my full size keyboard. I'm on a laptop right now and about ready to push away from the keyboard for the day.

Have to get up early and hit the pool.

 

[Boyerstyle]

Mike, for reference I have 2 Alpine white BMW vehicles. Use a CBEAST and your recommended pads.

As of today:

If you had to recommend a one step/AIO for someone just looking to work on their own vehicles what would it be right now?

And same question but if a personal vehicle might need a little more attention what polishes would you recommend?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Boyerstyle,

I'm a huge fan of 3D Speed. It uses great abrasive technology so it works without micro-marring on pretty much any kind of paint. Can't say that about other AIOs or compounds and polishes.

Plus - zero dusting, forever working time and super easy wipe-off. The prices is great too.

3D Speed

 

[Mike Phillips]

And same question but if a personal vehicle might need a little more attention what polishes would you recommend?

For more cut you can continue to use 3D Speed and simply use a more aggressive pad like a foam cutting pad or a microfiber pad. If the pad is leaving hazing, then simply re-polish using same product but switching back to foam.

Foam always leaves a nicer, more consistent finish than a fiber pad due to the uniform surface texture compared to individual fibers.

I like the RUPES and the Lake Country microfiber pads. I'm not sure what size backing plate you're using?


Otherwise, a dedicated compound will be needed.