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    does DACP always cut it for the first step for the swirls in most cars?

    I was reading many articles, and it seems as if everyone use DACP as there first product step in order to remove some swirls. Anyone ever go down the line a little further in the meguairs line to achieve swirl free results? Or another product used before DACP to get those nasty swilrs out...
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    quality generators on the internet?

    Well i want to get a generator. I was lookling at these 2. I will be only powering from this generator, a durrmaid, small shop vac, buffer and light. only 1 at a time though. anyways what u think of these generators? http://www.generatoroutlet.com/eg2800_t-bar_honda_powered.html...
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    sureflo pump? in between water for pressure washer?

    Well i got a little info on another board,but im confused. Im getting a 55 gallon water tank and want this craftsman pressure washer it is like 3hp. anyways, I went to sears and the guy said it will not pull the water out cause it no pressurized. then I heard about something called a "sureflo"...
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    will this tank work for detailing/ Is outlet position good and size for pressure wash

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3801625871&category=11751#ebayphotohosting is that a good tank for car detailing in the specs of the position and size of the outlet hole? Thanks
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    Pro detailers what tent instant tent do you use for 1 person pop up

    I was wondering what tent I should get for my mobile detailing business? I need one that pops up with just one person, but also what size do i need to get to do most cars. I know some big cars like huge SUV wouldnt fit well, but it will come in handy for the ones that do. So what you guys...
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    best water tank to go with? what u guys suggest?

    I have a std cab s10, not the biggest truck ever. WEll im going to get a 60 gallon water tank for detailing. Cant go bigger cause of payload weight with all the other stuff i have back there. Im having a hard time deciding on a tank that would best suite my needs. A loaf style tank...
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    gnerator that is light,powerful, quite,but $$$$.

    I was looking at some generators. I have a pickup and it doesnt have a top. I will have to remove the generator, time to time and my tailgate is no longer there. it is a solid sheet of custom work on the rear. IT SUCKS, i wish i had a tailgate. So i have to actually pick up the generator...
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    Any business owners have different rates.becuase of nearby states if mobile?

    I live in Pa, but Im very close to the border or NJ. There are some very very high end cars in that state, and wouldnt mind making a market just over the border. I was wondering if anyone has a good way of pricing for on a brochure for 2 seperate states. I was just thinking in small...
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    other detail sites?

    i was wondering what other detailing sites there are out there? My netscape crashed, and I lost the link to a good site. It was called something like Show and Shine in a Off topic forum. Anyone here of this site? Scottwax was posts alot on there. Im trying to find it again. Also have any...
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    pittsburgh detailing seminar 14-15 anyone going?

    There is a detailing seminar the 14-15 of this month. It is held by a company called detail king. Im attending this since im from the pa area, well about 5 hours from there. Anyone else going to the 2 day event? It would be nice to meet some fellow members on this board. It costs me about 300...
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    no believe in me. im going to prove them wrong,but i get discouraged easy!

    It just really offends me on how no one believes in me, but myself. Im basically venting here, but my parents think that detailing cars is not a good idea. My dad comes out and says stuff like "Who in there right mind would pay over 100 dollars to get a car cleaned". My mom just kinda responds...
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    detail permits/licences

    Mobile detailers, what permits do you have to detail in your state? I just moved to a new state, Pa and I have to figure out what licence or permits I need. Damn, this state seems so hard to find contact info about it.In New Jersey it was so much easier. I call the same people I did in...
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    How much water does it take?

    Do you guys know how much water it takes to wash a car, if you use a hose with a nozzle or pressure washer? I have been doing alot of thinking and planning to convert my s10 "show truck" back to a stock s10. Im worried though, cause it is just a 4 banger with a 6ft bed. I dont want to carry...
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    cap or hard cover for pickup?

    well i live in the worst damn state ever. Pa where it was -4 and the wind was 60-70 all early morning 1am and on. the damn flat hard 400 dollar cover flew right off my truck, snapped the hindges and get wedged in between 2 trees. Now what is good for mobile detailing? I need to fit a water tank...
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    My Checklist, very good, read if you dont have one.

    This is a great bomb proff, checklist I have hear. It wil make sure you dont miss anything, and no matter how many details I will do, i will use it. Step 1: Inspect vehicle and assess the customer requirements. Special concerns? Special Stains? Door Panels, Center Console,Carpeting and...
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    Any of you detail cause of great money, and have other plans,but an easy start?

    Well, I was wondering if some of you detailers were attracted to the money aspect,not the work aspect of detailing? Im attracted to both areas, but most say i should just love to do it. Yeah if I was detailing BMWs, Benz everyday who the hell wouldnt be. But,sometimes you get those nasty cars...
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    my truck maybe for detailing. SAD SAd!

    Well it looks like this is going to be my work truck. I want to do this detailing bad, and have invested alot of time and money into this vehicle. It is a 2000 Chevy s10 xtreme. I have to do some stuff to it, to make it work though. As you can see it is to low. Im going to raise if back up...
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    Smaller equipement and supply list.

    I would just like to share a Small Equipment and Supply List, I have been able to obtain from reading several manuals and wastching videos. Step Stool or Ladder: I will carry one of these at all times. Alot of cars and oher large vehicles have areas that most people cannot reach. Even if...
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    Setting in with body shop jump on it?

    Well as you know from my previous post im very skeptical of detailing in my new state due to prosperity. I want to do mobile detailing and already own a pickup. Down the road a body shop that did custom work for me, knew I was into this. He knows i want to start up a business. The other...
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    Very worried about detailing in my area. Is it worth to even start it up, im having?

    Im very worried about detailing in the state my family has located to not very long ago. I used to live in North Jersey, a very wealthy state with many nice cars. I now live in Pa about 1 hour from where I used to live. The pay scale is alot less here in this state and I see alot more beater...
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