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    "Color coding" waxes

    So I've always stuck to a particular one or two waxes for particular cars of different colors: Natty's Blue Paste Wax on darker colored cars Klear Kote Carnauba Moose wax on silver, white and lighter colored cars Pinnacel Souveran and Swissvax line for high end, exotic or high performance...
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    Paying as a forum sponsor?

    How many of you guys are actually paying a monthly/yearly fee as forum sponsors such as (Ferrari/Lamborghini/Audi forums, Teamspeed, 6speedonline) ? Has there been any good responses so far? Some of them are actually $125 a month. Let me know your thoughts, I'm actually thinking about it!
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    Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer

    I've heard some good things about this electric pressure washer: Campbell Hausfeld PW1350 1350 PSI Electric Pressure Washer (1.3 GPM) Seems like it's been getting better reviews than Karchers. What are your thoughts on this?
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    Show me the insides of your rig!

    All mobile detailers, show off your rig and your equipment here! I would love to see em :)
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    Portable Karcher pressure washer

    What do you guys think of this portable Karcher pressure washer? Kärcher Residential: Model K 2.19 QVC: Home Outdoor High-Pressure Washer Electric I have no experience with pressure as I have been using a normal water hose to detail all my life. I'm planning to go mobile sometime this...
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    Flawless Perfection Detailing: Porsche 911 Turbo + Nissan GT-R (Smokey Nagata Tuned)

    Back again with some interesting pictures and write ups on what I got to get my hands on. A 600hp+ Porsche 911 Turbo w/ 360 Forged wheels. The vehicle was previously "detailed" for $100 something. The owner was also looking for perfection on the paint and it was definitely achievable, only thing...
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    Thoughts on these microfiber towels

    Someone recommended this site a few days ago for some quality and cheap MF towels: Wholesale microfiber towels range I'm thinking about the medium heavy or medium super as final wipe towel or wiping away polishes, waxes and sealants. Any reviews on these?
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    Favorite metal polish?

    I've been using Optimum Metal Polish on chrome wheels, exhaust and anything that looks like chrome and loved it! Well, it's almost finished now. I would like to try something else. Perhaps a little stronger? Easier to work with? Any other favorite metal polishes out there that does...
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    Detailed: BMW M5 + Audi R8 + Maserati Gran Turismo

    What a busy week! A client called me up for a paint correction on his BMW M5 which the dealership ruined after a service with them. As requested, he wanted a write up, before/after pictures of the whole process during his M5 detailing. Lots of pictures and I'm sure some of you guys will find it...
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    Painter's tape

    How much are you guys paying for painter's tape for detailing to cover up the trims? I'm paying about $5 for the 3M blue painter's tape.. is it me or this thing a little overpriced!? Any other recommendations out there?
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    Bucket caddies

    Not sure which is a good company for bucket caddies but I'm trying to look for one that'll store my brushes/sponges etc etc without having to haul around boxes and hangers. Trying to save space when I do some mobile detailing. Thanks!
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    Detail King

    Detail King Auto Detailing Supplies, Equipment, Training and Business Opportunities Are these guys any good? I'm looking to start up a mobile detailing business and they seem to have the right tools.
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    Thinking about going mobile?

    I've been detailing in my garage and I've been thinking about going mobile. Kind of new to this and if anyone could show me some pictures or how to get started, that'll be great! Not sure what I need in a mobile detailing company. Thanks!
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    Noob website, opinion needed

    So I built a website about a month ago and didn't have the time to share it here. Let me know what you think. Built using iWeb 09'. For some reason, Internet Explorer 8 users will experience some problems viewing it. Only Firefox works best. www.flawless-perfection.com
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    Appearing on Google

    I just finished and uploaded my site yesterday. I used this link: Add your URL to Google Used iWeb SEO on my website. Even when I type my website specifically in Google, I still can't find my it. How do you guys go about this?
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    Shampooing carpets/interior? Cleaning heavily soild interiors?

    I'm a noob in cleaning interiors. I'm looking into shampooing carpets and the seats of a customer's heavily soiled interior? Can anyone provide the steps? All I have is a Rigid Wet/Dry vac. Looking into a Bissell Little Green Proheat. Can't afford a $600 machine yet.
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    Finalizing a new name

    I'm in the process of building my website and I need a new name. It's currently called A.L. Professional Auto Detailing, which are my initials. I've asked several friends and family's opinion and they all like the following: Flawless Perfection Detailing A.L. Precision Detailing These...
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    Hot water Extractor/steamer/shampoo-er?

    Not sure what's the difference between those, but I've been seeing some amazing results on carpet/leather interior cleaning! Detailing is a side/weekend job for me and am looking to invest in one of those, but spending $500 to $600 is a little too much for now. Any other recommendations? I...
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    Detailing polished wheels

    I've got a client that wants his CCW 505a detailed. It's brushed aluminum/polished inside out. The wheels are are little oxidated and according to him, "dead looking" and wants to bring it back to life. So I was thinking of the follow procedure: 1. Soak it up with P21S Gel and let it for a...
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    Upgrading from the PC7424XP

    So I have 2 PCs and plan on upgrading to a better polisher. Perhaps the Flex or Makita. I know the Makita takes a lot of practice and experience, but provides good results. While the Flex is a PC on steroids, that will produce good results as well. I'm leaning more towards on the Flex mainly...
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