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  1. Firehouse Mike

    I don't think my friend is detailing correctly

    Mike Phillips’ The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine Paperback Book GET THIS BOOK FOR HIM ASAP!!! Mike
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    cleaning blood

    All of the above is very accurate. I am a current WA State EMT and have cleaned out A LOT of ambulances and equipment. I currently do interiors for local law enforcement is they get blood or other biohazards in their patrol cars. I use a product from Mt. Hood Chemical in Portland OR called...
  3. Firehouse Mike

    Doing a 21' boat with meduim to hi oxidation. Using Porter cable 7424. What products/pad should I use?

    I have had good luck with my GG6 and cutting pads (lots of them) using Megs M67. It WILL take lots of time but should come out nicely. Work small areas, clean pad after every pass and change pads very often. I'll use 8-12 pads on a boat that size with bad oxidation. Good Luck:dblthumb2: Mike
  4. Firehouse Mike

    GG6 Review

    Yup...I'll use my GG6 (with 5" plate) over my G21 depending on the vehicle. Awesome results every time! My GG3 can do some correcting with a bit more time and passes in the tight areas until i can get my RUPES iBrid or when Griots can put a more powerful motor in the 3" tool. 3th gen maybe with...
  5. Firehouse Mike

    Water Tank Pump Question

    I am thinking if the 50' section was off the tank to the PW, you need a bigger pump. The pump rating is off the end of the pump, you will have loss at the end of the hose. with a 2.3 gpm PW i would run a 5 gmp pump with at least 40psi. I run a 3 GPM / 30psi thru a 20' hose to my 1.2 gpm electric...
  6. Firehouse Mike

    Megs Paint Reconditioning Cream

    That what I find works best with it! Mike
  7. Firehouse Mike

    How to restore white color back on an RV?

    I just did this little camp trailer a couple days ago. I used Megs M67 One Step Compound on a G21 with MF cutting pads. Ate right through the oxidation and left a nice slick surface with some wax left behind. I did a test spot with my rotary on a wool pad, seemed no better than the G21...this...
  8. Firehouse Mike

    1966 "Playboy Pink" Mustang Convertible

    I use Megs Hyperdressing at 2:1 for engines...
  9. Firehouse Mike

    1966 "Playboy Pink" Mustang Convertible

    As far as I know it's all stock. The 302 in this car is the "base" if you will...350 hp. But they may have beefed things up too...
  10. Firehouse Mike

    1966 "Playboy Pink" Mustang Convertible

    Today's Detail was on a 1966 Mustang in Dusty Rose aka "Playboy Pink". All of the supporting documents on this car have been lost over the years, but it is claimed by the previous owner to be one of 14 Mustangs purchased by Hugh Hefner in '66 in this color. This particular car is said to have...
  11. Firehouse Mike

    Do you put a face to your business?

    Absolutely! Adds to the Firehouse theme... (but not sideways, not sure why it did that....but that's me!) Mike
  12. Firehouse Mike

    Detailing Packages Help!!

    Keep it simple. I have 3 "packages" that i offer, each building off the lower one. Also if be flexible on the services offered in them and be willing to work with the customer on what is important to them. Obviously try to up-sell them to the highest level you offer, but if they want a premium...
  13. Firehouse Mike

    Griot's Garage Liquid Gloss Poly Wax Review

    The BOSS Finishing Sealant has some correction abilities dependant on your pad selection, not a lot but it's not designed for it either, just a finial little polish to go with the sealant. Great stuff!! Mike
  14. Firehouse Mike

    Extractor

    I have a Durrmaid 1700 that i've been using for a few months now. Not a huge fan....It works for what it's for. The pressure is not great, it is not an inline heater, but it gets damn hot though! (wear gloves!) Vacuum wise, it seems to be ok, not great. I'll pick up a Mytee when I get a bigger...
  15. Firehouse Mike

    Review: Griot's Garage 3 inch Pneumatic Orbital Polisher - Mighty Mouse!

    Alright I'm sold....and I was at Griots store in Tacoma earlier today too!! :buffing:
  16. Firehouse Mike

    Megs Ultimate Black Restorer Aerosol

    So when this came out last year I applied a test area to the bed rails of my truck. Here we are 14 months later and A LOT of washes. I would have to say it holds up very well with a very noticeable deeper black than the untreated side! Excellent product Megs!!:dblthumb2: Mike
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    Review: Griot's Garage 3 inch Pneumatic Orbital Polisher - Mighty Mouse!

    Mike...how does it compare to the 3" Electric version? I have one now i reserve for headlights and tight area if i have A LOT of time. I'ts not exactly the most powerful thing. I was looking at going to a Flex or Rupes, but if the air model is comparable I'll go that route..... Mike
  18. Firehouse Mike

    '90 Mustang 5.0

    Had a chance to work on a 1990 Mustang 5.0 25th Anniversary Edition the other day. Owner is a member of a Mustang club here in Washington, and due to health issues just can't do it himself anymore. Car has had some body work done to it at some point in it's life. The front clip is clear-coated...
  19. Firehouse Mike

    Headlight restoration

    Unless they are REALLY bad, I start with 1000, go to 3000 then finish with M105 / M205 then a sealant. Works awesome! Mike https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10649456_806698136097958_8292879896758601783_n.jpg?oh=8828b7be49c84494cb93fc5ed82724ef&oe=57B55508
  20. Firehouse Mike

    How much Meguiars APC is safe for leather?

    I recently moved to D181 for leather. I have to say I really like it. Cleans nicely, suds up good, and smells awesome. Wipes off with no residue left behind ready for a conditioning! Mike
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