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    Paint Correction On Harley Davidson Street Glide

    This newer Harley Davidson Street Glide was traded in at a local Harley Davidson dealer I do a lot of work for. I was contracted to fix all of the paint and light touch up on the rest. It appears that the previous owner tried to wet sand it, probably to try and remove the factory orange peel...
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    Pet Hair Removal,Interior Detailing (Before & After)

    I was going through some pics of last years work and thought I would share this interior detail with tons of dog hair. This was probably one of the worst cases of pet hair I came across so far... Feel free to share some of your worst pet hair nightmares!
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    2014 Toyota Highlander with hard paint...

    Usually Toyota paint is mid to soft from my experience, but not this one... This Highlander is black with blue Metallic. The combo that finally worked was a finish pad and compound to get swirl removal. Tomorrow I'm going to finish it off with a finish polish. Has anyone ever experienced...
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    How Many Members Are Full-Time Detailers?

    It seems like most members have another job besides detailing. I was wondering how many are full time, meaning that's how you pay your house payment, car, food, etc. No other source of income. I'm full time :xyxthumbs:
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    Using stick handle on a rotary

    Do you think using the side stick handle puts more pressure on that side? Or is it still adding even center pressure for the most part?
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    How many Ohio members?

    How many of you are in Ohio? I'm about 20 miles south of Cleveland.
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    05 Chopper Detail

    I just detailed this chopper the other day for a customer. He's selling it and wanted to get it all polished out for pictures. It took 13 hours to complete. Aluminum motor, rims and controls. The day I started, I jumped right into it and forgot to take before pics lol. It was clean just...
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    ((Video)) Before & After Wet Sanding

    I just made this video and wanted to share the results. Wet sanded 1000 and 1500 Compounded with M105 Polished Protected All done with 849X Rotary Polisher I put pictures up a few weeks ago, this is a video from all the pics. Wet Sanding & Polishing Paint - YouTube
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    Waterless Motorcycle Detail ((( Video)))

    I just made a new video for my detail business. Let me know what you think. Thank You Motorcycle Detail by T-roy's Custom Detailing - YouTube
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    Wet-sanding matte black motorcycle...

    I was contacted the other day by a local Harley dealer to wet-sand and buff black matte paint and restore the original finish. Here's a quick picture of the gas tank. I'll post more before and afters when complete...
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    Specializing in one field...

    I've been motorcycle detailing since 1996 and have made a living doing this. Do any of you specialize in one particular type of vehicle or service?
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    (((Video))) 2001 Jeep Detail With Opti-Coat 2.0

    Just finished up another video, Let me know what you think... Make sure to watch it in HD :xyxthumbs: Ohio Auto Detailing, Full Detail 2001 Jeep - YouTube
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    Opti-Coat on a motorcycle....

    I've had good results Opti-Coating Motorcycles, Mostly Harleys. Paint, chrome, rims, exhaust, etc. Has anyone every had a bad experience or problem from this?
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    Made a (((Video))) Check it out...

    Hi everyone, I made a video. Check it out and let me know what you think... Exterior Auto Detail - YouTube
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    Making a video, anyone want to share tips and software?

    I'm making a video of my new service and Would like to showcase it with a high end Looking video. Any good online software? After effects, etc. Post examples if you can. Thanks.
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    Advertising a product in your service?

    Let's say I include xyz sealant in one of my services. Can I advertise that on my website and then add a link to that products website? Is this legal ? I did a google search but no solid info.
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    How do you get "Countries Top Detailer" title?

    I was wondering how some detailers say there one of the top 10 of all detailers in the country, How do you get that title? I've won local awards in my city for for being a business and a detailer but how do you get ranked country wide or world wide?
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    Dewalt 849X Question ????

    Hey everyone, Just picked up a Dewalt 849X today.......Awesome:xyxthumbs: The soft start has a burst of speed then goes back to dialed in rpm. It helps picking up a bead, is that what they intended? I can't think of any other reason. The dust/lint filters are cool, since I like using...
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    Business loan ?

    Has anyone ever acquired a business loan? What's all involved? Are they hard to get? Thanks
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    Custom Paint With Deep Swirls & Wet Sanding Marks

    I bought this HHR Panel a few weeks ago and now finally have time to do the paint correction. Problems..... Swirls and wet sand marks in flames that are outlined in pinstripe Deep wetsand marks around handles and a few other places, not to many No clear coat, I was told its enamel...
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