Recent content by Yuen

I bought a new backing plate for my Makita BO6040 but I have no idea how to remove the old backing plate. I tried using a hex wrench, and even a hex socket for additional leverage, but I don't even come close. The whole plate turns together with the socket. I used my other hand to hold the...

Hey all, Bit of background: I've tried detailing in the past, but I didn't have a PC so it was always a wash (California Gold with a sponge), clay (Meguiar's Quik Detail set), then straight to wax (Meguiar's Gold Class Wax with an applicator and buff on using a 3M Microfiber cloth). I've...

I see many people have had positive experiences with the Werkstatt line, particularly AJT and Prime. Has anyone tried the PrepClay, and if so how does it stack up against the other brands of clay? I used to use the Meguiar's clay that came with the Quik Detail kit. I'm now thinking of getting...

Firstly, I'd like to say hi :wavey I've been planning my first 'proper' detail for some time now. My initial plan was to get a PC from the USA then buy a step-down transformer to use it in New Zealand (we're on 240v), but then I stumbled across a secondhand Makita BO6040. Jumped on it...