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    Do you tip when getting a detail?

    Hey, I was asked this earlier and wasn't sure of the answer. When getting your car detailed, do you tip the detailer? For detailers, do you get/expect tips after a detail? What's the norm? Thanks!
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    Denver, CO - great detailer recommendations?

    Hey guys, A member on another forum I am on is looking for a great detailer in Denver. He is a DIY'er who has experience with a PC, but has some swirls and a few problem areas on a 2014 Toyota Highlander that he would like addressed. I haven't asked him about LSP, so not sure if he would like...
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    CQuartz vs CQUK?

    Hey everyone! I'm going to go ahead and get into coatings. I have done a search on this for a few days, and I have a few remaining, unanswered questions! I plan to start with the roof of my car to get the technique down, and then probably do my entire other vehicle. Something to keep in mind, if...
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    Critique my drying technique

    Hey guys. As the title says, I would like you guys to critique my drying technique and make recommendations to make it better and faster. Method: After rinsing the car: I will sheet dry it. Then use an electric leaf blower that can blow to 230mph to dry. Then if there are any areas with...
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    Boat motor refresh!

    One of the decals on my boat motor was peeling, so it needed to be replaced. I ordered new ones for all the cowling, so I ripped a few of them off to apply the new updated ones. Figured while the decals were removed, might as well get rid of the swirl marks from improper wash/dry/wipe down...
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    Weird question about sealant filling rock chips?

    Hey guys, Today was my first time using Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection, which is a sealant. It left the paint incredibly slick, wow! However, it also left all the rock chips and pits on my car white! Some of them aren't even full blown rock chips, just divots in the paint from rocks. How...
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    Any detailers that polish windshields in Philly?

    Hey everyone, I have a buddy on one of my car forums that has some wiper scratches on his windshield. He says they are very light and can only by seen when going under lights at night time. However, they bug him. He wanted to get a whole new windshield but I told him I would help him find a...
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    Browning of tire after cleaning?

    Hey guys. Just joined a few days ago. I need some help. I have TufShine Tire Cleaner and I used it today for the first time. I used it with a Meguiars Tire Brush. After I cleaned it and they started to dry after rinsing, my tires are brown now. Is it normal? How do I make it go black to being...
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    Hey guys - long time lurker, finally joined!

    Hey everybody! I'm very excited to have joined up. A little bit about me: I am in college. I live in Northern VA. I have been lurking this forum hardcore since about Christmas as I prepared to jump feet first into elevating my detail game. I have been into keeping my cars clean for a long...
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