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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...

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 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...

Anyone out there using , or still using this machine? I've had this thing for 20 years and it still works great. Wool or foam pads depending on job. 8" pad covers lots of area.

Hi My name is Richard from Michigan, just registered on this site and from what I seen so far, this detailer's forum is exactly the answer to my prayers! Hello to everyone ! :buffing: