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    Drying mats/upholstery

    I am hoping anyone could share their information about drying mats and upholstery. I am looking into hanging the mats from a clothes line, other ways also, and buying a propane heater (with fan) to dry them out. I was also thinking about drying the cars upholstery doing the same process. I have...
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    Rigid vacuum success story

    Fellas this isn't about detailing. It's about purchasing detailing equipment versus THE WIFE. I purchased a Ridgid wall mounted vacuum over a month ago. I got a blast being," why do you need that thing". Well I'll tell why and I am glad I did. Our central vacuum cleaner line has been clogged...
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    69 camaro leather

    I have a 69 Camaro detail this week. I have read about using woolite w/ distilled water at 6:1 for cleaning. I am looking for a conditioner that doesn't leave the seats slick. I lean towards meguiars products but i would like to know of any other products that would work. thanks for any replies
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    Removing swirls/scratches vs pads

    I spent the day today using my pc. I went over my van with #80. I used the green Propel pad on speed #4. I would move left to right/diagonal/ left to right.The color is a very light tan. I have found that all answers to questions are contained in these forums so I have spent countless hours...
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    business advice

    I was wondering if you could give me some advice please on the business of detailing. I know alot of people in my community and when I tell them I have been detailing they want my card and some want to hire me. I have been keeping my cars looking very sharp with the products, and advice, that...
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    S100 products

    I have searched the forums for the comparisons between S100 and the P21S product. I called the local Harley shop and they have this product and many others in the S100 line for sale. Is there any other products in this line that are similiar but packaged differently that anyone knows of...
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    NEWB question on paint

    I used #83 on the other side of my oxidized truck. I was trying to compare one side of the truck to the other. The side that was repaired, due to someone backing into me a year or so ago, has come out very shiny and slick. The other side has some paint imperfections that I need your...
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    NEWB does detail

    I ran some MEGS down one side of my very oxidized 85 truck. #82 followed by #16 just to see the effect. This was done to get a feel for my pc and using the new sponge style pads. I found it is quite easy and I was somewhat satisfied with the finish. Perhaps being a machinist, and somewhat...
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    NEWB II the questions

    While waiting at a light today I began to look at the black painted truck next to me. I saw what appeared to be circular marks in the paint from someone applying something in circular motions 1) is this what is known as spider marks or is it possibly circular defective cracks in the...
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    NEWB the detailer

    I have spent the last two days detailing two of my rides. Alot of work but they look just awesome. Thanks to a real nice guy at autopia, Jonw for helping a new guy along. Now I am expanding into the daily rides and they won't be so forgiving. I live in Washington and my truck even has mold...
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