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Here's the finished Product. The car is in the Detroit Autorama this weekend. Looks really nice, like a sapphire ring!! This car took 9 hours to clean, polish,& wax.Used Sovereign Paste on this car.... I love it. Thanks for the tips on the fine scratches.... this thing looks like it was dipped...

Thanks Shadetree! I'll order some today. This car is very high end... almost intimidating to work on. The owner loves casual cruises and 2hr blasts down the highway. I feel confident enough now to try the RD85 going forward. I'll report back after using. Thanks again HR20

Shadetree, what is 85RD for the uneducated like me...lol.

oops, no, the scratches are everywhere . Thats the reason I'm thinking maybe a quick pass with a PC machine would help...

The fenders are also Sapphire Blue,to match the entire street rod. Would a PC machine be acceptable to lightly and quickly mover over the fenders?

What is the best and safest method to Polish fine hairline scratches due to normal driving and car cover use on rounded fenders? I have customer who has a very high end 1932 kit car roadster, and is asking me to buff out these fine hairline scratches. Well I am not sure of the best method to...

Auto Lavish, We are in the Plymouth, Novi , Northville MI area. Pampering rides for the auto enthusiast. Everyday rides, classic, muscle, Sports, Hot Rod and High end vehicles. HR 20.

Hi team, anyone ever Polish an aluminum fuel tank? I have a special request to detail a race car and then come across a square aluminum plate fuel tank in the trunk. Measurements are approx. 20 x 22 x10. This is for the Detroit Autorama a few weeks away. I've just completed the engine "detail...

I agree with the pictures, and a documented form. You are providing a service but have to CYA also. I carry insurance just because. You never want an"O shi-"...... but ,."o-shi-'s " happen.:Picture: Hotrod20

Welcome Blake! I also am contemplating a Lens restoration option,. Do you restore headlight Lenses on or off the car? Hotrod20

I ordered a bottle for test purposes. Anyone else use it before? I'm anxious to try it on the recommendation of my autobody instructor. Hotrod20

Hey can anyone recommend a good windshield chip repairing tool with sealants? what is the typical cost of one of these. Paint Bull up here in MI is wanting over $1K for instruction and the complete kit. Hotrod20

What is a decent carpet cleaning machine? hot water extractor? or foam? what are you guys using in the detail shops? Hotrod20

I am looking into leasing garage,building or shop space. What items should I make sure the building has before getting into one? A/C ? floor drain ? customer area? what is a minimum square ft for a decent shop? I was thinking maybe store front on main rd but rent is $$$. Industrial park maybe...

How did you handle the situation?:buffing: Hotrod20

Does anyone have out a master list for identifying clear coats from the OEMs? It would be good to have an at a glance product list to help select the right compounds to use on a exterior detail. I mean, only days ago, I found out that Mercedes used ceramic catalyzed clear coats on 2003 and up...

I came across a Ford Dealer in MI looking to hire a detailer for the used car department. The service manager stated he's paying $12.00 hr. / 40 hr work week for detailer's. Otherwise, He said he can get the local detail guy to do it for $80-100 bucks a car? Complete. Is that the going rate...

Thanks for educating me on the navigation! I am looking to purchase a Porter Cable as we speak. I think it will be nice to have a smaller machine to access tight spaces on vehicles. I'm starting to feel like a real detailer lately LOL! thanks for your input. I appreciate it! Rich HR20