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Another great way to remove water spots that I have found is to get some Liquid Glass, a MF or cloth applicator pad, "spritz" it with some detail spray to get it a bit moist, apply some liquid glass to the pad and spread it over the panel that is already washed. This stuff is a life saver. I...

I was wondering what the hell that was. figured it was some kind of cleaner. the engine took forever because I started doing it in sections at first because I was using Meg's super degreaser and it was working pretty well, but not cutting through the ton of gunk build up around the block and...

I should clarify: a car in this condition that really needs paint removed. also, I should clarify, it was a solid 6 or 7 hours behind the polisher doing light passes with the least aggressive technique, then the other hours where with me doing the spots around the primer or cracks or HUGE chips...

yep, no worries. I am NOT a profession detailer... I just happen to do better work than the local shops do for my friends and do it for cheaper, and kept getting asked do it so I decided to make some money doing it and create my company for fun. I work full time, go to school full time, and...

yeah, i think it's MORE than fair. I have charged much more for other cars but it was his birthday present to himself, and he is in my local car club and I respect him a good bit for having such an old car and caring for it. well, kinda caring for it. lol I have yet to have an unsatisfied...

the customer is coming over tomorrow to get the car. he wont pay me what I want, and wants to talk in person, while viewing the car. I will gladly do so, but I am so pissed that people want the world, but dont want to pay more than a drive through car wash. this is not anywhere near my first...

I am detailing a 1991 VW Jetta diesel that was FUBAR upon delivery... its a single stage so the results are great but this car took TONS of work since it was so damn beat up... and now the $200 I am asking for seems to be too much for the customer to swallow. engine bay: after: exterior...

It has its ups and downs. I have to contend with local shops that charge rock bottom prices for shoddy work and chemicals, yet lable their work as masterpieces. I decided to start my own detailing venture after i took my audi to a really reputable local shop... and they broke half my air vents...

Hello guys, my name is Michael and I am the owner of Platinum Reflections Detailing here in the central Florida area. I have been in business since January of this year and LOVE doing this stuff as a hobby. I really joined to learn some new tips and tricks that I perhaps dont know already, as...