Kevin Brown's Paper!

Sorry, but a paper like this doesn't just take a few weeks.





Here's the latest:



Kevin Brown said:
I am working on the paper late at night when I am able to.



The text of the paper is basically done.

It gets lightly modified as I add in graphics (the original twenty page document used only four graphics).



The new diagrams/graphics are pretty much done, too.



I still need to take about six more pictures, and throw borders around them.

I need to place the six pictures in the appropriate positions in the paper, as well as the other six that are already done.



I have a few areas that I have seemed to confuse myself!

With so many changes and with so much passage of time, I must go through and reread then reposition several areas (I have moved the "random orbital discussion" section from the end of the paper to the beginning, and added approximately 15 graphics to that section).



After all that is done, the trio of guys will read it and recommend changes and offer opinions. After all the input has been considered, I will make the necessary changes. Then, Dasher and I will get the .pdf placed so it can be downloaded, and the final pages will be turned into .jpg's and loaded on a new thread on the various sites.



Best thing I can offer is this: it is a good paper, but much of the information is already out and about. This is not a magic bullet, and from the input I am receiving, it is not that easy of a read. It is thorough, but many of the graphics take some effort to understand.



So,if you are a beginner hoping to rival the guys that rotary polish immediately after reading the paper, you will likely be disappointed. In general, you should use the Meguiar's recommended procedure when applying M105 with the random orbital until you have plateaued the performance you are experiencing. Only then should you consider using this alternate method (at your own risk!).



However, if you want to REALLY know how and why I think things work when using a random orbital, you will likely enjoy the read.



So, I will post the number of pages I have finished (ready to go to the trio of proofreaders). Best guess- there will probably be 30-35 pages total.



As of tonight... 10 are ready for proofing!

I will post tomorrow on this thread the new total. Wish me luck!
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Don't worry, though. Kevin realizes that quite a few people are waiting for the day when it is published.
 
"However, if you want to REALLY know how and why I think things work when using a random orbital, you will likely enjoy the read."



That is why I am interested!
 
:soscared:STILL WORKING ON IT!!!:soscared: Don't give up on me yet... :nervous2:



The latest diagram KILLED me on time...



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RustyBumper said:
That's an awesome diagram, Kevin! How far along are you on the paper?
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Well into it. Right now it is a bit of a mess. The graphics are done (well, I am trying my best to avoid adding two more, or one large one). After that, I will revisit all the "finished diagrams" and check for final errors or if they are need of minor adjustments (like the one I just posted, which I now notice that first word in the last sentence is not capitalized, and I think it is not even complete!) :grrr



After that, I will finally take my last six or seven pics, add them in, then add the new text to the old. So, I do not have a target date in mind but I am aware that this paper is WAY overdue.



mixxmstrmike said:
Wow... that's an impressive diagram. I'll be very interested in reading your work!



-Mike
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Thanks! If I was a talented graphics guy, it would certainly speed things up.



bufferbarry said:
Kevin when ever you get it finished send it my way bud. LOL i see your still adding more to it lol. does it ever end?
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You will certainly get a copy. Hey- did I send you the three pager? I thought I was supposed to or did...? :think:



Jokeman said:
Talk about someone going above and beyond for no pay!
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No CASH pay, buy it will reward me in so many other ways. :heelclick



As an example, writing this paper has forced me to "think" about the dynamics of the random orbital machine, and then write it down in a manner that others can understand. Not that a lot of guys don't know how it works- they do. However- if I do my job well, the paper will offer a lot in terms of helping a fellow paint polisher better prepare for a polishing session, troubleshoot as the polishing is taking place, and realize better results.
 
He's too busy working on his movie deal. Also heard that he joined a band.....KB and the Sunshine Band! :tumblewee
 
Jokeman said:
Talk about someone going above and beyond for no pay!
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I for one think that the paper will be worth paying *something* for, and I'm hoping that Kevin Brown sets up a method by which we can do so.



Heh heh, I tried to talk him into getting it published for sale, don't think he's very interested though.



Even if somebody feels they "already know everything there is to know about this stuff" (scare-quotes intentional, and I've been doing this stuff for decades ;) ), there's undoubtedly gonna be *something* of interest in the paper. Why not pay him a little something in exchange for some interesting reading?



IMO, an effort like this deserves to be rewarded.
 
He should definitely set up some type of donation page. I for one would donate a few bucks.



It shouldnt be something you HAVE to pay for, thatd be useless and kind of counter to what this forum is all about.



But like I said, looks like this man put a lot of work and effort into it and I dont mind giving up a few dollars for that
 
I hope it comes out soon. I checked the Death Clock today and barring any unforeseen accidents I only have 23 years left to live. :cry:
 
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