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So i just picked up a mytee tempo and I'm looking to squeeze the most out of it that I can. Now I'm not sure if it will even fit but I had a thought about this. According to the description, it will heat water up to 180 degrees. If I just left the fill port open and dropped this thing in, do you...

I had a friend of mine who is getting into photography come along to take pictures of this detail. I just really wanted some content for my website including images of myself to use when I launch a whole new website. Had her snap pictures of the car and process as well since she was there and...

A customer of mine contacted me again this year to have me put sealant on his corvette as well as polish his boat again. Last year I polished the boat with a PC (I know, I know) and the results were decent. I did a test spot and he was happy enough so we went with it. Took awhile but he was...

I have been thinking about purchasing one of these before next season to replace my Bissell spot clean pro. Mytee S-300 Tempo Automotive Spotter Extractor Does anyone have one or possibly have some feedback about it? I run a mobile operation and a full size extractor is out of the question (no...

Can't believe I didn't think of this before. I work full time in a bowling alley as head mechanic, as well as my detailing, and I never thought to reuse the lane oil jugs until now. Most oil jugs from Kegel come in 1.25gal containers that have that little semi clear part on the side to see how...

Need some help here. Full bottle of wine broke in the trunk and it all flowed forward up under the rear seat. Obviously will be forever stained but what can I do to get the smell out? Product suggestions?

And having some basic understanding of electrical. You have no problem tearing into your expensive equipment to make an attempt to repair it. I posted a couple days ago about my Mytee Firebird suddenly quitting on me. Just shut off on its own and wouldn't turn back on. Instead of going to Mytee...

I hope I am putting this in the right area. Wasn't exactly sure Was just wondering if anyone has come across this issue and could shed some light. Ill probably contact mytee but was hoping maybe there it a easy fix or explanation. I was using my Firebird today as usual, no problems until I was...

Detailing 101 - Supreme Detailing - How To - 8-Lug Magazine So I found this interesting write up about the local detail shop that is my primary competitor. At least in a sense that I have potential customers bring them up when discussing my services/prices. I try to provide a superior service...

Ok I had posted a few weeks ago about how to go about removing overspray from a car. Not typical body shop overspray, but a type of paint that apparently managed to drift over a building 100 yards and land on a few cars. Last week I went to work on the first car, the worst one. My initial test...

I want to be sure im doing this right as its new territory for me. I went to the airport today where I got a call from a guy saying some cars got paint overspray on them. Got my first look at one of them and after some trial and error it seems the first car is pretty bad. The paint settled on...

Just received a call from a local airport about some possible jobs for me. Apparently they painted some aircraft outside on a windy day and a number of vehicles got some over spray on them. Im going to meet the guy on tuesday to discuss what needs to be done. Never dealt with aircraft paint...

I just used HD speed for the first time this weekend and was very very impressed by the results. I was left wondering though, does speed have any fillers that may have aided the end result? I used a rupes 21 with orange buff n shine pads and did 3 medium speed passes on speed setting 5 and was...

've had a couple vehicles with these types of stains/discoloration that just don't seem to want to come out no matter what I try. Not sure if it's just permanent, I'm using the wrong products/technique or what. I have this car for tomorrow afternoon as well and I would love to figure out how to...

Did some searching around and couldn't find any solid info about this topic. I recently purchased a Rupes 21 and the more I research, the more I may buy into the whole system of pads, compounds and polishes. Gonna be a bit of investment so I'm looking for info. Any polishing I do is usually out...

I have a practically new Makita rotary, bought it instead of ponying up for a Rupes. But shortly after decided I wanted the Rupes and bought it. Its going to be my go to for correction work and as much as I'd rather keep the Makita because someday maybe I'll want it, my needs right now are for...

Got burned today by this one. First time I couldn't finish a job in the time I set aside for it. Long story short, got the upholstery under control but the interior plastic/vinyl is taking awhile and I'd like to know if anyone has some tips to speed it up. I'll be going back to finish the job...

So I picked up my first wool pads recently for use with my makita and I was wondering how much shedding is considered normal for them? I picked up 3 lake country lambswool leveling pads and was a little surprised as to how much it shed first time out of the packaging. On a low rpm just gently...

So I just got a call today, a referral from one of my other customers, guy asked me if I do semi truck details. Having never even seen the inside of a semi, I was hesitant to take this one but I hate to turn away work and it'll be a good experience. He told me there is 4-5 he will want done and...

This one was a challenge for me. And it turned out better than I expected that's for sure! Quick story, truck belongs to a friend of mine I worked for last year. He does commercial grounds maintenance. Cuts grass, does mulch, trims bushes etc. as well as does a TON of winter work with snow...