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I am from Hays, Kansas (2.5 to 3 hours away.) But she probably would not want to pay my mileage fee. I am sure there are some good detailers in Wichita or close by, but don't know anyone to make a recommendation.

If you wanted to you could try the foam paint brush instead of the paper towel applicator. Alot of times it takes me 2 applications until I get it just right. I have not changed any dilution ratios yet, but I think others have. Are you applying the sealant in a garage or outside? Don't apply...

I live in Hays, KS. Its about 4.5 or 5 hours away from KC though.

The headlights that I have done need to be sanded because the factory clear coat is failing and needs removed first, and sanding is the only way to do it. It would be easier to just buff the lights if they did not have the clear coat on them. But from my experience, the lights that I restore...

Yeah, I usually use all those grits of sandpaper by hand. I need to switch over to wet sanding with a drill to speed things up a little. It usually takes me 1-2 hours to complete a restoration. In my area you can't get someone to pay more than $40-$50 per restoration even when you tell them...

Well, I'm not really a master at this technique, but I think my skill level has improved just with the experience of multiple applications. I have fewer goof ups. It just takes time to get comfortable with the applications, if it looks bad wipe it off with the mineral spirits before it starts...

Its a learning process, if anyone has a cheaper, easier and longer lasting method, I am all ears! Adam, sometimes the humid summer weather affects my application. Not sure what the weather is like in Virginia this time of year, but if the humidity is high, try doing the application in the...

Awesome job Adam! Those were pretty nasty to begin with. But they definitely look new again. Do you agree that the urethane takes the restoration to the next level? Not only does it fill tiny scratches and add gloss but it lasts for at least a year in my experience. And its cheap. I had a...

Here is another update on a pair of headlights restored with the spar urethane method. This is my work van(2000 GMC Safari), the headlights were pretty bad to begin with, so they were sanded, buffed and sealed with the urethane. This test is about a year old, and these lights were washed...

Longevity Test- One year since original restoration Ok, as promised here is the one year update. I have been doing updates every three months and we have finally reached a year in this test. By picture they look really good. But there is a slight "haze" at the very top edge of the headlight...

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Yeah, this is an annual show in KC, usually in September. Google the GoodGuys website and it should give you the full nation wide car show schedule for this organization.

Wow! Thanks Auto Geek, I don't think I have won anything yet until now.Im the MANIm the MAN:buffing::buffing::xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs::dblthumb2::dblthumb2:

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Good luck! Not to discourage you any, but PDR is very difficult and takes most people several years to develop the talent to produce quality repairs. But, there are few that can learn it quickly and have that special skill level. Have you been trained with PDR, or is your friend going to help...

Thanks, I pre soaked the engine with Meguiars Super Degreaser, and let that dwell for a few minutes. Then I power washed the engine, and dried it with compressed air. And to finish it off I used Stoners More Shine, and wiped the excess off with a microfiber rag after it had 5 minutes of dwell...

Thanks. I did not care for the color scheme of the 56, but it looked good and was in really good shape. The owners of the caddy live in the country and the engine had never been cleaned. I just got a flyer from harbor freight with that same cart and its on sale for $39. Not sure if you have...

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Thanks Mike! I might even dress the cart up with some decals or something too.(Auto Geek, Meguiars, Wolfgang, etc..) Harbor Freight sold some more carts similar that were bigger, but I like this size of it for me and its sturdy. Its very handy when you are working your way around the vehicle...