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    Water Softener/spotless system

    Hey guys just wanted to get a idea of what to get. I'm stuck between the griots garage portable water softener or the CR system. Just wondering what system you guys would prefer and why. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    What can I use to remove Overspray on Trim and rubber areas?

    I figure I put this in this section so get mikes thoughts on it because I know that you have come across this at some point. Anyway here the situation, I have a new 2016 honda pilot come to me with little white spot all over. The owner says that she noticed it after her neighbor (she lives in...
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    Whats your technique for removing caked dirt on exterior cracks and crevices?

    I'm starting this thread to see other ways you can do this as safe as possible. I been using my steam cleaner and it works well but very time consuming. If you got any techniques you use please feel free to share. I'm looking do ways to speed up the process of my details. Thanks. Sent from...
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    AIO durability and correction

    So I been using menzerna AIO and enjoy the results but I'm not sure how long the durability is. I been looking but can't seem to get a answer so if anyone knows let me know. Also I'm always looking to try other AIO and have narrowed it down to Meg's d151, HD speed, or just buy more menz 3n1...
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    Looking for a detailer in or around Corvallis, Oregon for a friend.

    My fellow AG forum members. Does anyone know a good detailer in Corvallis, Oregon? A friend has a daughter who goes to college at OSU and from what I seen used something to push the snow off her car with something that scratched the roof and hood. He wanted to see how much it would cost him...
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    Technique for my first attempt at a coating.

    I been detailing for a while but have never had the guts to try a coating until now. I know that f I want to get more customers then I need to start learning. So....why not try on my wife's car right. My plan is to correct with menz 400 then menz 4000 and maybe carpro Essense then go with one...
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    Clay/nanoskin then seal/wax or clay/nanoskin, Polish, seal/wax? (Nanoshock question)

    Just looking for Input from all of you if you can. Please share your thoughts and experiences with this process and what one you feel comfortable with. From personal experience when I started detailing for money I would use my nanoskin fine mitt and seal for majority of jobs. One day I did...
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    Impressed by menzerna 400

    I had a Toyota Tacoma yesterday that belonged to a friend of mine that he wanted sealed up with a few spots that had some scratches. He said it may be from his wife washing the truck with a brush that had some rocks or sand in it. Here's some before pictures. Since these were the only...
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    Thoughts on plastic cleaners and polish

    I been using plastic X for my headlight polishing but been thinking of going with the 3m hard plastic cleaner and the polish or the meguiars plastic cleaner and polish. Anybody have experience with one or both of these combos and what one should I get? I know they are not a wallet buster but I...
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    Anyone run into xzilon coated cars?

    I been looking into more information about this because I have a customer that wants a detail and their car was coated with this at the dealer. I know there are some issues I have to be careful with because I don't want to remove it to void any warranties that it may have come with it. I...
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    Pressure Washer Question...

    I ran into someone on craigslist selling this AR Blue Hot water pressure washer. AR630-HOT Pressure Washer | AR Blue Clean Power Washers Question is has anyone used a hot water pressure washer for detailing and should I think about buying it from him for $200 bucks? It was used only a few...
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    Couple quick questions on some polishes.

    I'm going to keep it simple and to the point. I just got some megs 302 and used it on my wife's hood to try out. I like the way it finishes and really brought out the gloss after 300. I been looking at where it stands as far as aggressiveness and can't really find anything. Anyone know out...
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    Help with a 220v dupray

    I got a Carmen super Inox but it came with out a plug. I'm trying to put a outlet and find a plug so I can run the machine safely. Anyone else have a 220v dupray? And what plug are you using on it? Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Power Question

    I have a 220v Dupray Carmen Super Inox in transit and was wondering if I should get the dual 110v inverter or get a honda generator for my mobile details? I was thinking maybe get 2 eu2000 and the 110v inverter to make it easy to lift in and out of my truck. What do you guys think? Just get...
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    How do you use your iPad/tablet for detailing?

    I just got a 4g iPad and was wondering what apps do you guys use to help organize your works? I'm just using my calendar but is there other fun tools you guys use? Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Dupray Carmen Super Inox

    Im about to hit the order button and Im wondering if I should go to the 220v model. Any thoughts? My only concern is when I do mobile details I wont have a 220 outlet to use.
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    Steamer extractor?

    I been getting a lot more jobs and my vapamore primo has been doing great but now I'm looking to upgrade. I been looking for a steamer extractor because I don't like using a hot water extractor. I'm concerned about leaving the seats wet. I been steaming and getting great results with the...
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    Pricing question?

    I know you guys are probably tired of hearing these questions but I just wanted to know if I'm undercharging. I been doing a package that includes 2 bucket wash, decon with clay and ironx, quick polish with menz106 fa or 205, sealant, dress wheel wells and tires, 303 wiped down on trim, and a...
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    Trim restoration service

    To date I been just cleaning and applying 303 over trim on my details but I want to add a more permanent option to my customers. I'm stuck between Dlux and UTTG. Been doing research and both look like they work great but I was wondering what route to go. I know I could just order both but...
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    Bringing some Teflon rims back to life

    So I been so busy cleaning other cars I don't always have the time to do my own. I removed my rims to change my brakes and rotors and was sick with how they looked. I had these rims for 7 years and they got pretty beat up with break dust(I have a f150 so those who know they throw some crazy...
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