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Hey I am looking for some experience/advice on using vapor steamers in detailing. Mostly for interiors of vehicles. There are so many out there and the prices go from a few hundred $ to thousands of $. I like the idea of using steam to break up heavy dirt on vinyl and carpet and upholstery...

I just got a shop for my business. It is great, but I need a place to hang, wash, and dry mats. I only have one wall available for my use and it is drywall. I have been considering building an a frame stand or modifying a heavy metal shelf to do it, but I don't know what would be a good...

Hey. Sometimes I get leather seats with discoloration on them like from peoples jeans. On light color leather there will be blue on the supports. Anyone know how to get that off?

Yeah, I am considering purchasing a tornador for interiors, but I use to work at this place where we used a syphon air gun hooked to a compressor with a hose in our cleaner. It seemed to work pretty good, but it's been a long time since then and wondered if anyone has any experience using a...

I get a lot of vehicles with dog hair in the carpets and seats. I have tried many things to remove the hair. The thing I have been doing lately is using a stiff brush to pick it up or put into a pile and then vacuum. Does anyone have any experience with a method that has worked well getting dog...

I am seriously considering purchasing a hot water extractor. I have kind of narrowed it down between the Aztec and the Mytee Lite 8070. I'm leaning more towards the 8070 but was wanting some input about which is the better of the two. Plus any comments about how a steamer would be of good in...

Could anyone give me some advice on a quality hot water extractor that is affordable? I've been told that the hot water makes a big difference on those stubborn stains. What I'm using now doesn't have a heater in it. It works good, but I would like to start doing my work more efficiently...

Hey. I have a carpet express C4 I use to detail interiors with. Its one of those rental type machines from home depot. It works good unless the interiors are trashed. Does anyone have any ideas about how to use what I have the best I can. Plus any leads on an affordable hot water extractor in...

Hey! I am detailing a gran prix that has duck tape on the window and the trim around the window on the outer part of the door. It's not something I can scrap with a blade. What works. Any suggestions?

I'm thinking of purchasing a pressure washer. I can get one on sale at home depot for $170. It's some "power stroke" brand I've never heard of with 2200 psi. Is that enough pressure? Does anyone have input. Would I need more than that to wash customers cars. Seems like it would be fine but I've...

I am new to macine waxing/polishing. I am using a PC 7424, XMT Carnuba finishing glaze, and a gray CCS pad. I start out fine with the amount of product and the results. I keep adding product for every time I start a new area. Then it seems when I get to the side panels extra wax starts coming...

I hope someone can help me figure out what works for cleaning and dressing exterior trim that's faded and has wax residue on it. Let me know if their is a product that I can by at a chain store. I need something that I can get quickly. I used some Mother's Back to Black. It looked good when...

Hey, I'm new at machine polishing and have a couple questions. I just got a PC 7424 and some XMT products. I have fine swirl remover and the carnuba finishing glaze. I am interested in getting a product that will remove a little deeper scratches. Does anyone know if the Megs # 2 fine cut cleaner...

Hi. I am new to this forum. I have a little detailing experience and have recently opened a home based detail shop. I am looking for some advice on some on-line detail training. (which is best or good). I thought this would be a good place to look for some help. Thanks Feed back please

Hey, Im new at this, but seems like a good place to get some advice on getting some training. I'm in Wyoming and there is not any hands on seminar type training close by. I have a small home based detail business that I'm just getting started at. I want to improve my knowledge and skill. I know...

My name is Craig. I worked as a detailer for a few years in the mid 90's. I also have always enjoyed detailing my families and my own vehicles. Now I'm trying to start my own home based detail business. Anyway, I look forward to seeing what others have to say and learning new things. Thanks.