Recent content by phildeez

hey guys, I went to the local detailing supply store today and got a bar of clay magic for light colored cars (blue clay) and I asked the sales person if i needed to follow up with a polish like 3m fine cut... He said no that i just need to follow up with a wax. Is this right? I finished the...

what kind of tool boxes or storage bins do you detailers use to store product, tools, towels, etc.... Is there a large roll-a-way tool box out there so i can load in the car for an on site job? pics would be cool if you guys have any that you use. thanks DEez

hey guys, I know we all get tips from customers, but how about an extra tip. I detailed my co-workers car this monday but i wasn't able to finish the interior until the next day at work, so he payed me anyways with a tip included, so the next day i finished up the interior in about 3...

Hey Autopians, Was checking out my moms car in the early evening and the car's paint looks blotchy or some parts darker than others like streaks. is this uneven application of wax or is it something else i could be doing wrong. It is a dark metallic green Camry. TIA

Howdy guys, After I finish waxing I go over the car with QD and a MF to get that extra shine, but i've noticed that when i do this i tend to get streaks on the finish. especially on a dark car it will look uneven like the streaks are darker than before i wiped down. Anyone experience this...

Hey guys here is a pic of my first customer this year. hope the pic works. Let me know what you guys think....and any suggestions. I used Meguires 123 step, by hand. BIG PIC 56k BEWARE sorry guys yahoo....won't let me link it so cut and paste if you're not LAZY!!! :D...

hey guys I tried a seach on this, but to no help. I have a 1991 red MR2 with fading paint and I wanted your opinions on how to tackle this challenge. I believe that it DOES not have Clear Coat. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks Phil

Hey guys I did a search but couldn't really find any real info. I need to know how to get tar/asphalt/road paint off the car. Its been on the car for a while. would clay bar get it off or body shop time? TIA

hey guys, Waxing wise are black cars harder than anyother color? any tips I have my first client tomorrow with a black 4runner, and I'm kinda nervous. TIA