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    which trim cleaner/protectant can be applied in the sun?

    I need a trim cleaner amd protectant that be applied in the sun. Any ideas? Thanks!
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    what percentage of your washes could you NOT use rinseless wash products?

    I am still considering detailing part-time and would like to avoid the $2000 water reclamation equipment costs if I can help it. What percentage of the washes you do could absolutely NOT be done with a rinseless wash?
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    do you machine polish right to the edge of the trim?

    Do you polish to the trim or almost of the edge of trim? If almost to the trim, do you go over remaining paint by hand with same product or is it unlikely to need it?
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    do you carry business insurance of any kind?

    Let me know if you do or not. If so, what kind and how much? (for example, $1,000,000 general liability)
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    which polishes and LSPs and non-staining?

    Accumulator mentioned in a post about 3 weeks ago he only used LSPs that were non-staining. From what I understand this includes at least Poorboys and Klasse. What polishes and LSPs were non-staining? Thanks in advance for your replies! :xyxthumbs
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    what's the first product to use on oxidized paint without lots of pads?

    If the car is medium to highly oxidized, someone on the forums wrote to using AIO as a first step makes it easy to get the oxidation off without messing up lots of pads. Have you foudn that as well? What's a good plan to get the oxidation off without going through lots of pads?
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    how many pads and towels should a detailer have on hand?

    I've seen posts in here showing how many pads it took to get through a particularly difficult detail. If they did not have more than one of each pad on hand, they would have been stuck. So, how many of each (wool, cut foam, polish foam, wax) pad should you have on hand at the beginning of a...
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    how can I keep this BMW headlight cover looking good?

    Here's a pic of the headlight cover in question. It has sort of a lilght gray tint to it and I just want to keep it looking crisp and clean. Any ideas on inexpensive products?
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    who all offers discounts to Autopians?

    and how do you request them - special phrases?
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    how much Menzerna IP and FP do you use on average car?

    On your average sedan needing a little paint restoration, how much IP and FP do you use (do I need to calculate in estimating)? Thanks in advance
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    when you go to a small business park, what do you say to people?

    Okay, you go to a business park, park you truck, go in to a business and say...what? What's your script? What do you say and how do you sell them? Thanks!
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    between Klase SG and Zaino, which protects longer and prevents scratches better?

    If you had to choose between Zaino and AIO/SG, which performs better in these two parameters: - lasts longer - is more durable (is harder shell to protect against scratches) Thanks
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    after Menzerna IP and FP, should I use FMJ or AIO/SG?

    After I prep the surface using Menzerna IP and FP, should I then use Menzerna FMJ or Klasse AIO and SG? What's the difference between Menzerna and Klasse with regards to: - wet look - durability Thanks in advance!
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    how to estimate your total market for your services (others offer detail in here) ?

    When you are building a business plan, how do you estimate the total number of washes (or full details or interior detail) you will end up providing? For example: I estimate there are 375,000 people in the area. From that, I estimate 95,000 cars. Perhaps, 25,000 car enough to have their...
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    what product do you wish you had but is not available?

    Have you ever thought, I wish there was a product that did this better? What do you wish there was a product for? Describe it - thanks!
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    what product do you wish you had but is not available?

    What product is missing form your shelves that you wish you had or wish you could offer your clients? Describe it or it's function - thanks
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    how do you handle water reclamation (stop runoff) on your mobile jobs?

    WIth environmental concerns being more prominent, how do you collect the water, or do you, if you go to your client's house? What about in a parking lot?
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    what's a good inexpensive clay?

    I want to try clay without investing lots of money in it. What's a good clay that is also not too expensive? Also, if you have a good source for it, let me know that also. Many thanks.
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    Did autogeek.net just buy propercarcare.com?

    Sorry - wrong web site - please disregard.
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    anyone have a matrix of which products to use in certain circumstances?

    It would be great if there were a matrix (chart) telling you which products to use if the paint is in this or that condition. Something like: ____________________Dark Paint______Light Paint minor swirls__________FP, AIO________AIO, Carnuba deep swirls__________IP, FP, AIO______IP, FP...
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