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    Small Lift for Shop

    I was thinking about getting this lift for my shop , it would make it alot easier to detail the lower panels of the cars. Anyone have one , thoughts about using this lift in a detail shop. Thanks www.kwiklift.com
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    My Next Truck

    I've been looking for a truck to replace my 01 Tacoma , all the trucks seem to be going the car route not what I wanted. I found this today in Motor Trend exactly what I want! Loaded for under $25,000 , that includes a bull bar winch , snorkel , safari rack and AC. What do you guys think?
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    New Rotary need thoughts on pads....

    Ok I finally broke down and bought a new rotary (mine took a crap last year so I've been using my PC) I picked up a Porter Cable 7428 for $165.00 I have tested it out and like the way it feels and I really like the bail handle for control. Ok now for the questions I am going to buy some...
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    Akrya & Ferecla any one use them?

    I have been wanting to try some new compounds and polishes , especially since my rotary took a dump and for now all I have is my PC. From what Top of the line says these products should cut pretty fast and easy. Any one have hands on experience with them? I was also thinking about Farecla which...
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    Undercarrriage sprayer

    I saw this sprayer in Sears today and thought it would be good for spraying under carriage spray. The nozzle wand telescopes and piviots , it also has a cone over the nozzle to help prevent overspray. I have yet to buy one but will next week and let you know what I think of it...
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    Most exotic or expensive car you've detailed

    I'm borded haven't detailind since my surgery. So I was sitting around in the shop going thru some old pics , and found a picture of the most exotic car I've ever detailed a 1989 Porsche 959 that thing was so cool. Belive it or not that was in my first year of detailing too.:shocked So...
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    Auto Detailing Software

    I've been looking for a program that would help put everything together in an organized fashion , I've got to many customers to keep paper files anymore. I found this program looks like an good program that could be really helpful for detailing pros. What do you guys think...
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    New Notebook computer

    I'm looking to replace my laptop with a new unit , but this time I want something that will hold up in the garage and on & off-road. I found this company www.ruggednotebooks.com any one have one of these systems or any thought on them? thanks
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    Grit Guard Bucket

    I just saw this in Sema News looks like a good idea. Any autopian thoughts on it? www.buygritguard.com
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    Garage Cabinets

    I'm looking for some new garage cabinets , I have had Dura and was not very happy with them and now they are out of business so that's that. I'm looking for a good garage cabinet any autopians know of a good system. I don't want wood or particle board. So far these are what I've found...
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    Perfect Shine , ready yet?

    David B. just curious to see if there is any progress with the book yet? Hope I'm not being to annoying just need some good detailing info to read.
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    Orange Power Pad , Any Problems

    I got an orange power pad from CMA on my last order I've used it on three different cars and love the results when I used it with Menzerna. I came into one problem with it , where the backing plate edges end the foam seems to be splitting , it isn 't all the way off yet but it has a deep groove...
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    Any one own a 1988 Toyota Corolla

    My wife rear ended someone yesterday and smashed up the front of the car , she's ok but the car is hurting. I have to rebuild the front end of this thing by Monday so she can drive it to work. What I need to know from some one who ones this car , pop the hood , does the radiator sit at angle...
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    Need to ease customer's fear

    I have a potential customer (a doctor) that I am trying to ease his fears about the use of a machine on his 911. He refuses to let me use any machine on the car I explained that I would be using a PC not a rotary , but he still doens't want to. He tells me his previous detailer did the whole car...
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    Any one have this shop vac?

    I'm looking to buy either this unit or the Metro hang up that CMA has. I can get this one for $260.00.
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    Difficult Car Today , need thoughts

    Hey all I did a car today that was in very poor condition and ran into some difficult spots need your opinions about it. It was a Burgandy 97 Dodge Intrepid , never detailed , car wash only , never garaged ect. The car was full of acid etching , got rid of that very easily , but it was also full...
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    3M Polishes , Compounds Ect.

    I'm recently switched over to 3M products and love the results I'm getting. I would like to hear other members thoughts about them. In particular Perfect-It SMR , Finesse-It Machine Polish , Imperial Hand Glaze , Perfect-It II Fine Cut Rubbing Compound , Imperial Medium Cut Rubbing Compound ...
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    Mobile Setup , Truck & Trailers

    Hey pro's I'm looking at expanding my operations to include a mobile rig. I will be having a very reliable friend run the unit , I will be funding the whole setup and running it under my company and he will be doing the detailing out of it. What I'm looking for now is some good ideas for...
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    David B , Perfect Shine , When?

    This may have been anounced before , but I wasnt' sure so thought I would ask. When will The Perfect Shine be available? I'm itching for some new reading.:D
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    Any one heard of PPC (Protective Products Corp)

    I was sorting thru some old papers I had in a box and found a info pack for this company. I've never used them and don't remember where I got the info but was wondering if anyone else has. Their website is www.ppcexcels.com Thanks All
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