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My "What We've Been Up To in 2016" thread got a lot of great attention, and a couple of people had wished us well in 2017... I had debated posting this information at the time, but I think it is worth sharing... As some of you may know, my family and I decided to make some changes in 2017. On...

The Karcher X Series... About 4 years ago I bought a Karcher X Series (K5.540) , 2000 PSI, 1.4 GPM unit (product link) to be used for car washing. This was my first electric pressure washer, and I figured I would buy the "top of the line" expensive model so I wouldn't have any regrets later...

Does anyone use a solvent like Mineral Spirits for tire cleaning? I traditionally use Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner and scrub my tires with a brush, however when there is serious gunk on them I have always just sprayed tarminator onto a towel and easily wiped the gunk away... I just get tired of...

We've been fortunate enough to get our hands on several 2016 Chellenger Hellcats this year (all jet black, of course)... and it is always exciting to start the engine and listen to the 8 cylinders creating a beautiful symphony of manly noises... but for some reason it is a little less thrilling...

Let me start off by saying that we are not new to the idea of soft, jet black paint. We welcome the challenge of perfecting jet black finishes in an attempt to pursue new levels of gloss and clarity..... and this vehicle was no different. At least that is what we thought before we...

We get a lot of questions about the exact equipment we are using for these lights, so here is the information..... Products Manfrotto 231 CS Light Stand - $272.88 ** (link) Manfrotto 231ARM Hand Grip - $38.99 (link) Neewer Double Lamp Socket (2 pack) - $14.99 (link) Torchstar 18W 5000k LED...

We've done a few brand new Hellcats. One has been nearly flawless, the rest were, well, awful... This car came to us for a full makeover and maximum exterior protection. With just 1200 miles on the odometer, you would hope that the paint was in nearly perfect condition, however that does not...

Just wanted to share a brief tutorial on how we removed Simoniz Glasscoat from this 2015 Range Rover. ... that's all there is to it! Im the MANA little humor to start your day... Simoniz Glasscoat isn't known for being a great product around here. I have never used it, but it is...

3,000 posts!! ... I always knew this day would come. I'd like to assume that each post means I spent at least an average of 5 minutes on the forum, which totals 15,000 minutes (or 250 hours!). Wow... maybe I didn't want to know that. Anyway, here are some pictures of a gorgeous 2015 Cayman...

We've had a busy year so far, and I haven't been able to do write ups for all of our work, so here is a little overview of some of the things we've worked on so far in 2016... You can always keep up with Our Recent Work Blog on our Website :) 2005 Ferrari F430 - Enhancement Package...

This is a very low mileage and well pampered vehicle. The owner had already spent many, many hours cleaning the undercarriage, suspension, and wheels, so all we had left was to get the paint in good shape. A two step correction process was used to remove the majority of defects from the paint...

This vehicle was in for a thorough cleaning and gloss enhancement to prepare for Spring. I was able to remove the majority of defects from the paint to really make this silver shine. Process Tires: Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner and Brush Wheels: P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner and Various Brushes Foam...

I receive a "Server Error" each time I try to submit my thread.... the exact content was fine on Autopia.... can an AGO moderator gimme a hand here?

I've been meaning to get a 30+ foot hose for my MB so that I can leave the unit on my cart instead of dragging it around behind me as I go around the car... ...the metrovac 30' hose is an astounding $75, which is way more than I will spend on an air hose. The site says it is a 30'x1.5"...

Hoping someone can fill me in on the secret. Black vs Classic? What's the difference? The tornador site lists identical specs for both tools... ...yet claims the black has twice the cleaning power, uses less air, and is quieter. So I'm confused. Also - I've only got a 20 Gal compressor...

The owner of this vehicle contacted me in search of a premium level of protection for their new vehicle. Upon inspection, it was determined that the paint needed some work to get it into a true "new" condition, so we decided our premium service which includes a one step correction process to...

It's been a couple of years since I put together several photography related articles that seemed to be pretty well received here and on other detailing forums. Photography is certainly something that will help your detailing business excel, and also a great hobby to have outside of detailing...

​This vehicle was brought to us for some deep cleaning and paint correction to restore some gloss and shine in the paint. After many, many hours reviving the paint, the vehicle was coated in our standard ceramic coating for added protection. In the end, the vehicle turned out great. The paint...

The owner of this vehicle contacted me because he had been referred by a coworker and was interested in having his paint corrected and protected for his newly acquired, beautiful Porsche. We opted for a 2 step correction to remove the majority of moderate to light defects, though some scratches...

This brand new vehicle was brought to us to receive a ceramic coating for superior protection. Upon inspection it became clear that the vehicle was not at all cared for by the dealership before it was sold. There were some incredibly deep scratches, water spots, and marring over the entire...