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Depth of Gloss Detail or Deep Gloss Detail or neither

Just curious how the two compare in terms of correcting ability? I'm guessing the M105 finishes better? I have the PG, but have never tried the M105.

What is the best dilution ratio to use when removing polishing oils off of the paint?

Anyone have any experience with this product? It advertises that it protects against red light cameras and cameras used to identify speeders, but does it also work for the cameras used at toll plazas?

For all you seasoned detailers out there, how long have you been detailing professionally and how long do you see yourself doing this type of work? I have yet to start detailing full time, but I have had a legitimate mobile business for a little over a year now and have invested probably around...

A client of mine is getting ready to sell his pontoon boat and called me to see if I could detail it for him to make it sale ready. I stopped by today just to look at it to see what I would be dealing with and it is in very good shape. The tubes could use some cleaning up though due to some...

Here's my situation: During the weekdays (Monday-Friday) I work as an independent contractor for a messenger service picking up and delivering mostly documents from various businesses and drive an average of probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 120 miles a day. Since I am not an employee of...

This question is mainly for those who do detailing full time. And, when you first started out detailing professionally, was it your only source of income or did you have another job until you started getting steady work?

I have an overspray removal job scheduled for tomorrow and will need to go to the local auto parts store and get some sandpaper. Most places carry the 3M line. How would you guys rate the 3M sandpaper? I've heard good things about Meguiar's Unigrit paper, but I'm pretty sure I won't be able to...

I don't understand why a considerable amount of people here say that the durability of Collinite is outstanding, but lacks in the looks department. I have tried quite a bit of different sealants and waxes and to me Collinite looks just as good, if not better than some of the best ones I have...

This coming weekend I will be doing an older Mazda 323 that was repainted previously by Maaco. There was also some repaint work done on the trunk several months after the Maaco repaint I think by another shop, which resulted in significant overspray to the roof and rear quarter panels mainly. I...

How much do you all charge for a "basic" wash, vac and interior wipedown for your regular customers? How in depth do you go with these in between full detail washes? Most of my regular customers go from 2-3 weeks without a wash and it usually takes me approx. 1.5-2hrs (full size SUV's) and I...

Just wondering the differences. I got me a bottle of 845 not too long ago and so far it is the best wax I have ever used. Gloss and slickness is amazing even on white and silver. Which one of the two do you prefer and why?

I just recently received my order that I placed through Autogeek. I read a few great reviews regarding the two Aerospace products that I bought and was excited to be able to try them out on two details I did this weekend. I bought the large jug of cleaner and a 32oz. bottle of cleaner and spot...

I have two details lined up for this weekend and I will be placing an order through one of the vendors who can have the products arrive in time for the weekend. I am in Florida, so does anyone know of any promotional codes that are being offered at any of the vendors who can have my order...

I've been using the gallon of PoliSeal that I purchased quite some time ago on pretty much all of my details as of late and upon follow up washes I noticed that the PoliSeal seems to bead very poorly. Has anyone else noticed this?

Can someone tell me the difference between these two products? I just ran out of my supply of Meg's APC and am wondering if I should get the APC + this time around and if so, where can I purchase it from? I got the Meg's APC from Autogeek, but I don't think they sell the Plus version. I mainly...

How many of you take the time out to canvas neighborhoods and go door to door to introduce yourself and give a brief explanation of what you do? I am seriously considering doing this because I feel a personal encounter has a much better chance of resulting in a "sale" vs. a flyer or brochure...

I was thinking about going with this on the sides of my trailer. The blurred portions are my phone # and website. What do you guys think? I want to keep it simple and to the point, but with that said... do you feel that there is any other pertinent info that I should include? Thank you for your...

I did a detail on a '99 Nissan Altima yesterday and the interior took forever. There were quite a bit of stains on the seats and carpet. The products I used were Meg's APC diluted 4:1, Oil Eater diluted 1:1 and also tried the Woolite foam in certain areas. I used my Mytee hp60 to extract. The...