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The #1 thing that consumes extra time for you on a detail? For me, it is usually wheels. I have found that it is not uncommon for vehicle owners to go months, even years, without fully cleaning the wheels. Even worse, most vehicle owners will typically use some form of tunnel wash to wash their...

Looking for a good canauba spray wax sold in gallon size. Research: - Pinnacle Sovereign Liquid Spray Wax: 79.99 - Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnauba Spray Wax: $49.99 - McKee`s 37 Fast Wax: 42.99 - Chemical Guys Insta Wax: $46.99 - Optimum Car Wax: $49.99 - Other Suggestions (Does not have...

Your Ideal Thickness of Paint / Clear Coat? If you could set the standard for all auto manufacturers to follow, what would be the ideal thickness of single stage paint, and multi stage paint / clear coat?

Infiniti G35 Sedan Interior Detail It was kept clean he said. Had been a few weeks since it was cleaned, he said. I only had a 3 hour window to clean the interior of this car. I ended up getting an addition hour, totaling 4 hours. I needed at least 2 more hours with it. It was filthy. The...

The Informed Consumer: Realistic Expectations Advancement: The world of professional detailing has evolved and come a long way since its early days. Knowledge and education in the application of products, tools, and techniques has progressed to a whole new level of understanding. Today’s...

Auto Glass Cleaning Research Project: Eagle One 20/20 Glass Cleaner Price Point: $4.50 23 oz .20 Cents / oz Advertisement: - Streak Free Glass Cleaner. - Easily remove tough dirt, road grime, fog, and film. - Safe for all tinted windows. - Fresh mint scent. - Sets the bar in performance...

Windex Multi Surface Cleaner (Vinegar) Windex Multi Surface Cleaner (Vinegar). Price Point: $3.12 26 oz .12 cents / oz Advertisement: Ammonia Free. Cleans Glass, Plastic, Vinyl, Stainless Steel, and Ceramics. Windows, Including factory tinted auto glass. Corian and Formica counter tops...

Official Discussion: Auto Detail Certification This is a subject that comes up on this forum from time to time. It will come up again as new generations of Auto Detailers start their own business. The purpose of having an Official Discussion Thread on this, or any subject, is to have a central...

When you are paid to professionally detail a vehicle, how far do you choose to go with the trunk? - Do you stop after the upper trunk compartment is finished? - Do you go so far as to take everything out? Spare tire, tools, even car battery when that applies? Do you clean the underside of...

Forum Handle: vanev Location: NC Line of Work: Facilities Management Hobbies: Anything that requires tools :) Have been detailing cars for over 20 years. Mostly my own. Have always been a car guy and always had an appreciation and interest for auto detail. I have owned many cars and suv's in my...