Recent content by Stanger'66

I'm wondering how many of you pro's have detailed a racecar before. In this case, it is an older pro stock car, from the mid 90's. I plan to attack the paint with my usual approach, but I'm unsure of how to handle the plastic windows. I had planned to polish them by machine, but I'm starting to...

Well, I have been waiting for my 5" rotary backing plate before I did any more details. It just came but before I even took it out of the plastic, I notice a bump on the bottom of the backing plate. There is a solid plastic or metal cylinder attached to the pad side of the backing plate. Whats...

My friend has an '02 Formula Firebird with an LS1 and he thinks he wants a detail. If it happens it will probably be tomorrow. Is there anything specific I should watch out for when cleaning the engine? I think I remember something about the opti-spark ignition not being able to get wet. What...

You guys think this is any good? I found it at my local Big Lots. Just a heads up, everyone should check there from time to time for detailing supplies. I picked up nearly the whole line of Meg's Gold Class brushes for about $15. Very nice brushes btw. Anyway, they had this TW micro fiber and I...

So, how is this for a starter setup? I have never used a PC but I have used a Makita rotary a few times so I don't expect it will be that difficult for me. I tried to pick out a good starter kit that was less than $250. This is what I chose... Link to PC on AG 5.5" CCS pads 5" backing plate...

I found a lightly used PC for $65 locally and I think I'll pick it up. So far I have only used a Makita rotary so the PC will be a new experience for me. My car is a black 2000 Bonneville. Will this kit from AG be enough to perform moderate correction on my car?Menzerna Intensive Shine Kit I...