Recent content by Mak

I got one of the Nanoskin towels last year. Have been wondering/thinking there could be some serious scratching goinb on while using it... thanks for the great info.

Merry Christmas!

I need to do something like that with mine which are really out front and center…

Well, I think now I see my problem. My 3401 has a 5-1/2” dia plate. I guess everyone considers that a 6”. Didn’t realize they used to ship standard with a 4-3/8”. thanks. I remember reading your old articles now that you linked.

Cool. Would love to see the mini version if you get any pics. Sounds interesting. mine so far has mostly been used in rotary mode in the right spots and then the other cleaning up holograms with the 1“ or 2” in RO. I’ve been experimenting with the different adapters on diff size pads...

Thanks, but don’t see it listed there either. Just the 4-3/8 and 5-1/2

Yes, I also have the 2” plate and the 6mm RO adapter. I’ve got a corded Flex Kompact 3” rotary but need that RO action to follow-up when doing the aluminum. I did have a little more success with the 2” - 6mm the other day. The almost complete lack of rotation, even with almost no pressure and...

I looked a while back and could only find the 4-3/8” and the standard 5-1/2” backing plates. I’ll be darned if I can find a 6” anywhere. Can you direct me to a source?

I‘ve been wondering the same thing but would guess it’s probably due to the extra size and weight required for the gearing. I recently purchased a PXE and am very disappointed. It’s my first battery powered polisher, and I absolutely love not having a cord getting in the way, the compact size...

Thank you much for the tips. I was just out now experimenting a little. I did find last week that after the last stage 3000 abrasive discs, going straight to a heavy foam instead of wool did not work like I was wondering. Definitely had to use wool on the rotary first. I’ve tried both the...

Once you progress to the foam pad on a random orbit, what speed/RPM do you find optimal?

Still working on the process and figuring out what works best. Had done the hood last year and a door and some other smaller spots since then. Yesterday I started on the trunk lid and surrounding side and top section on the rear of the car. The rear bottom has some significant scratches and...

Great article and information. Until I started working on refining and perfecting the finish of my bare aluminum Panoz, I never would have guessed it was so unforgiving and more difficult than paint. I would almost swear it seems to get those random micro-scratches, pigtails, and swirls even...

I’ll be watching this with great interest since I have yet to perfect the process on what works best to get rid of scratches, swirls and pigtails to get that perfect mirror finish on my Panoz. I can’t wait to try the cornstarch trick. After the bugging/polishing stage, removal of that residue...

Great way to keep up with the varying thicknesses