Recent content by Scrapyard

What are you guys using to compound gel coats on boats? I`m currently using 3D 501 on a LC ThinPro extreme cutting (grey) pad, with a rotary around 2000 rpm. This set up works fairly well in my area of the country, but I would like something a little more aggressive, but don`t feel like trying...

To set up my scenario, I`m setting up a mobile wash trailer to service my commercial accounts. I need a product I can run through the power washer to not only clean, but give a little bit of protection and shine. I don`t expect it to be a long lasting, or super shine product. I need it to last...

Admin please move if not in the right sub-forum. Sorry for the long post. I`m looking for advise on whether to expand my detailing business to full-time? I currently detail 2-4 days a week, work my regular job 3-4 days a week. The regular job is a delivery driver for the largest grocery...

I did some searching and found some old info but not much recent. So l`ll give some background. A guy I know is a pilot for a very wealthy family, his job is to strictly fly them wherever they want to go, and to make sure the aircraft is ready to go. He approached me knowing I what I do with...

Did a paint correction on a 04 Ford Expedition (black) yesterday. For initial cut I used Griot`s BOSS Fast Correcting Cream on a 7" rotary with a Buff and Shine orange cutting pad. The Griot`s did a great job as usual, but there were a few swirls so I grabbed the Jescar Top Coat Glaze (had it...

Hey there, newb from east central Kansas. I`m a weekend warrior, I run a small detail business 2-3 days a week. It`s a semi-rural area, so a good portion of the vehicles I work on are pickups. I`m hoping to connect with other detailers to discuss, and compare products, and tools.