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I have a car collector that is requesting that I attempt to hide or fill in micro fine scratches in the finish particularly on mostly black paint finishes. These cars to anyone else's eyes are in near perfect condition. They are close to museum quality vehicles that seldom get washed. Mostly...

I have a car collector that is requesting that I attempt to hide or fill in micro fine scratches in the finish particularly on mostly black paint finishes. These cars to anyone else's eyes are in near perfect condition. They are close to museum quality vehicles that seldom get washed. Mostly...

Hey guys, In your opinion what is the best Ozone machine out there for our type of business? I have an old unit from Ecoquest and need to upgrade. What output specs should I be looking for? Thank you

I have a situation that I have never been faced with in all of my 26 years in the business and need some professional advice. I have a car collector that has some Vintage cars that suffered smoke damage. His house burnt down to the ground but thank god his cars were saved! I am going out...

I have a situation that I have never been faced with in all of my 26 years in the business and need some professional advice. I have a car collector that has some Vintage cars that suffered smoke damage. His house burnt down to the ground but thank god his cars were saved! I am going out...

Hope these come through. Here is a fun project I work on twice a rear. This was obviously a VW van conversion Scooby Doo style. This is one of my client’s favorite vehicles to ride even though his other cars are a Bentley, Rolls Royce, Land Rover, and Mercedes Coupe. Here is a link to, yes...

I was wondering if anyone has come up with some successful Winter promotions/advertizing that has produced some substantial results using Direct Mail, Telemarketing, Constant Contact Email, Social Media, Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, etc.??? Looking for some ideas for special holidays such...

Was wondering if anyone has seen or come up with a comprehensive speed setting chart for Rotary Polishing? I am looking for speed settings to correct everything from bird drop staining, light scratch removal, swirl removal, to speed settings for removing wet sanding scratches. I know it's...

Any suggestions on which pads are best when removing wet sanding scratches? I spoke with the techs at Meguiars. They are recommending starting of with Meg 105 and a WOOL pad and then following up with Meg 205 and a FOAM pad using a Rotary Buffer. Are they on track with this approach? Wet...

I'd like to get some feedback from anyone who may have purchased the Griot's 3 inch orbital polisher. I was considering purchasing one of these. I have a Porter Cable with a 6 inch pad. However I have an upcoming detail on a Cord which if you are familiar with this classic it has a tall engine...

I am planning on adding headlight restoration to my detailing service. It looks like it could be a pretty profitable value added service for my clients. Does anyone have a recommendation and expierience with a company that specializes in this? Also what fees are being charged for this service...

I operate a mobile detailing service in Southern California. I am looking for some recommendations on waterless car washing products that work without scratching the vehicle if there is such a thing? I have previewed a short video clip from Optimum Polymer Technologies. They make a product...

I just joined Autopia. It looks like a great resource for us in the detailing business. Can someone direct me to the area on this site that offers a Detailing Training Manual or Training DVD. Didn't find anything yet. Thank you, Greg