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I've began trying to make a bit of money on the side as a weekend warrior. I was detailing a car underneath my carport when a gentleman asks how much I will charge for polishing. I took a look around his car and it had pretty minor swirls. I tried telling him that I'll need to clay his car in...

Rather awkward, but after detailing 2 cars my lower back is giving out at age 22! I've been looking around for a stool that sits low and have not been successful. Went to Target today and found this little guy. Maximum load of 300 lbs and it costs $5.99. Not sure if it's going to be...

Previously washed the car about a month ago, so I decided to give it a detail before selling it. Process: - E1 Tire/Wheel w/ Meguiar's Brushes - PB B&B on Tires - Optimum NR - Clay Magic - Optimum Compound via Orange Edge Pad (1/2 car before it ripped) - continued with Yellow Edge...

I was using Optimum Compound on a car earlier today and I noticed that the Orange Edge Pad ripped :confused: ?? I worked on one side of the pad on half the car when it tore, on speed 6. I also added pressure while polishing. What did I do wrong? On the good side: Dear Tu, The 4 inch...

I'm a college student looking to make some extra cash by detailing some cars in my apartment complex. After I'm completely confident in my work, I'll market towards the 3 million dollar houses next to my complex. I was thinking of charging $20 for wash & tires, and $25 for larger cars. As far...

Told myself I would not buy anymore products, but this is becoming addictive and I can't help it. I currently have Optimum Hyper Compound, Compound, and Polish. I have been reading a lot on Menzerna products (need to do more research). I understand it is more abrasive and works better to cut...

This car was so beat up with nicks, dents, deep scratches that I could only do so much to make it look better. Not to mention, it has never been washed! Took me about 2 days to finish on this car, but I'm not entirely too happy with the results. Not to mention, it was scorching in Houston (upper...

After using OC, I followed up with OP and noticed the bottle wouldn't squirt onto the pad. After struggling with it, I opened it and saw that it had the consistency of half liquid half cottage cheese. I didn't want to break my momentum so I used it anyways by pouring "chunks" of it onto the pad...

I'm freaking out since I'll start my first detail tomorrow morning and was double checking to see if I have everything I needed to do a 97 Civic that has never been taken care of. The Process: EO Wheel/Tire Cleaner w/ Meguiar's Tire Brush and Wheel Brush Optimum No Rinse Clay Magic...

I searched and read many threads about taping off the car before polishing but still have a few questions. I will be using 3M Blue Painter's tape. 1. I understand you are to tape near windows and trim, but what exactly is meant by trim? Is it plastic, chrome, emblems? 2. My doorhandles are...

I'm ready to do my first car detail but lots of rain has been coming to Houston. Will use girlfriend's 97 Civic Sedan as a lab rat. Again, the lineup: A2Z w/ Meguiar's Wheel Face Brush and Tire Brush Optimum No Rinse Wash Clay Magic Optimum Compound via PC Optimum Polish via PC...

I've read through the threads and I decided to throw my wash mitts in the cycle. After drying them inside out, it looks wonderful and still works great! Done it 3 times already. My question is: Is there a more cost-effective way to clean the mitts and still maintain quality? Throwing in 2...

I was at a red light yesterday and a bum starts cleaning my windshield with WINDEX and a used paper towel! He didn't even ask me if I wanted it to be cleaned, which was pretty rude. Not to mention, I had my windows down and he sprayed my side mirror, which splashed window cleaner on my...

About to spend some serious money on detailing products. I have already purchased Prime Strong and Carnauba, and Carnauba Jett, Eagle One Tire and Wheel Cleaner, Sheepskin Mitts, MF towels. Here is my cart: 1 The Edge Dual Action 6 Inch Kit 99.99 1 Porter Cable 7424 129.99 1...

Been waiting about a week for Carnauba Jett to come in so that I can order some along with Prime Carnauba. Hope you guys don't buy it all out when it is back in stock!

Hi everyone, this is my first post so please be nice. I have a Black 2006 Honda Accord Coupe (2 months old) and just got interested in detailing a few days ago. I made a huge mistake of wiping my car with a bath towel on the very first wash, but luckily I didn't apply pressure to it while...