Recent content by russell336

Ok, in using my PC, whether I am using DACP or #80, #9 or whatever, I experience dusting when I don't think I should be. I start with a clean pad (washed or new, doesn't matter) every time. My initial application (meaning I apply my product and work it in as instructed) I generally have no...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My brother just called to see if I would detail his boat this weekend. I have never detailed a boat so tell me what I need. I use Meguiar's products on my vehicles but can I use them on a boat? Here is what I...

My brother just called to see if I would detail his boat this weekend. I have never detailed a boat so tell me what I need. I use Meguiar's products on my vehicles but can I use them on a boat? Here is what I have: #83 #82 #80 #09 #07 #26 NXT Tech Wax Plastix Gold Class wash Gold Class leather...

I was just curious as to how everyone deals with pollen season. Here is Georgia, pollen season is goin strong. I have decided to try to fight back but my black truck sits outside 24/7 and it may be a losing battle. Here is what I am doing: (This is assuing my truck is clean) In the...

I found this today while sitting at work bored to death... Automated Car Polisher :eek: Think it is up to Autopian standards?!?!? It does mention that it Thanks

If one wants to be a mobile detailer, is a tent / canopy really necessary, assuming no shade is found elsewhere? I know washing in the sun is really that big of an issue but what about claying, waxing or any of the other steps we do to get our cars to look thier best? While I prefer to work...

I am looking to get a quick wash product to help maintain my vehicles and I was wondering what products I should consider. I plan on using them only when it is too cold out to wash comfortably(living in Georgia it's not that often I have to deal with extreme cold), after a rain storm, and for...

Has anyone ever heard of a product for wheels that contains diesel fuel? And could the diesel cause any long term damage to the wheel? Rim? Paint damage from sling? The reason I ask is that my neighbor came over yesterday and gave me a bottle of this stuff. He wouldn't tell me the name, he...

Ok, I need to come up with some kind of business name and some cards to hand out. I have done a few cars in the past two or three months for various work friends and have been told that I need some kind of business card so they can hand them out to others who ask about their cars. Anyways, here...

I know many of you use the two bucket method when washing your car but how about just rinsing your mitt off with the water hose before resubmersing it in your wash bucket? Does anybody see anything wrong with this method, besides the obvious risk of the water pressure knocking it out of your hand?

Here are some shots of a buddies Grand Prix I detailed this weekend. My process was as follows: 1) Wash and Dry 2) Clay 3) Meguiars Swirl Free Polish using PC on speed 5 4) NXT wax using PC on speed 3 5) Hi_tech Yellow wax using PC on speed 3 everything was removed using a microfiber...

Ok, i did a search but didn't find anything so here is my question. What are the main differences in using DACP with a PC on a Single Stage paint vs. a clear coat? So far all I have worked on are my vehicles and a couple of friends but they have all been clear coat. I know the color gets...

Does anyone know of any protectants that do not have a fragrance? I have a buddy's car to detail and he has allergies to anything that emits a fragrance.

I am new to this forum but have been reading it for some time now and I need some advice / suggestions. I am an avid Meguiar's user but have a hard time finding alot of thier products, especially anything outside of the gold class products. I recently purchased some new rims for my wifes...