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I was wondering if anyone knew any products that are "eco friendly" such as soaps and compounds. My team and I are going to start handling the work in a big time marina in NYC and among some back end stuff im getting in order, theres a lot of regulations here. They want products that arent bad...

So recently as boating season has wound down here in NY ive been doing some cars until boat show season starts again next month. I have had three black BMWs all 2012 and have had a tough time eating into the paint to get the swirls out, most are just from the cars being sent through car washes...

I was recently sent a bunch of samples by a company called Woody Wax. I use their blue spray multi purpose wax all the time and see their product selection goes pretty deep. They sent me some of their orpine soap which is excellent and some waxes and compounds. This past weekend I had a boat...

As I was getting some boats ready for the Newport Show, I had the idea of possibly using these waterless washes that ive seen people use on here for the indoor boat shows where there is no access to water and it can be tricky to clean these boats that have been sitting outside in the winter...

Anyone know how gritty 3m's super duty is? I used to use it all the time but was tired of using a brown compound on white. Today a client asked me to use it on his freshly gel coated gunnwales and I followed it up with finesse it and it was really nice. Ive been using 3m imperial a lot...

So the other day my team and I were working on a large sportfisher and happened to be in a row with some other really large boats as well. The boat next to us was a 65' Donzi (dwarfed the 50 ocean we were working on) absolutely beautiful and she has a captain who lives on her and maintains her...

So as ive begun taking my detailing to the next level and from reading on here as well as other places ive seen it not only comes down to the products and buffers used but a lot has to do with the pads you choose as well. Working predominately on boats pad choice isnt as much of necessity I...

One of my cars is going to be getting some body work done it got hit from behind and will be getting a new bumper and some paint. Its also extremely long overdue for a good detail just havent had the time been working nonstop. But am looking to do it soon just forget what the typical wait...

This past Sunday we took a break from buffing gelcoat and switched over to paint for the day taking on a this older Ferrari and a Porsche Panamera. With the ferrari we only used 3m's finesse it ii because of how soft the paint was how it rubbed right off even when tested by hand and didnt want...

So after days of cleaning, brighting and oiling teak on a 43' sailboat I went to remove the tape from the boat and it wont come off except in very little pieces. I used 3m tape and have taped hundreds of boats and never had this issue. Not only is it not coming off but its 6 rolls worth of...

So ive been playing with some formulas for a new AIO for gelcoat trying to minimize steps needs on boats for boats that are in good shape. The pictures arent the best ill be going back later this week for a better test the rain was starting so didnt have time to really test, also dont mind my...

I have a job coming up, Ive worked on the car in the past but am curious if anyone has any good polish recs for a 88 testarossa. The car is mint to begin with 3200 original miles, current owner has only put 200 on it. I maintain the car throughout the season but havent touched it all winter...

This is a question not a review. Ive been doing some research into this and the concept of diminishing abrasives but would like to get some feedback. Has anyone tried 3m Imperial compound before and did they like it. Im looking to use it more on boats and see if it is a good product where you...

I just picked up my new BMW 3-series coupe in black of course yesterday and am gonna give a good once over. Ive done this 100s of times but still looking for opinions. I was gonna test with some clay to see if it picks anything up and if it needs it continue if not move on. Then probably...

Heres a before and after of a 2010 Lexus that I, somebody spilt something on it also that didnt come out when the owner washed it.

Just wanted to take a second to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Austin and I do detailing all across long island, working on predominately boats but also do a ton of cars. I have worked on everything from hondas to Ferrari's. If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask...