Recent content by LightngSVT

I hope this post doesn`t violate any rules, but my wife`s Dad is looking for a high-quality mobile detailer to detail his Corvette (2006 I think). He`s located in Brownstown, MI. THe car is higher miles but in good condition. I`ve done his cars in the past but just dont have the time to do it...

Any good tips or product recommendations for cleaning dog slobber permenantly form leather seats?  Many cleaners seems to work but if you wipe the seats with water, etc you will still see traces.   Also any tips for getting dog hair out of carpet?  

Hello, My wife has a black 2010 Mercury Mountaineer DD that is just about due to go back for lease turn in. So its still cold here and Im feeling a bit lazy plus I only have a couple of days so I dont really have time to wait to order product. What would be a good 1-step OTC product (mild...

Its been a long time since I've posted here. Life got kind of busy and I got away from detailing (sort-of) and havent done any paying jobs in a few years now. But I do still keep my cars clean, just not 100%. But that all changes now! Just recently took delivery of a new 2013 Boxster and its...

So seems my wife will be getting a promotion, the new decision she'll be managing will require about a 100 mile daily round trip commute. Her current car is a '10 Mountaineer lease, between the mileage and the miles it wont work. She's not getting my 330i unless I get an M3 (now THERE'S an...

Hello everyone, After a long hiatus from detailng (due to back problems) I finally got got back on the horse yesterday. My first project was my wifes black Mountaineer, next my silver 330i and I have a black Expedition lined up too. Anyway, I recently purchased some new supplies, among them...

Hello, I just bought a 2006 certified BMW 330i from the local dealer. The car is in excellent condition but there is one issue with a small area of salt build up on the black carpet at the edge of the floor mat on the drivers side. The dealer said they tried to remove it but it wouldnt come...

Just wondering if anyone has ever polished (to a mirror finish) the aluminum tubes of a pontoon boat? My boat is a little over a year but the tubes are dark gray and kinda nasty already, I want them to have the polished / chrome look. Whats the best process and products to use? Also, what...

It looks like my Bissel Steamvac has given up the ghost after about 5-6 years of use. Im not real anxious to have to buy another machine but need it between detailing and carpet cleaning in the house (I have a large dog). I assume Bissel and Hoover are the only one who makes these types of...

With the move and everything last year I kind of got away form detailing and keeping up on new products. So far this year I have had 3 customers call for details and a 4th waiting, which isnt bad since I didnt promote anything and just do some side jobs. anyway, my point is that I have been...

I have just finished doing my first Ferrari! Man was i geeked to do this car, Ferraris have always been my dream cars and the best part is not only did I do this car at my house but the guy let me drive it home from his house about 10 miles away!!!!!!!!!!:getdown :getdown :thx Ive done...

What would be a good "sporty" wagon for someone looking at used cars? This would be my DD to replace my SVT Contour, I have my other cars and my bike plus the wife has a new vehicle so Im looking for something on the "cheap". It just seems for hauling the dog (140lbs) and "stuff" a wagon or...

Hello all, Ive been away from the forum a while, just been to busy to detail and it was a cold winter. Anyway things seem to be looking good this year already, had a Windstar, a 04 SVT Cobra waiting and today I have a customer wanting his Ferrari done! He is pulling it out of storage and has a...

I havent posted in a while over here, life got busy and mot much time to detail. Anyway I think its time to trade in my 98 SVT Contour DD for something a bit newer. the car has been great to me, but needs suspension and A/C work, but looks new inside / out. My budget is in the $9k - $16k...

I have a customers car at my house tonight for a complete detail. I did the exterior, engine and vacuum tonight and will finish up the rest tomorrow after work, they're coming at 9pm to get it. Anyway, they have 2 young kids and I have found at least 3 or 4 spots of gum stuck to the carpet and...