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    I just need a simple answer please (BMW Alpine White)

    Sorry - I read "I just need a simple answer please". He can and will most likely go through tons of products using just a DA. Simple = Rotary,DA,Protect. Rotary + almost any compound available to date + DA with any polish to date = simple swirl free remedy..... or if you want complicated there...
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    I just need a simple answer please (BMW Alpine White)

    You can waste your time purchasing every product out there or purchase a rotary - cut it with most any compound, then polish with DA and most any polish. Rotary, DA, Protect - that simple.
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    Mobile Detailer? Simple Cold Weather Suggestions for Waterless Methods!

    Nice! Only I have 5 kids and a puppy to feed lol :buffing:
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    Mobile Detailer? Simple Cold Weather Suggestions for Waterless Methods!

    1) Stop at gas station and get hot water from coffee maker to add to chemical mix 2)When running generator, place some detailing products within heat range of exhaust... NOT TO CLOSE for those non logical detailers lmao. 3) Work faster and harder, cold is less effective on your system...
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    Buffing top of semi

    Lol Dave - Thats how myself and Tyson did it :buffing: He was so acrobatic, and I was the fat guy loading up the pad with more polish from a safe place. Last Semi top we did, he held on one handed and polished one handed. We've both had to do it on boats (which is tough as hell) but the Semi...
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    I need a helper

    It is tough but doable to find good helpers that want to learn. I had ZERO good employees from Craigslist.... ZERO! All of the good one's we had were from word of mouth from clients and/or friends. I can go on and on - but stopping at don't hire from Craigslist lol.
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    Question for the mobile guys

    You have a few options here.... 1) Turn down job do to insufficient Tools (generator) and high cost of aqcuiring 2) Purchase a generator because this probably wont be your last mobile call 3) Rent a generator from Home Depot and incorporate the cost of + fuel to the price I personally...
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    Post your best before and after pics!!!!!

    These pics are from my previous company - but all are MY work 50/50's!
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    Swirl finder light techniques

    The light on my phone is an aid to find swirls just fine lmao...... been using it for about 4 years now. It does suck when my phone is buried deep in my pocket and Im trying to portray to the client his/hers swirls...... sometimes it takes me 5 secs + to pull it out :mad:. But when I do pull it...
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    How well can UC correct?

    Hate to be the pessimistic here.... but befores were sunshots, afters were non sunshots. Ive seen black finishes out of the sun look AMAZING but in the sun look ridiculous. Not trying to question any skills here, but do you have sun shots to back the before sunshots?!?!?!?
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    ···•• First Detail : A Work in Progress ••···

    Lookin like a Pro/Addict lol - Don't lose the drive :buffing:
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    Bullet Holes!

    East St. Louis Ride for sure lol. Easy fix - chewing gum and some touch up paint, works everytime.
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    Permaplate - any know of this?

    Wow - Crazy it does seem like upselling what we do daily lmao. Well - I may indulge anyhow..... be a great source of food for the winter I think :hungry: Nothing negative out there that any Agians have encountered?!?!?!
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    Permaplate - any know of this?

    Hey guys/gals, Anyone dealt with this product and/or company? I was asked to aid them in claims in Middle TN and would love to but would like to hear your side of the story if you have dealt with these guys. Any help would be appreciated, thanx in advance!
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    Starting a detailing business- Need Help with Marketing and SEO for Website

    I built this site B & B Detailing - Nashville's Professional Mobile Detailing - Auto, RV, Bus, Boat, Semi, Aircraft and I took a couple slow days and went through google guidlines and followed them. Basically that shot us up to the top with google in a month or two with any kind of detailing in...
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    Sema baby!!

    LOL - will do man..... congrats again Joe :buffing:
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    Sema baby!!

    CONGRATS JOE!!!!!!!!!!! This may be a weak question..... but...... what is SEMA???? I know its big time though lol :dblthumb2:
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    Starting Fresh! Can I Get Some AG Love/Facebook Likes?

    Done deal :props: Thanks man Bob - receiving your love is always amazing :kiss: Danke! LONG STORY - But it started with a missed spot on a rim :nomore:
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    How Many Members Are Full-Time Detailers?

    I detail 8 days a week...... sometimes 9 days a week. But I only detail autos, boats, buses, rvs, aircraft, semis, and motorcycles...... never detailed a ufo yet I think Id be the first pick lmao. On a serious note though, I would detail a ufo :buffing:
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