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    Which color brush best for DA Polisher tire scrubbing?

    well the black one does say for tires on it .. and it's the only one that says tires. I would use the black one. You do want a pretty stiff brush for tires... buuut if you are doing that just think about how hard it will be to get right on the edge where the rim is ... I would be worried about...
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    Tools to remove seats with?

    ya thats true too. I guess they could be kinda tough to get out ... hmm I just see, here and there, people doing it and looks like they just take them right out and right back in. But like you said I am not familiar with it. I would like to get to that point though where I could do it quickly if...
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    Tools to remove seats with?

    ya I thought about that too... but I thought how hard could it really be to put back in at the right torque settings. Heck I dont know.. but ya I was thinking about that liability stuff too
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    Tools to remove seats with?

    Hello! So I am wondering who here takes out seats when they detail cars? also is there some type of seat removal kit? I ask because I the ones I have thought about taking out didnt look like a bolt ... one was a honda pilot.. it had some weird smooth solid Cylinder looking thing coming out of...
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    Have you ever stopped doing a vehicle that's too bad?

    How does the customer take that? Do you charge them anything or discount it heavily?
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    Payment Authorization forms??

    Hello. So I got a customer that is wanting to drop off 4 vehicles to me. I am in the process of making an payment authorization form for him to fill out and give it back for credit card use. The reason why I am doing this is for charge back protection. I am wondering if anyone else here uses...
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    Remove wax prior then sanding and compounding???

    annnnd I am going to say no. Think about it .. if you can remove wax with clay or a light polish then what is it really going to do to sandpaper? Obviously will need to wash the car first or that spot. If you really wanted to you could use something like chemical guys clean slate to wash the car...
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    Your Process For Using An Extractor With What Chemicals??

    do you know of a good fiber rinse and de-foamer? I do plan to use folex a lot which sits at about 8.3 PH.. but I will probably also use APC which is at about 12 PH to 13 PH alkaline from Meguairs. Maybe super degreaser if its really bad and thats about 12.5 PH to 13.5 PH. So If you have any...
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    What to do if you cant get ahold of a customer to pick up the car?

    Ya I actually called today and it didnt come back as stolen. But the name I said from his voicemail isnt the name on the plate they ran. Wouldnt give me the name and the guy did say he just bought it so it could be the previous owners name still. With that they would be doing a wellness check...
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    What to do if you cant get ahold of a customer to pick up the car?

    Ya I am sure that happens. I am starting to wonder about this one. He seemed alright and said no hurry and didnt need it for a few days. It's just weird that I cant get ahold of him and hes not calling back. Its definitely not a lease car . its an older vehicle and rust on the outside of it...
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    What to do if you cant get ahold of a customer to pick up the car?

    Hello! So this is something I haven't really thought about, what do you do if you cant get ahold of someone to get their car? I have tried a few times yesterday with calls and one text. No answer. I tried today from two different numbers ... no answer. Do you all have a time frame to give...
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    [Help] Cutting speed option and pads for Flex 7 150

    anytime you use a compound you are going to see marring and with a microfiber pad as well. You will need to go over it with a polishing pad and a polish. Something like M205 or a menzerna polish
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    Stain Theory? Alkaline and Acid Based Stains

    I might have to look to see if I can find anything about a chart or something that would say what is for what. Although I havent been real lucky looking for it online as of yet.
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    Stain Theory? Alkaline and Acid Based Stains

    any idea how far down on acidic would be safe to use on Auto Carpet for dye? or the other way around if it applies? I have seen stuff online about Folex yellowing carpet and Its at a 8.5 Alkaline and APC is even higher at 12.5 alkaline
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    Stain Theory? Alkaline and Acid Based Stains

    Hello again. So as I look more into stains and chemicals I am seeing things like Tannin, Alkaline, and Acidic. Where I am getting lost is what to use on each type. Like for example I was thinking I would use an Alkaline Cleaner on an Acidic based stain. However I am seeing that you want to use...
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    Acid Rinse or Acid Neutralizer, Same thing? and When to use one?

    Hello .. so I just bought a Mytee Lite III today from Autogeek and I am trying to get as much information as possible about what I need to use with it. I plan on using Folex .. maybe some APC. I would spray either on the carpet scrub and then extract with water. However I have seen stuff before...
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    Your Process For Using An Extractor With What Chemicals??

    Hello. So I made the jump to purchase the Mytee Lite III today here from Autogeek. I am trying to get information about the best way to use this thing. My plan was to use something like Folex, scrub, and use the extractor with hot water to suck it all up with. Are there any other products that...
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    Compound stays wet

    well really... I wouldnt worry about the staying wet. Some have longer working times than others. UC/UP have a lot of oils in them and will work longer than most. The main concern would be how it's coming out and from what you said it looks alright but jut taking awhile. UC is not very...
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    Have you ever stopped doing a vehicle that's too bad?

    ya thats what I am kinda thinking at this point. I am still working on it off and on just to see and try different things. But I dont know. I did however notice that it didnt look quite so bad when I turned off the spotlight and looked at in sunlight. But its still pretty noticeable.
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    Have you ever stopped doing a vehicle that's too bad?

    I have a 1000 dollar steamer. Tried it and didnt do much.
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