Recent content by ktorres1120

Hello, I was detailing a black Toyota Camry today and after washing, claying, washing the polishing, there are small white pits in the paint. The pits were there before but not noticeable until the white polish got into them. Now there are a ton of them on the hood! Is there any way to get...

This may be a stupid question, but do you think a 1997 Honda Civic can pull a mobile detail trailer? Not a big enclosed one just a basic open type trailer. I'm not in a position to buy a pickup to do it at this point. Thanks!

I have a Makita rotary and am slowly starting to learn how to use it properly. I'm going at really low speeds, around 800 but I constantly find my pad skipping around. Is this because there is not enough product on it? Should I keep the pad constantly moist by spraying it with water? I'm using 8...

So after reading a bunch of threads on here I got a good amount of people saying that burning the paint with a rotary is harder than everyone thinks and to not be afraid of it. Well, my lack of experience and itchy rotary trigger finger looks like got me in to some trouble. Here is what I was...

I have a friend that wants me to shine up his rims. There seems to be some sort of rusty looking spots all over them. He thinks it's brake dust that's been cooked in over time. He's had the truck since 04 and has maybe washed it once or twice so whatever is on there has been there a while. What...

Hello, I was wondering if you can repair this type of paint damage through correction or wet sanding. I'm trying to avoid having to have it re-painted if I can make it look better myself. I would be using a Makita rotary if correction via compounds/pads is an option. This is on the hood and...

Yeah, That feeling you just got when you saw the title of this thread is the same one I got when I saw it here: 3M 09553 Perfectit Backing Plate Limited Qty - Buffing and Polishing Pads - Detailing Products & Supplies Catalog I've been wanting this backing plate but didn't have the cash...

I have a Makita Rotary and looking for an experienced detailer that wouldn't mind me shadowing them on a couple details. Looking for helpful tips and tricks. Mainly swirl, light scratch and hologram removals. Email me if this can be done! ktorres1120@yahoo.com I'm trying to get to the next...

I have this Makita Rotary and want to know where to get these pads and adapters to fit these pads. I believe the first pic is a 6 inch pad and then 4 inch for the second. I can't seem to find them! Thanks for anyone's help! And here is the thread where I got these pics. I don't know...

Im looking for a portable generator to power a shop vac and my Makita high speed buffer. Will this one do? "Brand new 120V portable generator 1200 watt- PowerStar Plus. I bought this for my trailer but it wasn't powerful enough to power my 1400 watt microwave - my mistake. Store won't take it...

Hello, I am slowly trying to start a part-time mobile detail business and because of a lack of storage space at home, I'm thinking of doing this out of the back of my 2000 Dodge Durango. I was thinking of putting a 50 gallon water tank along with a pressure washer and generator. Do you think...

Hello, I am slowly trying to start a part-time mobile detail business and because of a lack of storage space at home, I'm thinking of doing this out of the back of my 2000 Dodge Durango. I was thinking of putting a 50 gallon water tank along with a pressure washer and generator. Do you think...

So today I detailed an 07 Toyota Camry in Black and had a horrible day! Lucky for me the interior wasn't that bad so I can concentrate on the exterior, but man, I didn't make much progress at all. I really think that my problem is my pads and products. I've seen many threads here with people...

I'm going to be detailing a black 07 Toyota Camry tomorrow with a basic interior cleaning and full on exterior. It has a lot of swirls, light scratches all over as if it was wiped dry with a dirty cotton towel everyday. I am going to order the Sonus Perfect Shine Kit but need some quick products...

Ok so maybe I got confused because some people use a PC and some a rotary but what is the correct speed we should be using? I have the MAKITA # 9227C POLISHER and I know i'm fairly new at this but I'm starting out on older beaters before ever working on anything with value. So this...