| Your tools and equipment are critical to your success. | | | | A local distributor should offer better pricing than direct |
| You need to know the reasons why certain tools are | | | | factory pricing in most cases. You also benefit from |
| preferred over others. | | | | help with training and support. |
| There are two main buffer types that a detailer will | | | | You are more likely to be able to order parts for |
| use: an orbital buffer and a high-speed rotary buffer. | | | | immediate repair so the machine won't need to be |
| They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, weights, | | | | shipped out to be repaired. |
| colors and speeds. | | | | Features |
| The Orbital Polisher | | | | Heat provides maximum performance of the extractor |
| This essential detailing tool was made to eliminate swirl | | | | as well as the chemicals used. |
| marks, mars, or burns from being put into the paint by | | | | The temperature of approximately 185 degrees works |
| the common use of speed, heat, and friction. This is | | | | best. Too much heat could destroy carpet fibers and |
| associated with the rotary action buffers. | | | | warp rubber backing. |
| The orbital concept came from the success of the | | | | Heat Sources |
| classic floor polisher, which is used to bring up a high | | | | In-line Heaters |
| gloss shine on marble or wood flooring. The orbital | | | | You don't need to warm up or preheat cleaning |
| polisher does not leaving swirl marks. | | | | solution. Produces vibrant heat immediately. |
| The orbital polisher is very effective. It creates an | | | | You must use two power cords due to the high |
| oscillating effect; produces zero rpms and recreates | | | | amperage draw. You may need to plug into two |
| the motion of hand waxing at 1700 oscillations per | | | | separate shop circuits. This can be inconvenient if one |
| minute. | | | | power cord goes in one direction and the other goes |
| The Orbital Polisher: | | | | across the shop to an independent circuit. |
| * Leaves no swirl marks | | | | In-tank Heaters |
| * Does not require the use of glazes | | | | Turn on the machine to preheat the cleaning solution. |
| * Provides consistent results. | | | | Once the machine is warm and if it has a stainless |
| The High Speed Rotary Polisher: | | | | steel tank it will work fine throughout the day. Use the |
| * Best choice for auto body shop to strip/prepare | | | | preheat setting between details. |
| vehicle for new paint job | | | | In-tank heaters draw less power and require only one |
| * Best for heavy duty compounding | | | | cord to operate. |
| * Is lighter in weight | | | | Using Chemicals |
| * Offers variable speed options. | | | | Extractors use fewer chemicals than manual cleaning. |
| Both types of detailing polishers provide specific | | | | Using a spray bottle, spot spray grease or heavy |
| advantages when used appropriately according to the | | | | traffic areas for best results. Avoid putting a more |
| customer's need. | | | | aggressive cleaner through the extractor pump. |
| Skill Level in Polishing | | | | Clean your pump with a 3:1 solution of white vinegar |
| Using the high-speed rotary requires considerable skill | | | | and water. Run this through the machine once a |
| learned over time and experience. A beginning detailer | | | | month. This will keep your machine in prime condition |
| who is still learning would not be able to manage this | | | | and it will perform expertly. |
| highly skilled machine. Furthermore, they could do | | | | Highly Efficient |
| considerable damage to a customer's car. | | | | Your extractor machine easily replaces cleaning by |
| The orbital polisher, on the other hand, is perfectly safe | | | | hand with a bucket and brush. You are much more |
| to use for all skill levels of detailers. The orbital is | | | | efficient using this method of cleaning. |
| weighty, but it also exacts a deeper, more brilliant shine. | | | | Extractor Cleaning Instructions |
| If you find the weight an issue you can also buy a | | | | To begin, vacuum the interior and remove all debris. No |
| plastic model. | | | | need to get the small, lint type dirt, as the extractor |
| Brush motors can burn out quickly with regular use, | | | | removes all of the smaller, lint type particles as well as |
| while the ball bearing capacitor motors (no brushes, no | | | | the really deep dirt. |
| gears) won't. | | | | Spray the cleaning solution throughout the area to be |
| The orbital polisher works great for maintenance once | | | | cleaned. Use a pre-spotter with heavy soiled stains |
| the car has been stripped, repainted, and compounded. | | | | and allow this solution to penetrate well. |
| To convert your high speed and avoid the need for | | | | Go for a small, short bristled brush to help dislodge the |
| glazes, buy an orbital adapter kit. These will screw into | | | | toughest stains and ground in dirt. Use the solution/vac |
| top of any high speed. | | | | to remove the dirt. |
| Extractor Machine | | | | You will find that drying time is quicker using this |
| A professional detail shop will use an extractor | | | | method compared to hand vacuuming. |
| machine. | | | | To make your time more efficient, use the various |
| You will not exact the same results by performing an | | | | styles of tools available. They are made of both |
| interior detail by hand with a bucket, brush, and wet/dry | | | | stainless steel and plastic. |
| vacuum. | | | | The standard upholstery wand is used more than any |
| A good quality extraction machine supplies the heat, | | | | other is. Use it to clean some 95% of the work on |
| water pressure, and vacuum lift and does a | | | | your average customer's car interior. |
| professional job that delights the customer's | | | | Use the crevice tool to clean in between seats and |
| expectations. | | | | areas that cannot be reached with the standard |
| Using an extractor, the customer is guaranteed a | | | | upholstery tool. |
| professional job every time! | | | | The floor wand is a detailer's preferred tool. Use it for |
| Investing in an Extractor | | | | vans and in your showroom. Some shops take their |
| Buy the best! You will receive back years of solid | | | | show on the road using this tool and clean carpets in |
| performance when you spend a little bit more. | | | | restaurants, offices, and other venues. |