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I just purchased a Ford Explorer and the previous owner was a smoker. The dealer masked the smell with some sort of new car scent, but it quickly faded to a smoke smell. I would like to find someone in the Raleigh area that has an ozone generator. I have already extracted the carpet, cleaned and...

There is a local detail supply shop that supplies a lot of products to the detailers in the area. I have used some of their products in the past like the tire shine, apc, carwash, wax, and spray shine(qd). They seemed to do a good job and they are not too expensive at their store. I was buying a...

I already have a couple of products for scratches and swirls, but I know that there are many other ones out there. What is your must have or go to product/combo for scratches and swirls? I will be applying these with a PC with cutting, polishing, or finishing pads if that helps. I have in my...

I have been seriously thinking about detailing cars on the side. I work from 7pm to 3am monday through friday, which leaves me free time during the day and weekends. I could use the extra income to help save for a house. I know a lot of people/business owners in town and everyone knows that my...

How do you give the sealant the "proper" curing time when doing a full detail on a clients car? Most sealants that I have seen suggest a 24 hour curing time before applying another layer or a wax over them.

I have noticed a lot of people use QEW to wash their cars/customers cars, but I can not find how to use it. I tried searching with no luck. How do you use it? How long does a gallon last? Where can I find it locally?

I recently found this site and have really learned a lot about detailing. I have used many different otc products over the years but never got the results I was looking for. I recently ordered some Clearkote, Poorboys, and Wolfgang products to use on my black 03 Cobra. I was amazed with the...

I tried out some of the Poorboys and Clearkote products on my black 03 Cobra. The car has not been waxed since September 04 and was in need of a detail. Here is what I used and the order: 1. washed with Clearkote Car Wash 2. clayed with Mothers Clay Bar and lubricant (Bought it a year...