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We had some serious flooding the past week or so and my 9227C got soaked.... i air dried it for like 4 days and then I tried to run it... It worked but... it couldn't maintain its speed... kinda like a hesitating engine... 2000rpm-1200rpm-1800rpm kinda rotation... What should I do? I'm...

Guys, like most mechanical devices, rotary (or orbital) buffers need to be serviced once in a while, right? What's the regular maintenance schedule and which parts are supposed to wear out at any given time? How about lubrication and such? My Makita doesn't say anything about when to send...

Well, not THAT kinda accident... hehe My wife wasn't feeling well this morning and asked me to bring her home... while waiting for her at home, i took out my Makita and started with my Rolla... Didn't plan to even clean the car but since she needed rest before leaving the house again...

I wrote a review of Turtle Wax Premium Carnauba wax a few months back and bashed it... Not that I want to, but that's how it was... Last night (around 5pm) I've decided to give it a more "fair" and "objective" review to compare it with my normal wax, Meguiar's #26.... You be the judge...

From http://www.colemanpowermate.com/pressure/care/supersprayer.shtml I was checking out some pressure washers and saw this... ---- Cleaning Tips Here are Kraeutler's five tips for pressure washing your vehicle at home: Rinse your car or truck thoroughly. Even if you've washed...

I cleaned my officemate's 97 Mazda 323, black... The paint was horrible... Not because of all the swirls and scratches, it's the quality of the paint. 80% of the car's surface contains little dots of white specs (even under the hood and trunk) that looks like acid corrosion (like what you get...

Product Review NOTE: My reviews are based on Manila, Philippines purchases. Packaging and prices may not be in line with U.S. specs, accessories and prices. Makita 9227C Rotary polisher/sander Brand: Makita Country of Origin: Japan Store Purchased: Macro Price as purchased: P8895.00...

Guys, do Bosch, Makita, DeWalt and Black and Decker manufacture a PC like device? I know it's a pretty generic machine, but I'd like to know if there are specific models out there that are similar in function to the PC. To be more specific, I'm after a machine that is a random orbital...

I'm a relative newbie when it comes to these products on automobiles, I was able to find a set (box came with Oxiclean, Orange Glo polish and Orange Glo cleaner) locally and detailed the engine of a friend... came out excellent... I went to the Orange Glo webpage and found this product...

Hi, I did a search about how to use a rotary on different situations (such as swirl removal, etc) but found little "how-to" posts... The most I've got was Jason's Rotary 101... Can any of you pros provide us (up and coming detailers) some instructions, tips and guidelines on how to properly...

Product Review Pylon Strip-It Cleaning Compound Brand: Pylon Country of Origin: USA Product Code: No.5205 Store Purchased: Concorde Megamall Price as purchased: P349.75 (Sale 10% off P314.78) Other products used/notes: Distilled water spray bottle, 1 terry cloth for applying, 1 3M...

Short version: How to clean large vehicles. Long version: I'm 5'7"... My height is fine cleaning cars like my Corolla... Or 'cars' basically... But I'm stumped on what to do when faced with an Expedition, Ram Van, etc... Even a CRV... The roof is just way too high to reach properly without...

Question guys... (Did a search, and read about the Mayor's vinegar suggestion) The car that I'm driving right now has quite a bit of cement splatter underneath the passenger side rocker panel, it has been there since we got the car. We thought it was just muddy splatter from the road. (So the...

A lot of us take pictures of our cars, especially when we try something new (before, during and after shots)... We also take pics on various time of the day to get different lighting effects... We even do it in public places like offices, malls, etc... Do neighbors and strangers give you...

Product Review Turtle Wax Premium Carnauba Liquid Wax Brand: Turtle Wax Country of Origin: USA Store Purchased: ACE Hardware Megamall Price as purchased: P199.75 Other products used/notes: Foam applicator pad, microfiber towel, distilled water mist. Product Description: Turtle Wax...

Product Review 3M Finish Restorer & Wax Brand: 3M Product Code: 03902 Country of Origin: USA Store Purchased: True Value Shangrila Plaza Price as purchased: P299.75 Other products used/notes: The car test surface was previously washed and clayed, tar and other surface dirt removed...

Product Review Turtle Wax Power-Out! Upholstery Cleaner with Odor-X Images available at http://www.pbase.com/theveed/interior Brand: Turtle Wax Country of Origin: USA Store Purchased: Handyman Galleria Price as purchased: P299.75 Other products used/notes: Four terry towels, Large...

I did a search but found no answers... Do you NEED to re-wax EVERYTIME you clay? Does clay remove waxes? Even if I swipe the clay lightly (like 3 swipes)

End result pics can be seen here www.pbase.com/theveed/detailing_projects Product Review K&W Engine Degreaser Brand: K&W (www.kandw.com/kwproducts/degreaser.html) Country of Origin: USA Where to buy: Handyman Galleria Price as purchased: P201.00 Other products used: 1 bottle of 1:10...

Hi, I'd like to ask those who have detailed really neglected cars. I've done a search and tried most methods with no avail. I'm talking about the "typical" 5-10 year old cars that have those stains above, below and around the moulding/emblems. I'm having a hard time removing trapped...