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I know lots of people include a glass sealant or rain repellent when doing a full detail but for those who offer it as an up-sell what are you using and how much do you charge extra? Right now I use Stoner's glass cleaner with repellent on all exterior glass but I'm looking to offer something...

Does anyone here have their customer's sign a waiver when detailing an engine? It seems like a smart move in my opinion. I detail a lot of engines and I've never had a problem but I know there's a chance it could happen at anytime. My method of cleaning engines has proven to be fine but if the...

I'm Going Back To Basics with an AIO About 6 years ago when I first started using a DA for basic polishing/waxing I used regular OTC Megs Cleaner Wax with great results. When I found AG about 5 years ago I decided to try different AIO products that were more expensive but claimed to have...

I heard that Perl is nearly identical to 303 based off the main "ingredient" that they both use but Perl is just more concentrated. My question is if anyone has found a good dilution of Perl that makes it nearly identical to the look of 303 or is this impossible? Currently 303 is my go to...

So I'm in the market for a steam cleaner and I have the ability to spend up to $2000 if I really want to BUT I am a super cheapskate and would definitely settle for a $700 one IF it was worth it. From my research I'm deciding between the Dupray Tosca($995) and the Hill Super Inox($1800). I know...

So I was watching Animal Planet the other day and saw a show called Tanked. It's a show about some guys that make some of the best acrylic fish tanks in America. I noticed after they finish installing the tank they go over it with a buffer and some kind of polish. I of course immediately think...

I'm about to buy a hot water extractor this week and I'm pretty torn between the Aztec and the Durrmaid Super 1600. My budget is around $700 and these two machines seem to be the most bang for the buck in my opinion. I've heard horror stories about the Durrmaid's but from what I saw all the bad...

Is there a well known site for selling or trading detailing products? I've always wondered this cause Craigslist sucks and I don't think AGO allows you to sell your own stuff here though I have seen people trading things lately here...

A couple days ago a client called me asking if I would be able to polish up his CCW Classic wheels for him. He said they sat on his Mustang outside for about 8 months in the weather and sun while the motor was being rebuilt and they were really "fading". I said to bring them by so I could take a...

Out of all the detail products sold today, clay is one of the products that has always seemed somewhat over priced for what it is in my opinion. Clay is all over the world and not exactly a scarce item. So I went to the trusty auction site to see the what the absolute cheapest clay I could get...

So I finished doing a full paint correction, sealed with powerlock then topped with P21s on a clients black 2010 Porsche turbo about 5 days ago and the car sat collecting dust since then. I went to touch it up outside by using my California car duster very very lightly then used Meguiars final...

I bought this brush because I was looking for a "corn cob" style brush and these were on BOGO. I couldn't see myself spending $30 on a wheel brush but for two it seemed worth it. I must say though after using this brush I definitely should've bought one a long time ago at $30. I just started...

Has anyone here purchased one of these yet? It seems like a very good deal for the price and I'm on the fence about buying it. Just seeing if anyone has heard anthing about them or used them. Griots offers a quick one minute video on it but its not very detailed. Heres a link to the steamer...

I finally remembered to take some before/after pics using this product so I thought I'd share my experience with it and why I love it. First off I must say this product works excellent if your trying to do a waterless wash. I personally don't do too many of them but I have and it seriously makes...

Of course this all varies with certain factors to take into consideration but say you were about to do a correction on a very swirled out black car. Whats your pads, compound and polishes of choice also what speed for each step. Since the Flex 3401 is completely different from traditional da's I...

So I just picked up a clients car from the body shop for detailing. It had the rear bumper and rear hatch replaced and repainted. Of course when I picked it up the guy at the body shop says dont wax the panels that were just painted for 30 days. I say okay and bring the car back to my house. I'm...

I just bought my flex a couple weeks ago and I've done about 10 different cars with it. I just recently noticed with the last suv I did that the round metal part of the 3401 that's located next to backing plate was extremely hot. The performance of the flex was no different but I couldn't even...

Since credit cards are becoming the most popular way to pay for things I've decided to start accepting them. I was very hesitant at first since I didn't want to hassle with a difficult machine. I recently heard about the Square credit card reader that is a little device about 1.25"x1.25"x.25"...

So I recently just got to use my Flex for the first time last night. It takes a little to get used to but overall is MUCH nicer and smoother than my pc. The only thing I didnt like is the stock placement of the handle. I dont like having to reach over the buffer pad to hold it. The handle looks...

So I just went to autozone and was very surprised to see the new products they are offering. Of all the stuff that was new this is what I was most surprised about. They had some of Meg's mirror glaze line in gallons and other sizes. They even had some brand of da that I've never heard of and it...