Recent content by xhaust50

I gave this car a simple wash, clay, WMF and 1000P. It was already in excellent condition, and it came out looking great. It doesn't look great in my pics though. There seem like there are a lot of spots in the shaded areas, and it doesn't capture the wet look at all. Is it the way I took the...

A family friend was trying to sell this car for $750 with no takes. I told him I'd clean it for free, and advertise it and keep anything over $750 that he receives. I hadn't seen the car at the time though. Ughh....... Apparently there was a smell in the car, so he put that carpet freshener...

The owner said he had not washed the car in over a year. I believe him. There was a lot of tar and birdbombs on the paint, and so much crap in the interior that I think it actually protected the carpets. The shot of the coins in the tray are ones that I couldn't physically...

I used aquawax on a G35 about 6 weeks ago. The car beaded shortly after, but stopped after about 3 weeks. I thought that might be about how long AW lasts, but I washed the car today and it was definitely still protected. I didn't even get around to drying the car, and it dried spotless. Water...

I have a bottle of Optimum polish, only used on 1 panel. I like my TOL compounds so I won't be using it. I have to imagine it still has 32oz in it. I'll sell it or trade it, with samples of my other products if need be. What I have (if you want to trade for Optimum & a sample) HTEC HTHC...

Here's this week's detail. Sorry no before pics, I need to get in the habit of taking them. Overall, this paint was much softer than I anticipated. I though some scratches looked pretty deep, perhaps to deep to remove, but they actually came out easily by hand with HT MC and a microfiber...

Here's a car I detailed last month. Just got a new camera so I took some new pics after a QEW wash. Process (last month): Wash w/ QEW Spot Clay w/ Clay Magic Blue Polish w/ HT Light Cut Seal Driver Side w/ HT Terminator Sealant Seal Passenger Side w/ HT Poly Spray HT Window Cleaner on...

I have a spot on my Talon in between the glass on the hatch and the spoiler where the clearcoat is starting to fail. It is about the size of a baseball. Likely, it is an area where previous owners have forgotten to wax. Is there anything I can do about it short of a repaint? Anyway to touch it...

I know the original Castrol Superclean was a favorite APC, but does anyone use the reformulated Superclean? It comes in the same exact container, just dropped the Castrol name. It is as powerful as its predecessor?

I know people use the oxiclean in the tub, but didn't know which one was recommended. They have Oxiclean Versatile, Oxiclean Versatile Free, Oxiclean Outdoor Professional? OxiClean Stain Removal Products - Orange Glo International

Hello. I have been considering starting up a part-time mobile detailing business, and would like your thoughts on what would be the best approach. Currently I do have a few "clients" (clients, coworkers, etc.) that I have done work for and have good pictures of that I could establish a good...

Hello. I have been considering starting a part-time mobile detailing business and was wondering what sort of paperwork and filing system everyone here uses. For example: 1. What sort of contracts do you have the customer sign beforehand, agreeing to a certain price? 2. What sort of receipt...

I have had very good luck with all of the Hi-Temp compounds, and since their products are so cheap I've decided to try out a few more. My Hi-Temp arsenal now includes: COMPOUNDS Extreme Cut Heavy Cut Medium Cut Light Cut POLISH/AIO Paint Perfection Glaze SEALANTS Terminator Poly...

I'm in need of a good glaze, particularly CG EZ-Creme Glaze, but I don't want to order just one thing from them and I don't need anything else. I do order frequently from TOL, however, but I don't think they offer a typical glaze (EZ Creme, #7, Mothers SG, RMG, etc.) Or do they? Is this what I...

I notice that a lot of people on here do this, even the "pro's". I thought the sealants need additional time to cure before putting a wax over them. Are they okay as long as the wax is a pure wax and not a cleaner wax? I realize some detailers doing others cars are stretched for time and can't...