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Hello to everybody!! Just to tell you how nice is autopia and that we have a spanish detailing forum called forodetalles.com at www.forodetalles.com See you all

Hi I have heard that old vintage cars (before 1970) have better quality and better shine, reflexion and depth that current ones. I have been told old one stage systems included plumb in their formulas. The use of plumb in car paint was prohibited due to enviromental issues. Is that...

hI I am considering to add paint touch up to the services I offer. By the moment I use to call to a "Chips Away" guy to the work. I am thinking to go to holland for trainning in other company called Metalak. I am not quite satisfied with his job, mainly on long scratches. The difference...

Hi I´d like to know your professional opinion about that. I normally use big amount of MF towels on my business (Hand car wash & Detail Center). About 60. My drying needs have increased dramatically and need to buy more. I understand there are fantastic MF out there, but for a...

Hi to everybody In here I attach some pic of my last detail. The owner is absolutly proud of it and asked for a full detail. The car is around 30 years old and one stage paint system. It came very deep swirled and I doubt about wet sanding or not. At the end I decided to go with 3M fast...

Hi Folks!! I am considering the posibility to add Paint Touch Up to my detailing business. I am looking for something to fill my agenda on rainy days, for instance. What do you think?? I really appreciate your opinion. What are the backdraws? Thanks in advance!!

Hi Folks!! Never knew till what maximun temperature I should reach when high speed buffing. I usually stop when feel big heat on my hand. Just enough to permit me keep my hand on. Don´t know if doing something wrong. I ´d appreciatte your advise Thanks

Hi Well, I have a Cyclo and a Rotary (Flex) and happy with them. I use the cyclo only for waxing although I have several pads. I used the rotary for compounding and polishing. Searching for a perfect finish, should I add a PC to my arsenal? What do you think? What are the...

Hi I´d like to know where to buy air freshners in low quantities. Some clients are asking me for. As European preferences may vary from American ones I think its better to carry out some tests before. Could you list in order your customer fragances preferences? I really appreciate...

Hi I have been receiving some Audi´s but I am not able to distinguish between chrome & aluminium trim and plastic imitations. I am afraid of using chrome & aluminium polish on that surfaces. What can I do Thanks in advance for your advise.

Hi to everybody Today has come a customer asking if I could remove a chewing gum from his leather seat. The accident was 15 days ago. The owner tried to remove it and unfortunately he spreaded the gum. Now the thickness is almost nothing but very spreaded. What can I do?? Thanks

Hi !! I have suffered one extrange result when high speed buffing a red Toyota Celica with 3M fast cutting compound (Europan Version) . I was trying to remove swirls created by typical agresive European automatic roll car washes. It was working fine around 1000-1300 rpm, but when...

Hi I use to clean the interior with soft brush and Sonax car interior cleaner but these brushes loose small debris. When finishing the job I am forced to vacum again. Ahhjj Do you know anywhere (in internet) I can find lint-free interior soft brushes? Thanks

Hi to everybody!! Just wanted to now why many experts recommend microfiber towels to dry. Are MF towels better than chamois? WHY?? thats the key Thanks for your advice

Hi to everyone I used to polish cars but a new client came yesterday and asked me if I could polish an old TR 2. I suppose such car has no clear coat. The question is.... what should be taken into account when polishing cars without clear coat ??? Many thanks in advanced for your advise.