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  1. vanev

    Fantastic Customer Service

    AutoGeek truly has the best customer service. I had a package arrive last week with the contents damaged and spilled out, thanks to the freight carrier. I sent Meghan here at Autogeek a PM a couple days later. She replied within minutes, replaced all damaged items at no charge, and had my new...
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    Go To Ink Stain Remover?

    Go to Ink Remover? I have some decent ink stain remover products. I would say they are ok / good, not great. I am still looking for that go to Ink Stain Remover product. Suggestions?
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    The #1 Thing Consuming Extra Time For You On a Detail?

    The #1 thing that consumes extra time for you on a detail? For me, it is usually wheels. I have found that it is not uncommon for vehicle owners to go months, even years, without fully cleaning the wheels. Even worse, most vehicle owners will typically use some form of tunnel wash to wash their...
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    Recommend a Good Carnauba Spray Wax: Gallon Size

    Looking for a good canauba spray wax sold in gallon size. Research: - Pinnacle Sovereign Liquid Spray Wax: 79.99 - Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnauba Spray Wax: $49.99 - McKee's 37 Fast Wax: 42.99 - Chemical Guys Insta Wax: $46.99 - Optimum Car Wax: $49.99 - Other Suggestions (Does not have...
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    Using Only 4 Sides of the 8 Sides of a Towel

    The more I detail, the more it is becoming apparent to me that there are situations to only use 4 sides, of the 8 sides on a folded towel. The main reason being that the oils in your hand, and possible product/products on your hand or glove, can saturate the surface you are working on. This can...
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    How Many Here Incorporate a Cleaner Wax Into Their Detailing?

    I have yet to give cleaner waxes a real go. I am interested in trying some out. With all the confusion in brand labeling, I really just want to know what I am getting. If the product is labeled cleaner wax, but is more of a polish that is intended to be used by pad and machine, that is fine. I...
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    Your Ideal Thickness of Paint / Clear Coat?

    Your Ideal Thickness of Paint / Clear Coat? If you could set the standard for all auto manufacturers to follow, what would be the ideal thickness of single stage paint, and multi stage paint / clear coat?
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    Invitation to join facebook group: Detailer's of the Carolina's

    I just started this facebook group page: Detailer's of the Carolina's https://www.facebook.com/groups/505890076281311/ I am inviting patrons of auto geek to join the group. I think you will like it. While the focus is on detailing in the Carolina's, it is open to all detailers, both...
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    Review: Sonax Glass Cleaner

    Auto Glass Research Project Product Review: Sonax Glass Cleaner / Sonax Clear Glass Item #338 241-755 Price Point: $11.99 16.9 oz .71 cents/oz. Ingredients: Water. Methoxy Isopropanol Alcohol Sodium Laureth Sulfate Perfume Butanone Methylisothiazolinone Benzisothiazolinone Pyrithione Sodium...
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    Removing Paint from Jeep Convertible Top?

    How do I remove paint from Jeep convertible top? Not sure what paint type it is: Latex, Oil, etc...
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    Boat Detail Question: Removing Mold/MildewCompletely?

    Today, I helped another detailer out on a boat detail. I have a few boat details under my belt, but am still in the learning curve regarding boat details. The boat I am working on is a pontoon boat. The problem is severe mold on the seats. Extremely severe mold on the steering wheel. (Sorry. no...
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    Post Detail Question: Paint / Clear Coat: 2008 Lexus GS350

    Yesterday, I detailed a 2008 Lexus GS350. (Sorry, I did not take pictures). Detail consisted of: - Complete interior detail. - Exterior Decontamination steps included: De-grease, De-bug, De-tar, Steam clean. - Exterior wash and clean using distilled water and a rinseless wash solution. - Clean...
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    It Was Kept Clean, He Said

    Infiniti G35 Sedan Interior Detail It was kept clean he said. Had been a few weeks since it was cleaned, he said. I only had a 3 hour window to clean the interior of this car. I ended up getting an addition hour, totaling 4 hours. I needed at least 2 more hours with it. It was filthy. The...
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    The One Thing The Auto Detail World Needs, but Does Not Have?

    What is the one thing the auto detail world needs, but does not currently have? Could be anything: - Product. - Tool. - Machine. - Anything. There are no wrong answers. It is intended to be a legitimate question, with realistic answers. Feel free to go as far "outside the box" as you would...
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    Review: Mothers Revision Glass + Surface Cleaner

    Auto Glass Research Project Product Review: Mothers Revision Glass + Surface Cleaner Price Point: 6.99 24 oz .29 Cents / oz. Advertisement: - 100% Ammonia Free. - Safe to use on all auto glass surfaces. including delicate tinted films. - Tough enough to handle oily residues, grimy deposits...
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    Review: Griots Garage Window Cleaner

    Auto Glass Project Product Review: Griots Garage Window Cleaner Price Point: 8.99 35 oz .26 cents / oz Advertisement: - Cleans auto glass quickly and easily. - Contains nothing extra, just effective cleaning agents that removes dirt and film. - Formulated to remove dirt and grime from auto...
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    Review:Meguiars Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner

    Auto Glass Research Project Product Review: Meguiars Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner Price Point: $5.47 24 oz .23 Cents / oz Note: Price is all over the place on this product. Price ranging from $4.50 - $10.00 + depending on vendor. Advertisement: - Professional grade glass cleaner. - Can be...
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    $90,000 to fix a radiator............

    T-Pain Explains Why He Got Rid of $1.2Mil Bugatti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcmEpKWOYbQ
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    Preparing and Storing Detail Clay

    This is how I prepare and store my Auto Detail Clay. What is your method?
  20. vanev

    A Word To All Waterless and Rinseless Wash Users

    A Word To All Waterless and Rinseless Wash Users: I am seeing a trend of some really bad habits and improper technique with the majority of Waterless and Rinseless wash users. The damage being done to paint and clear coat is just as bad as any tunnel car wash, and truthfully even worse...
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