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Hi guys and girls..any advice on the best polish for a car with a single stage paint? Thanks !

Any tips or suggestions on bug removal. I have tried many different products, and most can get bugs that are fairly fresh off, but cant seem to get those that seem to be baked into the clearcoat. I have tried a more aggressive polish/pad combo, but not much luck. Thanks for any help you guys can...

I have a customer with a few scratches on his car from being keyed. They are on average about a foot long or so. I have never used the dr. color chip system before and wondering if one kit would be enough to do that many scratches. It only says its enough to cover about 2 dozen paint chips, but...

Hello my fellow detail fanatics...got a question for ya'll today. I have a friend that wants me to wax his camper. I have never polished/waxed a camper before, but told him I would give it a shot. He said it has a gel coat..so my question is....can I use my typical polishes and waxes that I use...

Lately my 7424 has been bogging down with very little pressure. I've only had it for about a year and half. I dont do detailing full time, so it doesnt really have alot of hours on it. Any idea what the problem might be ?

Good evening everyone ! I need a little advice from the forum gods tonite. Had a customer with an 2007 F250, that had water spots on it. Told him, sure shouldnt be a problem buffing them out. Washed , and clayed truck, then started buffing with LC white pad and meg 205. Did 6 sec. passes. No...

I am doing my first engine detail on a Mercedes next week, and curious if there is anything out of the ordinary I should take precautions with, compared to the typical engine detail. Thanks for any advice

I came across a product callled Surf City, at one of my local Auto stores. Has anyone here had any experience with the product and would you recommend it. ?

Ok all my fellow autogeeks..Who would like to chime in and give their favorite muscle cars from the past. Although I pretty much love all the muscle cars from the 60's and 70's. I have to say my true devotion and passion goes to the "68 Shelby Mustang GT. I once owned a '66, but maybe one dayl...

Hey guys.... Gonna finally try my hand at engine detaling next week. And just need a few tips on do's and dont's. I know I need to cover the alt. and any exposed wiring that may be of concern. Will any basic degreaser that I can pickup at my local auto store suffice, and I have heard...

I nornally charge my customers for normal details, pending on type of vehicle. As I have a basic idea how long it will take. But when a customer simply wants their car buffed out and paint correction, should I just charge by the hour? and how much per hour should I be charging? I am not "a...

I could use some help on knowing how to determine all the different types of rims and how to properly clean them. i.e....clear coated/ polished/ chrome etc. and what type of cleaners should and shouldnt be used on them. Thanks for any advice.

Ok...I have heard great things about the Meg#7 glaze and figured I would try it out. Dont know if I am doing something wrong or what, but it seems difficult to buff off. My MF towel just kinds of rolls up in my hand when I attempt to buff it off. I applied it with a grey pan on my PC. I didnt...

I have been using the LC ccs pads. and thinking about trying out the cross groove. Can anyone give me some input on how well they work, or which pads you prefer

Is there a general guideline as to which car manufactures tend to have softer or harder paints?

A buddy of mine has an early 1970's model buick, that he wants me to polish and wax. Anyone have input on which is the better polish for single stage paint? Thanks

I have a customer that has a small childrens motorized train that he rents out for b-day parties. The cars are made out of fiberglass..does anyone have any suggestions or advice on polishing just fiberglass? Can I use the same polishes that I use on automobiles?

Morning everyone. Which polishes you guys recommend that are true cut polishes, and actually remove minor scratches and swirls, instead of just temp. covering them up? Thanks

Just bought a new steamer, is it safe to use it on leather seats?

Good evening everyone! I purchased a steamer the other day, should arrive in a couple of days. I have never used one before, and looking for a few suggestions and tips on using it for detailing. Its a McCollugh model. Comes with various attachments. Do i spray some type of carpet cleaner on the...