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As I said in a previous post, I'm getting back into things so I'm still trying to catch up. Years ago, some detailers were trying to find a kind of wheel "wax". The thinking was that wheel got to hot for traditional waxes and sealants so, there was a push for a special wax for wheels. Chemical...

I'm getting back into detailing after a couple of years hiatus. The other day I was reading through a post, and related responses, about waxes and sealants (specifically KSG). Some responses talked about putting on many multiple layers of KSG (but it could be any product). My understanding was...

I was in a hurry today, put the pizza box on the seat and headed home. When I picked the pizza box up I saw a 1" diameter grease spot on the passenger seat pf my 2015 Tacoma Tacoma. Any proved ways of cleaning this stupid mistake?

I didn't go to SEMA this year, it's on next year's schedule, so I'm watching the various car shows on Velocity about SEMA- specifically "Inside West Coast Customs". West Coast Customs has an "academy" at SEMA, guys & girls come in & practice with the pros. In 2016, AutoGeek had an amazing booth...

A friend of mine wants their pontoon boat detailed. If you're in the San Antonio, Texas area- leave a note here and I'll contact you.

It's that time of the year for me, the annual total detail of the family cars; first off- 2015 Silver Toyota Tacoma. The process I use is wash, clay, Iron-X, Pinnacle Paint Cleansing, Car Pro Eraser, Klasse Sealant Glaze. (I use Pinnacle Paint Cleansing because the paint is in very good shape, a...

I can go to either Mobile Tech Expo or Detail Fest. With my wife going along (to make sure I behave), Mobile Tech Expo is right at $1,000 room & air flight. Detail Fest is a little over $1300. Both have detailing seminars, both a products & manufacturers; Orlando in January or West Palm Beach in...

A guy brought in a Mini Cooper for a wash and wax. The process was CG Glossworkz, Pinnacle clay w/ONR as the lubricant, buffed with Optimum GPS; it turned out nice but I had a couple of issues that were beyond a car wash and wax- and I showed the owner. 1) on the painted white wheels was years...

Process: 1) Wash - Chemical Guys HoneyDew Snow Foam w/foam gun, wash with CG Glossworkz- 2 bucket method 2) Iron-X & clay bar 3) Pinnacle Paintwork cleansing lotion on white Lake Country polishing pad & PC 7242XP 4) CarPro Eraser 5) Sonax Polymer Net Shield Wheels & Tires Clean w/ CG Diablo...

The other day I was cleaning the inside of my sister-in-law's car. I saw a "bird bomb" on the hood and told her I would take care of it. My sister-in-law said, "I'll go get a paper towel and clean it off." I said, "Would you clean yourself with a paper towel?" She looked disgusted and said...

I purchased a 2016 Toyota Tacoma double cab and it came with a bedliner. The bedliner doesn't have a brand name that I can see. It's bolted in, not sprayed on. Do these things oxidize? Should I put some protection on it like 303 Protectant?

I like using KAIO on silver paint, it's just a personal preference. I mentioned in another post that I was going to use KAIO before using Pinnacle Black Label Coating. A comment made was that KAIO would leave behind a coating that would interfere with Black Label bonding to the paint. KAIO and...

Is it necessary, a good idea, or pointless to put a coating on new headlights? I bought a 2016 Tacoma, did the paint and I'm curious about the headlights. When I work on headlights I coat them with Wolfgang Headlight Sealant.

(This post is not intended to bash dealer detailers or make ready guys, it was the face on the salesman that caught my attention.) I picked up my new Tacoma today. In my conversation with the salesman I mentioned they didn't need to detail my truck because I detailed as an enthusiast. He told me...

Every time there's a glitch with someone's order with AutoGeek, they post it on the forum, so I guess I will post mine here also. I ordered a FLEX 3401 with the smaller backing plate to accommodate my 5.5" pads. I was told my package would arrive today, which it did and with it my free gift, a...

I've used a PC7242XP since it came out with Lake Country 5.5 inch pads and I get some correction and a nice shine. I would like to buy a step up in polishers and I'm looking at Rupes Big Foot, Griots Boss or Flex 3401. I'm asking for advice because I have a couple of dozen LC 5.5 pads of all...

I detailed a Mercedes a while back that a husband bought for his wife, she's super excited- the car was bought at auction. As I worked on the car it was very obvious that this car had been in some kind of significant accident(s); the hood didn't line up on the driver's side, poor body work on...

I think the official color is, "Blue Raspberry". Here are a couple of pictures. Best thing about it for me, the paint is exceptionally slick. Wife is now ready for school to start. The paint process: ONR, Iron-X, Clay w/Pinnacle clay bar, Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing, Pinnacle Black Label...

A customer dropped off a blue body with white trim Mini Cooper w/turbo. There was a time limit on getting the job done and I explained what I could do given the time limit and everything was cool. Basically my job was to clean the paint up and make it shine. I ran across a couple of issues that...

For those who use AIO products, or Menzerna AIO specifically, what color pads do you find most affective?