Recent content by mc2hill

I do it differently depending if it is a paying gig or just my own stuff. Paid gig – usually do interior first (to get it out of the way), then wheels, and paint. If I am correcting the paint, I usually do exterior only. At home it depends on when I start - I have shade for morning and later...

Fantastic work Doc! I love the ashtray on the door.

I got a SOLVTIN "S6 Multifunctional Jump Starter, 1200A Peak" off of Amazon, for $49.99. It worked on my dad's V-6 Toyota Sienna, but did need to use the 'boost' to get that running. I used it on our 4 cylinder Accord about 10 times while we were having battery issues, and the battery level...

Home Depot has the Gorilla Ladders 20 inch Work Platform for $34.88 (regular price $74.88) as part of their Black Friday Savings. The load capacity is 300 lb., and it folds to 3.25 in. for easy storage. I had the Werner work platform, but now have 2 Gorilla platforms, and the Werner...

I spoke with Jason Rose of Rupes at Mobile Tech Expo this year, and he was very high on their yellow wool pads and fine polish combo. I picked up some of these pads, and finally tried them out on an Infinity QX60. I could not believe how much area I could cover, how long I was able to work the...

Is anyone planning to attend this years Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando? I am going, as it is only a 30 minute drive for me. I am attending on Thursday for Education Day and Friday to see the vendors. Something odd - no listed Rupes booth, but they are teaching several classes. It will...

I have been looking for a less expensive alternative to the RUPES Nano cordless polisher and found Diavolo. They offer a 12v micro polisher, that looks like a Nano, and a 16v mini polisher. I picked up the 16v mini polisher from Amazon, and it came with 4 extension shafts, 3 backing plates...

I was at a clients house and he wanted me to check a new detailing tool he picked up - a PC10-01 4VMax Dremel Versa Power Cleaner. It is a compact, cordless, rotary tool, with a hook & look 3" `backing plate`. It comes with a `magic eraser` type cleaning pad, a couple of `Scotchbrite` type...

The builder of the Old No. 2 1912 race car I help maintain has been very ill, and the car`s owner mentioned there may be a fundraiser for him. I said I would be honored to donate my detailing services to help raise money for him. After thinking about it, I am wondering what I should `donate`...

We are taking the 1912 race car to the Festivals of Speed this Sunday, 12/06. The weather should be great, and there will be lots and lots and lots of great cars there (supercars and more) - Festivals of Speed. If you are able to attend here is a link to discounted tickets - Tickets to Festivals...

My Home Depot flyer in yesterday's paper had 500 watt x 2 halogen work lights on a tripod for $19.88. A great thing to have for doing paint correction. Home Depot Catalogs & Circulars

Lowe's has extension cords 15% off thru 7/20. They also marked down their blue 50 ft. 12 gauge cords to $19.95 before the discount.

Like many of you, I am honing my detailing skills and am ready to try them on someone else's car. I have done a couple of jobs for family (mother-in-law and my father) for free, but what do you charge friends? I was thinking about charging them the cost of materials, since I'm kind of using them...

I've been on this site several times, mostly sent here when doing searches. I have found the information on the site very helpful and decided to join, and maybe I can pass along some things I've learned. I recently purchased a PC, and man does it make things go easier on my black Frontier!