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    dilution ratio for amarol?

    I get amarol at a really good bulk price,but i do not like the shine. It is to shiny and looks so greasy and feels greasy as well. I want a more natural look, so i was wondering if anyone found a dilution for this product to produce a natural look? thanks Rich
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    meguairs all purpose cleaner plus, meguairs all purpose cleaner/degreaser

    Well i have a gallon of the meguairs all purpose cleaner plus and the meguairs all purpose cleaner degreser. I was wondering if anyone found diluations for other uses other than listed on the back of the label? dashboards, tires, wheels, bug/tar? I dont want to go out and buy another all purpose...
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    2004 chevy silverado detail!!

    This is a full detail on a chevy silverdo. It was in okay condition, minor swirls,and the inside had some stains. I used the vm/carnuabu moose combo. on the inside i used spray 9, aerospace 303 dressing, a hot water extractor with some detail king extracting soap.
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    god im so pissed,everyone is stealing my pics already!!!

    http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29023&perpage=18&pagenumber=2 I have been trying to figure out how to post the details i have done, and people are already saying they detailed them!!! check out my website. www.richsmad.com and u can see it is clearly my work and my...
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    how to post multiple pics in one thread? i have some details to share?

    I have some pics of the recent details i did. I want to post the pictures,but how do i post more than one pic in the same thread? I know i hit browse and find the pic,but it only uploads one. how do i upload numerous?
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    that cheap perfect shine clay bar. any good?

    I keep seeing that ad for the perfect shine detailing bar. I was wondering if this stuff is any good,cause it is so cheap. I need to buy some clay,but it is so expensive. Suggestions?
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    pretty bad swirls on black newer chevy car. help!!

    Well i have a late model 2000, black chevy impala to do tommorow. The car is black and the swirl marks are pretty bad on the paint. I dont have a picture,but you guys have any suggestions on what products work the best for this color/swirl removal. I have basically every meguairs pro line...
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    my time for detailing is horrible!!

    I will post pics,but I did a 2004 chevy silverado ext cab pickup bed. It wasnt in bad shape, and did a full interior and exteior 2 step detail. This took me from 9 am to about 5!! that is horrible, how can i cut down my time? tommorow i have a minivan to do tommorow, and dont want to spend all...
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    black soft top bed covers dressing issue?

    Do you guys normally dress the black soft covers that pickups have? I used to dress mine and had no problems, but the instructions said never to dress them. I have a customer tommorow who has one, and im wondering what method I should use, also what dressing? Thanks Rich
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    benefits if ur self employed?

    Well my detailing has picked up a little and I have a few customers lined up. Im just getting out of my full time job, but im kinda worried about benefits. I have a job offer for part time like 20 hours a week at 10 dollars and hour, but I really dont need that for the money,but for the...
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    check out my website.

    Here is my website I had my brother make. It is not the best, but I couldnt afford to have one professionally made. I put the money into the equipment to do the vehicles. I have to switch the customer cars though cause the red one i didnt even detail yet, that is my brothers haha...
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    couple pics of my work truck detailed with some setup pics

    http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37161
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    Okay pics of my moible unit enjoy!!

    Pics of my mobile unit. I had to modify the truck in order to run the business. Had to loose the 80 lb 18x9 triple chrome plated wheels, lowering kit, hard cover, but it was well worth it. In the bed is my generator, pressure washer, durrmaid extractor,vac, supplies, water tank, etc...
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    customers response on swirls?

    My biggest problem when detailing a car is swirl removal. I dont know what I am doing wrong. I have practiced alot, detailed alot and still cannot seem to get those swirls out, even on my car!! I know how to use a rotary, and own one and a pc as well. I usually use a pc with DACP or swirl...
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    marketing technique maybe overkill, but im going to try it.

    The other day a woman (another worker at my company) asked what those signs were on the side of my truck. I told her I opened a mobile auto detailing service. She asked what is that? I explained to her what detailing was just for a few secods, buffing, waxing etc. She then was thinking that...
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    Nervous, just got my first customer!!

    well im very excited,but nervous as well. I just got my first customer. They want full details on a silver honda civic, and a full detail on a Dodge minivan!! Im going to do it on the weekend, so wish me luck. I think im just going to use the same comob on both vehicles, at least for the...
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    what do you guys think of my plan of attack to get those customers?

    I live in Pa where some houses can be quiet spread out, and you couldnt simply just park and walk to each house to hand out a flyer. Im targeting all my business towards office building and development areas where quarters are closer and i can get more flyers out to more people in a shorter...
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    most effective way of cleaing da pads, anyone using hogs hair brush for leather?

    I was wondering what you guys find to be the most effecive way to clean out the DA pads. Run the machine and use the brush, or you guys using the terry towel? Also how are you guys agitating your leather cleaner? Hogs hair brush?
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    plese help im stressing and dont know what to do

    Well i have a really really hard decision to make here. I dont know which way to make it at all though. To break it down a bit. I work full time, at a job where im miserable. I just watch the clock and hope it goes by quick. I do security for a store that doesnt have carmeras so i basically walk...
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    microfibers all differnt, terry cloth, dilution procedures?

    Well I have 3 questions in one post here. I read on the board about the mircofibers, and what ones to use. but can any of these good microfibers be bought locally at a store/shop or do i have to order them online? Terry cloth towels, where can i get decent ones/ I read that the walmart ones...
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