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So I bought this car as a commuter when I lived 26 miles from work and school. Well, I moved closer (within 4 miles) a few months later, so this pretty much became a testing car! I have honed in my rotary skills on this to the point that there's probably not much clear coat left on the...

I currently live in an apartment complex (originally built to be condo's) and detail out of my garage. It's small, but it works. Unfortunately, we are moving out of here in less than 2 months. So I'm doing small upgrades that will make a huge difference, and transfer to my next place. My...

This was a "Quick Correction". While there are still defects and I wasn't able to follow up with a polish, I got as much as I could done within time and budget (which was a trade of detailing for photography). This is MahCBCNe46's car. ONR Wash Sonax FE IPA Wipe Down D300/MF Cutting Pad...

Getting ready to purchase a Honda EU2000i generator. I detail out of a wagon that's also my personal vehicle. I don't plan on using it that much as I always ask that power be provided. But, just in case, anyone have problems with fumes or a gas smell when driving around? I won't run it in the...

For my 100th post I thought it'd be a great idea to start sharing some of the information I've gathered over the years and the techniques I currently use. I just started my business, but I have been putting plans together for the last 2 years. My first video shows how I wash wheels without the...

Since I see a lot of these, I figured I'd throw mine up here, too. I've been working on it for a good 3-4 months. Putting in a good days worth of editing/customizing/writing/proof-reading, then letting it sit for a week or two so I could come back to it with a fresh mind. I researched most every...

My girlfriend's aunt's boyfriend just bought a brand new Ford Ranger. 2 weeks old, less than 500 miles and he didn't wash it after he bought it :thumb:...but then I found out he let the dealership wash it :doh:. Car didn't look too bad until I clayed and wiped it down with IPA. I have 1 day left...

I am having the fight of my life with this truck right now. What was supposed to be a quick new car prep and Opti-Coat has turned into 6 hours of polishing with less than worthy results. I cannot seem to get rid of some light marring/haze to get that deep dark black. I've never done a Jet Black...

I am putting together a few videos on the High-Line Paint Meter. I'm not going to list the technical data because I honestly don't care about it. I'm with 3D - "Detailing Made Simple". If you want that information, it's out there. I researched and contemplated for months on which gauge to buy...

I'm lazy and if it ain't on YouTube, I hate searching for it, lol. I couldn't find a video on how these bottles were supposed to be used, so I made one! I was super confused and when I searched, I realized I wasn't the only one! Hopefully this helps someone. I'm going to be putting together a...

I have a cellphone with an area code in Sacramento...but I live in San Diego. I was thinking about getting a 1-800 number transfer service. I get too many texts from people and I think it makes the business look more legit. Anyone use a service like this, or think it's worth it? I'd like to...

I finally put together another kit that is faster and lasts longer. I know a few people use it on here, thought I'd share my results and what I "dislike" about it. Here are a few 50/50, before/after shots I just took: This shot shows the only thing I really "dislike" about...

I live on YouTube and yet I never see any Bissell LGM videos for auto detailing. I know a lot of people would be less hesitant to buy one if they could see it in action. So I made a few videos. First one is me talking about it, so I won't say much here. Second video shows how I get around the...

So this is the first detail I'm actually getting $ for. It's usually been favors, gifts, for beer or because I was bored and offered to do it for free. I would like to do this more full-time, but living in an apartment complex and draping 200ft of cord through out it to power my buffers...not...

I'm saving up and buying everything I can over the next couple of months with cash and as much off Craiglist as possible. I plan to go mobile to start and have been waiting for a HP60 to pop up. However, two HP100s are for sale for $650/$700 and come with floor wands. I'm almost thinking this is...

I'm starting up a side detailing business and I'm building my portfolio. I've been learning about detailing for the past 4 years, but am now starting to actually hone in my skills. My goal is to start this full-time by next summer. I already work and go to school full-time, so I don't have much...

Has anyone gone from the infamous cheap HF Rotary to a Makita and found that it was easier to handle? I bought it to practice, but I'm getting tired of it kicking around...and it's a lot heavier than the PC. On vertical panels I get frustrated on holding it up. I figure I'll either upgrade to...

What's up everyone! I've been browsing Autopia for a little over a year now. Never signed up because I was just learning. Well, I found myself with many answers to a lot of the questions...and thought, why not finally sign up, I've got some experience now, time to share. Had a life epiphany...