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If you run a mobile operation and want to recondition paint, how do you run the PC or buffer? Do you have to have a generator or is there some alternative?

An earlier thread started to change directions so I started a new one here. If you prefer to use IP for your polish but want to use Zaino, will Zaino bond well after an IP polish OR do you need to use ZPC Fusion after IP? Thanks.

I am curious if anyone has tried Zaino Fusion and what their results were compared to other swirl removers - please be specific when comparing. Thanks!

Can you "detail" the steps in your detail? In other words, what do you do first, second, third,... with what chemicals and why you do it in that order or with that chemical? I know that's asking alot and it would vary depending on color and paint condition. Let's take what might be a...

I have been researching which polisher, pads and chemicals to buy to start the business but have not focused much on how to clean carpets professionally and quickly. Any suggesions for starting out and whether it makes sense to start on a shoe string or take the plunge to start with?

I wash and hand-dry a truck with a bed liner. When I go to polish, water from the lip of the bedliner (on the side of the truck) bleed into the Meguiar's polish I am using - making it VERY difficult to polish easily. A week later, there are white marks from the lip of the bedliner that look...

I noticed some people use Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine and it looks great. Does it really take the place of a regular "water car wash"? What about it's practicality of it's other uses like in place of QD? Thanks

I am looking at getting into detailing part-time but want to do top level work. Toward that end, I am considering buying a rotary buffer. I've never used either orbital or rotary - I am a complete newbie to machine polishing. One person advised me to get the Makita Two Mode Polisher since it...

It looks like rotary buffers offer either 6", 7.5" and 8" pads. How do I know which I need or want? Please recommend a manufacturer for good pads also. Thanks in advance!

Everything I have read indicates that most swirls will come out with a PC but not all. And if you can't get all swirls out, it's best not to use acrylic sealants (like AIO) since they might actually highlight the remaining swirls. If you can't get all the swirls out, you want to hide them...

My microfiber towels are several yers old and, though they have given great service, I am looking to replace them. Who makes the best (most durable and most scratch resistant) for the best price? Thanks in advance!

The post in the forum seem to really like Menzerna products on dark colors. Does it stain trim and require taping or is it like Klasse that does not stain? Thanks.

I've waxed up lots of trim and need to figure out when to tape the trim. I've heard products like Klasse don't chalk the trim. What products are safe to use aroudn trim and which are not? Also, I have read some posts about people taping in 5 minutes. It takes me 4 minutes to tape one...

I have read David's and others' articles about the perfect shine. David uses a DA Orbital which he and others indicate don't remove all swirl marks but hide the ones they can't remove. He and others also indicate in other articles that acrylic sealants are liely to show swirl amrks not...

I know, I know, but I have read LOTS about it and am pretty sold on trying the rotary. Will keep it at low RPM. Which pads should I get and how many of each will take care of most needs - compounding heavy to light swirls, polishing, glazing - ? Thanks.

My newly acquired used car's wheels washed clean with just a spray of the hose - WOW! I want to keep that going so do I need to wax the wheels? Can I use Meguiars Quick Detail instead? How do I keep that ability to simply spray off wheel dirt/dust? Thanks.

Going to purchase an orbital to begin with and probably move to a rotary at some point - or maybe I should just start with a rotary, you tell me. If an orbital is sufficient for superior results, which is better, a PC 7424, a Cyclo or some other mahcine? Thanks guys.

When I detail one car, I use lots of towels and applicators. How do you clean them and have them ready to use the next day without screwing up your own washing machine?

In detailing this car I came across this "textured" dash. What should I clean and treat this with to keep it's matte finish? Thanks.

Please briefly write about how you started in detailing. When you bought more equipment, mistakes and how you avoid them now, did you start mobile then go fixed or vice versa? I look forward to reading them and thanks!