Recent content by Samoth

After experimenting with using my existing Metabo Random Orbit Sander with some LC pads, and deciding that while it worked, it wasn't the nicest thing in the world to use for the job, I ordered a Porter Cable from autopia-carcare. It came with the polishing pad and 5" counterweight fitted...

Firstly, I have had a good search and read all the threads I can find where these are discussed, but I've not really been able to come to a conclusion, so I thought I'd state it as a more direct question. I'm still trying to fathom if the PC is just a low speed random orbit sander. I...

Well, it's nice and sunny here today, which has allowed me to see the lovely set of very fine scratches I seem to have managed to put in the finish of my black RX-8, mostly on the very front of the bonnet (hood) and the tops of the wings. I know they're my fault, as they all run in a nice...

I posted a few days ago about my plans for detailing my RX-8 which arrives tommorow. I went out of my way to make it clear to the dealer that I didn't want them to touch the outside, just leave it as it came off the transporter, so I could do it myself. This was all agreed. Today, I speak...

My new black RX-8 is due to be delivered in the very near future, and this being my new pride and joy I'd like to look after it and get it looking its best. I'm new to the whole idea of detailing cars properly, so I've done my traditional geeky thing of inhaling whole websites in an attempt...