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What are you trying to do? I've used rattle-can clear on surfaces I don't care much about...which doesn't include my car. Generally speaking body shop, or even MAACO will deliver much better results.

DG 501 is a Marine polish. Did you mean DG 105? Always looking for a good performer, and I've not tried Duragloss.

For starters, I'd look at being close to, perhaps a tiny bit under what established shops in your area charge, and offer similar services. Use their success to jump-start your research.

:iagree: Is the defroster OEM? Is there a tint film on the back window? I've seen cases where the film bubbles or starts to let go due to heat or irregular surface of the defroster.

Mobile, part-time sole proprietor here. Time to ask how many people routinely use a second person to help speed a detail? I have a guy I call to help with full details, but I'm not certain I'm getting maximum efficiency from the both of us. Full details (steam clean inside, one-step AIO...

Pictures please. It's probably a long shot that you have rubbed the tan dye off. More likely the cleaner spread the green around. If the job is to try and raise/remove the green from the leather, two ideas. Leather Master Dye Transfer Remover, leather cleaner, dye remover, ink remover Or...

Congrats on the deal of the week! You can search for Mytee and find several opinions. Some say spray the fabric, agitate and use clean water in the mytee so that you don't leave residual chemicals in the carpet to attract dirt. Others say hot solution works better than cold solution. I've...

Are you sure the scent is gone? Or is it just your nose has become accustomed to it and the brain filters it out? Think of the last time you encountered a good or bad smell? At first it's Woa! that's strong. After a few minutes typically it's not as overpowering. Kind of like ladies who...

I wrestled with the same decision for months before I bought my Mytee II. The Mytee is a commercial/professional unit, with a smaller more portable tank. Think Rug Doctor. The Bissels are nice units, but can't match the suction or heat. There are also some who really like the even more...

Bissell has a new model that is a bit larger and higher powered than the LGM...look for the Lift Off, about $250. Bonus: it can be used inside the house like a regular cleaner to make it easier for the spouse/gf to say yes.

I list prices. Helps people who have never had a detail before understand that it doesn't need to be super-high priced and isn't just for exotic sports cars. Also goes along with some of the stuff on the site designed to help educate and hopefully pre-sell customers.

I used PB for quite some time. OK durability, needs to be wiped off/buffed to minimize the chances of streaking and being effected by rain/water spots. UTTG is much more expensive, doesn't darken quite as much, but lasts much longer, a month or more, and is very resistant to rain and streaking...

It does look good. Next time try grabbing some 'befores'. Guessing you used a Griots machine, but what AIO?

Does your supermarket or hardware store have a rental carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment? That will do just fine.

You'll need to check with your particular state, county and perhaps city. Rules vary all over. Google "Business License" or "Starting a business California". You'll probably get a link to a state website that will lead you through the process. A couple states to the north, I needed an EIN from...

Dominic: I'm in Washington State, but there are many, many detailers on this board in Florida. Looks like you have major holograms/buffer trails caused by unskilled use of a rotary buffer. While you're waiting for someone more local to chime in, take a read so you know a bit more about what to...

For interior carpets/fabric seats there are generally 3 choices: Wet vac and towels (Free) that works well enough but takes time Bissell Little Green (about $100) that automates applying chemicals, adds a tiny bit of heat, but often requires a wet vac to finish the extraction. Mytee II or...

Wonder what orange to white to gray/red pads would do. The gray pad might not have enough polishing ability to remove. How many passes? Any improvement at all (can/did you do a test spot?) What machine are you using? Is your backing plate marked to ensure it didn't stop spinning as you were...

+1 on GoDaddy. I also use the free, instantly downloadable WYSIWYG Serif Web Plus designer. Very flexible, very easy to work with.

Pictures might help, but it could also be that you've done all you can do. If there is sun damage, worn spots or other issues, it might be beyond cleaning and to the redye stage of wear.