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  1. Van185

    Fender Wells with Carpet

    I seem to be getting more and more cars in my detail shop with carpet inside the fender wells. I have tried everything from APC and a brush, using a vacuum cleaner, presser washer, carpet brush and still I'm having trouble getting the carpet inside the fenders clean. Just wondering what other...
  2. Van185

    Review of GTechniq Crystal Lacquer + Liquid Crystal Kit

    A month of so back I was the winner of the GTechnig Kit in the forum giveaway. It tok me awhile to get a chance to actually use the product but I finally got around to it and here is my review so far. The following is from the Autopia Car Care Web-Site: GTechniq Crystal Lacquer + Liquid Crystal...
  3. Van185

    Odor Removal?

    I'm looking for an effective way of removing cigarette smoke from the interior of vehicles. I have heard stories about Oxiders and Oxygen Generators. I don't know much about either. My questions are What are some brands and models? Are there better options? What would be the startup cost...
  4. Van185

    Poorboys Winter Prep

    Just got another winter prep done over the weekend. I used Slick & Suds along with Bird S##T Remover, and Bug Squash on the exterior. Bug Squash is the S##t too. I used Poorboys Clay Bar on the exterior. I then used Master Cut on some scratches. THe Master Cut seems to polish well and got out a...
  5. Van185

    Review: ChocworkOrange Dodo Wax

    Product Description May the force of brilliant paint be with you! Hand-crafted, high-quality carnauba wax Designed for enthusiasts by an enthusiasts Distributed by Dodo Juice's Independent Wax Label With a name like Obi Dan Karnubi Chocwork Orange Wax, the wax inside doesn't even have to...
  6. Van185

    FOrd King Ranch Leather

    I recently got a 2005 Ford F150 King Ranch and the leather is slightly faded and there are several areas of stains on the leather. I have tired my usual lether cleaner and conditioner, which is Megs and have had no luck at all with the leather. The King Ranch leather appears different than...
  7. Van185

    Poorboys Beta Glass Cleaner Review

    Poorboys Glass Cleaner I recently received a sample of Poorboys new Beta Glass Cleaner. I normally use Sprayway Glass Cleaner and have always had great luck with it. I have tried several different glass cleaners in the past and always went back to Sprayway. I received Poorboys Beta Glass...
  8. Van185

    MF Pad ?'s

    I have been detailing for several years and have always used the foam pads, mostly CCS pads with some waffle. I have had really good success with these pads, but have been reading a lot of info about the MF pads. I was wondering what some of the advantages are to the MF pads and how people...
  9. Van185

    Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner Review

    TUFF SHINE I received a bottle of Tuf Shine tire cleaner this week from Todd for review. I got a chance to use it on Saturday on 2 details. TUF SHINE had the following instructions: TUF SHINE Tire Cleaner is designed to cleanse your tires of any polymers, silicones, waxes, grease, or...
  10. Van185

    Chemical Guys for trade

    I have one full and one bottle of Chemical Guys Jetseal used one time, that I would like to trade for some paste wax. I got several bottles of Jetseal free with orders for Chmical Guys and have figured out that one bottle last a long time. I ended up getting 4 bottles and have decided to trade...
  11. Van185

    Tornado Black Question

    Just recently purchased a Tornado Black. The instructions with it were not too detailed. I was wondering what products I need to use in it and what dilution ratios to use? I have several APC's but not sure how to use them in the Tornado Black.
  12. Van185

    Tornado Black Question

    I recently purchased a Tornado Black and was wondering what types of cleaners are best for use in it? I was hoping that the instructions would provide a little more information. Just want to make sure that I don't damage it.
  13. Van185

    Lighting?

    I'm looking for lighting suggestions for a small detail shop. The building will be a metal building 20X26. I was looking for fluorescent lights either two or four bulbs and trying to decide between day light bulbs or white high output lights. Any suggestions? I want to make sure that I have...
  14. Van185

    Vacuum Suggestions

    I'm looking to probably buy either the Metro wall mounted vacuum or the Autobahn vacuum. If anyone has any suggestions let me know. I'm also open to other brands. All help is appreciated. This will be for a small detail shop.
  15. Van185

    Chemical Guys?

    I have saw several post which have products from different manufactures broken down into categories like waxes, cleaner waxes, glazes, and the like. Does anyone know where all the Chemical Guys products fit into the different categories? There are so many that appear to be close the same. Just...
  16. Van185

    Trying to get started?

    I've been detailing vehciles for the past several years, but mostly just friends and family members. One of my friends recently called a detail shop and got put on the waiting list to have his vehicle detailed and made an appointment for the first available time which was July 20th of this year...
  17. Van185

    Best product for the money?

    Since there are so many different products and product lines available I was wondering what others thought were the best products for the money? I like to know a little bit about a product beofre I buy them since I have bought several in the past that just didn't work out as they claimed. I've...
  18. Van185

    Sprayway Glass Cleaner

    Has anyone ever used Sprayway Glass Cleaner? I got several free sample last year at the Bristol Nascar race and set them on the shelf until I ran out of Dimondite a couple of weeks ago. I tried Sprayway for the first time and was impressed. It cost a bout half the price of the Dimondite and...
  19. Van185

    New from Western NC

    My name is Van and I'm from the mountains of Western NC. I've been trying to detail, mostly my cars and friends vehicles, for the past 3 years. I've learned alot from the forums and continue to learn more every day from them so everyone keep up the post.
  20. Van185

    Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray and Shampoo Gel

    This is my first product review so here. Since I was not familiar with the old product I’m not sure if it’s new and improved or not. After receiving the products it took a couple of days for me to get time to try the products but the day after Thanksgiving I used both on a 2003 Toyota Camry and...
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