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    What did you do today non-detailing related?

    Hello Michigander , your Okemos neighbor here . Understand your frustration . we have two evergreens that need replacing ( thanks to the deer ) , and can't because of our Covid-19 stay at home rules . Nice job though . I would send out a pic if I could figure out how .
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    What did you do today non-detailing related?

    There's a way I can tell if someone enjoys working on their lawn . It's either I had to " cut the grass " or I have to " mow the lawn " . After detailing , mowing my lawn is the second best thing for me to do outdoors . Nice job on you parents place .
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    Your Best Reflection Shot

    You're right Alby . White is such a tough color to get that wet look . But when you do it's so satisfying .Your ride looks like you found the trick achieving it .
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    2008 ZO6 Looks as good as she sounds

    Nothin sounds better than a cold start of pure American Muscle . The silver w/ chrome wheels is a sic combo . Very nice ride .
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    High end Porsche maintenance clean!!!!

    Must make you feel good that people with high caliber cars trust you to do such great work . Very cool .
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    New Car Prep - 2017.5 Leftover Mazda 6 Gets Coated

    Looks awesome . IMO silver and white both are extremely difficult to get that " wet " look or even a reflective surface . I bet your customer was super happy with the job you did .
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    Streaks

    I'm just a weekend warrior that enjoys detailing my car and truck , even B4 I knew there were others out there like me . My question is , how do you stop wax from streaking especially on the hood . My truck is Dk. Gray Metallic and the car is Crystal Red Tintcoat . I can get rid of it by...
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    Biggest Pet-Peeves in Detailing?

    My biggest pet peeve , when going into a store I park my car in the back forty , and when I come out there is a POS parked right next to me when there were many other places to park . This has happened to me twice now , there are these certain people in my city that purposely aim their wiper...
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    Question - Megs Ultimate Wash & Wax

    This is the soap I use on my truck and the wifes SUV . I like it but don't really count on much wax being applied wwashing with it . I will dry with Megs Ultimate spray wax after just to bring out the shine . But I'm just a weekend warrior and most on here have a much better detail operation...
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    what's your weather currently like?

    It's 4;14 pm and is already getting dark , but it was sunny this afternoon and windy as the cold air from Canada is coming down here giving us a taste of real December weather . Forecast is for light snow tomorrow with maybe an inch of snow possible . The further west of me will get the lake...
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    what are you currently watching?

    Right now watching MSNBC ( really just listening to it ) and the talk over n over again it seems about Trump and Flynn and that whole mess with the Russians . Tonight me n the wife are going to watch Captain America . Sunday night's r movie night . ;)
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    What are you listening to...?

    Right now it's Keith Urban.....Blue ain't your color . When in the car I like Sirius XM radio , ch. 10 or NPR One and listen to pod casts .
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    Help me not succumb to temptation

    My truck is a Dk. Granite Grey Met. and and it usually look really bad all winter long . Just as bad as black cars I have had in the past. Normally I will go to the coin operated wash just to rinse off all the dirty snow and salt maybe once a week depending on the temp. and maybe two times...
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    Post Up Your Roll Carts!

    I use old plastic milk crates , I like them because you can stack one on top of another .
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    My first weekend warrior "ghetto detail''

    The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step . All I am is a weekend warrior , and my vehicles out shine anyone that I know , but this site is a place to learn so much . Wish some of these professionals would do my cars . Your pics look pretty good , nice reflective shine .
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    Carpet Protector?

    Mequiar's D102 is what I have used in the past on tan carpeting and liked the results . It was in a Cadillac Escalade w/ deep pile carpet , nice color for any season other than winter . I had never heard of the 303 , sounds popular though , i might even get it to see how it works .
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    What are your “go to,” most used products during detailing?

    For me it's hands down Meguiar's Ultimate Detailing Spray . I keep a bottle in the rear of my White Denali and the wifes XT5 which is Dk. Granite Metallic which is almost as tough as black to keep clean . I will usually clean-up my truck when I get home as the product says to let it cure for 12...
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    Car was keyed, Can a detailer fix or improve the damage?

    Iv'e seen the video from AMMO NYC that was mentioned above and it did look much better and most people would never notice but unfortunately you could still see it after all of his work . You will probably always see it but from 3-5 ft. away from anyone else won't notice it . I's for sure check...
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    Will a ceramic coating hold up to Midwest winter?

    What about Mequiar's Fast Finish with a coat of their Ultimate wax ? My white Denali will be tough to keep clean in our Mich. winter . The salt and sand even get into the door jambs which I have use the FF and wax to get ready . what else can a novice detailer do to keep my truck not only clean...
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    2011 Caddy DTS tinted clear gets Kenzo'd

    Very nice job , car looks better than new . I had a 2010 Cadillac SRX that was painted this color , Crystal Red Tintcoat , It was actually an option for that year . It was a great color to take care of , in the sun the metallic really stood out and had kind of an orange hue to it and on...
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