Recent content by thedetailer

I find that that there are just too many options for detailing and correcting. polish/pad combinations, compounds, pads, backing plates... I realize that every car is going to react differently....which is why the options exist. BUT: What do you use the most? I have Megs MF DA system...

I was excited about using the new MF system to see how it worked. I was working with the Cutting Pad and all of a sudden it blew up! I had not even used it an hour. Also, the other cutting pad seems to be separating from the foam....is this normal? Thanks in advance...

I am having a problem with pseudo-holograms after I apply and remove wax. It's happens if I let it dry before taking off the wax or taking if off wet. Also, this is on vehicles that have not been compounded or polished. I have been told that if I allow it too "cure", the excess oils will...

Which size pads to you professionals generally use? 5.5" or 6.5"? Why do you prefer the size you use?

What do you use for scheduling software? Customer Database? Work Orders? How do you have it set up? I have been using iCal and need to start using something else. I am hiring another detailer to start detailing for me and want to get all the scheduling, work orders, and customer database in...

Hey guys...I am going to be doing a paint correction detail on a 1969 Stingray next week. I am pretty sure it is a single stage paint. I have done many a paint correction before but nothing this old with single stage paint... What are some suggestions to make sure I DON'T do.... and...

the stuff does some impressive correction work...but it is the hardest thing I have ever used to buff off. I thought it was supposed to be easy to buff off???? What am I doing wrong? I tried less polish a couple times, but it still had the same issue. I am pretty disappointed because...

What are problems that you run into while detailing? Equipment awkwardness? Processes gone wrong? Products you would like to see come to the market? What could make your detailing experience easier? Better? More fool proof?

While polishing...how are swirls put into the paint? Not enough product? Not working the area long enough? Working it too long? I never seem to have a problem. I just want to know what makes a hack...a hack

Saw a sign yesterday that made me chuckle. I will try to get a picture of it later. It was a cardboard, neon green, handwritten sign that read "Just say NO to 3 digit details" :shocked Had a number listed. I was on my way to detail some cars for, OMG, 3 digits! Guess this also goes with...

Sometimes when I clean Mercedes/BMW or other vehicles with high brake dust output there is brake dust left in parts of the wheel because the chemicals in the brake dust cause pitting. What is the best way to remove the caked in brake dust? Products? Techniques? Brushes?

It is really necessary to grab the aggressive wool pad? Is there another combo to use so that I do not have to use the wool pad? Does it just depend on the type of paint you are working with? If I use a rotary/PCXP with a LC yellow or orange should I be able to get close to the same...

So, I have a client that was catering a mexican meal and the juices from the food spilled all over the back of her van. Smells horrible! I spent a fair amount of time extracting the stains and got it out, BUT I cannot get the smell to disappear. I need suggestions! I was thinking of an...

Which one do you use? I read someone's thread on this a little while back but could not find it.

I am a detailer in the Tulsa County area. If you are in need of a detailer, let me know.