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In starting a new detailing business, should you use your last name(such as Smith Auto Detailing) or something more specialized such as Clear Solutions if you were installing a clear bra? I will be offering a full auto detail and installing X-Pel 3M Scotchcal

As far as detailing the engine and engine compartment would a steam cleaner be a good tool to use? If so what brand /model would you advise?

On my black Suburban I put one coat of Klasse AIO on and two coats of Klasse SG. I allowed 24 hours between coats of polish. Any advantage of putting additional coats of SG on before I put on a coat of Carnuba or should I just go to the Carnuba next?

On the rear trunk lid of my corvette are many cleaning marks invisible in daylight but under halide lighting very visible. Should I spot polish these by hand or use my PC? I don't want to create additional marks,etc.

Has anyone tried and compared these two? Results?

The paint on my car is in excellent condition and under normal daylight the paint looks flawless no matter how close you look. However, in my garage under the metal halide lights the trunk and hood have many micro-scratches in the clearcoat. Should I leave alone as is or spot buff by hand or pc...

When applying Klasse SG, how long should one wait between coats?

After a successful first try on removing swirls from my Chevy S10 with my new PC I decided to attempt removing cleaning scratches and bug scratches from the Xpel installed on my corvette. I used a LC four inch spot pad(white) and used #2 Novas . This combo gave me great results but did not...

I just finished using this 2000 Edge system and it is great! Easy operation of changing pads , perfect centering and great pads. Thanks to all who reccommended this product to me! My first attempt at removing swirls on my truck was a great success . :bigups

Where can Novus plastic Polish products be bought at the best price? For light scratches in 3M Scotchcal would Novus #2 be the best product to use with a PC?

I'm getting ready to remove VERY light swirls on my S-10 which is dark blue. I bought the 2000 Edge green and white pads and PB ssr1 and ssr 2.5. After I wash and clay the paint should I try the green pad and ssr1 first and if this doesn't remove the swirls go to the ssr 2.5? Could you walk me...

I read that there are a number of detailing schools where instruction is given over a 2-3 day period. Is anyone familiar with a couple of the top schools for this instruction?

I have a PC and have decided after too many hours researching the many available pad choices that I want to go with the 2000 system. The two pad choices are the Edge 2000 thick pad and the thinner Classic pad. What are the differences? I will be using mainly on clearcoat paint to remove mild to...

How does these Edge 2000 system pads work compared to other pads?

I have a PC and now want to order pads. I have decided on the Sonus Das pads and notice that Sonus offers a starter kit which includes the flex backing plate , two micro fiber bonnets and several pads (orange,green,etc) Would this be a proper choice to get started?

What are the differences(pro and con) of using a PC vs. a cyclo? I have a new Pc but havn't used it yet for swirl elimination. Would a cyclo be a better option?

I read Griots magazine and he claims that his velcro flexible backing plate dissapates heat better than other backing plates due to the holes around the plate. The holes are the only difference I can detect when comparing photos of his plates compared to others . What plate would be the best for...

Which retailer offers the best price on Lake Country pads which also ships at the least cost without high handling fees?

I had 3M Scotchcal(Xpel) installed on my vette three years ago and there are light scratches on the material from cleaning and a few squeeze marks left by the installer. Can these be removed by using a PC? If so what would be the procedure for doing so and what products should I use? Thank you!

I am trying to decide between the purchase of Sonus pads/backing plate and Propel similar products. What are the differences in quality between these two ? I don't mind paying extra for a higher quality product but I do like to get my moneys worth!