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  1. dlc95

    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Excellent mustache , my friend! You resemble my cousin's husband who is a great dude and is crazy about taking care of his vehicle.
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    What did you do today non-detailing related?

    My better half and Iboth have Fridays off. We woke up to more snow in Metro Detroit - which I hope kills off a good amount of mosquitos. Due to all the music I've been doing, I've been practicing as much as possible.
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    What's been your bigest game changers? And why?

    I've found Hyper Seal to take much longer to flash away than GC and OS. BUT - it was designed to be sprayed on and wiped off. The sprayer releases quite a bit of product. I've put some in an old GC syringe, which allows for a more GC lokd application process. I've been really happy with tha6...
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    what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

    I've never subscribed to using pressure on my tools. When I bought my first polisher in 98, the only instruction I received was from the guys at the painters supply shop warning me not to burn the paint! The products worked so much better when I just let the buffer glide over the paint. Let...
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    what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

    It was a Jimbo video. The erakot one.
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    Pads? Polishes? I need a system!

    What was your old system? These days I toggle between two, and have an honorable mention. My "go to" is selected from the 3D range of products. AAT502 is my fine polish. 3D ONE is my "medium" ACA500 is mu heavy I'm using them mostly with the Rupes Wool and their yellow and white foams...
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    What's been your bigest game changers? And why?

    I'm going to try this!
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    What's been your bigest game changers? And why?

    Rinseless wash. Sure, many years have passed - ten years in April that I first used a rinseless wash. It was actually the Turtle Wax offering. It was being blown out at the retail locations, so I picked up a couple of bottles. I haven't looked back since. The Optimum spray polishes allow for...
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    HIT ME WITH IT.. What would you charge?

    Probably $1,200.00. Rochester Hills / Shelby Twp, MI.
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    The Edge Buffing Pads

    I never used the adapter system, but I did have some hook and loop pads under the "Edge" name. I used the blue and green. Very similar if not identical to the Buff and Shine / Hex Logic green and blue foams.
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    Advice Needed: Expanding My Polishes Collection

    Welcome! When I started using a random orbital I'm 2013, I started with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish. I used them a LOT. I've tried others and even use another line, but I've recently been using the Utimate Twins again. In 2020 I got a part time gig that filled in the gaps...
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    Looking For A New Polish

    Yes, I called the factory one day in 2022 and was directed to him. Super nice guy too! I could have talked with him for hours but I was on the clock. One of the last couple time I called to place an order, Dr. G picked up and asked if I was being helped. If the vehicle is still there when I...
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    Looking For A New Polish

    It's like Hyper Polish on steroids. No marring so far, even with the Purple Foamed Wool, and Hyper Wool pads. I wanted to enquire on the site but the moderator is way more gregarious over the phone than online. I'm starting to feel like a real bother to him whenever I ask a question anymore...
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    Looking For A New Polish

    These days it's mostly 3D for me. Reasons: 1. Low to no dust. 2. Very economical. 3. Great cut to finish ratio. 4. Doesn't stain trim pieces. AAT502- Finishing Polish 3D ONE Hybrid Compound/Polish ACA500 - Xtra Cut I also really like the Optimum spray polishes, but the new Hyper Compound...
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    FINALLY - Looking into Ceramic Coatings!

    I was very reluctant to try them. It just seemed like a ton of hassle. I landed on Optimum Gloss Coat, and aside from a small sampling of various CarPro coatings, and the lines we use where I work (Ceramic Pro / Xpel Fusion) that's where I've stayed. It wasn't at all as bad as one would...
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    How to remove tape adhesive from PPF?

    The Goo Gone is citrus based if I remember correctly. Goof Off is probably something much stronger. We've had that stuff do some damage on some very expensive vehicles. I actually like the way T.A.R. smells.
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    How to remove tape adhesive from PPF?

    Stay clear of Good Off! We tend to use the Goo Gone. I keep Optimum T.A.R. on my cart though.
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    Wax better than Fuzion?

    I haven't used Fuzion, but I still enjoy using Zymol when I get the opportunity. I found Concourse to hold up better than their Creame and Carbon offerings. That being said, I use Creame and Carbon more than anything else I have. I used to put it over Duragloss 111.
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    IPA after ceramic application?

    I've had limited success with using Eraser immediately after application. I've also has success with Meguiar's professional mild clay. This is with Xpel Fusion Plus.
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    Suggest me a one-step polish with nothing left behind!

    3D ONE is my go to for polishing, but I actually enjoy the panel wipe process. For dedicated finish polishing I use 3D AAT502 most times. I like using Optimum Gloss Coat, and I use their panel prep before application. I like the scent it has, and I get an opportunity to inspect the panels...
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