Recent content by Astouffer512

If you prefer to use a DA to apply waxes and sealants what is your preferred orbit size for the DA? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know I am way over thinking this....but isn’t that what this forum is all about? I had to get new wiper blades today because my clip that keeps the blade on the arm cracked and wouldn’t stay in place. I have my glass coated with Glassparency....which reminds me it’s time to do my refresh...

Since I have come into detailing when everything seems to be PH-neutral....what exactly is a high alkaline cleaner, and what are some examples of some of these cleaners? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

so my DA arsenal is currently as follows (not listing brands, just what i have and orbit size) 15MM orbit DA for 5" pads 21MM orbit DA for 6" pads 8MM orbit.....ok I lied...this is a PC 12MM orbit for 3" pads my question is this.....is it worth upgrading the PC to say the Griots G9 or a...

Looking for some Ammo Skin. If you have any you don`t want or wont use send me a PM please Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk

I`m starting down the path of researching how to ceramic coat surfaces in the home. (Countertops, stove, glass, fiberglass shower, appliances, etc) One thing I have come across is people mentioning to stay away from solvent based coatings, because of causing damages to the surfaces....but...

So the title of this thread is confusing I am sure but let me try to explain what I am thinking here. Unless I am completely mistaken the main purpose of any LSP is to protect the vehicle’s clear coat from degradation from various forms. As of now most agree a ceramic / Graphene coating is the...

I’ve started using Rupes medium yellow wool pads and UNO protect for AIO packages, I blow the pads out after a section to keep going but when I’m at the end of the day I have my pile of pads to clean I wonder if I am doing something wrong. I spray them with of cleaner and massage out the polish...

Does anyone have any experience with this vacuum? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wondering if you offer the protection in your packages as a spray on sealant or wax....what should the up-charge be for the time to dry and then hand / machine apply a wax or sealant?

A co-worker who knows I detail asked me for some advice on his KIA soul dash. I went out and looked at it and I was really taken aback. The dash does not appear to be oxidized or damaged, but rather this dash reminds me of a rubbery & grabby material. I grabbed my bag from my car and used...

The house my wife and I bought has two outside hose bibs and both leak. I’d like to replace them both sometime before the first frost this fall. Pretty sure I want to get 1/4 turn bibs. Are Prier bibs are good choice? Also is it a hard task for someone who hasn’t done any plumbing in the past...

If conditions were optimal what are the best areas to store a coating? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m going to put different waxes on my DD that I am going to use to show customers how different waxes will look and bead water. I’m going to do this down the whole drivers side this way. Of all these waxes pictures which would be the best for the area closest to the front grill? (I know...

I`m planning on starting a very part time business that I only try to detail one car a week for awhile. There are 2 other full service detailers that I know of in my area. I know they offer full paint correction service, coating applications, and more of what you would expect from a full...