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    Took my wheels to the local tire shop

    Hey everyone. I purchased some new tires online last week and they arrived at my doorstep just yesterday when I arrived home from work. I went over to the local used tire shop to have the old ones removed and the new ones mounted and balanced. Just like all of you, I know every defect on my...
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    Ibiz Demonstration and Sam's Club

    During a quick stop at my local Sam's Club I noticed a crowd of people gathering around the end of the produce aisle near the small appliances. I walked by and noticed a salesman doing a demonstration of IBIZ car products. I didn't have time to stay but what I heard sounded pretty legit. He...
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    Hyundai Azera

    I started taking cars from a dealership about a month ago. The owner usually wants a good interior cleaning, wash and wheels/tires. With this one there was also some minor scratch and scuff removal So far all of the cars they give me have a light layer of dust and dirt on every surface and...
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    Lexus Beauty

    Thought I would post some pictures of this beauty. The owner wanted a wash, wax, vacuum and condition the leather. The car was in amazing shape already but the owner really likes their car's brand new. Before: After:
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    2005 Cavalier

    Ahh, the cavalier. My first car that I ever bought was a 1995 cavalier. I see them everywhere as I'm sure a lot of people do. The owner was looking to get a completely overhaul for $80. Simply told him that's not happening and explained to him the cost of supplies and labor involved and he was...
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    Race Glaze brushes

    Bought my first set of brushes for detailing interiors and took some of the forum member's suggestions and bought the 5 pack of Race Glaze brushes for ~$30. Used them for the first time today and I have to say I am pretty disappointed. They work fine for dust and dry work but once you get...
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    Chemical Guys Fabric Clean

    I've seen a couple threads on members asking for a good carpet/upholstery cleaner. I've been using Chemical Guys Fabric Clean for about a month now and it has been the only carpet and upholstery cleaner I have used (I'm newer to detailing). Folex I researched a bit on what to use for carpet...
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    DG 901/902 Foam Lance & ONR Rinse

    Ok so I bought a pressure washer and a foam lance recently and I've thinking of the best way to get the job done. I tried the first time by using DG 901/902 in the foam lance and then use a micro-chenille mitt to rub it down and then rinse it off with a 20 degree tip and dry with a guzzler. That...
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    Powerworks electric pressure washer 1700psi

    I've seen a lot of people asking and posting about electric pressure washers the last couple weeks and I recently made a purchase that I am very pleased with. Item: Powerworks electric pressure washer Features: 1700psi, quiet induction motor, 2 soap tanks,5 spray nozzles, quick connect brass...
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    Another Harley: Bug City

    The Job: Harley Davidson. Customer wanted a full detail done. The bike was in prety good condition overall minus the city of bug on the front and. We have a lot of bugs on the highways so it easy to wash your car, drive on the highway, and have it look it's worst. Before Shots...
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    Nikon...Blowing off steam

    I've seen a lot of people use expensive cameras for taking before and after photos so I thought this would be ok to post. About 3 years ago I was looking into getting a cheap little camera to take better pictures than my cell phone. I was stuck between a nikon coolpix s6000 and an equivalent...
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    Chevy Tahoe Full Detail

    2007 Chevy Tahoe. Customer wanted a full detail, minus any paint correction. This is my 3rd vehicle, 1st suv, since starting my detailing business. Condition: There were tons of little micro rust spots all along the lower parts of the car, rear deck lid and front bumper. They took a long time...
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    Best carpet/upholstery cleaner/shampoo

    What's the best carpet and upholstery cleaner/shampoo you have either used or heard of?
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    Lexus LS 600H L

    The Job: Lexus LS 600H L. Pretty neglected for this type of a car. Coffee stains on the door panels, mats and carpeting. Light amount of swirling. Overall pretty nasty with very set in stains all over the interior and built up body dirt and grime. This was an a full detail minus any paint...
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    First Detail: Harley Davidson

    I would like to thank everyone on this forum. Most of you have helped me indirectly or directly in gaining knowledge and choosing the right products for the job. So I probably wouldn't be starting a detailing gig if it wasn't for autogeek, the forum and all of you awesome people. History of...
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    Duragloss 901/902 + ONR Quick Results

    So I decided to wash my car today since I haven't washed in about a week or so and I had some spare time. This was my first time using Duragloss 901/902 on my car, I used to use Mother's california gold car wash, and was pretty excited about using it from some of the reviews and suggestion...
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    Duragloss 901/902 + ONR Quick Results

    So I decided to wash my car today since I haven't washed in about a week or so and I had some spare time. This was my first time using Duragloss 901/902 on my car, I used to use Mother's california gold car wash, and was pretty excited about using it from some of the reviews and suggestion...
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    Need help with building a website

    Hey guys and girls. I'm looking at building a website as soon as possible and want to know who everyone goes through. I tried snap pages but I honestly hated it. Budget is anything right now, nothing ridiculous though. Thanks!
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    Another use for ONR

    So the other day I found out I was out of washer fluid for my windshield. So I thought about picking up one of those blue gallon size jugs of washer fluid that are sold almost everywhere. Then I got to thinking about using onr instead. I'm not sure if anyone on here has tried this or if it has...
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    First Big Purchase

    Hey everyone. I bought my very first car, a 2010 honda civic, last march. The soft water-based paint is what jump started me into detailing. I've purchased a couple waxes like turtle wax and nu finish at my local store in the past but now I'm serious about it and I've been doing research off and...
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