Recent content by Tinwhiskers

This is a great idea. I own an old Corvette convertible and the car is far from waterproof. A full wash means a wet trunk carpet so waterless washes work great. I am positive a lot of other older cars have similar issues. I don't know if people would pay to have you teach them but that would...

You are completely right. What was I thinking? Hug first then smash! I always get those two confused dammit. I am kidding by the way and I do have two beautiful little children who I hope would never spray someone's car after they got done washing it and respect other people's property. But I...

Don't know if this was mentioned or not but sometimes it's not even a driver that frustrates me. Here in PA our highways are under continual maintenance (don't even ask about our Turnpike which they have the nerve to charge people for the privilege of driving on that POS). One of my biggest...

Wow, I thought I didn't like my neighbors but they are a blessing compared to that. Unless we were close friends I'd be hard pressed not to grab my old Louisville and give him a few areas to polish out.

I would think word of mouth is huge in the detailing business, both good and bad. See if you can detail some friends and family cars at a lesser rate. Assuming you're going to do an awesome job, have them show and spread the word around to people they know and work with.

I've used that line myself. I have a lot of employees too (I'm not a professional detailer) that ask me to detail their cars, but I have a real hard time taking money from them so I pass. Neighbors don't really say much other than the typical looking good , etc. but I do get a lot of crazy...

Klasse AIO is pretty easy to use and works great. Keep it thin and you'll be fine. Using a DA makes it easy too. Klasse high gloss sealant is a bit more difficult. Apply it whisper thin or you be rubbing your paint a long time. I like to use a microfiber applicator to apply. Moisten the...

You can find it on Autogeek by going directly to Optimum's page. It is a pretty good tool except you need to use a 32 oz bottle with it. An actual paint gun would be more universal. I actually use around 40-50 psi and there is no cloud of overspray. You use good technique with short bursts to...

Not that I'm defending this guy because I agree with everyone here. He should be in jail for admitting on camera that he murders 15 cars in 28 days. BUT, he did make that old beater look better and most of the ignorant public would think it looks great especially for an old car.

LMAO! God I hope I don't have to detail that car. I agree that no human with a pair of testicles would or should be seen driving that car.

Little obsessed? I am full blown crazy obsessed. I run out to the garage every few hours just to see the different reflections as the sun changes. Then I wonder how I can make it even more shiny!

Thanks! It truly is sitting today. I have the carburetor out and I'm currently re-building it. Well, my buddy is doing most of the re-building while I make sure the beer is cold, lol.

No problem, to each there own! I personally like everything shiny on my cars. Shiny paint (especially polished black) and matte wheels just doesn't look right to me. It almost makes the car look unfinished IMO. Colors other than black look pretty good with a black satin finish though. I wanted...

Here's how my 1970 Vette is sitting today......pretty.

Here are some pics with Optibond on two of my cars using the spray method. I don't know how they compare to Z-16 since it is one of the few tire dressings I have not used, but this method delivers consistent results.