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    Classic MG TF Wheels

    I have a classic MG TF in my shop needing an exterior detail. I could use some advice on cleaning and shining the wheels for this car. I'll submit a photo of the wheels as soon as possible but here's a front view shot (far right). Thanks guys! :popcorn
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    Air Blower - Ext. & Int.

    Hey guys - What's the best, most affordable airblower for exterior drying in the cracks, lenses and such as well as interior care? Thanks for your help! ...
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    Gasoline spill inside car...

    Any suggestions or advice for dealing with a gasoline spill in car?!? Thanks!!!...
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    What's GOOD???

    I've worked with a few; back to black and a "trim shine" product from AutoSmart. B2B I must say is a decent product and usually does the job well... on certain material. I've seen several other options and would like to know what's "good" in your opinion concerning "bringing back the black" on...
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    Repair Small Leather Tear?

    Hey guys - I have a customer that came to me asking if I could fix a small year on his leather seat. I really don't work with these kind of situations, but I offered to get him some advice. Recommend any product or technique to fix this? Please see pic. Thanks!!!
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    Best Soap for Black Cars..

    As we all know there's a large variety of car wash shampoos, but I'd like to get some opinions on liquid shampoos for specific car colors... Does anyone recommend a shampoo for a specific car color, which will ultimately enhance the final look? ... All comments are appreciated! :bigups
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    Headlight Restoration Refill Pads

    I've been using the 3M headlight restoration kit and now need more of the P500 gold grit and P800 white grit pads... maybe I'll grab the P3000 trizac pad as well... My question is where can I purchase these particular pads, many of them and for the best price?! Any recommendations?! I'm using...
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    Classic Benz SL230

    BIG UPS for customer satisfaction ... :yay
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    Classic Car Detail

    I have a classic Benz coming in for a "light" detail - Polish, wax and simple interior clean... Yes, "Be Careful" is correct and I understand that :) I've worked on a few older cars but there's always more to learn everyday! Any tips?! Thanks guys! :hotrod2:
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    Paper Floor Mats

    I need to buy "Thank You" paper floor mats for when I return customer's vehicles. I saw several deals on Am*zon.com, but still a bit pricey for paper! Any local stores (walmart,target,HD...etc.) sell these? Any ideas? Thanks Guys!! :autopia:
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    Headlight Restoration Drill

    Hey guys - Any recommendations on a quality average priced drill for using the headlight restoration kit? It's the 3M kit. I remember hearing about a smaller sized buffer that works well for both headlight restoration and allows easier polishing with the tight spots on vehicles... Comments are...
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    When is enough work Enough for the price?

    How do you guys offer your services and then not feel like there's always more to be done while detailing the customers car?! Obviously stick by the guidelines if the service you're offering, but when is enough Enough for "EXT Wash/Detail"? "INT Detail"? "Both EXT & INT Detail"? Maybe I'm a...
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    Any affordable decent WetVac machines?!?

    I need a WetVac machine ASAP. I've been detailing cars through my new shop and the extra work and time put in scrubbing and what not is just not worth it nor professional! ... I know these machines can be very pricey... Any suggestions?!?!? Thanks guys!! :yourrock
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    Engine Cleaning for Diesel Trucks

    Is there anything to be aware of before cleaning the engine bay on a HD Diesel pickup truck compared to your everyday car...?! Thank You!!!!!!! :yourrock
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    Garage Lighting... What's Best?!

    I have six overhead, 8-foot long, Philips bulbs currently lighting my daily work, but I know I need better lighting... Any recommendations on these size bulbs for maximum lighiting when detailing cars? I've been told to get halogen bulbs... Yea? ... All your comments are appreciated!!!! Thanks...
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