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    Out of business liquidation, all below retail

    I recently went out of business and I'm liquidating the last of my products in the Clearkote and Poorboys World line. Email me for what you need. I have at least a case worth of every product in both lines. I am selling below retail price and will throw in some microfiber towels in large...
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    First time using PC - review

    Hello All, Well, I finally use the PC 7336sp. I used it with the yellow pad and DACP on a neglected 1996 Buick Regal. It had burgundy paint and had never been polished or waxed. PC/Yellow LC Pad/DACP worked GREAT. First, I drizzled the DACP onto the yellow pad that was just misted...
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    cracking windshield on a hot day

    Hey All, I thought i'd share an experience I had and hope that many of you could avoid happening. My girlfriend came over one day and asked me to wash her car (this was last summer). It was about 90+ degrees and I said sure. She had a crack in her windshield about the size of a quarter...
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    DACP, SFP, S100 combo

    Here are some pics of DACP, SFP & S100 doing it's thing. :D Single Stage Paint.
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    Before and Afters

    Hey All, I finally had the time to resize and post some pics of a SC300 I recently did. DACP & SFP by hand, followed by S100. This was a few weeks ago when I didn't have VM,CMW,EX,PwC,etc. The interior was all Folex & Woolite/Water combo. I am glad I don't have to search for an...
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    SFP/VM/CMW not beading

    Hello All, Well, today is the first time it has rained in 3+ weeks and I was actually excited because I wanted to see how well SFP/VM/CMW combo would bead in the rain. The detail job was done last Friday and had a fair amount of dust buildup on it as of this morning. Well, the sides of...
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    Detailing in Business Parks

    Hello All, I've been thinking of soliciting business parks as part of getting the word out about my business and had a few questions about it. Who do you talk to to get permission to work on cars in business parks? Do you have the customer move the car to an area where there aren't any...
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    Question about Swirl Free Polish & DACP

    Hello All, Ok, after claying a '68 mustang convertible, the finish felt VERY smooth but not slippery. Normal, in other words... After applying DACP, removing, applying SFP, and removing, the finish was noticeably "slightly" gritty. I use microfiber buffing towels to remove the dry polish...
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    I was challenged last night (experience wise)

    Hey All, As some of you may know, I am currently detailing cars for free to gain more experience with the different types of paints/autos before I officially start working for money. Finding different combos for different types of paints, etc. etc. I was technically challenged yesterday...
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    Have ZFX, 2-Z2, 2-Z5 to trade for Poorboys, Clearkote or S100

    Hello, All items I have are brand new. 1-ZFX (never used) but I took 2 empty bottles for other use 2-Z2 (never opened or used) 2-Z5 (never opened or used) 1-Z6 (never opened or used) I'm looking for: Poorboys products Clearkote products S100 paste wax American Shine California...
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    What to do with personal belongings?

    Hello All, A few things have came up in my mind and was wondering what you guys do. If a customer's trunk and interior is full of papers, used napkins, half empty bottled water, etc. What do you do? I assume you throw out the obvious garbage. But what about receipts, paperwork, books...
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    Log Times for FULL Details

    Hello All, I am in the process of starting a mobile detailing business but while i'm in the planning stages I have decided to do FREE details for family members and close friends to see if this is for me and to get more cars under my belt. Please evaluate the steps I took and the time it...
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    DACP and SFP F-up -Please Help!!

    Hello Everyone, Been reading Scottwax's posts here and offtopic and thought I could apply DACP and SFP by hand. Here's the short story. -Test Vehicle: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback (Single Stage: Candy Apple Red) -Applicators: Ralph Lauren terry cloth bath towel (100% cotton), another large...
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    Method of attack on non-clearcoated finishes

    Hello All, What would be the preferred method of attack on non-clearcoated finishes. From what i've researched, it is suggested to use a cleaner like DACP or SFP to remove the oxidation. What would be preferred after the cleaner? Is there a non-clearcoat polish and wax that is preferred...
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    DACP-->SFP-->Z2-->Z6-->etc. | 1st post

    Hey All, I signed up two weeks ago and have since been running searches here on the forums and have found a WEALTH of information. So much that I haven't really felt the need to start any threads. :D :D Awesome site David!! I wish I would have found this site years ago. A little about...
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