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  1. Firehouse Mike

    Old and brittle vinyl stripe removal

    3M wheel for sure...works great! just go slow and watch your heat! Mike
  2. Firehouse Mike

    Meguiar's DA Microfober System Help/Other Recommendations???

    I used that same combo for a couple years. I wasn't impressed with the DAMF system wax...the Finishing Wax, just not a fan. But the D300 and the polish are solid performers and with the MF pads will give you good cut and finishing. I have moved over to mostly all Griots products but keep a few...
  3. Firehouse Mike

    Zero-G Water Hose and Orbit Max Nozzle: Initial Impression

    I have been using this exact same setup from Lowes for the last year. I have 250' (5ea) of the hoses and the same nozzle used almost daily the last year too. I'm sold on this setup! Works great, drain ou the hose roll it up and all fits nicely into my hose box along with my PW hoses and guns...
  4. Firehouse Mike

    How To: Clean and Condition Ford King Ranch Leather

    Great advice on the how to.....but with all the horror stories of the KR leather, I use only cleaner and conditioner from the KR Ranch itself. Works great and no doubts if its safe to use or not. I have use other Black Label products before, and they are fantastic! Mike
  5. Firehouse Mike

    Cash or credit?

    PayPal Here.......customers love the option and it's not real frequent so i just write off the fees. They are pretty minimal anyway
  6. Firehouse Mike

    Ozone Generators.....do they really work?

    Looking at picking up an ozone machine soon, but still a little hesitant. Do they really work? I get a lot of musty odors in cars up here in WA and would love to get them smelling great again. A lot of the odors are hidden in the interior panels and just can't be reached. Ozone or no? Right...
  7. Firehouse Mike

    good quality pressure washer for a starter carwash business

    I've been using this little guy for a couple years..https://www.ryobitools.com/outdoor/products/details/1700-psi-electric-pressure-washer No issues at all with it, used almost daily 2400 psi can get you into trouble if not really careful, but it can do a great job too. Mike
  8. Firehouse Mike

    Speed Carpet Cleaning!!?!?

    I do use air too. Really helps to blow out loose debris from under seats and from in the tracks. Mini vans with sliding seats will always have crud down in the tracks. Compressed air blows it right out. I have a 2-gallon compressor for this and blowing off pads when doing a correction. Works...
  9. Firehouse Mike

    Speed Carpet Cleaning!!?!?

    Some carpets are more of a PITA than others for sure! I have a nozzle with short (1/4") stiff bristles that does an amazing job with pet hair. I cant remember where i got it from, I'm thinking an old house vac I had at some point. If i ever loose or break it I'll be in a world of hurt. The...
  10. Firehouse Mike

    Are you mobile or fixed location?

    Mobile, and have a couple canopies but have never used them. I just plan days that will be too hot or rainy as my days off. Mike
  11. Firehouse Mike

    New to quickbooks but not to detailing.

    I used QB for a month or so, long enough to get a few invoices and expenses put into it......I just wasn't impressed. It didn't really do what i needed. One example is you can't enter a manual tax rate per invoice (by location). It gives you one option to set a tax rate, not good for mobile...
  12. Firehouse Mike

    Work Truck Fleet- Sealant questions

    All of my fleet accounts I seal with Megs PP365. It's inexpensive, easy and quick to apply and lasts a decent length of time. I do educate them to use a automotive soap as to not strip the 365 off. Mike
  13. Firehouse Mike

    GG6 handle/bolt hole plugs (Griot's 6")

    Most any hardware store with the bulk type nut / bolt drawers will have a assortment of bolt hole plugs. Got mine from Ace....
  14. Firehouse Mike

    Hoses, hoses and more hoses!

    I've been using the Zero-G for the last year or so....LOVE THEM!!! I have 4 total and are still like new. I never had a regular expandable last more than 4 months. Mike
  15. Firehouse Mike

    Quickbooks Online...

    Anyone using QB online, and what do you think of it? Thanks :xyxthumbs: Mike
  16. Firehouse Mike

    GG Boss Pads Question

    Pics for sure.......but from what I have seen ( i use BOSS system exclusively ) this is caused by bumping up on the edge of an emblem or trim. It's actually is the pad being torn or cut from this. I have a few pads I have done this on, and they will continue to work fine, just inspect them...
  17. Firehouse Mike

    Gloves?

    So we are actually having a real winter this time around in the PNW....snow a few times and some pretty cold mornings. My question is this (geared towards the mobile guys): What are you using for gloves? I have several pairs of Mechanix wear, that are great until they get wet. Any thoughts on a...
  18. Firehouse Mike

    your "go to compound"?

    Griots Fast Correcting Cream...adjusted with pad choice Mike
  19. Firehouse Mike

    Mobile Headlight restorations - Cordless drill or DA (or rotary)?

    Here is what I've been using for a few years now.....Works awesome! https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/18v-one-plus-right-angle-drill Mike
  20. Firehouse Mike

    Battery operated drill for headlight restoration

    My go-to tool here...https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/18v-one-plus-right-angle-drill Works awesome with no issues. Just added a Megs 3" Plate with drill adapter. Mike
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