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  1. wifehatescar

    Tips on selling my domain name

    Hi All   Just looking for some tips on the best way to possibly sell my domain name - customautodetailing.com   I have been "in the business" part time for about 11 years now but I'm feeling like it might be time to move on with other priorities and sell my domain name. I know what kind...
  2. wifehatescar

    Anyone have experience with a reputable Flex authorized repair shop?

    My 2 year old Flex DA has developed a strange tick every so often, sounds like a small pebble stuck in there. Not a good sound. Also, whether normal or not it heats up pretty good running at 6. Before it dies in the middle of a detail, I'd like to get it looked at. I know how to randomly search...
  3. wifehatescar

    Cause and prevention of rotary induced 1/2 circle scratches

    Many times using the rotary I get 1/2 circle scratches induced in a random fashion. Some areas are clear, some have 2-10 1/2 circles in a smallish area. This usually only happens doing compounding work. My usual products are BF SCR compound or HTEC/OP with either a ccs white pad or pfw at...
  4. wifehatescar

    Micro marring with Poliseal, anyone else having issues?

    I used PS on 2 vehicles recently, my Acura Integra (soft ss paint) and a newer Maxima (cc and moderately hard paint) with my PC, speed 5, with a 4" cyclo green pad (light polish). Tried working it for long and short times. On both cars it left a speckled hazy finish where you could see the...
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    Difficult to remove Z5...any one else?

    I have used regular Z5 over the past year on a dozen or so cars, and out of 2 different Z5 bottles. Some I went Z1 then Z5, some I used ZFX. I apply it very thin with the PC, about 1/2oz per car/layer. Sometimes it's fairly cold out, sometimes it's 80*F or so. Anyway, most times it is very hard...
  6. wifehatescar

    Edge Wave pad+rotary+compound=?

    I have been considering a wave pad for my rotary in cases where I use something like PG where for me it gums up real easy and is tough to control. Anyone try a combo like this, if so was it easier to control on the paint?
  7. wifehatescar

    liquid souveran/psr/optimum polish, $25 for all 3

    liquid souveran ~1/2 full pinnacle swirl remover 40% optimum polish (32oz bottle) 40% $25 for all. PRICE INCLUDES GROUND SHIPPING IN THE LOWER 48. I think I cancelled paypal so I need a check or MO before shipping. Send me a PM if interested. Steve
  8. wifehatescar

    6500k lights too "harsh" of a color for the garage?

    Anyone has 6500k tube lights in the garage? My last garage I had T8 32watt 4100k cool white color tubes and really liked them. Now I'm cnsidering the 6500k lights and they seem real "blue" to me and almost hard on the eyes, although the CRI is suppose to be better. Anyone have these? I like...
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    Winter+QEW+foam gun = new "wifehatescar method" ?

    So here I am with my nice new foam gun and it's 30* outside! I like QEW but I always hated using it on a dry and dirty/salty car. So I decided to do the following: -2 caps of QEW in the foam gun with the rest water -Pulled the car outside and sprayed it very thouroughly (did a quick wheel/tire...
  10. wifehatescar

    Oh man am I happy!

    Just installed a 60k btu ng heater in my 3 car garage just in time for the MI winter :naughtyD . After working on my cars for years freezing my stuff off noless. It's horizontally vented out the side wall, pretty nice setup. Ran me about $600 for the unit and connections. If anyone has any...
  11. wifehatescar

    Natty's leaving a haze..

    Haze with Natties I love natties but I usually get a very slight haze after I've fully removed it (usually find it the day after). It has to be in direct sun to see it, very faint but there. I usually go over it once with S&G and a mf to remove. Does anyone go over it twice because of this? My...
  12. wifehatescar

    Honda red ss paint seems really soft

    I've owned my Milano Red single stage Acura Integra for 2 years and I've decided the paint is just really soft. I can remove the swirls 100% with no fillers and then after 1 month and 3 washes (pretty carefuly with 2 buckets, wool mit, etc) some slight swirling comes back. Just wanted to see...
  13. wifehatescar

    87 Grand National - clearcoat or single stage?

    I have one to do this Saturday. Are the SS or CC'ed? Anyone know? TIA :headbang
  14. wifehatescar

    1992 Porsche detail

    So here is Paul's car that I detailed today. Not too bad of shape with just the normal swirls, the paint that came off the car was crazy though (single stage) wash & clay Optimum Polish on rotary with white pad FPII on rotary on black pad Souveran paste Not too many steps but took 5 hours...
  15. wifehatescar

    Should I install a wood floor myself? On the fence...

    I know what the good tools are and have read up on how to install but I'm still on the fence if I should try it on my own...it would save me $2400 in labor. I'm planning on 3/4" toungue and groove, staple down to plywood, pre-finished maple 3" planks. I have 800 sqft to do over 5 rooms...
  16. wifehatescar

    Removing swirls with a chemical polish

    Anyone else do this much? Seems like everyone goes right to an abrasive instead.:huh Recently I've been doing some rotary work with IP/polish pad and then a chemical polish like Adam's Revive on a finish pad. I usually get 1/2 circle swirls from the IP but the Revive takes them right out. Does...
  17. wifehatescar

    Is Spray and Rinse stronger than EO A2Z?

    Just as the title states, for those that have used both, for really bad wheels, is S&R full strength any stronger than A2Z?
  18. wifehatescar

    Variable speed home furances

    Worth an extra $1000 for a new construction home to get a variable speed fan/ 2 stage gas valve over a standard furnace??? :confused: I know it will be more comfortable and save some electricity, but is it worth the extra grand? "The technology driving this furnace includes variable speed...
  19. wifehatescar

    I achieved Zen with my rotary today...

    Had a chance to do my favorite customers car today [:D]. Rich's car is kept in very good shape but had terrible scratches and swirls from automatic brushed car washes :nono . I decided to go 100% old school on it with my Makita. I usually finish up with a DA for fear of holograms but today I...
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