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From time to time I get a customer that wants a quick one step rather than a full detail. I will admitt some paints will do fine with a one step in excellant condition. What are your favorites? Gary

Do you ever get requests to scotch guard carpets or fabric seats ever? and if so what do you charge? Gary

This is a notice I sent out to my customers. Perfect Auto Finish has recently partnered with paint less dent removal company that removes dents and does installation of the 3-m plastic film, which prevents rocks chips from harming your finish. This is exciting news because now you can get a...

Here is a BMW that came in loaded with swirl marks from who knows where. After the basic process of washing and claying, I used my deep cleaner to get the paint really ready for the swirl removing step. Problems occur when you take the buffer to the finish and still have blemishes and hidden...

I went to my dealer the other day to pick up a mercedes, but the shop was working on it so it wasn't ready for a detail. So the owner went out to look around what other car he could give me. he hands me the keys of this Ferrari Stundale with the race package rated at 700hp. What fun I had...

Remember that Testarosa I did? The red one,? Customer calls me after he picked it up, and said He noticed a shadow on the hood, no problem, I told him to being it back. So came over tonight and I did see a real light shadow, in the corner of the hood, like it was a little darker in one spot, and...

Here are some pictures of my car that won top top honors at the Chrylser mega show in Gurnee last fall.I regrete to say I have not paint sealed it since last Nov, I did however poly seal it a few times, not bad. wait to you see it after I spend all day on it. Enjoy, Gary

This is one of the most elegant Ferrari's I ever detailed. It came in loaded with tree sap. After careful inspection of this car head to toe, I must say its one of the best. Definately one of the widest Ferrari's on the road. I never saw leather seats like this, I think the cow in still in the...

I just came out of a meeting with the Dent Guy Inc. A paintless dent removal company. This is a no brainer. I can't tell you how many times I detail cars that have a bing or two. Here is how you can help the customer plus make extra $$$$. The average dent costs about $129 retail. Any customer I...

Not sure if I mentioned the fact I was awarded the opportunity to run a car care section in the Pioneer Press. Here is the first article which will run in a few weeks. This will give me exposure to over 300,000 readers, can't wait. I better go hire more help soon. Gary Perfecting the art of...

I posted this here and not in the show cars section because of the story behind this car, read and enjoy. This is an interesting story behind this car. I delivered a detailed BMW at an office complex and in the lot I saw this Vette. (didn't look nothing like the pic) Lets just say it need...

I usually clean my pads after use, but when I go to use them again the next day, I get dust spraying all over the place. What I have done is mist the pads prior to use, that seems to help. Just wondered what you guys do for this problem. Thanks Gary

I got a 1982 Ferrari in yesterday that had severe oxidation. (red) I wasn't sure if the finish was clear coated untill I started using my buffer and saw it turn red. Non clear coated finishes usually have a thicker paint system, however with no protection on the surface, these types of problems...

Last week I posted that the name of the swirl remover for black cars from Ardex was called Diamond Plus, that is incorrect, it is called Seal B. Gary

For those moble detailers that work outside and have had problems with water spots on windows, this is for you. Today I had three cars in a two bay shop, needless to say I was jammed. I had to wash a car outside and have had problems with water sports on glass before so I decided to try...

Here is rare 2001 Continental 420 Bentley, one of 25 made in the world. I did't know about the history untill after I detailed it and drove it. On the dash is displayed production #8. Pretty cool I thought. Gary

The paint on these cars never ceases to amaze me. It looks different from every angle. Too bad I didn't get to drive this one, I paint sealed it on location at the dealer. I have never seen one of these on the road, wonder who owns these cars? I know Michael Jordan doesn't because his legs are...

One thing I have learned being in business for myself is to watch and cut costs as much as possible. Another thing I do since I run detailing clinics all over is to get to know newspaper editors. It finally paid off last week when I got a call from one asking me if I would be interested in...

Here is a picture of a bike that I detailed on location (shop that works on my Cruiser) This Hot Rod shop makes all custom Bikes and Hot Rods. Wait till you see the pics in the next post.

A customer stops by last night to drop off an Acura TL, he came with his wife who drove a Ford Explorer. After he leaves, I go to move the car and guess what? He gave me the Explorer keys. Now I have a car I'm supposed to detail that I can't move. Unreal