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Now I know it goes against all aspects of Autopianism to even think about using a 3 year old plastic brush with mud, bugs, and brake dust ground into it on our coveted vehicles, but seeing is how this is the Professional section I'm looking for information on a business opportunity. I have no...

I don't know if this is considered off topic or not, but I figure that many of the pros on here are entrepreneurs and maybe you guys know some good books on the subject. I browsed some books on this subject and there are too many to know what is good and what is crap. I would appreciate any...

This question is for Pro's with a fixed location, but of course, any responses are appreciated. Ok, so after convincing a client to use your services. How do you actually get the vehicle to your shop? Here's what I know of: -Free pickup and delivery -Customer drops the vehicle off and...

I just saw a side handle for the Makita 9227C in an auction on eBay. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2391606025&category=42266 If you look in the detail and in the large picture you can see it. Another option for those who like the light weight...

What do you pros see in the future for the detailing industry? Please consider aspects that are outside the detailing world, such as the economy, politics, rising gas prices, etc. Basically what it boils down to, if you were a young entrepreneur deciding whether or not to start and...

Apparently my gilfriend was riding along a 2005 Mustang test vehicle this afternoon. She has seen the pics from my magazines (Autoweek, Car & Driver, Road & Track) and knows cars pretty well. She took some pictures with a disposable camera while riding along next to it, so I'm not expecting...

For the past year and a half or so I have been using the regular terry-style MF towels for removing polishes/glazes/waxes. Recenty I was looking around the Autopia Store and saw that the "Ultimate Detailing Towels" were waffle-weaves. Here is the link...

When I'm driving around town I often wonder whether it is better to start braking early and gradually come to a smooth stop, or wait until you are closer and apply the brakes harder? My dad always told me to start braking early and come to a nice smooth stop, which is what I normally do. Now...

Alright, I have a 2001 PT Cruiser Limited Edition, it is Inferno Red with stock 16" wheels also painted Inferno Red. I have disc brakes in the front and drums in the back. I am planning to take the wheels of soon for a good cleaning of the whees and wheel wells. I woud like to clean up the...

Ok, I bought some GEPC today. I paid double the going rate because I don't have time to mail order, and this was the only place around that I could find it at, including HD dealers. Anyways, I took the blue top off and saw that there was no dispenser top like on most other polishes, just an...

I was looking at some old threads and noticed people have a hard time finding the Turtle Wax Tire Gel in stores. I've never seen it either. I did a Google search and this was the first link on there: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/rodi/turt-328.html I hope that is the right stuff. Maybe...

Has anyone used these 3M detailing cloths? I tried the search function with no luck. Thanks ~Bob S.

Has anyone used the Custom Wheel Cleaner from Automotive International (www.autoint.com)? Here is the product description: Designed specifically for today's factory clear coated wheels Custom Wheel will not cause coatings to peel or degrade. It's non hydrofluoric,high foaming formula...

I am thinking about cleaning up the engine compartment of my father's 1972 Corvette Stingray this summer. A little background first: My dad is the original owner. The car is in pretty good condition for being 30 years old. It has been garaged and driven, not sitting in a field or away in...

This stuff hasn't been discussed as often as it used to due to the discovery of other great glazes/fillers like GEPC, Vanilla Moose, Meg. Swirl Free Polish. I've had this 32oz. bottle of 3M Imperial Hand Glaze for atleast a year and a half, but I've never tried it. I don't know why...

What is the best chrome polish? I have heard great things about Wenol and Metal Magic and Mother's? Which is the best, or is there something else? Thanks for the help

What are some good methods to clean a dirty, sandy truck bed?

I'm detailing a friend's 1989 Honda Civic Si - Black. I need to know if it has a clearcoat or not. I know how to tell when it gets here, but I'm curious now. Thanks , Bob

Big thumb's to this aerosol glass cleaner. I went on Intel486's good reviews of it in the past. I took a risk and bought a case of 12 cans, definitely a good gamble. I've been using surgical towels for my glass cleaning and it works great with them. I am sure it would be good with a...

I found this while browsing the web, looks VERRRY interesting. Detail Plus Car Apperance Systems I really like the Chemspense stations because they obviously supply the chemicals without cheap plastic spray bottles and I like them even more because they each have a wet/dry vac, heated...