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    Clear Coat Failure

    Evening all, been away a while. Forum looks good and strong as ever! 2005 Dodge 2500. Roof has 2 spots about the size of a fist to the left and right of the 3rd brake light. Every 3 months I clay and apply #16(let it sit overnight and buff). Leave full coat on roof. Is there anything I can...
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    277, 575 new posts

    since my last time being on this board. Been busy working, etc. Site looks great, lots of new faces...some might not have even heard of #16.... Anyhow, looking for a replacement for Megs #16. Just about empty on my last can. Thanks for the help
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    I need some help in New Orleans

    Last week I was ready to take out a loan buy everything needed to build a trailer rig for detailing. And then last week I was offered a hellacious job helping with debris removal from Hurricane Katrina. My problem is my wife's car got a little water in the rear floor boards and I need...
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    How detailed is your Business Plan?

    I'm working on a new Business Plan as I'll need an initial investment for my new plans. For those that have needed a BP for a lending company, how detailed is it? I've seen some with grafts/charts, etc. Does yours just cover a summary, what will be offered, your history, expense sheet and...
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    Next step for me

    Hello all, been away for a while -site looks great... I'm getting ready for the next step and am in the process of putting together a trailer rig. Most of the details arelaid out, but not sure about the pressure washer. How many gpm should I look at getting? It won't be used all the time...
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    Paint touchup help

    The misses bumped the garage door frame today, now I get to learn paint repair. It's on the corner of the bumper about 6-7" long and 2-3" wide. Paint was completly removed to the black bumper, so where do I start? Thanks
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    New one for me

    Been away for a while. Took on a full-time job while building my detailing biz and haven't detailed for money in a while. Last week a lady called me about a detail, after inspecting/pricing I told her my open date and we agreed. Decent shape 2 yr old car, cleaned reguarly by a local tunnel...
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    Bought a Chicago rotary 6 months ago and

    finally got a chance to use it. Think I'm in love! Used some Speed Glaze and DACP from around 1000 rpm to 1500 rpms and got some awesome results! Switched to AIO and with a little misting found it worked pretty good. Probably won't use the AIO too much as it dries out rather fast. Useless...
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    Who said women

    aren't helpful... Just today, "mine" took 1 bucket full of soaking MF's and 1 bucket full of soaking terry towels and placed them BOTH in the wash... when the cycle was done she placed them BOTH in the dryer till they were nice and TOASTY! Now they are full to cotton fibers and very stiff...
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    1 gallon bottle pumps?

    Anyone know a place to buy 1 gal bottle pumps? They screw on and dispense 1 oz of product per pump. Thanks
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    Having a comp. problem

    and want to do a clean install. After many roommates and tons of downloading (god knows what), I want to get back to square one and do a clean install of windows XP. So how do I delete/format the old partition for a clean install? Tried google, but can't seem to find what I need as I...
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    Credit Report

    Where should I go for an online credit report? Are the 3in1 reports that equifax are worth $30? TIA
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    Zep Prep Clay

    ***Disclaimer*** I am a Zep Sales Rep, however I am not trying to sell this product to members. I am simple passing on the info. Mods, if this is not proper PLEASE delete. For this post, I read the rules a couple of times and don't think I'm breaking any? Zep Manufacturing just released...
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    Just got a new vac...

    Since I've accrued more products than I know what to do with and don't want to get a new vehicle or trailer for detailing; I bit the bullet and bought this: http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/4-Gallon-Vac/index.htm Definitely a nice, well built machine! Great suction, right in line with the...
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    Money question

    Question about payment.. 1) When you receive payment, do you make sure of the amount in front of your client? A) My answer is no, I check after leaving. (stupid I know, I just don't feel right thumbing through bills & doubting the client) Whether you count in front or later, how do you...
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    For you 350Z lovers & an EX-P bead shot

    Not sure about the 350Z, found it while seaching for apartments. Talked with a guy that said it's been sitting there for roughly 6 months. Jeep hood shot is SSR2 (PC polishing pad) EX-P by hand a couple weeks ago. Just bored waiting on Hur. IVAN....
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    Acronyms + searching = NEW POST

    Can Quick and Easy Wash be used like Poorboys Spray & Wipe? I assume it's very similiar, just curious if anyone used it in a spray bottle between washings or for weekly washings? Thanks
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    1Z Gummi Pflege

    Awesome stuff...just got my order in from "the store" and couldn't wait to try it out. Even had enough to do the GF's car! Nice lemon smell Went on smooth (wish there were other applicators to get behind the gaskets and in grooves..other wise my finger worked fine) Thought it was going...
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    Rotary fever....

    To buy or not to buy is the question! How did you rotary guys come to the conclusion that you needed something more than a RO? I did a black Impala SS yesterday and it seemed no matter what product/pad I tried I could not get the finish up to par for release... Ended up loosing money because...
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    Perfect Shine Detailing Clay

    I understand there are 2 patents and it follows 1 of them, but I can't find any real info. in regards to how it performs. Basically, is it worth getting? Thanks for the time and help
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