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    So who DOESNT have detailing insurance?

    Reason being is im about to do my first detail for a customer whom I am not related to/friends with. I work at an autoparts store and I had a gentleman come in today looking to buy some rubbing compound to take out some swirls in his 1995 black Porchse. We got to talking, and I told him I...
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    SSR 2.5 to SSR2 or SSR 1 to remove marring?

    Will stepping down from 2.5 to 2 be enough to remove marring? Or should I go from 2.5 to 1?
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    Do all auto parts store now carry the NEW ArmorAll formula?

    I was at PepBoys last night, poking around the detailing products. They had some pretty good prices on a few things. I noticed they had 1 gallon of ORIGINAL ArmorAll for only $11.67! Thats very cheap, and I was about to pick some up but remember discussion on here about how their old formula...
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    Vroom microfibers for polish removal? (pics)

    My gf surprised me today and brought me home a package of Vroom Microfiber Towels from target. They feel pretty soft and plush, and I know there are different types of Vroom towels out there. Are these any good for product removal, or will I cause marring?
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    3M Imperial Hand Glaze via PC?

    I bought a bottle of 3M "Professional Formula" Imperial Hand Glaze a while back when I just started to learn about detailing. I was just wondering if I can use this stuff via PC and is this strictly a glaze? Part # is 39007
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    Beware (PoorBoys products being mispackaged)

    http://newengland-motorsports.com/forums/showthread.php?p=304741#post304741
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    Meguiars 6" Burgundy and Yellow pads

    I did a search but couldn't find much info. It seems a lot of people had success with these pads combined with SSR 2.5. How aggressive are these pads? Im using some tropi-care pads that do not seem too aggressive, so I am looking to step it up. Also, is there a coupon code for...
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    Difficulty with SSR2.5

    Well, today I used SSR 2.5. Prepped the car and pad correctly. The problem was the SSR 2.5 started dusting IMMEDIATELY when I turned the PC on. I went from speed 3 working it in, to speed 5. It dusted all the way from the beginning and didn't seem to have a long working time, didnt seem to take...
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    16 Watt Halogen Single light?

    Would this be a good light for spotting swirls?
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    Optimum Polymer Tech INC, Customer Service

    Did right by me. As many of you know, there was a problem with some peoples Optimum Polish being chunky and what not. I emailed Optimum Polymer Technology Inc, and explained my problem only really looking for an explanation. The return mail was prompt, and respectful. Dave told me he would send...
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    ZWipes microfiber...anyone ever heard of them?

    At my work we got in some new detailing products I noticed in the back stock. Has anyone ever heard of a company called Zwipes? They WW MF towels didn't seem all to great. However, I noticed we had some MF polishing towels and they are VERY plush and big. I might pick up the last few of...
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    Optimum Polish trade

    Hey all, I have just about a half bottle left of my Optimum Polish up for trade. Just wondering if anyone is interested. I am located in MA, 10 minutes outside of Boston.
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    Am I not charging enough for my work?

    In a few weeks I will be detailing a black 2002 Mustang GT. I saw the fellow outside washing his car with, and since I as well have the same Mustang I figured I would introduce myself and tell him what I do. After a once around on his car, I noticed it was swirled moderatly. He uses Dawn dish...
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    Eagle One Never-Dull

    Did a search on here for it, but couldn't find much. I have some MINOR, and I mean very minor rusting on my tailpipes, and some tar. Has anyone used E1 ND on their pipes? Thoughts on it?
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    Got my first paid detailing gig

    I work at an auto parts store, and an older fellow came in looking for a car cover, and some spray to clean his dash with. I helped him find a car cover, and recommended to him to use Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer. I explained to him how to use the product, and picked him out some of our nice...
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    Yellow pad??

    I got my PC from Tropi-Care a long with three pads. Yellow, Orange, and Black. Im not sure who makes these pads, but I believe they are LC? The velcro padding on my orange pad came off, and I was unsuccessful at glueing it back on. This leaves me with my yellow, and black pad. I havent...
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    Need the BEST otc products

    I got a job at the autobody shop for the summer. I believe they are giving employee's around 30% off. Figured this would be perfect since I will be detailing cars on the side as well. Im going to take advantage of the 30% off. What would you all recommend for OTC products? As of right now, all I...
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    Greased Lightning Blast Orange Powered

    I've been using this stuff on the wheels for my Stang as a degreaser for a while now. I was just wondering if there are any certain types of wheels I shouldn't use this stuff on?
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    How to approach a client?

    Theres a fellow down the street from me with three beautiful cars. A silver C5 Corvette, a black Harley Edition F150, and a Burgundy red Jeep Wrangler. His wife was my 6th grade english teacher, but I dont know if she will even remember me. I'd really like to get my hands on these cars to...
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    Just when I start saving up for some mods...

    All of my money goes into buying detailing supplies! I have been buying crap every weekend lol. This week its SSR2.5 and a few more polishing towels. Ive been saving up for some other mods for the Stang, but it looks like those are gunna have to wait. You people were right, this is a disease...
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