ClearVue18
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What did you do today, in regards to detailing?
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dlc95
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Did this in conjunction with Peck Detailing out of Pontiac, MI. I did the driver side, and he did the passanger.
We were on location at Alternative Racing, where the have what I believe is called a "dynometer". They strap the car to the ground, and rev the drive wheels on a roller, hooked up to a bunch of meters and whatnot.
Today we did one of many cars belonging to the owner.
What was great is that one of my other clients showed up, Bruce Kimmer, owner of Heads Up Racing in Mt. Clemens, MI. He owns the camaro in my avatar. It was very kind of him to relay a positive message concerning my work to my friend's client! It was also great to see a familiar, friendly face.
Didn't have time for a bunch of great pics, we set up, and put our noses to the grindstone.
Flat black paint is always a joy to work on, nevermind how finicky! I started with Rupes UHS on the Duetto and Mini, but switched to Zephir/Blue microfiber to hurry up, and just eat the swirls up. Finished with Keramik/yellow foam, and sealed with Opti-Seal.
I had a tried a couple combos with the PC, but just felt like I was getting better cut/gloss with the Rupes..
We were on location at Alternative Racing, where the have what I believe is called a "dynometer". They strap the car to the ground, and rev the drive wheels on a roller, hooked up to a bunch of meters and whatnot.
Today we did one of many cars belonging to the owner.
What was great is that one of my other clients showed up, Bruce Kimmer, owner of Heads Up Racing in Mt. Clemens, MI. He owns the camaro in my avatar. It was very kind of him to relay a positive message concerning my work to my friend's client! It was also great to see a familiar, friendly face.
Didn't have time for a bunch of great pics, we set up, and put our noses to the grindstone.
Flat black paint is always a joy to work on, nevermind how finicky! I started with Rupes UHS on the Duetto and Mini, but switched to Zephir/Blue microfiber to hurry up, and just eat the swirls up. Finished with Keramik/yellow foam, and sealed with Opti-Seal.
I had a tried a couple combos with the PC, but just felt like I was getting better cut/gloss with the Rupes..
The Sunday that just passed I did a one step correction on a 2010 Camaro SS. Came out very nice! Orange pad with Griots correcting cream and a 21mm polisher. Topped with powerlock + and Meguiars ultimate fast finish on top of that. Optimum tire shine for tire dressing and McKee’s 37 Hydro blue for the wheels.
dlc95
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Thanks!
I was intending to test a Poorboy's sample Just Jesus sent, but Ed showed up early to pick me up, so I was in a rush to get out the door.
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Cut out the hookers & coke, and prepare the night before. Jeez. :laughing::laughing:
All Kidding aside, I'm serious about that black. Only a pro can make that look good. That job would scare me, TBH.
spazzz
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I bought some tire stuff applicators from Chem Guys.
Close in design to the style that came with the TW black endura tire coat kit.
Not bad, 7 for under 20 to my garage.
I will say a prayer tonight at bedtime that they hold up better than the crappilicious imitation Cobra gold Jr they sell.
Close in design to the style that came with the TW black endura tire coat kit.
Not bad, 7 for under 20 to my garage.
I will say a prayer tonight at bedtime that they hold up better than the crappilicious imitation Cobra gold Jr they sell.
Eldorado2k
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Are you talking about the the Green & Gray applicators?
Setec Astronomy
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Psst...I don't want myself to know I bought car stuff again...don't tell me, ok?
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I arrived to a non-residential detailing appointment at a hotel—come to realize that it was for one of the guys who runs valet. Who knows if the hotel would have been cool with this anyway. I declined the job. It would have been a non-spacious area to work in and it would have taken up two spaces and I’m sure the hotel wouldn’t have been happy me taking up their spaces like that for sure.
Let’s just say, there is a reason why I don’t typically travel to anyone other than people at their home.
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Let’s just say, there is a reason why I don’t typically travel to anyone other than people at their home.
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ClearVue18
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Sir never burn bridges. If the customer is paying I don't care where it is. If the hotel comes out and say something that doesn't matter I'll still charge the customer because that's there responsibility to get approval first. I've done details at the Capitol police headquarters, Department of Defense, Marriott Hotel, the Gaylord Hotel, Democratic and Republican headquarters even Chuck-E-Cheese. I don't care I only speak money. That job could have gotten you more customers.
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spazzz
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Yeah, with the back and forth pattern.
Please tell me I didn't waste my coins.
I will be using them with the Endura Shine.
Eldorado2k
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You chose wisely... I too decided on these type of applicators for the exact same purpose as I eventually wound up with more Endura coating than applicators and needed something that could come close to replicating the TW ones... I tried the Tuff Shine applicators and they’re simply horrible. I did have a couple of those Green ones you have but I ended up using them with Megs Endurance Gel.
The good news is they’re very similar to these Speed Master applicators that can be found here in the AG store yes they’re the closest thing to the Endura ones that I’ve found and I really like them.
I’m pretty sure the foam part is identical on both red and green applicators, but the handle side is firm on those green ones whereas it’s soft on these red ones. I prefer the firm handle so as long as the foam is the same I’d give the slight edge to those green ones, but if for whatever reason the foam part isn’t the same and they don’t work out great for you then try these red Speed Master ones because they work really good.
I rinse mine out with the hose nozzle and let dry outside in the sun and they last a long time like that.
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A Nor'easter canceled any plans to do any outside detailing, so the wife's Buick got the attention today. It got a Wolfgang Uber rinseless wash and the windows were finished up with the new Griots glass towels. I really like the way the towels finish up the glass.
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