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  1. Firehouse Mike

    Polished bare aluminum.. Now how to protect it?

    I would go with a coating. I use CQUK with great results and is great for chrome plated or polished surfaces. I head DLUX is good too. Found this as well.....http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/85390-cquartz-uk-powdercoated-wheels-2.html Mike
  2. Firehouse Mike

    Do you use air fresheners?

    I'll use Chem Guys Green Apple Deodorizer in women's cars. I always get great comments from them about how good it smells! Mike
  3. Firehouse Mike

    Help! In need of water tank...

    Tractor Supply Co. Leg Style Tanks Online or In Stores | For Life Out Here My local stores keep the 35,50 and 65 in stock...
  4. Firehouse Mike

    New to Boat Detailing - Polishing with a GG6?

    I have very successfully used a GG6 with Griot's FAST MF pads and Megs #67 One Step Compound... http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-one-step-marine-compound.html. Work slowly in small areas and it works great! Clean off your pads after EVERY section too!
  5. Firehouse Mike

    pressure washer hose guide ?

    I've been using one from Northern Tool. Works great! Pressure Washer Hose Reels + Carts | Pressure Washer Parts + Accessories | Pressure Washers | Northern Tool + Equipment Mike
  6. Firehouse Mike

    Billing Insurance?

    I do a lot of work for local body shops doing mostly interior cleaning of coffee spills, ect from accidents. They handle the billing and pay me directly. Does anyone do any work and billing directly thru insurance companies for bad spills, broken glass ect....? Mike
  7. Firehouse Mike

    Removing mold from vinyl seats

    Megs Leather Cleaner (D181) works amazing on vinyl!! I use white vinegar instead of bleach to kill off remaining spores. MUCH safer to you and the seats. Mike
  8. Firehouse Mike

    Affordable, decent extractor or carpet deep cleaner.

    This is what I used my first year in business... https://www.bissell.com/spotclean-pro-portable-carpet-cleaner-3624 Has a MUCH larger water capacity that the other portable Bissell units. Still use it as a back up or when there are two of us working on an interior at the same time. Great...
  9. Firehouse Mike

    Griot's Garage - Who we are & what we do

    I use a fair amount of Griot's products on a daily basis. Very good stuff! All of my polishers are Griot's ( GG3,GG6,G21 and a 3" Air soon), they get used almost daily as well with only 1 hiccup with my GG6. Power cord issue and they replaced it on the spot, no questions! Their customer service...
  10. Firehouse Mike

    New Products: Who Wants to Test & Review?

    I've been thinking of switching over to McKee's.....heard so much positive about it. I'd love to try out some of the products! Mike
  11. Firehouse Mike

    1995 Pierce Fire Truck

    Awesome!! Love it😊
  12. Firehouse Mike

    1995 Pierce Fire Truck

    Single stage Imron....hard as steel!!
  13. Firehouse Mike

    1995 Pierce Fire Truck

    Absolutely....Firefighters do maintain their trucks, typically with great pride. However it's pretty limited to washing and hand waxing. A lot of chiefs don't even want a 10" orbital used on them. Its not so much for fear of paint damage but damaging the lettering and decals that can cost a...
  14. Firehouse Mike

    1995 Pierce Fire Truck

    Thanks! I wanted to do more....did give it a wipe off with some Megs APC. This was just the "visible" paint that was done. Chief didn't want to pay for a complete detail...they still had a LOT of equipment to buy as this is a new addition the the fleet. I'll PM you with price
  15. Firehouse Mike

    1995 Pierce Fire Truck

    Had the opportunity to do some paint work on a 1995 Pierce / Snorkel Telesqurt ladder truck this week. West Thurston Regional Fire Authority (south of Olympia WA) purchased it used from Central Pierce FD6. The truck, we are assuming, sat behind glass bay doors due to the severe oxidation on...
  16. Firehouse Mike

    What's the best All In One?

    HD Speed...All Day Long!!! Mike
  17. Firehouse Mike

    Removing Gum from microfiber cloth seats

    Yup Goo Gone AND Steam. Works AWESOME. Great on melted crayons too! Mike
  18. Firehouse Mike

    Interior dressing

    Megs Hyperdressing at 2:1 or 4:1 depending on situation / customer desires.... Mike
  19. Firehouse Mike

    Is this a scam?

    Yes it is. I had a very similar email with the guy wanting to have his cars towed to me to be detailed. Wanted to pay me up front for all 3 of them, just wanted my banking info so he could wire me the money. Yeah right......
  20. Firehouse Mike

    2003 f-150

    Solid work!! Looks Awesome :props: Mike
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