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    1938 Bentley 4-1/4 liter Derby museum prep

    Had the privilege of working on this 1938 Bentley 4.25 liter Derby. This was a very extensive job, as the car is set to be on display at the LeMay automotive museum in Tacoma, Washington next month. Over 60 hours were spent on multi step paint correction and hand wax on the single stage lacquer...
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    1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2

    1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 This amazing Ferrari 330GT came in for some work. Performed a thorough hand wash, clayed paint, did a conservative paint correction (no compound, due to the condition of the paint), and applied two coats of Fuzion wax. Owner was hoping for ceramic coating, but we...
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    Concours Detail on a 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello video

    Couldn’t get the video to post through tapatalk, so here’s a link to it on my FB business page. Nearly 50 hours were spent detailing this 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello for the northwest region Ferrari Club of America Concours D’Elegance. It was a lot of work, but came out amazing. It took 3rd in...
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    2005 Morgan Aero 8

    Now that I have tapatalk, and can post photos, I can finally share some of the cool stuff I have been working on. This came through earlier this year for paint correction, ceramic coating, interior and engine bay detail. It was scheduled to be on display at a charity event, and the timeline was...
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    2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4

    Just completed a multi step paint correction and ceramic coating on this beautiful 2007 porsche in basalt Black metallic. Started with a hand wash and blow dry. Claybar to remove bonded contaminants, three step correction using Wolfgang compound, total swirl remover, and finishing glaze on...
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    Quickjacks are a game changer!

    Got a set of quickjacks a couple of weeks ago, and I’m thoroughly impressed. These things are awesome. Definitely going to make my job easier. I work on a lot of European sports cars and exotics. Most are low. These are going to save me a lot of future back pain. Wheels off jobs are a breeze now...
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    Upcoming project questions. Original 1933 lacquer paint

    Hi Mike. I have a job coming up that I wanted your take on. It’s an original 1933 Rolls Royce. My client knows there are parts of the car that will need resprayed, and wants me to get the original paint as good as it can be, before it goes in for paint, so he and the painter can evaluate...
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    Jeep Rubicon Hard Rock bumpers

    Hey all, I’m currently working on a 16 Rubicon hard rock, and am hoping someone here may have some input as to what I can use to make the bumpers stay cleaner for my customer. I plan on doing an out of view test spot with Uber ceramic, but I don’t think it’s going to work because of the texture...
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    Water spots on Wolfgang Uber ceramic- how to remove?

    I did a paint correction and ceramic coating on an 03 ebony pearl Audi RS6 in December. Client called today stating he had washed the car, gotten sidetracked, and let the water dry on the car. i went out today to inspect it. WG Detail spritz had no effect. Tried some Fuzion wax, knowing it can...
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    2013 Jaguar XFR-S in French racing blue

    I can’t figure out how to post pics on here, so here is a link to the post on my Facebook business page: 2013 Jaguar XFR-S Got to release this... - Detail Driven Automotive Reconditioning | Facebook This thing took days to complete, but it was well worth the time and effort. Paint was pretty...
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    Just pulled the trigger. Bought the Flex 3” DA polisher

    Finally did it. Saw 15% off polishers, and decided it’s time. I have been doing mostly ceramic coating jobs, and the vehicles continue to get newer, nicer, and more expensive . So I decided to up my paint correction game, and add the Flex 3” DA to the 2 3401 polishers I already own. Can’t wait...
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    Anyone here had a total hip replacement? Looking for info

    Long story short, I will be having a total hip replacement soon, and I am concerned about how this will affect my ability to continue detailing. I have read that while it will improve my quality of life, some of my ability to sit low, crouch, and kneel may be lessened. I can't get in to the...
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    Just had to share

    Let me start off by saying I am more of a lurker than poster. I have planned to post reviews, and don't seem to find time to do them.Been at this game for over 15 years, and have seen and done a lot, but always trying to learn and improve myself and my abilities. I got a Facebook review the...
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    Autogeek air freshener

    Just received my latest supply order yesterday. Some cool freebies in this one. I was looking forward to hanging the AG air freshener in my jeep, but when I opened it........it was like being punched in the face with a case of bad 70s Avon soap! I could taste the smell! Who approved the scent...
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    Got to show my kid what muscle cars do

    I have a 7 year old son who has loved all things automotive since he could talk. He gets to see all the nice cars dad works on, and usually talks his way into sitting in any cool ride he sees when we are out and about.( he got to sit in a $250k Ferrari a few months ago). I have a client that I...
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    Had to be the bearer of very bad news......

    One of my long time friends and customers just bought a 2016 jeep wrangler Rubicon 4 door. Black on black, leather, heated seats, all the bells and whistles. He brought it over a couple hours after he bought it, and we decided to polish out the minor swirls and marring from the dealer, and...
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    New jeep hardtops

    I have had a couple of brand new jeeps come through recently, and have another new one coming weekend after next for dealer installed defect removal and Wolfgang coating. I have contacted jeep, who referred me to the local dealer, who couldn't answer my questions about the finish on the...
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    Can a car be too new for a coating?

    I had a customer contact me about the vehicle they bought yesterday. They want the paint polished to get rid of the dealer installed defects, and a coating applied. I had them bring it to me to have a look in person. It is a brand new jeep wrangler Rubicon 4 door in black. The manufacturing tag...
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    Getting ready to buy a steamer.

    I am getting ready to purchase a steamer, and would like some input from the autogeeks. I would like to keep this as close to $600 as I can, but can put off purchasing a ptg to put more toward the steamer. I am part time at the moment, but pushing to grow. I am looking for a unit that will do...
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    My 3401 went nuts for a few minutes

    I purchased a 3401 a few months ago from AG. I have used it on 5 or 6 cars. Last weekend, I was using it on a Nissan leaf with severe water spotting. 1. Went to turn speed down to one to spread product out, and it stuck on. 2. Trigger or speed control had no effect, it was just on. 3. I...
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