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    Anyone need some experienced help? Looking for a spot in LA/OC.

    The heat finally got to be too much for me in Phoenix. Couldn't take it and fiance was already in Downey going to radiology school. Anywhere between LA down to Anaheim would work for me. Looking for a full time spot out here. Easy to work with and I know my stuff. Let me know if you...
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    Been a while. Some new projects..

    I have been working for a private collector and wholesaler for a while now. Finally have a little time to upload some photos. All complete color sand jobs as well as full detail. 1500 grit, 2000 grit, 3000 grit, 4 stage cut, polish and wax. All sanding is done by hand to chalkboard flat...
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    Need some help. Nasty water spots on Viper deck lid..

    Finally able to snag a few jobs after taking the last year off. I have an 04 Viper that is bright red on tomorrows agenda. The deck lid has some pretty nasty water spots (could be from the heat here in az). The spots dont catch your nail too much, but they are def in the clear. Otherwise...
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    Headed to Salt Lake City..

    ..anyone live out there? Doing a few cars.
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    Some classics from 2008.. (Flickr)

    This is some of my work from the past year, all are for a classic car consignment and restoration shop. Different stories for how each car was done. If you have any questions, let me know. Should have a few dozen more vehicles up within a week or two. Finished Vehicles - a set on Flickr
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    Looking for busy reputable shop for employment.. PHX

    Hey guys, I am in Chandler and looking for a shop around here that has managed to survive this economy. 10+ years experience in all aspect detailing. Including all stage buffing (rotary and da), paint imperfection repair, etc..etc.. including vast experience in things that arent normally...
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    Advertising problems in new area..any suggestions?

    Moved into a new home in Maricopa, AZ...about 17 miles south of phoenix. This little town has been growing like wildfire for the past year or two. I cant figure out how to advertise out here. We have no newspaper besides the Phoenix publications and the homeowner associations will not allow...
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    Detailing Product Packages...suggestions?

    I am tossing all of my old stuff. Looking for a complete package including orbital, rotary, pad's, clay and products. Would like to find someone to offer me some kind of package deal. My budget is around $2-3k. Thanks gents..
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    Reputable shop for emloyment in San Fernando Valley..

    Havent posted on the forum in a while. Business got too slow in Phoenix, so I have relocated to Burbank, CA. I am having a hell of a time finding a good shop to work for.. I am really looking to continue what I was doing in Arizona.. upscale and exotic vehicle's, color sanding, full...
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    I am back gentlemen..

    Been a while. Finally got the company up and running.
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    2006 Pontiac GTO...Blue Metallic

    This vehicle had a door dent repaired by the body shop a few weeks ago. The lady was very unhappy with the repair and blamed every swirl, chip or scratch on the vehicle on them. They decided to give her a complete detail by me today. First off, I have never done a detail on a GTO, and I...
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    Anyone heard of this product??

    Has anyone heard of a product called Tech Shield, made by a company called Alan Industries?? I am doing detail work for a body shop and I have to use their products. I was informed today that the Hi Tech Yellow Wax (Meg's) I am using is too costly and they would like me to use it only on...
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    05' Denali..disaster...!!

    I got this 05' Denali in friday.. It had been in the shop several times for collision repair and once washed, the entire front end revealed more sanding scratches and overspray than I knew what to do with (Im not sure what product they covered them up with).. The process was the same as the...
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    06' Viper SRT-10..

    I have been doing some work for a local body shop. This Viper was purchased by a dealership here from one of those performance driving schools.. I took the pics with my cell phone and it didnt do much justice. The car was covered with tar, etc..I also had to remove the clear bra from both...
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    Degreaser on wheels???

    I have always used Megs Super Degreaser 4:1 on wheels, engines and wheel wells (with the exception of polished aluminum, I use the all purpose). I have been doing some details for a local body shop the past few days. I was doing an 06 Acura RSX with white powder coated wheels that where...
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    Ahhh! Arizona DMV!!

    I currently lease an 06 Acura RSX... I have had it approx one year and the tags expired in January of this year. I tried renewing my tags online to which I was given a notice that I needed to contact the DMV. I called them and waited on hold about an hour. Once on the line with an agent...
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    How often does this happen to you??

    I am curious about something that I have had happen at least a dozen times (probably more) since I have started detailing and I am wondering if it happens to you guys? How many times have your customers (mostly new customers), left perfectly crisp $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills under the...
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    Mobile Detailing...here goes!

    Thanks to you Autopians I have started my venture into mobile detailing for myself...no more shop space searching for me. I started off thismorning by renewing a few online ads, ordering some sweet business cards and am in the process of printing up some pricing menus. My plan of attack...
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    Took a job with a moblile company...

    I ran my own shop in Salt Lake City for the past 5 years and relocated to Arizona...I have had a problem finding shop space and getting started so I was forced to seek employment... I found a mobile company that does almost all the luxury cars in Scottsdale. It is a very professional company...
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    Can I use a storage unit for detail purposes?

    I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge on the use of a large storage unit/garage as shop space. I recently moved to Chandler, AZ and am having trouble finding shop space and am considering trying this temporarily until I find something else. I have several high paying classic car CS&B jobs...
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