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Doing some research lately in terms of how and why cleaners work for specific things and have gotten into how pH levels effect cleaning. Does anyone here happen to know off hand what the pH level is of any of the popular APCs out there? I assume most if not all of them are on the alkaline...

I`ve been using Poorboys APC+D for a couple years now and it`s excellent for almost everything, however from my experience it`s severely lacking in one critical area. Sand/dirt. Specifically on textured interior plastics. You know those interiors that somehow they managed to coat every surface...

So this has come up a number of times in the past couple years. Golf courses reaching out to local businesses to basically sponsor their score cards. The ones I`ve been contacted by range anywhere from $300-$500 to get a spot on every score card for the year. Anyone actually tried this and did...

A question for other detail professionals and business owners. Just doing some research here for furthering my own business. What types of things did you do with your business that helped you reach another level from a business standpoint. New services? Better services? Marketing? Changing...

Had a potential customer message me today asking if I would be able to come out and buff out his fiberglass pool slide (assuming it’s gel coat). Said it’s very chalky and wants it rubbed out and waxed. Now I know I can do it if it is in fact gel coat... however the first question that comes to...

So my lease is up on my van in the end of April and I want to get away from using a van for my mobile business and get a trailer. Meaning I need a capable vehicle for towing. Not a huge amount of weight but enough to not be comfortable with a vehicle with a towing capacity of 2000 or so lbs. im...

Considering getting into adding carpet dye to my services. Anyone have some experience with the process and could possibly point me in the right direction for some learning material? Not even sure on the products and the process at this point but I`ve had a large amount of vehicles that I`ve...

Looking to trade my Flex PE-8 and Makita 9237CX2 for a Rupes 75e. PE-8 has a few correction jobs worth of use on it (small areas only) and the Makita ended up being used primarily for spinning pads dry after washing them. I think I used it on one car. The Makita has a 5" Flex foam BP and the...

I don`t know why I never really noticed this, but last year I bought an 8oz bottle of AAT 502 and it was your typical thicker consistency that one would expect from about any finishing polish. However I then bought myself the 32oz combo of 501/502 and the 32oz bottle of 502 has a consistency...

So today my wife`s radio was stolen from her 2016 town and country in broad daylight in her works parking lot (retail store). Thieves were in and out and gone in under a minute! Looking at the hole in the dashboard, I see that it was simply a clipped in bezel and 4 Phillips screws holding the...

Little background story with this truck. I worked for a friend of mine one summer doing grounds maintenance work. So I drove this truck for the better part of a summer hauling a trailer, cutting commercial properties, spring/fall cleanups and mulch. It NEVER got cleaned besides just throwing...

This is a trend ive noticed over the years. Detailers upcharging to apply a sealant instead of a wax. Im curious to know others thoughts/options on the matter. I see some local detailers charging "X" amount for 1 month of protection, "Y" amount for 3-4 months, and "Z" amount for a year (no...

Got some new bottles (last one purchased was maybe middle of last summer) and I`ve had a couple cars recently that it`s not playing nice on. I`m not seeing really any haze or marring, just product that is impossible to wipe off. Spray and wipe with a little elbow grease seems to do the trick but...

Saw this today. I`m intrigued and can`t wait to see the specs. About time the flex has some direct competition! And it spins clockwise too it seems! Rupes Bigfoot Mille LK900E & BIGFOOT LH19E Rotary Launch

Been trying to call autopia all day about a recent order I received. Have gotten the voicemail every time. Tried calling 6 times since 9am and haven`t gotten thru once :( Anybody there???

Just curious. I have had my Rupes 21 for a few years now but I never actually bought the compounds/polishes or the pads (mostly because of the cost). Ive also noticed that you don`t see too many people talking about actually using the Rupes polishers with their pads and chems. Many posts I see...

Im finding that more and more of my customers are using these new tire "coatings" that are found OTC. You know, the really nasty ones that last because they are sticky as heck and literally nothing takes them off? Problem being they use them, then use them again, and again, and again....... you...

Came across some new microfiber pads from Buff and Shine and was wondering if Autopia will be carrying them at some point in the near future. I`m intrigued by the dual microfiber grades. Id love to try them and as always would prefer to purchase thru Autopia whenever possible. Buff and Shine

Came across this guys channel on YouTube. Had to share. We all see the aftermath typically of your hack "detailers" but don`t typically get to see em in action. Poor truck :( https://youtu.be/FVP1XdJcJHM

Just as the subject says, what products do the professionals here keep on hand to make sure you are prepared for just about everything including the worst of the worst when it comes to upholstery and carpet? Not looking for tool suggestions, but types of products. APC, enzymes, traffic lane...