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    Mark V Detailing products

    Hey guys, curious if you can give me any (preferably a lot) of info on this product line. Here is their website: Mark V Professional Detailing Systems
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    How serious are the effects of polishing on a hot surface via PC?

    Hey guys, I've read that your not supposed to you a machine on a hot surface. Is this the case with the PC? How hot does a surface have to be (as compared to how other hot items feel) before I have to begin worrying about burning/damaging clear coat? I've noticed that a lot of "rules" can be...
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    Looking for a moderately priced wax I can apply like Zymol Royal

    Hey guys, I wanna try this method (I have my reasons) but I sure as hell am not going to pay that outrageous price. Curious if there are any other waxes that I can do this with? Anyone try anything of the sort with NattyBlue or something of that nature?
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    Any downsides to washing using bare hands?

    Hey guys, as an experiment I picked up some suddy water and rubbed the car down using my bare hands. It seemed to work fine, and it helps so far as figuring out where to clay. Curious, however, if there are any down sides?
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    Washing with Microfiber vs. Sheepskin...

    Forgot to wash the sheepskin mitts after yesterdays clay, so I decided to just use a yellow Meg's microfiber towel for a quick wash prior to polishing today. WOW, do these things hold a LOT of suddy water! Unlike my sheepskin, which seem to run out of water after one squeeze, I was able to...
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    HELP! Polsihing for the firt time and running into a serious problem...

    Hey guys, any help ASAP is apprecaited as I'm doing thsi right now. I'm using Zaino's Dual Fusion Finishign polish + White LC CCS Pad with a PC. I noticed a small area on the roof of my car now has a small crater in it. I checked the pad, which now has 100's of little black "hairs" and two...
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    Sheepskin Mitt that doesn't fall apart after 2 dozen uses

    Hey guys, the sheep skin mitts I purchase from Pepboys seem to fall apart in less then 20 uses. I'm curious as to your experiences with a mitt that won't fall apart so soon.
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    How do you approach a PREMIUM dealership?

    Hey guys, I'm going to be approaching a Super-Premium car dealership (probably sells 1 car a month). I'd like to offer them my services, but a little bit nervous. Any pointers would be great... and any pricing strategies for a dealership would also be appreciated. Thanks guys!
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    Citrus wheel cleaners?

    Hey guys, are these any better for your skin then the other wheel cleaners? What are your opinions on how well they work versus the regular formulas used?
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    Help me set up my ultra detail combo

    Hey guys, I'm fixing to do another super detail on my car. Probably going to take 2-3 days of work. Heres is my previous attempt using AIO/SG/NB x2: http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/84121-your-opinions-bmw-328-gray-no-56k.html . My car is still new, in good shape, with no visible marring...
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    Z5pro + Zfx + Z8??

    Hey guys... I read in a thread that adding 2-3 sprays of Z8 into your Z5/zfx mixture is a good idea. Granted Z8 is expensive, I'm curious if many of you out there have found this practice to be worth while? Opinions?
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    Diluting Z8 and other products...

    Hey guys, as far as diluting Z8 (or anything else for that matter) is distiled water a necessity? If so why? Thanks gentlemen!
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    Terry cloth hand application?

    Hey guys, thus far my Klasse Kit and Zaino purchases have come with terry cloth hand applicators. With that being said, I NEVER hear of anyone using a terry cloth applicator. Its either microfiber or foam. I'm curious if theres a real benefit to using this product and why the Klasse Kit...
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    Efficiency

    Hey guys, I have a small detail and three car washes this up coming saturday. The detail is probably going to be nothing more then a wash and wax, with the possibility of some leather and carpet work (the guy just wants it to look descent while he's selling it). The washes will probably include...
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    Experiences using Z5pro with OUT zfx?

    I've heard conflicting information regarding this topic so I wanted to dedicate a post to it. Curious what your guys' experiences have been using Z5pro with out ZFX. Especially over K-AIO.
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    When do you not have to use 50/50 rub down?

    Hey guys, I'm starting to fill in the last holes in my PC understanding prior to using it for the first time. Anyways, I hear that a 50/50 rub down is at times needed... but under what circumstance is it not?
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    Using ZPC puerly as a base for Z5 (not for removing mars)

    Hey guys, I'm gonna simplify the post and just spell out the combos I'm considering: ZPC + Z5pro ZPC + Z5pro (With ZFX) ZPC + K-AIO + Z5pro ZPC + K-AIO + Z5pro (With ZFX) Assume these combos are on a clean slate with no prior Z1, ZFX, or ZAIO Anything wrong with any of those...
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    How do YOU maintain your pads?

    Thats what the "learn" section says... but it seems a bit cumbersome to have an extra 45 minutes of responsibility after detailing. So I'm curious if theres any other methods people have applied? How about using simple green?
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    How do you sell/price ZCS and Z8?

    Hey guys, how do you price or group these add ons with the rest of your details? How do you up sell them? Thanks :)
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    Does Z-PC need a finishing polish? Or is it one?

    Hey guys, I'm a bit curious as to where Z-PC stands. Can I use it as a stand alone polish, using it as a light compound and finishing polish? Or should I use Sonus SFX2 before hitting the car with ZPC?
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