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I have a customer who got an oil change and they apparently left the oil cap off and oil spilled out all over the engine and he wants a pressure wash and degrease. Anyone done something like this before? What can I expect? How much should I charge/quote? Thanks.

I am looking into getting insurance for my business, on the request of a potential major business client. I got quotes from $2,800 (State Farm 300k coverage), $1,550 (Farmer's 500k) and another for $500 for 200k (100k max per incident). This was a very wide range and I was hoping all you...

I did a wash 'n wax on a Land Rover LR3 for a regular customer today, and when I lifted up the front passenger floor mat, I found a bunch of mold - mostly very dark brown, some green and white and it was wet/damp. I am planning on going back tomorrow to take care of the mold - what should I...

I am looking to buy an extractor for my growing mobile detailing business :spot . I have done a fair amount of searching and reading on old posts, and it looks like the Mytee Lite II is ideal for me. I just wanted to make sure that a) you can plug this extractor into a residential garage...

Just wanted to let my fellow autopians in on some great deals sportscarcare.com liquidation. I have ordered there before (great experience and good service) and just got an email about this closeout. Go to Car Care Items for some steals! I picked up a bottle of EX-P for 9.95, and 32oz...

It has been really cold in Seattle (dipping to the teens and 20s) and some detailing products in my trunk froze, including my gallon of folex which says "DO NOT FREEZE" on the back. Is this a problem? Thanks.

Hi I have a very good customer (I did full details on three of his cars last week) who had me detail one of his employee's cars today. It is a white mid-90s BM 318 sedan with an old clear bra that is now really ugly with scratches and dirt under them. I tried to remove it but instead of...

I was on the freeway - sudden braking - rear ended by a pickup with NO INSURANCE :angry: :angry: , and another guy slammed into the pickup. I went to a body shop and got an estimate for $5,000, although they were sure that there was more damage buth they could only see it after they removed...

At Fred Meyer, or at least the one in Bellevue, WA there are coupons in the detailing section for buy two products get one free (of = or lesser value). Not a bad deal I picked up Lexol cleaner and conditioner and got a free bottle of Quik Interior Detailer.

Anyone know about a discount for properautocare.com or exceldetail.com? Thanks!

Found a bottle of MP in my brother's closet :), and I was hoping someone could help educate me on this product. What exactly does it do? Strengths/weaknesses? What is a good topper wax/sealant for this polish? Thanks!

Has anyone seen any effect of high gas prices on your detailing business? Have any customers held back on spending money detailing because of gas? Do you guys think high gas prices could have a negative effect on the detailing industry?

My friends 1997 red explorer has oxidation and hazing and I am going to restore the paint tomorrrow, but I dont have a pc and can only do hand application and products are limited to those that are locally available, I was thinking about doing a clay then colorx and nxt wax, does this sound...

I washed my MFs in the washing machine with the appropriate liquid detergent and added some distilled white vinegar, and they came out with dirt particles and stuff still stuck to them. I tried picking the pieces off one at at time but it is endless. Why did this happen? Where did I go wrong...

How do you guys clean your dirty foam and mf applicators? Should I just throw them in the wash with my other mfs or what? Thanks.

Can I use P21S wax and Pinnacle Crystal Mist for a booster or should I just get Souveran? I have a mettalic gray car, would there be a diff between P21S and PS?

What is a good cleaner/polish for my headlight and taillights? What does everybody do to clean them? I think I remember someone mentioning some product for this but Im not sure... Thanks

What should I do to "prep" my paint for NXT? Can I just wash and then apply the wax or do I need an in-between step? Please explain. Thanks!

What do you think of this process? Comments/suggestions are greatly appericiated. I have a platinum gray (metallic) jetta. Wash at least weekly with GC Apply NXT wax every 4-6 weeks with mf or foam applicator and buffing with mf Use NXT spray wax every 1-2 weeks or as needed to improve...

I am getting klasse AIO, and P21S wax, I need to get some Buffing/Polishing MFs for them. What MF should I get, I am looking at the autopia CBT, the viking edgless polishing MF, Meguiars Ultimate Wipe. What is the best one? Also, how many will I need for my car (Jetta), will just one be...