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Title: body shop mops
Post by: babyvw on 18 December 2009, 08:48

does anyone know  if its possible to hire one as i dont wanna buy one and will only use it to buff up the wings and doors or does anyone ave one in west sussex i can borrow with some money there way? i have been shown buy a guy at work how to use one so want to get my flat wings are doors shiney again!?

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: babyvw on 21 December 2009, 16:13

anyone!?

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: Dan J on 21 December 2009, 17:16

your better off paying for someone to do it, you'll be lucky to find a detailer who will lend you a rotory :huh: i would never lend my gear out,costs too much to replace and id be foooked without it.

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: babyvw on 21 December 2009, 18:20

would that mean taking it to body shop to do then!?

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: Dan J on 21 December 2009, 21:48

look in the stickys for a detailer near you and give them a buzz or drop them an email. i would offer my services but im not running my company atm as im looking after my wife full time.

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: babyvw on 04 January 2010, 12:36

hey ive bought a mop used it once before yrs ago and started on the golf friday done great so far wanted to do some more today but there's snow everywhere anyone local or anywhere got any tips??

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: Dan J on 04 January 2010, 13:27

Quote from: babyvw on 04 January 2010, 12:36

hey ive bought a mop used it once before yrs ago and started on the golf friday done great so far wanted to do some more today but there's snow everywhere anyone local or anywhere got any tips??

what are you stuck on??

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: babyvw on 04 January 2010, 15:33

well just which speed is best it has 6 speeds ive got some light cutting compond that does good job... but how long should i keep polishing a area for as i dont wanna damage me paint!

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: babyvw on 04 January 2010, 15:34

were in west sussex are u dan!?

Title: Re: body shop mops
Post by: Dan J on 04 January 2010, 18:23

im based near east grinstead,

if you've not alot of experience with a rotory id suggest keeping it on a low setting and use very light pressure, high speed and lots of pressure could result in burning the paint :cry:

are you trying to acheive a complete scratch and swirl free result or just a cleaner shiney look?