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I have a friend who just stripped the chrome plating on his wheels and now all it is, is bare/unpolished aluminum. They are perfectly smooth, so all that is needed now is to bring the shine back out. the design is very simple so it will be 'easy' to do, given iI know the best method. Are the...

Well, it's safe to say I'm officially tired of using M105. It dusts, it slings, it makes a mess. Great results no doubt, but the mess that's left after it is bothersome. I think I would actually spend the same amount of time working a less aggressive product longer, when compared to the time it...

Hey all! I've been posting here for a few years now off and on, but never made a formal thread introducing myself or what I do. I live in Greer, SC and do paint correction on the side (usually 20-25 hours per week). This past month I have overwhelmed myself with so much work so I figured I'd...

I purchased a handgun yesterday, and had an idea when I opened the case up! The eggcrate foam used in these cases would be perfect for applying LSP, dressings, coatings...etc. Super soft, conforms to curves, would be easy to handle bc of the eggcrate texture. Has anyone else been crazy enough to...

First off, detailing is not my full time job. I do 1-2 cars per week, full corrections, and usually have 20-25 hours in detailing by week's end. All I deal with is corrections, so once a car is done, it is up to the owners to care for them and maintain/preserve the appearance of the vehicle that...

I love the reviews on the wheel woolies, but no way in hell a weekend warrior like myself is gonna spend $50 on a 3 brush set. Is there something that's comparible in design/quality/function that's prices cheaper? Even household products that aren't designed for detailing. I've got most of the...

A few years back someone took the time to create a chart showing the different Makes and models and various cars, the hardness of the clear pertaining to that car, and recommended polishes/pads to use with that particular clear coat. Does anyone have this? I know all cars are different, and each...

For about 7 years now I have used the Edge 200 buffing pads. For some reason they never gained much popularity (not sure why, I loved them) but they are all double sided and they do no use a backing plate. Rather, they use a quick-connect attachment which also helps perfectly center the pad as...

I've been detailing cars at a "higher end" for a few years, jus as a side gig. Today I'm getting my first high dollar exotic car...a Ferarri 360...red of course. Not nervous at all, I'm confident in my abilities...just didn't know if anything on these cars should be treated any differently than...

I have seen on here before that individuals have taken the time to create charts that rank certain items in detailing....for instance....the chart that has all different types of polishes and their level of "cut". This is very helpful for a non-pro like myself to guess what I want to go to...

Alright...now that I have been unable to post or use the forum to it's fullest for the past MONTH, it's my time to vent and for someone to provide some explanation, since my 3 messages to administrators were not important enough to reply to. I have been using this website for about a year...

A friend of mine is building a 95 Camaro Convertible. Wide-body kit, full air ride, 3 piece wheels, 427 LSx motor with a 4.0 whipple sticking out of the hood. Handles, antennae, everything shaved and molded to the car. The secondary color for this car is already gunmetal grey, as all the...

I've had a friend's car at the house since earlier in the week, and put about 13-14 hours into detailing it the best I could. I did a 2-step polish and acheived probably an 85% correction on it. The deeper scratches and swirls are still there, just less noticeable. Here's the process...

i have a set of headers that have jet hot coating on them. the finish is getting very dull, and i was wondering what i could do to bring back the shine without having them re-coated. can you polish this finish like you would normally polish aluminum? steel wool and glass cleaner? steel...

say whaaaat? yep.......a friend of mine and i exchanged opinions on the whether or not car wax led to clearcoat problems. so how about everyone chime in here, and confirm that it is 100% safe to use wax and other silcones on newer car paint. his car is a 99 vette...and he has never waxed i...

a while back, actually over a year ago...i ran into some older fellas who told me about a way to keep your exterior plastics shining (bumbers, wiper cowls, all the stuff you have to constantly apply dressing to). they told me to completely degrease and clean the plastic piece you were applying...

the other day i was having trouble buffing a corvette, so rick PMed me and asked for my number and called me up. not many folks would take their own time when they are eating supper, to call someone they do not know and talk 30 minutes on detailing. he gave me tips, pointers, advice, and a ton...

i am in the middle of detailing a 2000 vette....appears to be stock black paint. i have tried everything from M105 w/ wool followed by M205 blue.....system ONE with its edge pad, and have tried every posssible combination of 105 and 205 with wool, orange, green, blue, and white edge pads...

does anyone on here use this stuff? yea yea yea....laugh at the name, it sounds kinda cheesy, but people that have used tons of other products are saying that this product puts mothers, adams, etc to SHAME. supposedly it only requires 25% of the time it takes with other products, and you also...

im currently detailing a late 80s/early 90s foxbody mustang. the single stage red paint is faded to the point of ZERO reflection, and is even showing through in some spots on the bumpers. he just told me to do what i could with it. what would be my best bet at tackling this job? in my stash i...