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Normal wash and clay Vanilla Moose / white pad 2k / 1 coat for now PB's EX-P by hand . Vanilla Moose works great on clearcoat rims . Gives alot of "wetness" This is my car that my wife drives and I clean and pay for..oh well..

aloha guys , I've used S&W before for quick stuff but whats the best way to clean wheels without a water supply . I'm thinking of some APC , scrub and wipe . Do some of you bring buckets or jugs of water for wheels ?

One of my neighbors stopped by house because she keeps seeing this detailing van ( Honda Element ) w/the graphics on it parked in front. I moved in w/in-laws in June so I get alot of people walking up .Anyway long story short . All her co-workers used to go to this other guy but he can't be...

Do you guys treat this paint the same as clear coated surfaces? I hope that I can use all my favorite products like SSR's and such . This will be for Polyurathene paint that gets alot of sun everyday. Can I attack it with my pc , yellow pad w/ssr 2.5. This is for the fleet of [planes I'll be...

aloha DC members , If you haven't read my aircraft post ,I'm looking at detailing Cessna's and was told be VERY CAREFUL of the canopy glass because its plexiglass and scratches easy. Do you guys have an over the counter product thats easy on plexiglass? Or what I should stay away from? Thanks...

Aloha DC members , I got a call from the owner of a flight school the other day .He wants to know if I'm interested in washing and waxing single and twin engine aircraft. At first I say "Of course I'm interested " . Now I'm thinking of everything that could go wrong . So I ask can 1 man take...

I recently got a gallon of meg's 40 for engines and interior. I've read that some othere members dilute the #40 w/water for the engine compartment. Did I read this right or did I just ruin 16oz. of product by mixing it w/water? I'm guessing that I would use it straight for interiors. I love PB...

I had a question about the longevity of the carnuba in the PwC. Will it last as long as say a coat of natty's or will it last as long as any other liquid wax? I love this one-step product for my wash-n=waxes. BUt was wondering how long will it last . I use to apply this product by hand but...

I posted a thread about best combo for a blk. Ford Exp. w/PC. Got all good advice. I know this is useless without pics but the truck but this was done on a trade with an important co. so I didn't chance taking and posted pics of his ride. So the combo that I used and really like is : wash and...

Aloha friends and members , I've concentrated most of my research on waxes and sealants along with leather cleaners and trim dressing that I noticed my bottle of MX-7 is low and it doesn't work that great . ( that was a long sentence!) I did some bad windows the other day and used MX-7 and...

Aloha guys , I have a important job to do on Monday. I trade services alot here on the islandand am doing a full detail on the owner of the biggest tint shop on O'ahu. He has alot of connections and has been in business for over 25 yrs. I traded the detail for tinting and chrome vinyl stickers...

when I use sealant on my car I put the second coat on the next day . But my question is what if I'm doing a cust. car and don't have the time to let the first coat "cure" . I want to provide the best look and service but dont have the time to go back and reapply. What I do now is wash clay...

i ran out of time today and went from the ssr2.5 to EX and all is well.

I finally got some woolite after reading some of the theads and looking at the after pics of the carpets and mats .wow great results . My question is the proper mixing ratio and application . I have a hot water extractor also ..thanks in advance

Hi , new to the boards but have a mobile buss. for a couple of months now. I've seen some people talk about woolite 6/1 ratio. Any tips how to maximize my extractor ? I mix the powdered soap with water in my unit , turn on the heat and pump then give it a squirt to get water in the lines . Go...

Hey guys , I had to join after catching the detail bug and starting a small business on the side. Great tips and pics here. Hopefully I can contribute in some way ..Aloha . Jon