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I've been using Optibond on my tires but wanted something in a spray to get in my sidewall tread easier than using a paint brush. I got Meguairs Hot Shine Tire Spray and sprayed it on then rubbed it in with a foam tire dressing applicator. It seems to have raised my rubber in the patterns...

How well will a ceramic coating (Wolfgang Uber, CQuartz?) hold up to track tar and rubber? Will it protect the paint from track use and will it make maintaining the paint easier after getting a bunch of tar and rubber thrown on it?

I'll be detailing a client's Indian motorcycle on Monday. It's a beautiful bike but it lives in a salty environment and hasn't been maintained all that well. I'll have access to power on the job site but no pressurized water. I can bring 15 gallons though. I'm planning on mostly using 3M...

Any recommendations for dressing black painted steel bumpers/sliders? I've been using WD40 on my steel rock sliders and roof rack but am wondering if there is something more professional-grade.

Classic Techniques on Classic Cars? (and metal polish recommendations) I've been asked to detail a 70 something Chevelle, which I'm super excited about and honored to be trusted with. I just got asked, so I don't have many details yet about paint condition (based on what I know of the...

In a FB group that I'm on someone posted that they used turtle wax ice wash and wax and it melted their mirrors. What would cause this? I've never been a fan of turtle wax, but this is a bit extreme. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

About 1 month ago I decided to start detailing as a side gig. I've done 5 jobs so far and have 9 jobs lined up over the next 5 or so weekends. I really didn't expect to get this busy, but it's extra money, so oh well, my weekends are all work. Anyway, is there a software program out there...

I picked up this Rigid 4gal blower vac a couple of weeks ago and I love it. It's very powerful and the blower works great. It's small and it stores and travels well, and the long extension cord is great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4gW_6EoPuc

My EZ up got blown over yesterday and it broke. I have a mobile job coming up this weekend, weather is supposed to be 65* and partly cloudy. Think I'll be safe with no tent in that weather?

I've been seeing some jabs at CG on here, and I also know a lot of people like a lot of their products, myself included. So whats up with the pokes at them? I don't use them exclusively, but I'm happy with everything I have from them.

I squeezed a pretty fair amount of dawn into my bucket to wash off all of the polish and what not that I had laid down. It go super foamy and seemed like a lot. Washed it twice and it was still beading. Should I just wash more times, use more soap, is there a better stripper?

How awesome would it be to bring this thing up to a client and have all of your supplies handy AND have shade to work in? The Only 1958 Citroen Vanstore in the U.S.

What are your opinions on wax dedicated for colors/shades like CG White, for example? Do they make that much of a difference compared to using a normal wax/sealant?

Anyone have product recommendations for the black tape that surrounds windows on a lot of cars? I want UV protection. 303 leaves it streaky.

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Does anyone know if one of those lights that you strap do your head make good swirl mark finders?

My GF's car's hood and trunk have had the clear coat almost completely peeled and chipped off (Dark blue Honda Civic). Is there any hope for getting it to look OK without painting it? We plan to paint it in the future, but it's pricey and not at the top of our list.

Is there a way to test/know/feel the cutting strength of different polishes? I know many will be obvious by reading the label or knowing the product, but what about things like finishing polishes? How can I tell which similar product is more or less abrasive than the next?

Feed back please I've recently started buying larger quantities of detailing supplies. I've enjoyed detailing my personal cars for 13 years now and figured it's time to start buying better stuff for myself, and I think I'd like to start doing some detailing for some extra cash. So, are there...

I have a 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It's white, which is a single stage paint on this vehicle. I bought it somewhat recently and it came with a fair amount of swirl marks, pin stripes, and I think it may be getting some very minor oxidation. I've been into detailing at what I would consider a...