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Yesterday I picked up a slick Mercury Marauder. (dark blue) Don't second guess this car, it's a sleeper for sure. Super charged 400hp wheels/tires. the works. Anyway when I picked it up it was night time. When I saw the car it looked already like it was detailed. The owner pointed out that their...

Here was my job for today, I touched that fender up without having the factory paint, pretty close don't you think? Don;t have time right now to post process. I had to wet sand the hood however. Will check in later, have to go pick up a car for tomorrow. later. Gary

I was offered a deal I couldn't pass on. One of the leading coupon magazines offered me a $300 price for a half page. mailing reaches out to 15,000 homes. I got about 6 jobs from it so far, been about a week since it hit the mailboxes. I think it would be better for me in the winter when things...

The other day I was using an alkaline cleaner and forgot I had a wound on my hand. PLus I didn't have on my gloves at the time. Got some of the cleaner on the wound and man did it sting. I learned my lesson from that experience, no matter how busy I am, respect your chemicals and take the...

Anthony recommened this product so I thought I would try it. (he has never let me down) once again I must say it's a winner. Unbelieveable shine. It says to use a buffer so I used the DeWalt 443 DA with a white pad. Came out reflective, deep wet look, and a blinding shine. I'm going to St...

I heard of some shops using a light acid for removing water spots, just wondered if anyone else is doing this procedure or heard of it??? Gary

One of the many marketing ideas I started as part of my business plan was to get involved with car clubs. The best way to get in front of them is to offer to speak at their monthy meetings. This year I had 13 speaking engagements and all of them brought in new business. These members are...

You don't see of one these around much anymore. Gary

Perfect Auto Finish is now into fine aircraft detailing. Based on the recommendations I got here on contacting my insurance company, I have added the additional liability to my policy to get started. Now that I have one plane behind me, that owner has put me in tough with several other plane...

This 72 Corvette was a nightmare to detail. (mostly my fault) He had a luggage rack on the rear deck, it needed buffing under the rack and the only way to get that done was to remove the rack, it came off fine. However when I went to put it back, that's when the problems started. The set screws...

Today I decided to go the extra mile on a 1972 Corvette. I saw that under the chrome rear luggage carrier the paint needed buffing BAD. So removed the carrier, well guess what? It came off fine. but the reset screws fell inside the black hole of the car. Now I have to find six replacements (I...

Anyone heard of the event held in Italy called the running of the bulls.? its 50 lambo's racing around the country at 150 -180 MPH. I got one of the cars in my shop right now. The hood is toast, rock chips everywhere. may have to wet sand and finish accordingly. I will post pics when I have...

People keep on dropping off cars even when I tell them I'm booked till Agust. I had one guy leave his car my shop at night with a note, I need my car done before the weekend, Just bill me what you need. I've been working till 11pm at night trying to catch up. I think the car shows are driving...

Detailed a 1986 Saleen Mustang yesterday, didn't know they made them at that time. This car was One of One made with the color sun roof combination. what an awesome car. The guy needs some cash and is selling it for 18K. it has 36,000 and it flawless. Not only a runner but a collector car. if...

it was nice meeting a fellow autopian at my detailing seminar last night, we had a great turnout again. many people are expressing interest in learning methods /procedures on car care. This concludes over 160 clinics in over 2 and half years. The exposure I get from hosting these clinics is...

Most of you probably heard of Bloomington Gold which was in town this past weekend. It wore me out. I detailed 7 Corvettes in just two weeks (in addition to my regular business) I was pleased to hear that 3 of them placed in the show. Most of these owners pay me by the hour since I have me clean...

in a plastic bag, when the temp gets hot the plastic melts and becomes part of the clay, little pieces of the clay get attached to the clay and its hard to get it out; I had to throw away a nice brick of it, because I didn't want to take a chance having some plastic still in there. Now I wrap it...

Just curious how you guys approach single stage paint systems. Products? procedures? Gary

Not sure if these pics will come out, my regular picture site is not working. anyway, Nelly brought in his H2 to the dealer I do some work for and traded it in on a Lambo. It only had 6,000 miles. can you believe it? 24" rims and a nice stereo. I got to drive it to my shop for a complete detail...

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