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Hey guys, so I just got a 2013 mustang gt about a week ago. This weekend I will finally have a chance to get her polished and protected. My question is, what are some good products for black paint. Is there any product that makes black pop more than another product. I know it's the clear coat...

So my parents just recently got a 2014 Challenger Shaker edition. This is what the stripes look like their car is black instead of orange but this gives you an idea of what I'm working with I have gotten the entire car polished and looking good. And then I put a good coat of wax on the paint...

Hey everyone, I need some help with pricing. I took this format from another post, I will be changing it to my own words and everything to make it mine. But this was quick and easy to take it and use it as a base just so I can get some ideas on if I'm on track with pricing or if you guys would...

Hey guys, I'm going to be getting a flex 3401 probably tomorrow. My question is, do you need the HD cord? I got it on my griots garage 6" and though the longer cord is nice, I have a 100" extension cord which is normally a lot longer than I even need. So before I purchase the flex I just wanted...

Hey everyone, so this question is mainly to those who detail full time. But anyone feel free to answer I could use all the help I can get and any opinions are nice. So a quick little back story, I'll try to make it short and sweet. I used to work at Best Buy, I ended up doing detailing on the...

What would you guys charge for a detail like this? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYPDs2ls0NY]Topaz Detailing London - Ferrari Enzo Detail (120 hours) - YouTube[/video]

Hey everyone, so I had a question for you. I recently got a new job and have been cleaning some cars "professionally" for a little while now. The thing that stinks is the water causes extremely bad water spots, even on a heavy duty filter water spots are a pain, especially on the glass. It can...

Hey everyone, so recently I started do some detailing on the side and it has been going really well. On the last car I did the owner of the shop where I did my work, saw the work and wanted to talk with me about hiring me to do his cars and company cars and possibly some other things like the...

Hey everyone, so I just got a "new" 2006 Mustang gt. I'll post some pictures up later in the post. It's tungsten grey and it came with matte black stripes. The stripes are in ok condition but they are starting to fade on the roof a but. I don't really care for stripes all that much so I thought...

Hey guys, I apologize if this is the wrong section for this. So I just got a new new car that has stripes on it. I think it will look better without them. So I'm going to take them off. Which is not a big deal I don't think. My question is how do I deal with the paint afterwards? It's a 2004...

Hey everyone, so I had a question. My brother recently got a 96' chevy camaro rs and it has some oxidation and the clear coat has peeled in a couple places. About like what you would expect from a car that is that old that hasn't had an owner that didn't care for it. Not to say it's in bad...

Hey everyone, so because I am starting a business doing car detailing I figured I would go out and get a camera. I thought long and hard and my choices came down to the Sony 5r or the Sony a3000. The 5r was originally $750 but was dropped down to $449 and the a3000 was $399. Long story short I...

Hey everyone, my little brother just got his first car. It's a 96' Camaro RS. It has some pretty bad clear coat failure in some places and some really bad oxidation in others. I think I can get the oxidation out with relative ease. However I did have a question, the front and rear bumper have...

I had a quick question on the full size metro vac and blow. Is there a reusable bag for it? The one that I see on auto geek says it only works with the stainless vac and the portable vac. Does anyone know if it works with the full size vac or if there is another bag I'm missing that is located...

Hey everyone, so withing the last few months or so I have decided to start up a detailing business. I'm 20 going on 21 and I have just grown tired of working for someone, I currently work in the retail world and I can not stand it one bit. I'm in the research and learning phase right now. I...

Hey everyone. So not to long ago I got some interior detailing brushes from advanced auto parts and they are really really horrible. The hairs come out and leave a bigger mess then when I started. What is a good brand to go with as far as interior brushes go? And what are some good brushes to go...

Hey everyone, so I have been looking into starting a detailing business for a few weeks now. I have been doing a ton of thinking and researching and now I'm starting to get into that buying phase where I am getting all my products. My question is, how did you guys start out? I see all these...

Hey everyone so I am looking to get a new polisher. I Have one now that was passed down to me and is probably as old as I am lol. I'm looking at starting up a detailing business, and my question is, what should I go for out of the Griots 6" or the Flex 3401? I have heard really good things about...

Hey guys, so I'm looking at starting up a detailing business. I am going to start calling around and get some insurance quotes. But I also am looking at making my company "legit". What are the differences in going with an LLC, C-Corp, or S-corp? What would be best for someone who is just going...

I hope this is the right section and I apologize if it's not. Anyway, I'm looking at starting a detailing business. Right now I'm in the research/game plan phase where I am doing nothing but reading and making sure I have everything straight for when I open up a website and start passing out...