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    Poorboy's World S&W

    Folks, I had used a lot of PB SW for quick wash with good result. It seems liked I used about 3-4 oz to finish a 2 door convitable small car (Boxster). (completely cover the surface like raining) Am I using to much? How much do you use without marring the paint?
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    pressure washer setting

    My pressure washer usually set at 1700 psi for washing cars and wondering how much psi do other detailers like to use? I found over 2000 psi is kind of getting dangerous for cars.
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    What is the full name of CMW?

    I assume it is ClearKote Moose Wax.
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    Can AIO use on convertible rear plastic window?

    Some how PLexus just could not clean the haze of the rear inside plastic rear window. I am wondering is AIO able to do the job safely?
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    ClearKote Quick Shine

    Is QS consider as quick detailer that can be used between wash? Good for remove, tree sap, bird S***....etc.? Looking for a product as quick detailer from home to car show (about 40 miles drive).
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    Dealer's work

    Folks, I am planning to approach dealer for works. Thinking to introduce myself to service and used cars sale managers as their out source detailer. I am in S. California. What should I prepare for? There are auto center that is about 3 miles away from my home. How do they pay and price...
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    Orange Peel

    Customer want to remove orange peel on his 2006 Corvette. By doing a search from Autopia database, I realize OP could be remove by either repaint or serious wetsanding. However, could compound with aggressive pad on rotary buffer could work on this sitution? Compound (PG) with LC yellow or...
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    teenager SUV

    Customer want primary to rescue his son's SUV interior that gave to him as gift. Over spill soda, ice-cream, grease, blue jean' dye transfer to seats....etc. I let the pictures speak for itself Before Steam cleaner with 303 and Deep Down for near 4 hours job just interior...
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    10 years car never been shampoo

    I worked on this 3 months ago and never post it on the board. The car was belong to my friend's wife who really don't care that much about car. They did not know what is detailing. So here I come. Never shampoo interior. Wash by owner's dirty dirty wash mitt. Before pics...
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    optimum polish with wool pad

    This car, 97 Toyota 4Runner, was detailed last Sunday. A lot of deep scratches and bad paint oxidization on the roof. Here are the pictures after wash and clay. Since the roof has already begin clearcoat failure, I only used the Optimum Polish orange pad with Cyclo. The rest of...
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    What would you do in this sitution?

    Recently I drove my show car to a local community (parking lot) for car enthusiasts who want to see and talk everything about cars. I see it as opportinuity to show my work and hopefully will attract more clients. So I set up my flyers, business cards and the logo of my company next to my car...
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    What do you think of this combo?

    Currently my ride has 8 coat of Zaino and Souveran. It looks good, however, I want to play with the following products on my silver color car. Meguiars #7 show glaze PB EX AIO KSG FPII Optimum polish PB wax P21s wax The condition of my car is very very good. Just want to try other...
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    Menzerna PowerGloss with yellow pad

    Neighbor's son came to me for advise about detailing. He told me 6 hours+ time already spent on trunk lid alone for various product (clay, some light polish with $20 buffer) WITHOUT GOOD RESULT. He spent a lot of time surfing on the beach. The salt water in the air plus California sun really...
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    Nissan Fronter Optimum Polish

    Customer planned to sell his small pickup truck and wanted to get top dollar without spending too much. So I only did the exterior. Wash. Clay. Optimum polish with Sonus orange pad with rotary buffer 1000-1400rpm and then finish with Optimum polish with white pad with Cyclo buffer. LSP Optimum...
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    Optimum Polish

    Finally I figure out how to post pictures online. Special thanks to Anthony O. who taught me from using Optimum products and posting pictures. The following 98 MB E430 was detailed about 2 weeks ago. I used Optimum clay, Optimum polish with LC yellow pad on rotary buffer from 1,000-1,400rpm...
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    Optimum polish

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    How much would you charge to remove 3' x 2' vinyl stick on the roof?

    I am located in Orange County, CA. Never offer this service. Recently just removed some old logo on my van. Let me tell you. It is pain in the axx to do it right even with heat gun. The 3' x 2' american flag vinyl sticker is on the roof of some kind of muscle car that worth around...
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    What do you think of this combo?

    1997 black MB E430 need to remove medimum level swirl marks. The goal is to remove at least 70% of swirl marks. Thinking 2 steps polish (of course will clay the surface first). 1) Rotary buffer (1200rpm), Sonus orange pad with Optimum polish. And then follow with...... 2) Cyclo buffer, LC...
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    Which cargo van should I buy, Chevrolet or Ford ?

    Hi Guys, I need your input in regard purchasing cargo van for my mobile auto detail business? The following are the condition of the van. A) 2000 Chevrolet Express G3500 5.7L V8 110,000 miles Exterior and interior condition is excellent. Water leak from engine (assuming...
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    Which water filter company should I go with?

    Spot Free or CR Spotless http://www.spotfreeh2o.com/index.html http://www.crspotless.com/index.php?tpl= 5000 gallon size: Spot Free is $.13 per gallon vs. CR Spotless is $.33 per gallon. This water is for auto detailing business. Are these two about the same? Regd, Jacky
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