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Hey guys, I got a set of new scangrip top of the line lights I have purchased. Anyone know where I can sell them on this forum? Thanks!

Have a question guys. I coated my clients anodized bronzed volks wheels with gtechniq c5 ceramic coating a month ago. The client then takes it to a handwash shop and later found out that his wheels were stained and his valve stem colors were stained as well. I know for a fact that you should...

Been a long time I have posted anything on this forum. A random client of mine buys a used Acura MDX with around 30,000 miles. The car came in for an interior detail and I absolutely thought the customer was happy. The car was for his wife but the husband was very pleased with the initial...

Got a email from this client and how much would you charge for a work like this? Hello. A passenger had a major digestive issue in my car on Sunday. The window was open for some air when it happened, so I imagine there will be a need for the door skin to be removed. The majority of it...

What was your biggest mistake while detailing? My biggest mistake was detailing my aunt's vehicle 2007 Mercedes e500 and spraying all-purpose cleaner on the rubber dials where you can adjust your lights. The dial became soft and the lettering on the dial kind of smeared off. After that instance...

Does anyone watch youtube detailers? I watch white details every chance I get and I think he is one of the best detailers out there. The attention to detail not only on his paint correction but the way he preps his cars before and during details is pretty amazing.

Have not called expedia but heard stories where expedia would not refund people their plane tickets. Anyone had good experience with this? Need to cancel my plane ticket which is about 18 days out and want to see if anyone got lucky getting a full refund on their tickes.

Should I get these wheels for my car? Would the blue look better or black? Any suggestion would be great!

This interior detail is probably listed as the top 3 interior details that were very difficult. The previous owner of the car was a hoarder and the car was in very bad condition. If I had to rate this car 1-10 scale, 10 being disgusting, this car was around 999. For normal interiors, it would...

I get a ton of emails for detailing but there are some clients that go mia in the conversation. So this is how the conversation went. George (Client) : What is the difference in price of the coatings and how long do they last? Sam (Me): Hi George, what kind of vehicle do you drive? Do you take...

I have a rupes IBRID, (Just the ibrid itself) and planning to sell it for very very cheap. I used the Ibrid 2 times until it started to not work. It can be fixed but had no time to fix it. Where do I post this on which section?

Was detailing this car when I spotted around 5-6 spiders crawling out from the trunk. No webs were present but first time to experience something like this. Never had or seen spiders crawl out of a trunk before. Stumbled across a huge nest that had around 2000+ eggs. Gross!

So I detail from home and one of my female customers had their husband picked up their cars for them when the job was completed. The husband told me that his wife will pay for the job. Keep in mind that the wife texted me her address to pick up her husband at their house after the job was done...

Like the title saids, looking for a professional detailer in the Houston/Woodlands area. Hi Sam...hope all is well. I need to find a great detailer in Houston / Woodlands area. I have friend who has seven cars that need to be done as all are being sold at auction. All are Mercedes and one...

I got a ppf on my new car and was wondering if they filmed my car right. My car looks flawless, 0 rock chips but only rock chips in the inner paint fender. Is the film suppose to stretch around the edge in to the inner fender? The film stops at the end of the panel but does not wrap around the...

Like the title states, how many hours do you guys work a day detailing professionally? I work about 22 hours a day working morning and night. Tiring yes, but get the high from detailing cars lol..

Hey Guys, Just posting for those who are bored and waiting for a new Show N Shine thread. Just did a paint correction / Touch up paint on an obsidian RX350. The car had deep scratches all over the car and about 30% of the car needed to be wet sanded. The guy works at a Toyota dealer and just...

First time doing a full ceramic coating on a fire truck? The local fire department wants me to ceramic coat all of their fleet. How much would I charge. This is something new for me lol so I am pretty excited and nervous! I work with a lot of expensive cars but to coat a fire truck!?

Hey guys Anyone who has experience or is an authorized ceramic coating installer please chime in. I am deciding if I should step up and offer the pro coatings to my clients. What is the biggest difference between the pro and the otc ceramic coatings. I have been installing opti-gloss, kamikaze...

Thinking of purchasing the vapor steamer listed on the title. Is the Hill injection worth the investment (more psi and refill) or should I save 2,000 and get the Tosca? Reason is buisness is getting serious with 3 months booked and have a lot of interior detail. I have a cheap vapor steamer but...