Recent content by tustah

As most of you already know I'm a student in college (University of Houston -- Conrad N. Hilton school of Hotel Restaurant Management) and I just got a full time job at Alden Hotel (www.aldenhotels.com. Looks like the only car I'll be able to tend for is my own. I'll be going to school from...

I've been thinking about purchasing a decal to place on the rear windshield to advertise for auto detailing, maybe just the business name, e-mail, and phone number all on different lines. If you do have a decal for your car, have you gained any customers? I figured it's a $10-$15 investment...

2004 Volkswagen, major contamination on the horizontal panels. Ironic how the owner is 19 years old or so, but he's my best customer so far. Process: -ONR Wash -Clay -Optimum Compound via PC @ 6 -Jeff's Werkstatt Prime: Strong via PC @ 5 -Acrylic Jett Trigger My photos...

7 months old. 1st detail. Turned out fabulous. Process: Optimum No Rinse Wash Clay Menzerna PO106FF via PC (Green Edge Pad) Menzerna PO106FF via PC (Blue Edge Pad) Seal with 50/50 mix of Optimum Car Wax & Carnauba Jett x2 Wipedown with Carnauba Glos Meguiar's Wheel Brightener on...

Briggs and Stratton 2050 PSI Pressure Washer $175 at Amazon.com Amazon.com has the Briggs and Stratton 2050 PSI Clean Shot Pressure Washer for $200 - $25 off $150 code ALLTOOLS = $175 with free shipping. Bonus pack including turbo nozzle, scrub brush and storage bag. # 3.75 HP...

Been browsing around about it and I noticed some apply it with the finishing pad, while others apply it with a light polishing pad. Is there a trade off with cutting power when using a finishing pad? Is there a trade off with finished look when using a polishing pad? Debating on how the...

Worked on this car about 2 weeks ago, but didn't get a chance to snap any photos since I finished at night. The owner snapped some photos post-detail and I just received the photos yesterday. We scheduled for the detail about 1 or 2 weeks in advance. However, he was at an ice house I believe...

What type of brushes do you guys use to clean/dress the wells? I've tried using the power puff brush to clean the wells but sometimes it doesn't clean the wells all the way. I've been using AA foam spray to dress tires but it streaks sometimes too. Just purchased a bottle of mop n glo and...

I've been detailing for customers for about a month now, and I would say 90% of them are only willing to pay for a 1-step polish. The problem with this is that I get the feeling they expect a lot of defect removal from the 1-step. I try my best to give thorough explanation, but they are more...

I have been using the Edge 6" DA pads and 2 of my pads gave out. I apply on average about 5-15 lbs of pressure when buffing on speed 5 or 6. I know for sure that I'm not applying too much pressure. Prior to the pads ripping, the pad wobbles a lot when I am buffing. I inspected the pads, and...

I did a 99 Jeep Wrangler today that had a fiberglass top. The car turned out extremely well, but I couldn't figure what to do to add more depth to the color. I figured trim restorerer would do it, but it didn't. Tried OPP, didn't help. I ended up using Werkstatt Prime, but I wasn't too satisfied...

I noticed today the suction power on my LGC is close to nothing. I am debating whether I should open it up and take a look or not. Lost my receipt and threw away the box already, but doesn't Wal-Mart accept open box returns? The vacuum I was using wasn't strong enough so I used it to do some...

My first paid detail was a disaster. The Tahoe apparently had been used for off-roading a long time ago and never driven ever since. I also undercharged the customer :wall . I said $110 since he wanted wash, 1 step polish, wax, vaccum interior, wipe down leather. I spent 9 hours doing this car...

I haven't done wax removal on a car yet and was wondering when in my detailing process do I use the IPA wipedown? Is it best after I clay, since polishing with current wax on can make a mess?

My girlfriend and I have been trying to figure out the best lighting to use indoors to take pictures of clothes against a white wall. I've read that hallogen lights give off a yellow tone and fluorescents give a blue tone. Tested, very true. We haven't tried incandescent bulbs yet, but I read...