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I broke out the rotary for the 2nd time ever. 1st time I only practiced for very short period of time. I started w/ HiTemp 357 on either orange or yellow foam pad (can't remember) and it wasn't correcting everything. I switched to wool and then used HiTemp Smooth Cut on a white foam pad. Seems...

I went to use my Optimum HC, OP, and OHC and they are kinda watery. I don't remember them being that runny. I bought them last year and just barely used them once trying them out. They are in my garage and it's heated and don't think they ever got to freeze or anything. Is that the consistency...

I am getting ready to do my white 06 crewcab silverado. It has been neglected sorry to say. I live in a rural area and the rear wheelwells are full of tar. The rear wheelwells have no liner, just paint. What's gonna be the strongest and fastest way to get all that out of there? Thx. I am...

Got a SHARK steam cleaner from Lowes tonight. It was on sale for 20% off so I got it out the door for like $85 including tax. I tried it out on my leather couch. It was like dirty water running off of it. Anyone have any tips for using it? For carpets do you just pretreat with say Folex and...

First time I ever did any detailing on a rig. Lots of leather in this truck. Went through alot of filthy terry towels full of grime and brown smoke. Used 8:1 Woolite and scrubbed everything a couple times before protecting with 303. Took me 7 hours to do and I got $150 out of the job.

Curious to see if anyone has detailed any semi trucks? I have an interior to do then at a later date the exterior. He wants the truck washed and waxed and the aluminum tanks polished and whatever else I can polish. There is some stainless also. Tanks look pretty neglected. I was thinking about...

Well, I am trying to get my business going and for now just going on word of mouth and little flyers until I can go full blown instead of on the side. Guy next to my shop has a couple of semis. I already did his boys 07 2500 HD quad cab and his old chevy pickup (full detail, no polishing). They...

What do you guys use for cleaning bug guts and tar an such off of plastic such as outside mirrors? Can you use a dilluted Simple Green or is an APC better.

I am just curious to why noone states how much they charged for some of these amazing details. I think it would help others starting out get an idea of some pricing for different types of details. I know everyone isn't doing Lambo's and such but just curious why it is so hush hush? I have seen...

I am getting ready to do my mother's yellow Ford Escape. I am gonna be claying it and polishing (just a 1 step) and interested in what you guys find makes yellow POP!

My pads are wanting to fall off my PC. Seems like they are walking also when I am using it. If I barely touch the pad it will pull off and I am afraid of them falling on ground.

Nothing much to brag about here. Just a full detail, no polishing or anything. I would've liked to kept it for longer and buffed it out but guy only wanted wash and wax. I ended up claying alot of the truck because I couldn't see waxing over the small tar deposits and such. Paint could use a one...

Anyone use Stoner's More Shine Less Time on the engine bay? Would be nice to just spray it on and be done.

Is there a preferred method for application? Hand or PC? Any tips for usage or anything to look out for?

I have a customer whose aluminum wheels need brought back to life. Last year we got them looking great compared to what they were. We used Mother's on them. Now after not being taken care of again they look nasty again. Really bad grime and brake dust inside the hard to reach openings. Kinda...

What would you guys charge? 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500. Crew cab (4 doors), long bed. Full detail. No engine bay. It's a clean truck. Has some minor swirls already. It is red and black. Sharp truck. Told him I do the works not just vacuum interior but dress it and glass and everything. Wash...