Ready to detail

Foreman05 · 03-13-2012, 11:59 PM

Well i bit the bullet and dropped some cash on some detailing equipment. Thanks Detailed Image they had the best prices i could find.
If you guys haven't checked out they're site there is a ton of info which led me to buying all this stuff

lol hope it makes my black sapphire shine instead of glare with the million swirl marks it has now.
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Miami · 03-14-2012, 06:32 AM

youre going to need a lot more than 3 pads to do that bro. lol

lopealle · 03-14-2012, 12:11 PM

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youre going to need a lot more than 3 pads to do that bro. lol

True story lol

Envious Eric · 03-14-2012, 08:32 PM

^^^^ yep!

more like 5 orange, 3 white, two black, one blue at minimum!

people underestimate the amount of pads they will go through. Its easier to buy more pads and wash all at the end of a detail than it is to wash them during the job/detail.

on a three step job, going for 100%, I end up with about 15 pads...on one car

Foreman05 · 03-14-2012, 08:48 PM

Well that sucks I never thought about it. There information section said about 2 panels per pad for some reason that didn't compute in my head. Well hope napa or autozone has some that's about the best I can do around here. Thanks for the heads up fellas

ScreamingChicken · 03-14-2012, 10:04 PM

I was thinking of buying a similar set up only with one of the pad kits instead. Maybe I should rethink the amount of pads I was going to get.

Where did you get that coupon code? Can others use it?

Foreman05 · 03-14-2012, 10:47 PM

The code was from the "deal of the day" they do have some good st pats day stuff right now. You could try the code maybe it will still work?

electricjet · 03-16-2012, 12:31 AM

pm me your email address ... i send you some info my friend

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreamingChicken

I was thinking of buying a similar set up only with one of the pad kits instead. Maybe I should rethink the amount of pads I was going to get.

Where did you get that coupon code? Can others use it?

mikenap · 03-16-2012, 09:54 PM

I hate to pile on, but it looks like only 2 pads and a backing plate.....and 4" pads at that. Skip past trying to source decent pads locally, go back to DI and get some 5.5" pads and a backing plate to fit. While you COULD do a pretty good job given what you've got, it will take you WEEKS to detail your car with only 2 4" pads.

Lulz_M3 · 03-16-2012, 10:44 PM

Look into the serbuf pads too, effing amazing with some M105.

Detailed Image · 03-17-2012, 11:59 AM

Thank you for the support it's sincerely appreciated. I do agree a few more pads would be a huge help, especially with the smaller pads. You can get a little more mileage from each pad if you continue to clean the face of the pad but eventually it will become too saturated to provide optimal results. If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to e-mail us.

Greg @ DI

Foreman05 · 03-18-2012, 10:51 AM

Yeah i'm going to order more pads. I went with the 4" cause the detailing guide said you can work faster with more control using a smaller pad. i will give it a try for now if it takes to long i will get some bigger ones.

Envious Eric · 03-18-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Foreman05

Yeah i'm going to order more pads. I went with the 4" cause the detailing guide said you can work faster with more control using a smaller pad. i will give it a try for now if it takes to long i will get some bigger ones.

it will take too long, so get the 5.5" NOW and save your time!

4" are easier to control on the rotary, on the PC, there really is no difference in control as its easy

Foreman05 · 03-19-2012, 12:35 PM

Well ordered the rest of the stuff last night dropped another 70 bucks but should have enought stuff to get the job done. Got some more orange white and black along with some purple dodo juice so I can wax after I'm done polishing and some chem guys soap. I'm excited to get some depth and clarity to my paint. Thanks again for the replies and help,

Detailed Image · 03-19-2012, 04:50 PM

Thank you again for the support and we look forward to hearing about your results.

Greg @ DI

zachar3 · 03-19-2012, 09:24 PM

a fellow foreman? greetings from a possible distant family member?

Foreman05 · 03-20-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zachar3

a fellow foreman? greetings from a possible distant family member?

Nope just a prior toy I had Honda foreman four wheeler. Sold my wheeler sold my truck bought a bimmer

zachar3 · 03-21-2012, 09:05 PM

ahh disappointing

HK8888 · 03-22-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Envious Eric

it will take too long, so get the 5.5" NOW and save your time!

4" are easier to control on the rotary, on the PC, there really is no difference in control as its easy

+1.

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Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Ready to detail Well i bit the bullet and dropped some cash on some detailing equipment. Thanks Detailed Image they had the best prices i could find. If you guys haven't checked out they're site there is a ton of info which led me to buying all this stuff lol hope it makes my black sapphire shine instead of glare with the million swirl marks it has now.
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	^^^^ yep! more like 5 orange, 3 white, two black, one blue at minimum! people underestimate the amount of pads they will go through. Its easier to buy more pads and wash all at the end of a detail than it is to wash them during the job/detail. on a three step job, going for 100%, I end up with about 15 pads...on one car
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Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Well that sucks I never thought about it. There information section said about 2 panels per pad for some reason that didn't compute in my head. Well hope napa or autozone has some that's about the best I can do around here. Thanks for the heads up fellas
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ScreamingChicken Private First Class 95 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 MG MT Exec Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I was thinking of buying a similar set up only with one of the pad kits instead. Maybe I should rethink the amount of pads I was going to get. Where did you get that coupon code? Can others use it?
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Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	The code was from the "deal of the day" they do have some good st pats day stuff right now. You could try the code maybe it will still work?
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mikenap Private First Class 6 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2004 E46 M3(sold) :( Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Charlotte/Lake Norman, NC iTrader: (1)	I hate to pile on, but it looks like only 2 pads and a backing plate.....and 4" pads at that. Skip past trying to source decent pads locally, go back to DI and get some 5.5" pads and a backing plate to fit. While you COULD do a pretty good job given what you've got, it will take you WEEKS to detail your car with only 2 4" pads.
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Lulz_M3 Banned 33 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl iTrader: (0)	Look into the serbuf pads too, effing amazing with some M105.
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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	Thank you for the support it's sincerely appreciated. I do agree a few more pads would be a huge help, especially with the smaller pads. You can get a little more mileage from each pad if you continue to clean the face of the pad but eventually it will become too saturated to provide optimal results. If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to e-mail us. Greg @ DI
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Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Yeah i'm going to order more pads. I went with the 4" cause the detailing guide said you can work faster with more control using a smaller pad. i will give it a try for now if it takes to long i will get some bigger ones.
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Foreman05 Private First Class 18 Rep 180 Posts Drives: in search of a 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Well ordered the rest of the stuff last night dropped another 70 bucks but should have enought stuff to get the job done. Got some more orange white and black along with some purple dodo juice so I can wax after I'm done polishing and some chem guys soap. I'm excited to get some depth and clarity to my paint. Thanks again for the replies and help,
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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	Thank you again for the support and we look forward to hearing about your results. Greg @ DI
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03-19-2012, 09:24 PM	#16
zachar3 Captain 68 Rep 680 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: At your girl's house iTrader: (1)	a fellow foreman? greetings from a possible distant family member?
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zachar3 Captain 68 Rep 680 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: At your girl's house iTrader: (1)	ahh disappointing
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