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Amazing trick for suede fabrics that have fuzzed or have a ridiculous amount of hair tangled in it - 2000 wet grit sandpaper. Yes, it sounds nuts. But it works AMAZING. Like brand new when done. As always, test in a hidden area. I recently purchased a car with suede inserts that had become a...

I was doing a 2 stage buff on a red Expedition tonight when I experienced random areas of the vehicle becoming very grabby. My PC would go absolutely nuts and my DeWalt would squeal like a pig. This happened on the hood and the rear quarter. Also when this happened, I changed pads, compounds...

Are they actually swires & not a full fledged scratch in the clear? Can you catch them with a finger nail? I have seen several times where it doesn't appear to be a swirl, or scratch, but more so as a 'groove' in the clear. Can you post some photos? I wouldn't keep going at this area until...

I just got a Uline catolog, never thought to look. If you're getting 150-170, then your dealer account is aware, they're making money because of your work. Sunday I spent 7 hours on a black Tahoe that had about 2" of rust on the front fenders down by the rockers. Yes, the dealer had me 2 stage...

Need to check with your tool manufacturer. People use machines just like ours, to polish granite/quartz with a steady stream of water.

I live on a 4 lane road, speed limit is 45. My vehicles can't go 5 hours without a coating of sand. Can't quick detail that. Want to talk about frustrating!!

I can't edit my post any longer - but I had been given access to the inspection reports from auction. Almost the entire, highly detailed inspection report focuses on the paint condition. For example, they go around the entire car and it will look like this. LF fender - 3" scratch in clear...

I am considering expanding, but I am nervous that if I hire & train the right guy, they will get poached by one of the 2 detailers in town. What happened was about 3 years ago, I had family with a small used dealership. They asked me to buff a car that hadn't sold at auction for over a month...

You did great. Just and FYI - car dealers will pay 100-200 per wheel for repairs like tgis.

Going back to the Malibu for a moment. Depending on your relationship with your dealer account, I'd highly suggest doing a multiple stage correction for free, or for your normal dealer rate and let them see for themselves what will happen at auction. Everyone at the auctions can tell immediately...

No flex for me. I haven't used one, but I have held one. I wasn't thrilled about its size, when I fight with my Rotary at times just because of its size. Fatigue is a huge issue for me as I work 8-9hrs at my primary business, and another 6-10hrs at night buffing dealer vehicles, 5-6 nights a...

Thanks! I RARELY tape anything off unless it's a necessity. Majority of these cars are trashed and going to auction, but this dealer has discovered a REAL shine is bringing considerably much more money opposed to a glaze. He is specifically requesting a true buff so I can't glaze and run with...

Only time I have issues with 205 is when my pad is overly saturated, wash pad or change it out and I have no issues.

Aside from a paint depth gauge, what is your method to determine when to move along from a set of stubborn swirls/marring/scratch? I've felt that with my rotary & orange pad with a heavy compound, that after the 2nd/3rd complete pass, it's time to move on from the issue at hand. I've had a few...

They won't leave anything deeper than a hand pad a fine polish can't remove.

You can never have too many supplies. If you're dealing with car clubs to start with, you're going to be spoiled. Once you attract a different clientele, you are going to run into some absolutely disgusting vehicles & these are the ones that will teach you some valuable lessons regarding...

Don't forget a friendly waiver, just in case.

It's hard to turn a hobby into a profession. Letting go of everything having to be perfect is hard to do.

I just ordered a seat. I'm considering an air lift to maybe get the car 5-6" off the ground and allow me to work entirely without having to get up & down to do the upper and lower doors & the rockers. I've already established with the dealer that the roof hasn't been important to focus on. On...

I'm very lucky. Very bad service from detailers locally & the mobile guys aren't doing any better. I've been able to corner the market a bit simply by doing a respectable job. I'm not the best by any means, but we certainly do a quality job. I have looked at purchasing carts, but I haven't...