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    REAL QUICK Microfiber Question????

    Is it O.K to leave My "Dirty" or Used Microfiber towels in a sealed plastic bag for a few day's before I wash them. I finished using my Towels on My car but did not use enough towels to fill a full load of laundry (even the smallest setting). So is it O.K to leave them in a Plastic bag for a...
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    Cobra Microfiber towels.....v.s. Others!

    SOOOOO.........I recieved my cobra microfiber towels and I'm not sure what to think. I think they are great quality. But I also picked up a Yellow Meguires Microfiber towel from a local auto store and it's quality feels a bit better. It's softer, bigger, and has satin edges to prevent marring...
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    Did I use ONR Correctly....please see????

    #1: so.....I filled a spray bottle up with 3oz of ONR and 24oz of filtered water. And #2: 3oz of ONR with 3 gallons of water in a wash bucket (with grit guard) I would spray the spot to be cleaned with the first solution, then take a Meguires microfiber towel that was soaking in the...
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    REAL QUICK: Autogeek.net a good website to order from???

    Is Autogeek.net a good website to order products from? What has been your experience with them? Thank You!
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    Are these a good Value/Quality for my PC!!!

    Porter cable 7424 6.5 inch polishing buffing pads Are these a good value and quality for my PC? I'm getting my PC soon and want to get a vairity (so I'm prepared for all paints) of good quality pads. Thank You!
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    Are these a good Value/Quality

    Porter cable 7424 6.5 inch polishing buffing pads Are these good value and quality pads. I want to buy my PC soon and I want to make sure I have a good amount of pads. Some are more expensive and others a bit less. What Would be a good value of pads for my PC? Thank you
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    Newbie from Cali

    So I'm still new to DC:dcrules . I have a question for all. I have been reading threads on detailing and I like detailing cars. How would I go about finding work as a detailer (not a "car washer":bigups )? I have considered opening my own business, and that is still a possibility. But I would...
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    Calling all California detailers....How much would you charge$$$???

    In the bay area, what is the standard rate for coming to your place of work and Fully washing the exterior (including windows and tire dressing....etc), interior (including vacume, leather conditioning and everything else that goes into interior detailing). Thank you
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    Questions about Generators!!!!????

    how many have Generators and how do they work? I found one at Home depot, It says it has a 4 gallon tank. How long will 4 gallons last if I am running a PC, Lights (when Polishing), and a WET/DRY vac? Are they neccessary when at a customers home? Any info about Generators would be great, Also...
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    Generators!!!!!!

    O.k. So how does a generator work exacly? I found one for a good price and has a 4 gallon tank. How long will four gallons last if I'm running a PC, Lights (when polishing), and a WET/DRY vac. What are my alternatives when detailing customers cars. Any info you could offer about generators...
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    Powering my Porter Cable with this????

    eBay: 500/1000 Watt Car/Boat Power Inverter/Converter 120V NR (item 150106275084 end time Mar-31-07 11:14:46 PDT) Would I be able to power my PC with this when detailing someone elses car in an area with no power outlet? How does something like this work (not to sure how these types of things...
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    Could I use this to power my Porter Cable and WET/DRY vac?

    Would I be able to use something like this to power my PC and WET/DRY vac when detailing A customers car. eBay: 500/1000 Watt Car/Boat Power Inverter/Converter 120V NR (item 150106275084 end time Mar-31-07 11:14:46 PDT) How does something like this work? Will my car battery run out really fast...
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    Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine!!!!

    So how many people use this product? Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine 128 oz.! It looks like a great product to use to start your detail and help the environment. What is the dirtiest you would use this product before you would suspect marring? What's the dirtiest your car has been when you used...
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    Calling All Pro-Detailers....How Many of You??????????

    How many of you require the customers water and electricity? I'm interested in starting my own side business, and would like to use the comstumers water and electricity, but I am not sure how many detailers with thier own small business actually do this. If they wanted a basic touch up...
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    Interior Vacuum???????????

    What does everyone use on interiors? I;m looking for a great priced, quality initerior vacuum that can handle a lot of use. Any product info would be great.
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    Where to find Detailing Events/Conferences???

    Where Can I find detailing Conferences and Events in the Bay Area? I'v just found out that company's actually hold these types of events and was wondering where I can find more info? Also Are there actually classes you can go to and take to teach you how to detail? If so, Where?:confused: :) :) :)
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    Different Start Up Business Questions?????

    So I feel like I have a pretty good Idea about what products to use, how to advertise, what contacts to make. But I find it hard to find info on these other questions that I have. How do you recieve payments i.e. cash, checks? Can someone working out of their home (or other peoples homes in...
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    Where to find Detailing Video's

    Where Can I find any good How To: detailing video's. Online, DVD, VHS anything that you would reccomend. :thanks
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    What is looked for in an employee!!!!

    So I'm new to detail city. I was wondering what professionals looks for in an employee. I would like to work for a detail shop but don't have that much experience (other than detailing my own cars and a lot of research on delailing). I do have work experience obviously, but not with detailing...
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