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Does anyone do this for a living? Is this a viable business to get into? I love detailing and would love a sideline business I can do on weekends. PDR Training seems really expensive! Craig

Had to share some final results with you guys. While I've been a car detailing enthuisiast for 20 years I have learned so much from all you guys. I attached some pictures of my finished '08 Hyundai Veracruz. Basically the process was as follows: Wash w/ Zymol car wash Clay with Clay Magic...

I'm beginning to see a very similar relationship between TV's and Wax/Sealants.....bear with me a minute. My brothers and I all recently purchased large HDtvs for our respective homes. One bought a Sony, One a Hitachi and I got a Panasonic. All great TV's. But which one looks better? We...

Finally got my new PC this week as well as my Sonus pads. Couldn't decide which pre-sealer polish to go with so I picked up some 3M Scratch remover locally. Our new Hyundai Veracruz has some fine scratches from poor dealer prep that I wanted to remove. I decided to use the 3M Scratch...

Just about to begin using my new PC this weekend and wanted to know what you all do for pad care after each use? What is the proper cleaning method? Craig

I would love to hear why I should not buy Finesse-it II to prep my paint after claying. On my new Hyundai Veracruz(Black metallic) I have minor fine scratches from poor delivery detailing. I will be applying with PC 7424. Is there a better product available? I would love to hear someones...

Anyone try the line of "Chemical Guys" buffer pads with a PC? Seems like a good value. I'm looking at their yellow, white and blue. Thinking about the Yellow then following up with the white using 3M Finesse it II then use the Blue with a LSP like Zaino or Klasse Sealant. This is to be...

Greetings folks! I recently bought my wife a new Hyundai Veracruz(Metallic Black) and want to do this thing right. I've already clayed and waxed but I'm about to get serious. The paint is obviously in decent condition however has some minor fine scratches most likely from the dealer using...

Hey guys, I need some help making a decision here. I own a cheapie B&D orbital and have always been content using it on cars in good condition. Enter a 7 year old boat......This boat although is in decent condition, I want to really hit it good to return it to new condition. I am told...

Peeked out the window to see a neighbor across the street detail his car. Mind you this guy is a friend of my neighbor. I really dont know these people other than the casual "Hello". To my horror I see this guy going over his entire car with get this......"Windex"!!!!!! I'm dead serious he...

The wife went to Wal-mart so I asked her if she could pick me up a spare bottle of Meguires QD since I was running low. OK my wife isnt the sharpest knife in the draw but I still love her since she's so awesome in other ways. She comes home and I find a bottle of Meguires Quick Wax on the...

Hey guys, After reading about PC's for weeks I became interested. I assume the PC is a random orbital unit. I already own a Black and Decker 6" orbital(palm style) buffer. I checked the specs and its a single speed at 4000 Orbits per minute. I have both terry bonnets and foam bonnets as...

Anybody ever try to mix up a home made quick detailer solution? I would love to have a huge supply of something I can be liberal with. Craig '04 Sedona EX

After a couple of weeks I'm a little dissapointed with the Liquid glass protection from bugs. A couple of weeks ago I treated our new Kia Sedona to a Dawn wash, Clay magic treatment and three cured layers of LG. Last week I washed it with the Zymol Shampoo(purchased from Big lots). At that...

Hey guys, The dealer damaged our alloy rims in the process of balancing our tires. When they removed the old counter weights the old weight gouged the rim lip pretty bad. Has anyone attemted to repair this? Craig '04 Sedona EX

Is a PC an orbital(random) or simply a rotary tool? Is it used for both application and removal of product? I've used a sears 10" orbital in the past but I primarily work by hand. Is it a time saver? Perform better than hand? Craig

Although not the most popular choice among Autopians, Last week I applied three layers of Liquid glass to our new Kia Sedona. Before I started applying the LG I clayed the surface with Clay Magic. It wasnt until the second layer that the LG started to gleam. It came out slicker than anything...

Greetings experts! Getting ready to wash my wife's brand new Kia Sedona with Dawn(to remove any residual wax) then clay to prepare for sealer. I decided to go with the Liquid Glass since I have a good supply on hand. My question is this........How many layers before its not worth it...