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Question: What changes to optimum rotary technique would you experienced users recommend to a beginner? I recently used my Makita 9227C for the first time – other than practice on test panels. Although I was satisfied with the outcome, I didn’t get hologram-free results immediately. As I...

I’m new to machine polishing. After reading a lot of stuff on these forums, I bought a Makita 9227C, Megs 105 and 205, Edge 6� orange (light cut) and blue (polish/finish) pads, and some 4� Cyclo pads that work with the Edge system – yellow/orange (cut/medium cut) and...

I just ordered a Makita 9227C from Tyler Tool (Tyler Tool - Discount Power Tools, Makita, DeWalt, Porter Cable, Milwaukee, Bosch, Hitachi, Delta, Dremel, Craftsman, Dremel, Rotozip, Festool, Fein). I purchased a re-conditioned unit for $145, which was by far the best price I found. A new unit is...

I'm new at detailing Autopia-style and I’m trying to select products for maintaining the paint on my 4 vehicles. I haven’t decided which polishing machine to buy, but it will be a Flex, Makita BO6040, or rotary (Makita 9227). I want to get products that cover the range of...

I've decided to buy a DA polisher. Further, I've decided to jump right in and start with one of the more expensive products. Now I'm having trouble deciding between the Makita BO6040 and the Flex XC3401VRG. I have 4 vehicles: 1994 BMW 325is (black), 2006 Corolla (silver), 2006 Boxster...

I’m in the process of selecting products for a detailing regimen for a recently acquired 2006 Porsche Boxter. I appreciate any help you can provide, including identifying questions that have been discussed in other threads. I have read or scanned many previous posts, but I didn’t...

I've used the Autopia detailer's guide for years to help me maintain my 1994 BMW 325is. Recently I've been reviewing posts in the forum to get ready for my next big thing - a 2006 Boxter that I'll pick up Friday. Reviewing the posts helped me identify detailing products and processes to use...