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    before/after photos for the customer?

    Every vehicle I've worked on has a large photo catalog, documenting a customers vehicle before and after touching said vehicle. This is insurance. In most cases, almost all the customers are in shock about the looks of their vehicle and dont care about anything beyond their auto. Here is...
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    SEMA 2012 photos and video coverage

    For those not in attendance, a online album with photos and video from the SEMA show will be updated at least daily! In testing the AT&T phone data transfer limits, multiple photos will appear during the show! I'll be swapping a memory card from camera to phone and updating via the FREE WiFi...
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    Road Trip!

    Planning on putting a few check marks next to items on my bucket list with this trip. I need some help from a few west coast members. Might be someone that can help. Flying into LAX and driving a rental car north to San Jose before flying home. For the trip, I have a few stops planned...
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    SEMA 2012 - who's going?

    post up if you're planning to attend the 2012 SEMA show! I havent seen a thread for this years show in the forum, and was wondering if 3D would be there. Plans are almost set in stone, and I'll likely be staying at the Luxor this year. The transit shuttle to/from the motels for FREE...
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    blog entries from jeff suggs

    seriously? I feel that several users at this forum have identified your work in your earlier postings. and now your blog entries match the same proficiency. chris<pixelmonkey>:D
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    Spar Urethane & Mineral Spirits for headlamp coating

    I searched for a thread on the topic at autopia, but have come up short. *If it does exist here, admins feel free to adjust the thread/post as you see fit* So over the last year, I've been playing with a mix of 50% low odor mineral spirits and 50% High gloss indoor/outdoor spar Urethane...
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    LLC Business safety

    I have not yet discussed this with a lawyer. With that said, I was looking at a few past law suits and hope to hear some feedback *good and bad* about the following business setup. L.L.C. Some details might use these as a safe way to operate a business while protecting their personal...
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    Detailing DB for make model info. Thoughs welcome!

    Every car is going to be different! With that known and out of the way, how about creating a DB that will lump some basic info on year/make/model known problems or what to expect. EXAMPLE: 7th Generation Honda Civic Applies to all colors Clear coat failure noticeable with "crows feet"...
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    sonax products

    for those in attendance at sema a few weeks ago, it's likely you wondered past the SONAX corner. In speaking with the US rep and german reps present, SONAX is to europe what Meguiars is the the states. There were a few products that caught my eye while at the show and a few that i'll be...
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    SEMA 2011 Photos and Video uploaded daily

    crap my head hurts this morning and the brightness of the screen while typing this isnt helping much. so i have a few folders setup for photos I snap while I'm at SEMA in Las Vegas. the folders are password protected, because i know there will be quite a bit of activity from viewers...
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    light with high lumes...

    500 led home made light this might be bright enough to identify a few flaws
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    @ home garage detailing?

    need to vent a bit before getting to the main point of my thread. lawyers and the law system in america ruin good people. been fighting a loosing battle in my town to build a skate park. been met with some enthusiasm from several kids that skate and a few adults. i can account for all the...
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    hoping to clean it the right way!

    I like to keep my vehicles clean. The best products I've worked with thus far have been mothers waxes, polishes and sprays. Due to several part stores and other locations promoting Mcguiers products, seems like the Mothers products have vanished. With the changes in the stores, my selections...
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