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  1. Shade Tree

    One thing missed that could ruin a day long detail job?

    Lately, I have found myself busy enough that I'm typically detailing 2 vehicles per day (wash, clay, single stage polish, sealant, leather & interior) and I'm catching myself missing the little things (I never leave the vehicle until everything is perfect though!). I am one of those detailers...
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    Nothing special, just wanted to post some pics

    :cool pics: I like the angled shots ......... good eye for photography.
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    How to approach dealerships & what to offer??

    With both of my previous shops I had also taken on work from a couple of large dealerships in the area. At the time I had a few employees and more time allowances for fleet/volume type work. The deal I had worked out with the dealers was to do a "quick" wash & shine job on vehicles that were...
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    Ferrari F430 Spider , Holograms , Correction

    Lookin' good Cos ... :dblthumb2:
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    How can you tell the difference with Polishes?

    Body shop safe in simple terms = Safe for polishing & will not seal the paint Paint needs 30 days (give or take) to properly cure. Body shop safe enables a body shop to buff out/color sand paint imperfections without interfering with the curing process.
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    Another new one from GA

    :welcome:
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    Hi

    Didn't realize you were THE newbie :xyxthumbs: Welcome & keep the questions comin'! :welcome:
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    Menzerna FMJ

    I still prefer Jetseal 109 to ANY other sealant out there though .........
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    Clay bar

    Didn't I just say that?? :iagree:
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    Clay bar

    No worries ....... Yes, Klasse AIO is a cleaner/prewax and contains mild abrasives and woulld remove any protection the paint currently has. The products you mention may be used over the carnauba, however with each application the carnauba will begin to weaken. These QD products are meant as...
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    Clay bar

    A proper 2 bucket wash method, dry and reapply the wax. If you ever want to strip the sealant off & start fresh then using Dawn dish soap works as a great paint cleanser to do so. If you're applying wax over a coat a month and a half old then most likely there isn't that much of the carnauba...
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    Menzerna FMJ

    The Power Lock sealant is an excellent choice .......... easy on & off.
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    Clay bar

    It depends on the grade of clay you're using as to whether you'll remove the sealant in the process. As a rule of thumb it is always best to reapply sealant or wax after a clay bar treatment. In short yes, the carnauba will most likely be removed as it isn't meant as a long lasting treatment...
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    just saying hello

    :welcome:
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    New Mazdaspeed6 guy here

    :welcome:
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    Eco Steam Detailing introduction

    :welcome:
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    Lurker Intro and a Cry for Help

    I so feel ya ........... I'll never own another black ANYTHING. Jag looks great all cleaned up .... no used to seeing that model in nice condition these days.
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    Best leather, vinyl, rubber, and carpet cleaners

    Leatherique & Lexol for the leather. DP carpet cleaner CG vinyl & plastic cleaner
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    Lurker Intro and a Cry for Help

    :welcome: Wow, dents from ACORNS? I never would have thought they would have enough weight to cause a dent. PDR is more common here than gas stations ........... GL.
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    Expedition Exterior Detail

    BEAUTIFUL job!! :dblthumb2:
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