Detailing , I do it all.

[Markgase2000]

Originally Posted by AKWE-gt

i was wondering whats a better product meguiars or 3m? also i was wondering whats the differences between an orbital buffer and a power polisher, like finished product and job time?

Orbital buffers spin less than a power polisher and vibrate like a sander they work great for wax aplications.
Power polishers are more like a angle grinder , they spin fast and smooth and are more agressive. They can have variable rpm settings.
3m and meguiars are both great products.

[AKWE-gt]

what the best way to clean/polish/wax painted plastic or rubber like bumpers? do you treat it the same as metal?

[BullShifter]

"power polisher" is rotary unit that usually spins around 1500-3000RPM. Heat is why it's so much better than orbital but in untrained hands it will do more damage than good.

Random orbit simulates a human hand only no rubbing. You would have to be a complete moron to ruin paint using an orbital or DA(dual action)

Treat urethane pieces(bumpers) as you would a normal body panel. When using a rotary buffer will turn down the speed slightly to prevent melting.

Rotary - BEST CHOICE, multiple steps needed, can be time consuming but if you were to get the same results by hand or orbital than u just spent a bunch of days working your ass off.

Orbital - will do about 50% of what a rotary will do, only no damage & less working time.

Hand - LOL c'mon now, your wasting your time.

As always when "detailing" it depends on the COLOR, CONDITION, & expected results for working time.

[leadbootsbandito]

Painted Plastic bumpers need less agressive power polishing , lower speeds. Dont try to heat it up because the paint will seperate from the plastic very easily.

[Markgase2000]

thats right jackassi and bandito painted plastic bumpers are a bit trickier gotta be gentle on the paint or it will wrinkle and come off

[BullShifter]

Zymol makes a special "wax" for urethane, I don't know much about it. www.Zymol.com

[Markgase2000]

i just use the finishing compound a day or two after pretending to be a touch up paint artist , then I polish it med speed with slight added pressure stopping every few seconds and feeling the temperature with my hands so as not to heat it up too much.

[sg2278]

Hey, can anybody tell me where I can get some good information on car detailing. I'm in the process of trying to start a detailing business but I want to be able to know just about everything there is to know about car detailing. Any literature or websites about anything and everything. Or if anybody is willing to offer up some info. What equipment is good to use, materials, what's not good to use. Also what was it about the certification? Do you have to be certified?

[BullShifter]

Start by working at a detail shop.
www.topoftheline.com
www.rightlook.com
www.google.com

[sg2278]

I didn't think a lot of places would hire somebody that doesn't have that much experience.

[Markgase2000]

I hire wet nose punk kids all the time , wether they learn is up to them i got alot to offer them. You can take detailing courses at museums or talk to a detail shop manager ask if he/she can steer you right.(more she managers in this part of the world)
Or when you have a project let us know and we can help through text as best as we can.

[sg2278]

well I'm gonna check into some detailers around here but do you have any literature that may come in handy?

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by jackasssi

Start by working at a detail shop.
www.topoftheline.com
www.rightlook.com
www.google.com

Check the first 2 links out!

[sg2278]

Yeah I have checked them out. I got some good information from them. Thanks a lot.