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I was reading my DW 849 polisher's manual again and it recommended taking the unit to a service provider for lubrication every couple of months. I could not find anywhere instructions as to how to lubricate the unit. I would prefer to not pay a service man to lubricate the unit. I should be able...

ok, this may see like an obvious question-answer but sometimes hearing it from others is a good thing right? On the sides of my APC+ bottles there are two marks one says 10:1 and the other mark says 4:1. What I have been doing is filling the water level up to the designated mark and then...

As of late I have had a couple of customers that have had some serious stains on their carpet. I have used different ratios of APC+, amazing roll off, and a general spot carpet cleaner with HEAVY SCRUBBING. None of these options have worked that great, but APC+ has been the best. I have had...

Mobile detailers, I am getting my business to offer mobile services in my neck of the woods. Would you please answer these questions for me? 1. Is a trailer or van a better way to go? 2. How big of a water tank and how many jobs can you do with that size? 3. What size of a...

Ok, so I am reading through old posts on fabric and vinyl convertible tops..trying to get better educated:props:. Can you car lovers enlighten me a little... I see reading through posts that the majority of AGO patrons like the 303 line with some followers of Raggtopp for cleaning then...

Ok. I worked on a vehicle this weekend that had dried polish or compound on exterior trim and on its Linex-ed rockers. I tried many different cleaning agents to remove it, but it was really dried into the pores of the plastic trim and the linex covered rockers. PB spray and rinse wheel cleaner...

I was interested to know if anyone has any type of loyalty program or membership with their customers to keep them coming to you regularly? What is it? How do you run it? I have been racking my head over this ...:bash:

I hope I got a few people's attention with this subject... I need advice. If you have read some of my other posts I am going from a hobby detailer to starting a detailing business. I need to know if I should have any type of aggreement (contract) with the customer before I start work on a...

I am starting to detail boats and have some questions... 1. How can I remove heavy oxidation from both alluminum and fiberglass boats? 2. I have heard that you should polish only above the hull...true? 3. Can you use wax or sealant on the entire outside of the boat or will this make the...

I have seen a few detailers use DG 105 after xmt 360. Is this smart? 1. XMT 360 corrects, cleans, and seals. DG 105 is a cleaner and a polish. Wouldn't the DG 105 clean off the protection left behind by the xmt 360? Is this over-kill? 2. Does DG 105 need an 8 hour cure time- like WGDG...

Ok. I am working on a 2004 Chevy Silverado with stock wheels. There is a white stain on the wheels that cannot be removed with any wheel cleaner nor can it be felt with your fingernail. It seems like it is under a clear coat. What is this and can you do anything for it?

Hey guys and gals. Been here for a month and loving it. :xyxthumbs: I know what I am going to ask may take you 5 minutes or so but if you can do it it would be greatly appreciated. I know some of you have been in the detailing business for quite a while and you have tried many different...

I have read through threads regarding this issue but can't make up my mind. I am up for a new DA. I like the PC but I have found that it is lacking in power. It took me 8 hours to polish a truck that had moderate swirls and scratches this weekend with the PC and Menzerna line. I would like a...

I have heard to use steel wool on oxidized metal. I have searched AGO and have not found any steps to take on this... 1. How do you do this? 2. what kind of steel wool do you use? 3. What cleaning agent is recommended. 4. What polish is recommended? :hungry: for knowledge here ;)

Up here in ND we have many trucks starting to put Rhino ,or similar lining, on their Rockers and/or in their truck bed. These start to turn white and hazey after a while. I have tried scrubbing them with various car shampoos and brushes but not much luck. What product can clean this and also...

I am looking for some answers to wheel care... 1. How do you tell what kind of metal a wheel is composed of (painted, chrome, etc)..I have read that there are different cleaning agents for different types of wheels. Can one of these work for metal trim and bumpers too? 2. What do you...

Hello all members. It is great to get started using this Forum. I am from North Dakota and I am looking for people that have seen a lot in auto detailing...so that I can learn from them. Good to be here. I think I will post my first thread right away.:dblthumb2: