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I talked to a more knowledgeable detail shop in the area. They referred me to a professional body shop and also said if the other place has insurance they have to pay for it. I have my receipt and I signed no contracts of any kind. Just a casual chat and made an appointment. I called a local...

Well, I'll apologize. I feel like an ass, I had so many good references for this guy and I ate it up like a true noob. I will contact BBB certified autobody repair shop tomorrow and make an appointment to have the car checked over and get an estimate. I checked everything you guys said out...

There are different grades of wool pads. He uses lambs wool. The swirls aren't any better or any worse before I took it in. This guy has people bring in expensive European cars on a daily basis, anything from Jaguars to BMW's and Bentley's. I guess they're all idiots, eh?

Got good news and bad news. Good news, He did everything he said he would do. He does one car at a time and has 2 other guys who help him out. All three work on the same car. He showed me what he uses to buff and its made specifically for car detailing, so no harsh compounds. He uses a dewalt...

Did you buy it like that or was it just neglected. Either way, Awesome job. Can you list what you used? My grandfather has a 2006 Buick Lacrosse with black marks all over the interior and dashboard. I've been washing it for him every month or so but I have no clue what to use to get it off.

Just got the phone call, Its done. Took him about 5 1/2 hours. I'll update with pictures after I pick it up, My ride is busy right now so it'll be a couple hours. I got references from a local forum saying this guy is the best in the area. I have complete faith in him.

Tell ya what, start your own detailing shop, stay in business for 25 years with enough profit to open up another location and a mobile detatailing van, then you can come tell how long it takes to detail a vehicle, sound like a deal?

Got an estimate this morning, For $150 they'll: Wash & Dry Clay Bar Use a machine to buff out swirls and scratches Polish & Wax Clean and wax the rims I'll take it in on August 9th, they said it'll take 3-4 hours. The guy who owns the place commended me on taking such good care of the...

Never used a orbital buffer, I'll leave it to the pros - Don't want to burn through the clear coat. The reviews of this place are pretty good. Before and After Photos | The Gift Auto Detailing Center Reviews | The Gift Auto Detailing Center

On a lighter note, just got back from the movies, the new Batman was EPIC!!!!

I'll just take it to the local detail shop. I found out today I wasn't drying properly, I left swirl marks on the vehicle by folding the waffle weave towel and applying pressure while wiping off water. For $100 they will remove surface impuraties and residue and use an orbital buffer to apply...

The crud has been baked on for the past few weeks, but temps here are averaging 90-110 every week. I called a local detailer and he told me that regardless of what I use I have to wait for the temps to drop so the sap will soften up. I tried a 50-50 mix of water to rubbing alcohol to no avail...

Ok, It looks like the clay bar didn't do what I thought it did. It took the some things off, but the tree sap and bug residue is still there. I tried Meguiars Ultimate Rubbing Compound & Turtle Wax Bug & Tar remover. The main question is can I wash my car more than once a week without dulling...

I just ran it over the water left on the vehicle from rinsing and added more water as needed.

I'll most likely upgrade to a better quality liquid wax thats lasts longer than the ICE which is lasting me about 2 1/2 weeks. I'm not too worried about a better quality soap since I wash once every 1 or 2 weeks. The gunk & grime really doesn't stay on the car long enough to damage anything...

Well I just used it, worked quite well. After rinsing the car down I flattened the clay bar, using one hand to find gunk on the clear coat, the other to apply pressure to the clay bar as I dragged it up and down across the surface. Got most of it off but I need to wait for the temps to drop into...

I've got a question, I have a few friends who have completed autobody classes anywhere from college down to high school and their instructors told them wax is bad and will end up harming paint. I know this is BS but I'm wondering why educational establishments would be telling their students this?

Good to know. I use spray wax so it doesn't last very long to begin with. I travel close to 4000 interstate miles every 4 months for college classes, so I'll use dawn at the end of every semester.

I've seen a lot of folks do it, but in the long run will mixing dawn degreaser with the car soap to remove road grime, bug residue, and tree wax hurt the clear coat or paint?

Thanks for all the replies, I also use the Turtle Wax Ice wash and synthetic wax but it doesn't seem to protect very well, just good for shine. I was going to purchase meguiars wash and wax. Good to know, this is going to be my first time using a clay bar.