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I have a customer who recently purchased a brand new Tundra. It is in great condition except for the wheel wells, which already have noticeable pitting after only 3,000 miles? Is there any way to protect this area of the vehicle. I've never seen this before. Thanks.

I love the stuff. Now I only use the original pink label woolite for dash and leather cleaning. It seems to me (IMHO) that it actually has more cleaning power than the pink label. I only have to dilute it 10-20:1 in my LGCM and it still has great cleaning power. And I like the scent a lot more...

Nothing serious for me. I've scraped my knuckles around 50 times while degreasing tires, occasionally gotten degreaser in my eyes, and just yesterday I banged my knee pretty hard on a trailer hitch. A really weird one happened when I washed a car early in the morning for a dealer, soaked my...

I don't often run into a lot of micromarring problems when using the PC, but when I do I have a lot of trouble getting them out. By micromarring I mean the pattern of repeated small dots sometimes left behind after compounding (rather than small scratches or blemishes from washing). A few...

It is one of the areas that I would really like to improve on. There are a variety of damage levels out there, and I was wondering how much luck you guys have with bringing back trashed and heavily oxidized headlights? Anyone get it 100%? To clarify, I mean the headlights that require 400...

I bought some poliseal because I thought it was a sealant and could be layered with something like KSG. When the bottle arrived, I read on the label that it has carnuba wax in it. I tried layering KSG anyway but go no results in terms of slickness the following day. What products have you had...

Gotta be some good stories here. This seems to be a competitive business with new companies popping up every day. Any shouting matches? Dead fish wrapped in paper or horse's head?

Hey guys, Got some advice from my brother in law who does guttering. I mentioned that I was planning on buying a generator, and he suggested getting a power inverter for my car, which is what his company uses. I mentioned it to my dad (25+ years mechanic) and he said it wouldn't support the...

Has anyone combined OP and SSR 2.5 to prevent the typical SSR dusting? If so, how much and at what percent. I do like SSR 2.5, but I could live without all of the dust (especially in the sun). Thanks.

I was reading about Z-5's filling ability on the Zaino website. The combination of fillers and a sealant would be great for my car. Are the fillers legit and is longevity good with 3 layers. And I know a lot of people grit guard, but I dont understand it. When the dirt enters the bucket, just...

I was wondering if any pros in the VA/Loudoun or MD/Frederick areas would need a free helper for a day. I am experienced with a PC, compounds, polishes, claying, washing, wax/sealants, and I am a cautious worker. My job will end in a couple of weeks and I will have a lot of free time. I have...

A few weeks ago I tried using a garden sprayer (1 gallon pump up style with wand) to clean an engine. I degreased with greased lightning orange blast, rinsed with the sprayer, and dressed with OTC dressing. It worked really well but I worry about not rinsing well enough (seemed great but still I...

What is the work time for optimum poli seal? Is it like using OP--same process? Thanks for any help guys. *And what is the cure time for optimum clearseal? I couldn't find it on the optimum website. Thanks again.*

Yesterday I polished my headlights with my pc. The process was wetsand with 2000 grit, OC 4 inch orange pad, and OP with 4 inch pad. It looked pretty good, but I noticed a slight hologram like look after inspecting in certain light at certain angles. I have had this problem before. Anyone...

Will ZFX work on other brands such as AJ or KSG? It is used to flash cure the sealant so that you may layer immediately, correct?

I know with my two jobs (currently working for employers), I pay roughly 25-30% including all taxes taken from my check. As professional detailers, what percent usually comes from your gross income after filing with deductions. Thanks to anyone that can shed some light.

Is it possible to make your own ONR mix in a pinch? In theory, a bucket full of soapy (car wash) water should lubricate as well as ONR diluted, shouldn't it? EDIT: Of course I would use the same gentle method of wool mitt to wash/microfiber to dry, and use a bucket of fresh water to...

Quick question: I still have some OC and I am out of OP. I have an almost full bottle of SSR1. Is SSR1 strong enought to follow the OC? Anyone tried this combination or have any problems with it? Thanks guys.

How do you guys feel with using a garden sprayer to rinse an all wheel cleaner from the wheels? Would that be totally unsafe? To really clean a wheel without using a wheel cleaner, I guess I'd have to hand polish. How about to rinse degreaser from an engine? It would be nice to be completely...

I don't think I've really ever seen a clear breakdown on different paint types. I understand single stage (primer + color coat) and regular clear (primer + color coat + clear coat), but there are some types I don't understand. Can anyone break it down for me? What exactly is a tri-coat paint...