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I've had this light very many years but didn't use it alot. Of course when I did use it, it charged up. It won't charge now. The little red dot flashes very quickly on to off when plugged in. Is the battery dead and won't charge? I don't think you can replace the battery so is this light...

Paint in good condition overall considering never corrected. Color is that orangey-red. 2000 Mustang. Hood had some what looked like little scratches but covering most of the hood that I'm guessing came from years of snow brushes. Used orange pad and surbuf with BF SRC Compound on Flex 3401...

I am finally considering a coating. Is coating the car once a year sufficient? So every year you strip it down and start over? I am reading that some coatings last 2 years so in that case you wouldn't strip it down for 2 years? I am considering Opti coat. Thanks!

Looked all over for a previous thread but couldn't find one. What is the best clay towel? Would need fine grade only.

This may be a crazy question. I am considering a full-time job as a detailer. Is being around chemicals all day safe? Like I know some mild acid is use as a wheel cleaner. Then I hear the contents of what in compound isn't good, something like silica. Or am I worrying too much, like they say...

Brand new except for 1oz. of Chemical Guys Honey Dew Snow foam (16 oz.), 1/2 new Griots clay (8 oz) and Blackfire 2/3 new Polyclay (200 grams). Will trade for clay towel and anything else I can trade to even it up. If you really want any of this, let me know what you have to trade. Always open...

I have a '15 Jeep Wrangler, black with a coating. How do I maintain it?

If there is a coating on the car and improper washing and drying methods were used, is it possible to correct a vehicle if it has a coating on it? Are you then removing the coating? Thank you.

I use DG Aquawax as a drying agent. I know it gets rave reviews but I can't really say it makes a difference. However; I heard it's great to use as a drying agent because the lubricant will help avoid scratching while drying. So is it overkill to then use Meg's Ult Quick Wax after the DGAW? (as...

Probably wrong thread but more professional detailers read this thread than other threads.. can you make a decent living detailing for car dealerhship? (if self employment isn't for you?) I know some/most dealers get a bad rap for installing swirls BUT just maybe some have decent work. Do you...

Always use and love Megs Gold Class but thought I'd try CG Honey Dew Snowfoam in my foam gun. I had no choice but to wash in partial sun, like I sometimes must. Kept the car wet at all times and pulled into the garage to dry. I had some major water spots on the hood that would not come out...

What is the best way to clean door and trunk jams? I don't have a steam cleaner.

Thought I'd give this stuff a try for dd for winter protection. Says shake well, thought it would be a liquid but seems pretty thick. Can't really shake it cause it's so thick. Is this normal?

So far just plan to wash, clay, finishing polish, sealant. This car has a clear bra on the tip of the hood actually covering about 1/4 of the hood. Is this bra ok to hit with product or should I avoid this area? I also hear the paint is soft on Lexus. Is it? The unofficial color is beige.

For 1st time finally no halogramming! 2 day process: wash, clay, wash, BF SRC Compound on 5.5" LC Thin Wool pad, SRC Finishing polish on white pad, BF Gloss Enhancing Polish on Blue pad and LSP BFWD on black pad. Older car, '94 Olds, metallic dark blue. BF products ...:yourrock