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Hey guys! It's been a while (maybe 2 years or so) since my last visit here. I was pretty resentful of the flames I got last time. But, I got over it, and decided to come to the one place I know where we all share the common goal of making things shine. I plan on getting my season started within...

Hey everyone! So, with the detailing season starting to kick up again, I've been contemplating my techniques and usages for different products. I haven't actually had any 'wheel time' since I was hit by a car a little bit ago (long story...). So here's my main question. I had a few people ask me...

Hi guys, I've been using Souvy for about 9 months or so now, along with other products (Collinite CDE, Klasse, Meg's, and waxes that the company I work for produces (Advanced Car Care Products). The one thing I noticed about the Souveran, regardless of how well I prepped the car, including...

So, I've realized that lighting is key to a perfect detail, paint-wise. Right now i'm running 15000 watt halogens and one 100w light bulb on the ceiling. this setup sucks cuz i have to constantly back the car in and out of the garage, turn it around to get the other side of the car, etc., etc...

So, after my last disaster with a rotary (hologramming the hell out of a customer's car and covering it with wax...), and a few burns practicing on my own car (around the liscence plate, door handles), and having to do emergency touch-up on a friend's car after a small burn around the side...

So I wanted to start a thread on what people want for their garages. This excludes all chemicals (shampoos, waxes, polishes, etc.). I really want a 4x8 4-tube fluorescent light fixture and a pressure washer. Just a Home-Depot husky-brand or whatever they're generic brand is that you could buy...

Just Like It Says... This is an 03 mercury mariner, i think it had been repainted. I need some feedback as to what happened in a few pics, and how i can improve. Before: I have more befores in my phone but i need to transfer them to my PC... During: now this is after hitting it with...

I'm officially freaking out. I've been detailing this black mercury mountaineer and decided to try my dewalt rotary on it; first tried a polishing pad with menz IP but pad kept skipping and i made a few holograms, so then i used a black finishing pad with some menz FP, took out the holograms...

Hi guys, I've recently come across a Dewalt 849 rotary; traded an exterior detail on my boss's brand new 350Z for it. Well, I've been practicing with my PC for about a year now, and feel confident in my ability with that particular machine. I have a customer's car to do this weekend, it's an...

So funny story about the Corvette meeting; although i have a few prospect-clients, I did meet with a gentleman who was very interested in me. Told me I had an aggressive attitude and he liked that a lot. He owns a company called Auto Trim detailing supply company. Never heard of them. Well, they...

So I'm in the market for a new phone. Right now i'm using a Nokia 3620 which is a great phone, I've gotten a lot of use out of it and never had any problems, except when it freezes while playing Lemonade Tycoon lol. Right now my parents want me to get a PDA phone which would be nice for the...

Hey guys, I've been practicing a lot with my PC lately on my car and clients cars. From what I've gathered, this machine is a capable unit, and just about dummy-proof (unless you drop it on the car, which I did ONCE and never again hopefully). However, it might be my skill level and/or product...

Tomorrow I have my first meeting with the South Jersey Corvette Club. I see this as a huge business oppurtunity and need some advice on things like: What to do? What to say? How to dress? etc. I met one of my neighbors and dropped my card to him, who told me he's a member and to stop by...

Hey guys, i was just reading on autogeek about the Menz Nano Polish... "This clear coat, called CeramiClear from PPG, is the only nanotechnology clear coat used on Mercedes production lines and is approved for the repair of Mercedes and Nissans." does this mean that nissans have hard clear...

Ever since I tried using Zymol Cleaner Wax, the blue stuff you buy at pep-boys or the likes, I love it! it leaves my paint nice and moisturized and helps give it that wet deep gloss. I was wondering if anyone's ever tried using this product before applying Klasse AIO and then SG. i'm just...

Has anyone used any Zymol products? what product and how did you like it? anyone used their Vintage or Royale Glazes? i'd be interested to know why these two, priced at US $1,852.00 and US $7,118.00, respectively are so expensive. does the wax jump out the friggin tub and magically detail your...

Hey guys, I had a few questions on product compatibility. Recently, I've fallen in love with Klasse AIO and SG. I used to use Zymol Cleaner Wax topped with Meg's Gold Class. that was in my more amateurish days of OTC dependence. I love the ease of use and great results I produced with Gold Class...

Hey guys, i was offered an interesting job by a bandmate of mine. he wants his Les Paul Studio guitar detailed. I was curious as to who has done something like this before and if the paint is similar in characteristics to car paint at all? I figured i'd clean/oil the fretboard with lemon oil...

Another Honda in this post, i really like working on Honda paint so far, it seems pretty forgiving. These are just some outside shots of the effects of Klasse AIO and SG after all the prep; wash, clay, etc. This car is a good friend of mine, and definitely my biggest promoter. It's always a joy...

Hey guys, im new to the forums, but i've been lurking for about a year now. always been so impressed with the work i've seen and too ashamed of the stuff i do until now. This is a 2000 honda accord v6 coupe, metallic black, and pretty bad shape. actually, one of the worst cars i've ever gotten...