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    How many gals. water to detail?

    I probably use 6 gallons between the two buckets, and probably use another gallon or two soaking the car before and rinsing the bugs and stuff off the front bumper. -So about 7-8 gallons for my car.
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    What chemicals are corrosive to car finish?

    What about APC diluted 4:1 on the front bumper(painted bumper not plastic), Is that corrosive? Would it remove any wax or sealants?
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    Some controversial techniques

    Ok now I am nervous. The guy wasn't able to attach the hitch, he had to go back to his shop and weld something. How do I know he is using good bolts?? And more importantly how do I know if my small trailer will fall off if he installed it wrong? I probably should have just went to Uhaul in...
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    Some controversial techniques

    I had a guy over the other day to install a hitch on my VW. He owns an auto shop and buys and sells cars, so I got to talking to him about my detailing business. He showed me a couple of his tricks and I wanted to get some feedback from you guys on this. 1) Using break fluid to restore...
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    Bringing A Polisher On The Plane?

    Good thread, I am planning on bringing my PC with me to NY on Monday. I hope it doesn't come up missing when I get my checked luggage back. I have had many problems in the past with missing items.
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    how did you get new business when starting

    I'm taking Small Business Management at my local college just for my detailing business. It has really given me some great knowledge and I know it will help me run my business more successfully. I already have a few marketing tricks up my sleeve that will help me take things to the next level.
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    Anyone tried this?

    LMAO, that's some funny $#^T
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    One quick tip that will save you time

    I don't know if anyone else does this but here it is; a different way to search the forum. Use Google to search for threads, it seems to be a little more user friendly than the forum search tool. Use this link, (Yes I know the link says "Google" but just click it, there is a code that is...
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    washing in the rain

    I know this thread just turned 4 years old! Glad to know I can wash in the rain so I can sleep tonight knowing my car is clean.
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    Ferrari F430 by Unique

    Awesome job! Two questions, What is pitting? And what kind of pressure washer is that? Thanks -Chris
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    how did you get new business when starting

    Got my first customers from my neighbors who watch me detail my car for 8 hours. Some others off craigslist, I have been reading Marketing for Dummies and I'm hoping that will help me start making the big bucks hahahaah.
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    I need a good place for detailing supplies....Not Chemicals.

    I am also looking for a good reel for my mobile business. I need a reel for a hose, and another for an extension chord. Anyone know any good products?
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    Bookmarking a thread ?...

    Hey Bill, Bookmarking is just something you do to save a link to a webpage. If you are using Internet Explorer, you can do this by clicking on the "favorites" icon, it has a star icon next to it. From there you click on "add to favorites" and then click "add". Now you can access this page...
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    Post Your Unpacking Pictures

    Is this the longest thread ever? It's huge
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    Whats your full time job?

    Air Force Reservist; when I feel like flyin' that is
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    Spray paint

    what's an example of an aggressive clay for this type of job?
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    How to Clean Rims after Sealing

    wow thats great info tha.ks. Are there any wax/sealants that look really nice on rims? Does the sealants/wax add or dull the shine on rims? -thanks
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    How to Clean Rims after Sealing

    I want to seal my rims, but I am not sure how i should wash them after doing so. For now I have been cleaning them with Purple Power 4:1 and the Daytona Speedbrush. Should I use a different method? Not sure if the degreaser will wash away the sealant...
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    Trim Dye

    I am so tired of maintaining the trim on my Passat GLX. Seems like the trim products fade after 1 or 2 days. Tried Mothers B2B, and Hyperdressing but nothing seems to last on the car!
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    Trim Dye

    Anyone know if this trim dye works? I found it on amazon. Amazon.com: Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit: Automotive
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