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  1. zmcgovern45

    Got Rid of my Overpriced Karcher PW and bought a Cheap Ryobi & Upgraded it... way better setup!!

    The Karcher X Series... About 4 years ago I bought a Karcher X Series (K5.540) , 2000 PSI, 1.4 GPM unit (product link) to be used for car washing. This was my first electric pressure washer, and I figured I would buy the "top of the line" expensive model so I wouldn`t have any regrets later...
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    My New Youtube Channel for Detailing

    Hey everyone... my goal for 2017 is to start producing more YouTube content. I just started a new channel with the hope of sharing product reviews, how-to articles, and general detailing discussion in addition to the short clips we already post while detailing. I would greatly appreciate if you...
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    What we`ve been up to in 2016...

    We`ve had a busy year so far, and I haven`t been able to do write ups for all of our work, so here is a little overview of some of the things we`ve worked on so far in 2016... You can always keep up with Our Recent Work Blog on our Website :) 2005 Ferrari F430 - Premium Enhancement...
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    DIY LED Work Light - Enhanced `Pro` Version

    We get a lot of questions about the exact equipment we are using for these lights, so here is the information..... Products Manfrotto 231 CS Light Stand - $272.88 ** (link) Manfrotto 231ARM Hand Grip - $38.99 (link) Neewer Double Lamp Socket (2 pack) - $14.99 (link) Torchstar 18W 5000k LED...
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    Meow... 2016 Jet Black Challenger Hellcat - Paint Correction - 22ple - GTechniq - Attention to Detailing - Peoria, IL

    We`ve done a few brand new Hellcats. One has been nearly flawless, the rest were, well, awful... This car came to us for a full makeover and maximum exterior protection. With just 1200 miles on the odometer, you would hope that the paint was in nearly perfect condition, however that does not...
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    Shiny, Red, Italian... a winning combination - Ferrari F430 - Paint Correction - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    This is a very low mileage and well pampered vehicle. The owner had already spent many, many hours cleaning the undercarriage, suspension, and wheels, so all we had left was to get the paint in good shape. A two step correction process was used to remove the majority of defects from the paint...
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    Classy Jag Polished and Ready for Spring - 2012 Jaguar XKR - Rupes MKII - Paint Correction - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    This vehicle was in for a thorough cleaning and gloss enhancement to prepare for Spring. I was able to remove the majority of defects from the paint to really make this silver shine. Process Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Brush Wheels: P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner & Various Brushes Foam Pre-Soak...
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    Master Blaster Hose extension - alternative brands?

    I've been meaning to get a 30+ foot hose for my MB so that I can leave the unit on my cart instead of dragging it around behind me as I go around the car... ...the metrovac 30' hose is an astounding $75, which is way more than I will spend on an air hose. The site says it is a 30'x1.5"...
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    Tornador Users...

    Hoping someone can fill me in on the secret. Black vs Classic? What's the difference? The tornador site lists identical specs for both tools... ...yet claims the black has twice the cleaning power, uses less air, and is quieter. So I'm confused. Also - I've only got a 20 Gal...
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    Pushing Essence to the Limit - 2015 Grand Cheroke New Car Prep - 22ple VX3 - Attention to Detailing Peoria IL

    The owner of this vehicle contacted me in search of a premium level of protection for their new vehicle. Upon inspection, it was determined that the paint needed some work to get it into a true "new" condition, so we decided our premium service which includes a one step correction process to...
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    Audi A6 - Corrected and Coated - CarPro Essence - CQuartz UK - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    ​This vehicle was brought to us for some deep cleaning and paint correction to restore some gloss and shine in the paint. After many, many hours reviving the paint, the vehicle was coated in our standard ceramic coating for added protection. In the end, the vehicle turned out great. The paint...
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    White Paint Needs Love, Too. - 2014 Porsche Carrera 4S - Paint Correction - CQuartz Finest - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    The owner of this vehicle contacted me because he had been referred by a coworker and was interested in having his paint corrected and protected for his newly acquired, beautiful Porsche. We opted for a 2 step correction to remove the majority of moderate to light defects, though some scratches...
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    Custom scratches with my new car, please - 2015 Audi Q5 - 22ple VX3 - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    I'll take some custom scratches with my new car, please - 2015 Audi Q5 - 22ple VX3 - Attention to Detailing Peoria This brand new vehicle was brought to us to receive a ceramic coating for superior protection. Upon inspection it became clear that the vehicle was not at all cared for by the...
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    "M"azing Family Sedan - BMW M6 Gran Coupe - Paint Correction - 22ple - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    The owner of this vehicle was interested in having the exterior of the vehicle cleaned to the fullest extent. This rare, beautiful sports sedan underwent several days of careful cleaning, paint correction, and finally ceramic coating application for incredibly gloss and shine that will surely...
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    BMW Attacked by Wild Turkeys! - 335i Paint Correction - 22ple VX3 - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    This vehicle belongs to a repeat customer of ours. You might remember this vehicle from almost exactly 1 year ago when we did a major overhaul on the paint for this owner shortly after he purchased the car (click here to see the write up from last year). If you didn't see that post, here is a...
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    One Glossy Kitty - 2015 Challenger Hellcat - CQuartz Finest - CQuartz DLUX - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    This vehicle was brought to us for a proper new car prep. The owner was very interested in having excellent protection applied to all painted surfaces and wheels. The paint was thoroughly cleaned, spot corrected, polished, and coated with 2 coats of CQuartz Finest. The wheels were removed and...
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    How to Post Photos on Forum using Photobucket

    Overview If you're like me, and you take a lot of photos, you want an easy way to share them online on forums. Between my business photos (detailing) and personal photos, I take 10,000+ photos every year, so it can be a lot to keep track of. I have found Photobucket to be the quickest and...
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    Daily Driver Restored Inside and Out - 2010 BMW X3 Jet Black - Paint Correction - Coating - Interior - Attention to Detailing Peoria

    The owner of this vehicle is a repeat customer. After performing a complete interior and exterior service on another vehicle last year, we were asked to do the same for this one. This vehicle had survived the past 4 years with his daughter at school, and his wife was going to be driving it...
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    As Bright as the Sun! - 2015 Scion FRS RS1.0 (#829/1500) - Correction & CQuartz Finest

    The owner of this limited edition vehicle brought the car to us to have the paint cleaned and protected. He opted for our most exclusive paint coating, CQuartz Finest, for exceptional gloss and shine that is backed by a 2 year warranty. Although the vehicle is just 6 months old, the paint was...
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    From worn and faded, to deep and glossy - BMW X5 - Paint Correction & Optimum Gloss-Coat

    The owner of this vehicle contacted us because she was unhappy with the current condition of the vehicle. The paint didn't look quite right to her, and she noticed that it looked more grey than black in some cases. During our initial consultation, we noted the large amount of surface defects and...
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