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    Claying post-waxing?

    Now, normally I would never consider this - but in this case, I detailed a car for a friend and I didn't have any clay at the time (her car had never been clayed) - she said fine, just go ahead and wax without it, no big deal. This was last week. Today she called me and says that she picked up...
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    Never wash/wax again?

    OK, this is a bit unrealistic, but it's just for fun :p If you had the option to use a magic wash/wax that had 100% protection, kept a perfect shine forever, and would never get dusty or allow your paint to be damaged - would you want to use it? You'd basically never have to touch your paint...
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    Experience vs. Training

    While obviously enough experience will hopefully lead most people to the point where they don't need any training - what kind of learning curve would most of you say is involved, based on your own experiences? Can an enthusiast detailer simply start investing in a more varied supply of...
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    That was weird...

    No pics (didn't have my camera with me), but I was detailing a 1995 Mazda Protege in a dark green metallic paint, and EVERYTHING left minor swirl marks - microfiber (even the expensive stuff), foam applicator pads - EVERYTHING swirled on this paint. I felt bad, but there was nothing I could do...
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    Preview to ClearKote's new fabric/upholstery cleaner...

    I bought a number of items from Everett Glass the other day, and as I was about to head back to his car, he mentioned that he had also added in a bonus - his new Carpet cleaner, which wasn't on the website yet. So, before anyone asks (since I saw the horror that abounded from Scottwax's review...
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    Detailing in direct sunlight and high humidity?

    I've been looking through here for a few hours and I haven't seen much discussion about this topic, other than "don't do it" I'm looking to start doing some detailing in Houston, which at this time of year has 80% humidity and 95 degree heat - minimum. I realize this isn't an ideal work...
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