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    dsms detail- Toyota MR2

    This MR2 is mainly used an an autocross car. This car takes quite a beating on the track and is an amazing performer, it puts about 300hp to the wheels right now and is still a work in progress. My goal for this car was to obviously recondition it as best and possible and also to gain this...
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    dsms detail- Mercedes SL55 AMG

    2006 SL55 AMG, some swirls on the hood and a bird bomb on the windshield followed by lots of roat grime on the lower half and a few light scratches. ONR 2 bucket Waffle weave dry and crevice blowout Sonus green clay Flex SIP w/ orange low pro pad X2 on hood 106ff w/ white PB S&W...
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    Additional charges

    I outlined a detailed process that will have some substituions and exeptions depending on the vehicle and its condition but generally its a wash,clay, full paint correction, sealant, clear seal, leather treatment, wheels and tires, all trim,carpets,glass etc.. In setting a starting price for a...
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    Being prepared...

    I am hoping to start my part time detailing buisness in April and I have just a few concerns. Right now I am stocked up on pretty much everything I need to do a complete int/ext detail but there are some things I am considering, First off I do not own a compound polish, I have SIP and 106ff but...
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    dsms detail- Range Rover sport

    06 Range Sport- This was my very first full detail. Process- Paint- machine polsihed with the Flex ONR wash Pinnacle ultra poly Clay Menz. SIP w/ LC Orange Menz. 106FF w/LC White Poorboys S&W waterless wash wipedown Z-AIO w/ LC White Z2pro w/ LC Grey Z-CS- Cured for 1 hour Z8...
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    Electric pressure washers

    Im looking to get a small pressure washer and found some good deals on a 1600psi McCulloch thats about 18lbs. I know gas is more reliable but I just want something inexpensive and compact for detailing. I dont know much about pressure washers but is 1600psi very underpowered? I would use find it...
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    My Brinkmann is broken?

    I got a brinkmann dual xenon spotlight for paint inspection about a week ago. I ordered from Amazon. The first day I got it I charged it for 8 hours like I was supposed to and I tested it out. The light was very powerful and seemed to work fine. So I unplugged it an put it away. The next day I...
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    Will a Vac N' Blo cut it?

    I bought a Vac N' Blo and because I knew it would be perfect for simple vaccuming and interior cleaning but I didnt think about moderate to heavy stain lifting and extracting. I am thinking I now need to buy a wet/dry shop vac. I am going to pick up some Folex this week at Lowes and I already...
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    Pricing and Packages...

    Sometime in February I would like to send out a mailer advertising my detail service. I need some advice on pricing and different packages though. My initial thought was to offer strictly a complete interior/exterior detail as my one and only option, charging a flat rate for cars and a slightly...
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    The new detail setup:Pics

    DP Bucket and OXO caddy Zaino products SIP and 106ff 1000ml P21S gel wheel cleaner, 303 spot remover and Ultima interior shampoo gel Utra poly clay and lube, Pad rejuvanator, XMT pad cleaner and conditioner, DP extreme Foamgun, MF kit Stoners... The Flex MF mits and...
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    Z2pro on dark finishes?

    I recently got my Zaino shipment and only ordered Z2pro thinking it would look great on both light and dark colored cars. But im hearing that Z5pro is best to use on dark cars to bring out depth and shine and Z2 is best on light color cars. Im still waiting for my huge AG shipment which has got...
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    Need help with a few choices

    Dont mean to ask "which is better" but I need some help with making some decisions on a few products and which would be right for my needs. For a claybar I was originally going to go with Zaino's but found Pinnacles Ultra Poly clay and it looked good, I need something that is semi-soft and easy...
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    Zaino for swirls

    I need a great swirl remover, mainly for a black car. Im going to buy some Zaino reg. polish and CS but im interested in their Z5 or Z-PC fusion for removing swirls, or just maybe another brand entirely. What do you suggest for a solid swirl remover?
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    How do you guys feel about Sonus?

    Im really curious to know your collective opinion on the Sonus brand of detailing products. Forget interior and wheel cleaners im interested in seeing what you guys think of the quality of their exterior polishes and how they match up to other companies. Generally SFX 1,2,3, the swirlbuster...
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    New to detailing

    Brand new here. I guess this forum is the best palce for learing everything there is to know about detailing. I have been doing a lot of research on products and really dont know where to begin, there are so many different kinds. I figure the best way get started is to read up and pick out some...
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