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The Orbital Polisher: * Leaves no swirl marks * Does not require the use of glazes * Provides consistent results. The High Speed Rotary Polisher: * Best choice for auto body shop to stripprepare vehicle for new paint job * Best for heavy duty compounding * Is lighter in weight * Offers variable speed options. Both types of detailing polishers provide specific advantages when used appropriately according to the customer's need. Skill Level in Polishing Using the high-speed rotary requires considerable skill learned over time and experience. A beginning detailer who is still learning would not be able to manage this highly skilled machine. Furthermore, they could do considerable damage to a customer's car. The orbital polisher, on the other hand Alexander Mogilny Jersey , is perfectly safe to use for all skill levels of detailers. The orbital is weighty, but it also exacts a deeper, more brilliant shine. If you find the weight an issue you can also buy a plastic model. Brush motors can burn out quickly with regular use, while the ball bearing capacitor motors (no brushes, no gears) won't. The orbital polisher works great for maintenance once the car has been stripped Buffalo Sabres T-Shirts , repainted, and compounded. To convert your high speed and avoid the need for glazes, buy an orbital adapter kit. These will screw into top of any high speed. Extractor Machine A professional detail shop will use an extractor machine. You will not exact the same results by performing an interior detail by hand with a bucket, brush, and wetdry vacuum. A good quality extraction machine supplies the heat Buffalo Sabres Hoodie , water pressure, and vacuum lift and does a professional job that delights the customer's expectations. Using an extractor, the customer is guaranteed a professional job every time! Investing in an Extractor Buy the best! You will receive back years of solid performance when you spend a little bit more. A local distributor should offer better pricing than direct factory pricing in most cases. You also benefit from help with training and support. You are more likely to be able to order parts for immediate repair so the machine won't need to be shipped out to be repaired. Features Heat provides maximum performance of the extractor as well as the chemicals used. The temperature of approximately 185 degrees works best. Too much heat could destroy carpet fibers and warp rubber backing. Heat Sources In-line Heaters You don't need to warm up or preheat cleaning solution. Produces vibrant heat immediately. You must use two power cords due to the high amperage draw. You may need to plug into two separate shop circuits. This can be inconvenient if one power cord goes in one direction and the other goes across the shop to an independent circuit. In-tank Heaters Turn on the machine to preheat the cleaning solution. Once the machine is warm and if it has a stainless steel tank it will work fine throughout the day. Use the preheat setting between details. In-tank heaters draw less power and require only one cord to operate. Using Chemicals Extractors use fewer chemicals than manual cleaning. Using a spray bottle, spot spray grease or heavy traffic areas for best results. Avoid putting a more aggressive cleaner through the extractor pump. Clean your pump with a 3:1 solution of white vinegar and water. Run this through the machine once a month. This will keep your machine in prime condition and it will perform expertly. Highly Efficient Your extractor machine easily replaces cleaning by hand with a bucket and brush. You are much more efficient using this method of cleaning. Extractor Cleaning Instructions To begin, vacuum the interior and remove all debris. 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