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  1. Chris@Optimum

    Black Escalade

    Wash: Opt Carwash via Foamgun, Opt PowerClean Tires & Wells, Meg's Chrome Hot Rims, Blow Dry Engine: Powerwash, PowerClean soak for 5 min, Powerwash, Blowdry, AutoChem Blue Magic water based dressing (looked perfect sorry forgot to snap pics) Exterior: Hood-Opt Polish via Cyclo with Green...
  2. Chris@Optimum

    More Political Humor

    A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am!" The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You’re...
  3. Chris@Optimum

    Robin Williams for President!

    You gotta love Robin Williams......Even if he's nuts! Leave it to Robin Williams to come up with the perfect plan. What we need now is for our UN Ambassador to stand up and repeat this message. Robin Williams' plan...(Hard to argue with this logic!) "I see a lot of people yelling for...
  4. Chris@Optimum

    Rainy day Maxima

    I got caught in the rain on this one. Exterior: Optimum PowerClean on wheels, tires, wells Optimum Carwash via Gilmour Foamaster Optimum Instant Detailer Top of the Line Best Dressed via Wagner Control Spray on tires and wells Interior: Vacuum and dry brush Optimum PowerClean...
  5. Chris@Optimum

    integritydetail: Scion xB & new OptimumPowerClean

    This is a friend of mines car who is on the road a lot. He was home this weekend and gave me a call. Process: 1) Foamgun/Optimum Carwash + Optimum PowerClean on the bugs 2) Wheels/Wells - Optimum PowerClean 3:1 3) Blowdry 4) Tires/Wells - Optibond via Wagner Control Spray 5) Paint -...
  6. Chris@Optimum

    New ONR container!

    I just wanted to see what everyone else thinks about my latest idea. I never need a gallon of ONR in the shop or mobile at one time so this is very handy for me: These bottles are from US Plastics. They hold 32oz. measured on the side. Open the black top to let air in, squeeze the bottle...
  7. Chris@Optimum

    Defense of Freedom Video

    This is very graphic, but I wanted you guys to see it. What do you think? Geert Wilders - PVV Partij voor de Vrijheid (Party for Freedom)
  8. Chris@Optimum

    Opinions: Follow up call w/results URL

    This slideshow is quick and easy with photobucket. I was thinking of giving the URL to my customers when I do my follow-up calls 2-3 days after a full detail. What do you think of the idea, and what do you think of the video: music, transitions, dividers, etc. TIA, Chris Remix for...
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    Opinions: Follow up call w/results URL

    This slideshow is quick and easy with photobucket. I was thinking of giving the URL to my customers when I do my follow-up calls 2-3 days after a full detail. What do you think of the idea, and what do you think of the video: music, transitions, dividers, etc. TIA, Chris Remix for...
  10. Chris@Optimum

    Landcruiser+OID+OB=Happy Wifey!

    Here's my wife's daily driver: 1997 Lancruiser Today's Process: 1. Foamgun/OCWC 2. Blowdry 3. OID/MF wipedown 4. OB (3:1)/WCS for tires, well, and runningboards 1:1 was too thick, 2:1 looked great but didn't atomize as well as I wanted, 3:1 is perfect but comes out much faster...
  11. Chris@Optimum

    integritydetail: Volvo S60

    Here's what paid the bills today: Decided I needed to figure out how to use Optimum polishes today so I did 'em all to see what I could expect. OHC Yellow LC OC Orange LC OP White LC PS Black LC Compliments of Waltrip Volvo's Resident Hack OCWash + Gilmour = FUN Then 3M...
  12. Chris@Optimum

    The Lowdown: Poli-Seal

    During the last couple of days there has been a few discussions of AIO's and there abilities. One of which was whether they contain fillers. I hadn't seen that characteristic because I thouroghly work PS till it's invisible per directions but others had used a IPA wipedown to reveal some swirls...
  13. Chris@Optimum

    integritydetail: LS400 minidetail

    Rain all morning and I still get a call for an estimate. I sold the job and drove it to the house dispite the weather. Sorry for the dark pics, but at least I was makin' money on a rainday. Sorry no more afters, it turned out nice but it started raining again and was getting dark when I...
  14. Chris@Optimum

    integritydetail: Black Tundra-1st C&B

    Well after much debate I decided to do my first C&B. I haven't posted one before because I thought of it as, well, bragging, but lately I realized that it shows people what they can achieve and I'm proud of the products I've been using so it's kind of a thank you to the manufacturers. Here's...
  15. Chris@Optimum

    OID & OPTI-Bond Pics

    Well I still haven't gotten around to using my new OCW 2.0 yet because I'm loving this OID. I though I'd post some pics for you guys who are on the fence. This is my daily driver, 2002 Altima. Three months ago: OP via LCC White PS via LCC Black OS via LCC Blue Two Weeks and Two washes...
  16. Chris@Optimum

    The WAIT is OVER!!!

    Just order my first gallon of Optimum's new spray wax today! I've been waiting on them to perfect it and then label printing and now all I'm waiting for is is to be shipped tomorrow. I will try to post a review with some pic ASAP if anyone is interested. I ordered a consentrate version of the...
  17. Chris@Optimum

    Where does a glaze fit in?

    I was wondering how you guys define a glaze and what purpose it should serve in a pro's arsenal. I've always thought of it as a cheater product that doesn't last. Maybe just for use on show cars? And if you guys do use them on clients cars, do you tell the customer how short lived they are? I've...
  18. Chris@Optimum

    Worn Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Repair-What To Do?

    I have a '97 Landcruiser that has excessive wear @ 12 o'clock position on the wheel. Does anyone know if these have a normal wheel behind the leather or if the leather was glued on? I was just thinking about removing the leather by cutting the thread holding it but I didn't want to make it look...
  19. Chris@Optimum

    Help with services menu!

    would any of you guys consider sharing your services menu with me? I would love it if everyone wanted the Full Detail. but it seems most of my customers just want a full service car wash + wax. I guess what I mean is where do you seperate your packages? I find myself disgusted with leaving...
  20. Chris@Optimum

    Best Foam though a Gilmore Foamaster

    well, i just got my Foamaster and I figured you guys could save me a little trial an error. What is the best product to use in the gun for foam thickness and touchless cleaning power?
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