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This has been bugging me lately. There are a few big shops around me that offer some packages that "clean" the glass and others that "clean and polish" the glass. These are big, high volume shops. Are they actually taking the time to polish the glass with something like Ceriglass? I had a...

I am looking for advice on saving time doing a wash, decontamination, seal, and interior shampoo. This is my current procedure: -pressure wash wheels, tires and wheel wells using degreaser to clean tires and wheel wells and acid (Automagic Spoke) to clean wheels, most cases allowing the acid...

Lately I have been getting vehicles in with heavy tar and/or road grime build up, mostly on the lower panels behind the wheels and on the tailgates/hatches. It is a well known fact that mineral spirits, kerosene, WD40, etc will work just fine. My issue is when doing just a basic wash, detar...

Just wondering what everyone's experiences have been using 3D's LVP leather cleaner. What dilution ratio and cleaning method (brush, cloth etc) work's best? Is it too powerful for some leather? I know there was a video a while back of a guy testing it on a vinyl stripe but I'm just wondering how...

After a year of detailing for money (part time), I already see the need to upgrade from my GG6. Even doing AIO polishes, I find my hands cramp up for days after from the excess vibration. I am thinking about either the Rupes 21 or 15 Mark 2, or the Flex 3401. A good friend of mine who is also...

I have a few detail jobs coming up and I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of my HD Adapt and Speed. Coming up I have a black 2015 Sierra Denali, red 2014 Silverado, black 2008 Silverado, and a silver 2010 Tacoma. Right now I for Speed I am using a GG6 on speed six with moderate to...

I'm just starting out and am looking for an inexpensive alternative to a professional carpet extractor like the Mytee. Is there any difference between the LGM Proheat and the LGm "Autocare" model? The Autocare's description claims to heat the water up 25degC, while the LGM Proheat (green model)...

I have it narrowed down between the HD DA polisher and the Griots Garage DA. Have any of you guys had experience with either polisher? Or both? From the reviews the Griots has good cutting capabilities and an excellent warranty. However the HD comes in at a very good price point, and is supposed...

Have any of you had experience using HD Dress on interior surfaces? Is it safe? Will it last the same as HD Protect on interior surfaces?

Hey guys. I am just a hobby detailer at the moment but I am looking in to getting into it as a business on the side. Currently I am building a garage, but once that is paid for I will be shopping for a polisher. I am leaning towards the Flex 3401. Lots of great people on here, great info. Cheers!