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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Thanks. I always try to take care of my vehicles. I traded in a '18 Ram for this one, incentives, pricing for my work and great interest rate made it a viable option. That one was black, I had it almost exactly a year. When I traded it in i was using the same sales person that i had bought it...
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Been really short on time so I've been attacking the detailing as I can. Cleaned as much of the polish 'overspray' off the trim as I could, still going to need a bit more work in crevices. Got the white polish residue from the pads off the trim (I learned to tape them off now). Coated everything...
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    How to tell if filler or wax was used

    Oh if I only new this before. I bought a truck there last year, black even, and they did their thing without leaving a single scratch or swirl. As a matter of fact the very first time I washed it I put a scratch of my own on it and had to buff it out. Now all I'm doing is seeing if they will...
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    How to tell if filler or wax was used

    They definitely waxed it. I made a point to not wash or anything after I got it so that there were no owner installed scratches before they took it to fix their scratches. Now that I have it back I'm in for atleast 6 days of non stop rain and the water is beading up great. That's what made me...
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    How to tell if filler or wax was used

    I've been reading a lot on here lately and have read the thread and watched the video you posted here. They will not be touching the truck anymore unless it's for service. I do have access to an Adam's swirl killer that I am probably going to use. But the Gg6 is on my list of tools to acquire...
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    How to tell if filler or wax was used

    I bought a new truck and it got the dealership treatment. I haven't seen swirls so much as scratches. One on the hood where it looks like they scrubbed to get something off, a long swipe on the drivers door, rear passenger fender. Most look pretty light, a couple on the fender look a bit deeper...
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    Post Up Your Roll Carts!

    Ever since my dad got into detailing as a hobby he would load up a bucket with everything. By the end he'd have stuff set all over the place. No concrete and chasing shade he would usually end up in the yard so a cart with normal wheels would catch a lot and not roll smoothly, possibly...
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    Which browser do you use to read the forum?

    Ok... I know this is a really old thread, but as I am very much a novice in auto detailing, I am experienced in most things tech, especially browsers/security/programming (day job). So I can give some info here that at the end of the day isn't going to change your life one bit. First...let me...
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    Need some help and guidance - New to detailing

    I'm definitely not set on which DA I'll get eventually, just know that I do want to get one at some point. I'll pick up the megs wash, ironically I use their products for everything but the wash. Never tried it. When I can finally get a break in the weather to do the polishing and coating I...
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    Need some help and guidance - New to detailing

    I'll get some and test it. I dont think it'll take much to get to a pretty good finish. Just checked the weather, when I get my truck back I'm in for a solid 4-5 days of rain so coating will be put off until next weekend at the earliest. Any suggestions on good interior cleaners that can put...
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    Need some help and guidance - New to detailing

    I've always used Meguiar's and I do like it, but I am limited in exposure to other products, especially products you can't find on the shelf at the local auto parts store. The only reason I was thinking of Dawn was to make sure all oil's and anything the dealership may have applied would be...
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    Need some help and guidance - New to detailing

    Hey The Guz! Thanks for the reply. So I mentioned it in the paragraph but forgot to include it in the Day 1 & Day 2 steps. I do intend to do any paint correction/polish that is needed to remove the swirls added by the dealer. I am hopeful a polish will do the job because there aren't many and...
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    Need some help and guidance - New to detailing

    Too much to ask in a single post? :) Let me elaborate on what I'm wanting to gain from the ceramic coating. I know it's not going to make my truck impervious to scratches or damage. But I want to make the maintenance as easy and quick as possible so I can keep up with it a bit easier. As for...
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    Need some help and guidance - New to detailing

    Ok, so I am trying to get more knowledge so I can do better at keeping my vehicles clean and well maintained. I have always washed and waxed my cars, waxing every couple months or whenever I would notice the paint not beading up like it use to. I've used MF towels for a long time but never got...
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