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    Neglected Vehicles Part II

    OK, now that we found out that a lot us ignore our DD, we all provide our customers with the best, the question now is what products would we use on our on vehicles vice the customers. and what we would do differently.
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    Sidewipped in Parking Lot

    A customer brought 2004 Black Honda Odessey to me. She was side swipped by a white car and asked for help. What to use to remove the white paint. Does not look like it broke through the clearkote.
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    Sideswipped

    A customer brought me her BlaCK 2004 Honda ODESSEY which was sidewipped by a white vehicle. Wondering what to use, was going to try Mineral Spirits, but needed your opinions.
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    Neglected Vehicles

    Just wondering How many of you neglect their own vehicles because they are too busy. I finally decided to take a weekend off, between my regular job and my detailing, I just realized that my two vehicles were neglected. Spent today doing compete detail on both. While sitting here and ordering...
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    Sunnco Free Fuel

    The Sunoco® Free Fuel 5000 has returned! It's your chance to win free fuel each time you visit Sunoco. And this year it's bigger than ever, with nearly twice as many opportunities to win! Put our decal on your car, get spotted at or near Sunoco, and win free fuel instantly...plus a shot at the...
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    Engine Degressor

    What is the best degreesor when it comes to Gunk, the Gel or the foam.
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    Competition

    Ok guys how do you all handle competition within your own towns. Especially when it comes to the weekend detailer and the full time detailer. Do you converse with each other on what to charge so that you are all the same or do you try and lowball the other guy to take away some of his business...
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    Clay Advise

    this question is from a newbe. Since I have started my business as part time, Friday afternoons and weekends, my question centers around Claying. How long after I clay a car can I wait to apply cleaner, wax and etc. Example: If I wash and wax a car late Friday afternoon can I apply the...
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    Clay Advice

    A newbe question; I've just started a my business which is part time on weekends, my main question is concerning claying. If i clay an auto late Friday afternoon can I wait until Saturday morning prior to finishing up the detail. What effects if any does this have on the finish.
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    Pads

    What Manufacturer Pads do you use. If starting a business how many of each and what colors would your initial purchase be. Sorry forgot for the PC7424.
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    Touch up Paint

    Is it best to by from a dealer or is there an aftermarket company that sells.
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    Scratches in Fiberglass

    I have to to detail a 2003 chevy Avalanche. The tailgate is made out of fiberglass. The owner tried to remove something and really scratched it. I've never tried wet sanding, what else do you recommend.
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    Humidity

    As a newbe, we all know not to wax in the sun, however the question I have is how does humidity affect the waxing, besides a lot od sweating.
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    Chevy Avalanche Deck Lid

    I own a 2003, while detailing the deck lid using various items to restore back to original color, black, it only lasts for a few weeks, and then it fades, does not matter in warm or cool weather. Does anyone know of a product that lasts for a longer period of time.
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    Scratched/Pitted Windshield

    Sand, Salt and other garbage that kicks up on your winshield has scartched and pitted mine. Is ther any product out their that might help clean this up vice replacing windshield.
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