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  1. Rod73

    Mirror Reflections Auto Spa LLC does a Multi Step Paint Correction on a completely neglected Prius

    I have done a exterior detail on this vehicle before, which was much more basic. My second time with this car will involve a more extensive process. I was informed by the car`s owner it had not been washed in over a year. It without protection has seen many highway miles across multiple states...
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    2015 Toyota Camry

    Aside from the caked on bug remains, you could put this into a category of a light/mini detail. It`s been a while for me since I`ve posted my work. This customer had talked to me about getting his car detailed, particularly waxed, since he purchased the car. The car was owned by this person...
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    Detailers... top mistakes customers make

    I was looking to start a thread of the top mistakes Auto Detailers see from people in terms of maintaining their cars. Primarily when the wash their cars.
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    Layering protection... ??? ...

    I`m curious what the forum members` perspectives are on adding a second layer of protection. I get that the 40 layers of wax is just waisting products, but I have been really sold on having a 2nd layer of protection for uniformity, to extend and protect the original layer, and to even add a...
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    camcorder advice

    I shopping around for good value options for a camcorder. I'm looking for something that's not out of this world(budget) but good enough quality for me to look respectable and taken seriously on YouTube. Hoping for suggestions... thanks
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    My father attempts to getting rid of tree sap leads to son on the job

    The area you see surrounded by tape is where my dad, in the process of detailing his Arcadia, found some sap. Before I could give some advice, use of a water soaked microfiber towel and 'elbow grease' left damage to the paint. He said it was a couple of spots in this area. I said I'd be happy to...
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    My Dads efforts to remove Christmas Tree sap leads to..

    The are you see surrounded by tape my dad in the process of detailing his Arcadia found some sap. Before I could give some advice, use of a water soaked microfiber towel and 'elbow grease' left damage to the paint. He said it was a couple of spots in this area. I said I'd be happy to work on...
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    2015 Corvette

    This car belongs to a long time friend of mine. Around the time I started I asked to detail it for the purpose of building my portfolio and name recognition. Hope you guys enjoy the show: Chemical Guys Honey Dew Snow Foam Soap Kwazar Venus Super Foamer Blackfire Rinseless Wash...
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    2010 Toyota Prius

    6 to 7 hours This was the car that sent me over the edge to turning pro. A few months ago I received some products from the Blackfire line with updated formulas as well as some Low Rider products. The newer versions had yet to be released at the time. I turned what was to be a review of...
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    kinds of cars polished

    I am curious, when it come to doing multistep paint corrections from your customers, what are the most popular make and model cars you work on?
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    My 1st experience with Cobra Clay Mitt and Poorboys line: soap, Black Hole, and Natty Blue

    Cobra Clay Mitt Poorboys Super Slick n Suds Black Hole glaze Natty Blue paste wax Being me I wasn't crazy about the condition of my rental car. A 'basic' wash turned into a detail job. It was also a opportunity to try out some Poorboys products I received from Autopia. Also it would be the...
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    Very 1st customer 2004 Hyundai Tiburon

    About a 8 hour process. Products Used: Poorboys Slick n Suds Micro Chenille Wash Mitts P21S Total Auto Wash Tire, Wheels, and, Undercarriage Blackfire Tire and Wheel Cleaner Lug Nug brush Daytona Speedmaster Wheel...
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    Topping Carpro Essence with a Coating

    For those that have been topping Essence with a dedicated coating, how long have you waited before applying the coating?
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    Labor Law Compliance Notice for LLC ..???

    After starting (company) I received a letter in the mail that I must post current compliant State & Federal 2015 Employment posters in the workplace if I have 1 or more employees. My question is this required for me considering I am the only one in my company? Do I count as one employee?
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    LLC in Florida Question

    For those who run a LLC business in Florida can I assume that if I am doing a Florida Limited Liability Company Filing that it is unnecessary to do a online Fictitious Name registration? That is if I am ok with having LLC at the end of my business name.
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    email or phone only contact? versus both

    I am just (business) curious who uses email as as their sole contact information versus phone? If just email I'd it privacy or until a customer expresses a serious interest?
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    Poorboys Wheel Sealant

    I suspect the chemists at Poorboys really really likes bubble gum lol. Tools/Equipment Poorboys Wheel Wax P21s foam applicator This review will be a continuous process as I cleaned the wheels on the right side of the vehicle and applied the product to only the front wheel, which gets hit...
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    Low Rider color changing wheel cleaner and car soap

    I am doing a review on the Low Rider color changing wheel cleaner and car soap The car I am working on is my roommate's who uses his car for work purposes and hasn't washed it in two months. Needless to say it was a good vehicle to put these products to the test. Up 1st is the wheel cleaner...
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    Menzerna polishes w/Rupes & Rupes pads

    I'm just curious if anyone has had some good experience working with the Rupes polisher and Rupes pads using Menzerna polishes? I would greatly appreciate anybody wisdom of experience. I would assume any information with Rupes polishers would be useful. I am the owner of a Rupes Duetto. I...
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    Carpro Iron X Paste

    My main motivation for this review of Iron X Paste has been the questions about product control when spraying Iron X or similar like products. Specifically in regards to getting product on the calibers stuff like that. I recently used the Iron X Paste on some wheels that had some minor caked...
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