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    Show 'N Shine: 2014 Mercedes CLA45 AMG - CQuartz Finest. LOTS of pictures!

    Awesome write up. Clicked on some links and placed an order too. Love it Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jm7HjhqQj0&feature=youtu.be
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    Correct, I do like to spray the steam on the panel a bit first to wet it a bit, dry towel + dirt + paint = no good. Then I spray "into" the towel as I go. I'll do an interior video soon. That's by far my favorite part with this machine. Well, that and when it removes things off of the paint...
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    Quick video of bird poop removal with the Optima Steamer. My car was sitting outside for an entire week undriven since I was out of the country, no idea how long that was on there for but it was pretty dried up and stuck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uq8lLgnDc4&feature=youtu.be
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    Pretty awesome huh?! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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    Preview of todays job

    That's where this machine is different than others, you can control the moisture/humidity level so on a visibly dirty car you turn it up so you have a more "wet" steam and so more lubrication for the microfiber towel. Even with doing that I used about 7 gallon of water total on that entire SUV...
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    Preview of todays job

    I did. I have a huge problem with stopping once I start so i started at 10am and didn't stop until 5pm except for the 15 minutes to post those first pics and eat something, and i was mad about that. I like to go non-stop when i'm working but the body needs food (we need to work on that) Also...
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    Preview of todays job

    aaaand done! (7 hours total) including interior and exterior steam detail, machine polish (2 step), fabric stain removal, steam clean engine bay + wheels and paint sealant application. Where's my beer? :cheers:
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    Preview of todays job

    Just wanted to share a quick preview of what i'm working on today using the Optima Steamer
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    Contact steamericas, they are pretty good about replying to emails in a timely manner Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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    Mike Phillips VIF or Vehicle Inspection Form

    [email protected] This is great ! Thank you
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    What are you going to detail this weekend?

    This weekend I have scheduled a 2014 BMW 328i M Sport (Going from dealership straight to me) for swirl removal (we know it'll have some, it's blue) and sealant. Then a Toyota 4Runner for full detail, swirl removal and sealant application (expect it to be an 8 hour job or so)
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    Please do. Maybe I'll pick one up after you share your experience with it. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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    New steamer to speed up cleaning

    I use the steamer to loosen up the dirt and the shopvac to remove it. It doesn't blow things all over the place like you would think (if you use it properly) Floor mats and such I do outside of the vehicle so I can be less careful with the angles I use because dirt blowing around at that point...
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    A Few Tips for Those of You Starting a Detailing Business

    Thank you for this post. Fantastic advise, i'm just starting out now and take everything you said here to heart. Thank you again.
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