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  1. shoeless89

    Clear coat failing :(

    Hey guys I just need to vent to someone who will understand. I got in a wreck about 4 years ago and a large portion of the car was subsequently repainted. Now unfortunately all the clear coat in the repainted area is failing :cry:
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    Help with stains on Benz seat belts

    Hey guys, so I was working on a CLK 550 and the drivers seat belts are a light tan and SUPER dirty from body oil and makeup. I tried everything to get them clean, APC 10:1, APC 4:1, OPC 3:1. Nothing is even making a dent, I feel like its just sitting on top because seat belts aren't really...
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    How do people run a business like this?

    :rant: So a couple of months ago a detail shop opened out down the street from my moms. I've been meaning to stop in for a while now and today I finally did. I really just wanted to talk to the guy about detailing. Like most of us, I'm an enthusiest and I detail for profit. Well anyway I walk in...
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    Detailing a Mustang Wednesday, help with AIO or 1 step.

    Hey guys, I'm detailing a Red Mustang this Wednesday. The owner wants to get it looking its best without spending to much money (story of my life lol) but anyway a 1-step polish then seal is out of his price range. I was thinking of going with XMT 360 and topping it with Fuzion. I love the way...
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    What to protect Jeep soft top with?

    Hey guys, this week I'm detailing a Jeep wrangler with a soft top that the owner is trying to sell. He went off roading in it a lot and almost never cleaned it. After I spend a while cleaning the soft top what should I protect it with? The two products I have on hand that I was thinking about...
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    CarPro TarX or Stoner's Tarminator?

    So I've used TarX and I love it but I'm almost out about about to order a couple new bottles. But I just saw the video of Tarminator http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/49493-video-remove-tar-bugs-stoner-tarminator-bug-tar-remover.html and it's really got me thinking...
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    What do you use to scrub tires?

    What brush do you guys use to scrub tires? I have yet to find something I am happy with. Thanks! Feed back please
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    Mobile guys without vans . . .

    Hey guys, I detail out of my 2007 Toyota Corolla. What do you guys use to carry your detailing stuff in? I'm out of room in the AG detail bag and a rolling tool box thing I got at Wal-mart. Any suggestions are welcome! Feed back please
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    Hand applying Carnauba waxes more and more

    Hey guys! So when I first started detailing I loved the longevity of sealants and its what I mainly used for a long time. But recently I've found myself using more carnauba paste waxes and applying by hand. Over the past couple months I've been trying out all the paste waxes I can. I've used...
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    Economical Microfiber Wash?

    So with this being the busy season I'm doing about 3-5 loads of MF's a week. I've been using Micro-Restore doesn’t just clean microfiber, it restores microfiber! for a while but thinking about trying Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash + Microfiber Cleaning Detergent, microfiber detergent, microfiber...
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    Anyone blow fuses with Mytee Lite II?

    Hey guys, the last few times I've used my Mytee Lite II I keep blowing fuses/circuit breakers. I've tried it in different outlets, with and without extension cords of different gauges. IDK what to do. This is happening at clients/customers houses and is a little embarassing when I have to ask...
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    Who has the Daytona & Wheel Woolies

    Hey guys just wanted to get your guys opinons. Since I got my Wheel Woolies I almost never use my Daytona brush anymore. Aside from being able to bend and clean behind the spoke does anyone really think this is a big advantage between the two? I feel like the wheel woolies clean better and...
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    A few dumb questions . . .

    Hey guys I just have a few questions. 1) How do you guys upload photos? Everytime I do it they don't look good at all. They either have tags at the end in text that shouldn't be there or their not the right size etc. I followed the instructions that Mike posted somewhere but with still less then...
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    What car should I get?

    Hey guys, I'm about to get the first "big boy" job I've ever had. I'll be making a decent salary for me. I'm looking to buy a new car in the next year or year and a half and I want to have a good goal to set my eye on. So he are my options. I would love input on which one you would choose and...
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    Business really picking up, should I invest?

    Hey guys, business is really picking up! I'm booked up for the next 2 months! I'm at a point where I want to start investing in some more tools. I've gotten a few requests for odor removal (mold and smoke). I don't know if I can justify an Ozone generator but I really don't know much about them...
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    Donating for a charity, what to include?

    Hey guys, I volunteer for the Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment (CCAT) every year, and this year I'm going to donate a gift certificate for them to raffle off. Here's where I'm confused on what to include. Should I just offer an interior, or an exterior wash, or a wash and wax? Should I...
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    What to use, Lancer correction

    Hey guys, on March 10th I have a Black 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer scheduled for a 1 or 2 step correction. With his budget were leaning toward a 1 step. I'm thinking either Meguiar's 205, Menzerna Power Finish, or CarPro Fixer would be good fits. I also have Meguiar's MF system. To be honest I don't...
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    Where to get shirts, flyers, etc.

    Hey guys, I have some materials I need made. Mainly screen-printed t-shirts, a couple embroidered polo's, some flyers printed, and some envelope's printed. Anyone know of a good place online to get these? Vistaprint works works well for business cards but they wanted $158 for 8 black t-shirts...
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    Trying to quit smoking

    Hey guys, so except for the few brief periods I've quit for a month or so I've more or less smoked 1-2 packs a day for 11 years. Anyone here quit smoking? What did you do and whats it like now? Any encouragement is welcomed :) I'm on day 2!
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    Help with getting 'legit'

    Hey guys, I have some friends that work at an Audi dealership and Maaco. They've both talk to their bosses and I have an opportunity to correct some used Audi's before resale and fix some interior stuff Maaco apparently always messes up (spilling stuff in cars). Up to this point I haven't been...
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