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Last year I decided to try the Road Trip Grime Destroyer product by Surf City. Like many of you, I'd become pretty jaded by a number of products but it got some good reviews so I gave it a go. Long story short, it's magic in a bottle. Really. If it's not in your arsenal, you are REALLY missing...

This is my first post in the "Pro" section. Please be gentle! I received a call mid-week from a local car-collector friend that he was selling off some of the cars in his stable. The Cobra was already sold, and 11 others were on the block. However, he had a couple "rough" cars that he...

One of our club members alerted me last month that she was taking delivery of a 2009 Mini. I told them to NOT let the dealer get near the paint, and I'd take care of it. So we made arrangements for me to detail it. They took delivery Sat June 27, and I detailed it Sunday June 28! We agreed...

A week ago, I got an email from a member of my British Car club. He was trying to sell a Buick LeSabre and asked if I would detail it for him. I had made an offer to club members for the month of June to do a basic cleanup on their classic British cars for $100. No paint correction or...

Ok guys, I need to settle on a 1-stepper. I've used Poli-Seal in the past and have been quite pleased with it. I just ordered a bit more today for the couple upcoming jobs I have. However, I have been quite pleased with the Poorboy's products I have. I've read conflicting reports that...

Interesting detail today. A member of my British Car Club asked to have his Mini detailed. I was actually supposed to to the Mini and his wife's MB wagon, but I'll save that for another day. This was a full detail and a bit tricky since the owner had done the stripes AND the roof with the...

Well, today brought my first Porsche. I met the owner at the local Porsche Club meeting, and he asked my opinion on taking some "scuffs" out of his fender. I gave it a cursory look, and it didn't seem too bad, so I told him it could be done. He asked how much, I said $200. I later emailed...

Alright, so I know this unit is popular with detailers. I've read about it on here and at other forums. After getting my butt kicked on a detail last week, I realized I needed to step up my interior game in a BIG way if I was going to call myself a detailer. So I decided to make 2 significant...

After doing a couple of jobs this weekend, I was really tired of carrying my 7424 around in a "bucket", and wanted something a bit more tidy and professional. So while looking around the home improvement stores, I found that Home Depot is currently having a sale on one of it's small toolboxes...

So this morning while headed out to do a detail, I passed the most prevalent "hand wash" chain in the area. A lot of people sitting around doing nothing today. Curiousity got the better of me when I got home, and I went to their web page to see their services and prices. They had a FAQ about...

So I had two details this weekend. An early 90s Mitsubishi Galant, and a 2000 Mustang. Both offered some unique challenges. The Galant probably hadn't been washed in several years and lives outside 24/7. UV deterioration had really taken hold. The Mustang is on it's third teenager though...

So I had two details this weekend. An early 90s Mitsubishi Galant, and a 2000 Mustang. Both offered some unique challenges. The Galant probably hadn't been washed in several years and lives outside 24/7. UV deterioration had really taken hold. The Mustang is on it's third teenager though...

So, three weeks ago today, I compounded my car with Megs UC. Then decided to use Klasse AIO ONLY on it and see how it performed. It's rained a few times since then, and I washed it this morning. Pre-soak with PB Super Slick & Suds. Then 2BM with the same Poorboys wash. Of course, it rained...

So, three weeks ago today, I compounded my car with Megs UC. Then decided to use Klasse AIO ONLY on it and see how it performed. It's rained a few times since then, and I washed it this morning. Pre-soak with PB Super Slick & Suds. Then 2BM with the same Poorboys wash. Of course, it...

Ok, So I am beginning to build up my arsenal of pads. Until recently, I had been using a borrowed 7424 with Griots red and orange pads. When I decided to buy my own 7424, I decided to go with the edge system so I could jump back and forth from 4" pads to 6" pads. So far I have: 1 Edge...

Ok Edge gurus, I have some confusion here and I need some assistance. I have bought into the Edge 2K system. I was previously using LC Flat Pads. What I had was: LC Orange LC White LC Red What I want are Edge Pad equivalents in 4" and 6" sizes. On the Autogeek site, for 6"...

Ok, I do apologize for asking this if it's been done before. I try to search on several forums before asking these questions. I will be buying my own DA polisher in a week, and frankly am at a loss for which way to go on the pad system. The Edge system looks marvelous and has some nice...

Over the past year, and especially recent weeks, I've read review after review, and looked at the magnificent results the pros here get with their products. Based on results here, I've picked up a few different products for myself and have been thoroughly pleased. However, I am not a pro...

Hello all, Since I've made a few posts, I thought I'd do an intro. I found this site basically in a frantic search to learn how to clean up my car better. I've been a car guy all of my life. My dad worked 32 years for GM, and a lot of my extended family are autoworkers. I've had a...

Well, I bought all the stuff I could localy, and I have a borrowed PC with an orange pad and a red waxing pad. I'm excited but nervous about doing this for the first time tomorrow. I have a few questions that I am hoping you guys can will help me with. 1. What do I mask off? I have...