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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
09-21-2014, 02:24 PM
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Opticoat 2.0 in Sacramento
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You are aware that OC 2.0 has been discontinued...
You are aware that OC 2.0 has been discontinued and replaced with Gloss Coat ? Gloss Coat is the new consumer version with OCP still only offered by authorized installers.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
08-25-2014, 08:04 AM
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How to wash your car in an hour or less, make it look like a pro, and not go broke...
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I must be confused . My painter uses a additive...
I must be confused . My painter uses a additive to the paint that is used on flexible panels such as bumpers. This helps prevent peeling and cracking to some degree. As for removing paint defects...
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Great Lakes
07-12-2014, 10:54 AM
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OptiCoat around central Indiana?
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I know this is a OLD thread but boatski how is...
I know this is a OLD thread but boatski how is you coating doing ? I have been so busy I have failed to follow up on a lot of the coating jobs for a while now. As for Doug at Two Guys Window Tinting...
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CANADA
07-08-2014, 06:00 PM
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[RESOLVED] Hamza at Get Detailed - An Honest Review (Warning: Long Post)
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This was a great learning experience for all...
This was a great learning experience for all involved. Glad to see it end as it did.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-26-2014, 10:35 AM
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That plastic below the windshield wipers
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I have used Garry Dean's IUDJ, Black Wow Pro and...
I have used Garry Dean's IUDJ, Black Wow Pro and Meg's Trim dressing with good results. I'm now trying out Solution Finish which contains carbon black I'm told instead of a silicone type product....
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-26-2014, 10:30 AM
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That plastic below the windshield wipers
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303 is carried by most of the online detailing...
303 is carried by most of the online detailing stores like AG , Autopia etc.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 03:07 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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As for the products I mentioned in my previous...
As for the products I mentioned in my previous post those were to show you the industry is constantly changing and one that relies on older techniques gets left behind. Not for a novice to run out...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 03:01 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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One last time. This isn't about what someone...
One last time. This isn't about what someone would recommend to a beginner. This was claiming all he had to do was purchase a da and save 400 bucks and have a great results. We both know that's not...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 02:38 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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How do you make recommendations of one item over...
How do you make recommendations of one item over another that you have never tried ? That's sort of like saying " No I'm not a detailer but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night". When I...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 02:07 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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Paul_S
In my business time is money and I do the best I...
In my business time is money and I do the best I can to not waste it. Have you ever tried a 21mm stroke da ? I also gave up the flavor of the month club years ago.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 01:37 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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I didn't recommend this to him. I asked if you...
I didn't recommend this to him. I asked if you had ever used it. You are the one that brought up using the rotary for orange peel removal.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 01:35 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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To start with the OP was talking complete defect...
To start with the OP was talking complete defect removal and I would do a two or three step correction that would be longer then 8 hrs. My rate is closer to $60.00 per hour. If one does their...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 01:25 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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With a 21mm stroke Rupes bigfoot and trizact...
With a 21mm stroke Rupes bigfoot and trizact papers I have no need to drag out my Makita 9227.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 01:19 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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Have you ever used a CarPro orange peel pad ? ...
Have you ever used a CarPro orange peel pad ?
http://www.carpro-us.com/daily-deals/5-1-4-denim-orange-peel-removal-pad/
I have wet sanded many cars by hand and machine. Sometimes you have...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-25-2014, 01:12 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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The detailing industry has changed at a fast...
The detailing industry has changed at a fast pace especially in the last few years. New products and tools are coming out faster then ever before. If you haven't changed your technique in the last...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-24-2014, 07:34 AM
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Professional detail excectations
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Really ??? I didn't know it was so EASY . Been...
Really ??? I didn't know it was so EASY . Been doing correction since 2005 and learn something new all the time about technique or products. Getting the basics down may be easy but to detail at a...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-03-2014, 07:37 PM
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buffer/polisher
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Even the cheap Harbor Freight da is better then...
Even the cheap Harbor Freight da is better then the cheap wax spreaders. With a coupon it's about fifty bucks. There are many guys that use it for a back-up machine. Just stay away from their pads. (...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-02-2014, 08:20 AM
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Black over spray, from idiot teenager...
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I would try a few repeated attempts at claying...
I would try a few repeated attempts at claying after using some mineral spirits. Mineral spirits is good for overspray and tar. Brake cleaner is a no, no IMO
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
06-01-2014, 12:37 AM
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Best clay bar or recommendations
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You are aware that your OC can be abraded off...
You are aware that your OC can be abraded off with a autoscrub sponge ? Tread lightly. You mentioned your ride had never been clayed. Why would anyone not decontaminate before applying OC 2.0 or OCP...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-21-2014, 08:12 AM
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I'm crying! need help..
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You can pay the shop $125.00 for the repair or...
You can pay the shop $125.00 for the repair or purchase the Dr.Color Chip for under $60.00 and have enough product for repairs for the next couple of years. Your call. The thanks button is in the...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-20-2014, 09:05 AM
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I'm crying! need help..
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Paul_S
I will agree with the previous posters....
I will agree with the previous posters. Dr.Colorchip is a great product and is your new best friend. :)
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-19-2014, 10:22 PM
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Best clay bar or recommendations
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9,864
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Paul_S
Start with a test section 2'x2' (2'x@') and try...
Start with a test section 2'x2' (2'x@') and try what you have posted. If you have dialed it in and are happy with the results then do the whole car. If not adjust accordingly. if you have any further...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-19-2014, 08:09 PM
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Best clay bar or recommendations
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9,864
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I knew they were close to being near the end of...
I knew they were close to being near the end of their patent protection. Now the other companies will play catch-up with other countries not covered by those restrictions.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-19-2014, 06:55 PM
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Best clay bar or recommendations
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Paul_S
That is like saying you only need one fine grit...
That is like saying you only need one fine grit of sand paper to strip a car.. If you rub 5000 grit sand paper long enough you could strip a fender or you could use the correct grit and save time and...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-19-2014, 05:02 PM
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30
Best clay bar or recommendations
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9,864
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Paul_S
I have tried numerous clay block and returned to...
I have tried numerous clay block and returned to regular clay and clay ( speedy prep towels ). As for different grades of clay , when you do enough claying of various paint conditions you will see...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-19-2014, 02:32 PM
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30
Best clay bar or recommendations
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Paul_S
A friend just pm'ed me and said many companies...
A friend just pm'ed me and said many companies are now importing Richardo Clay. This is good news to those looking for a great product.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-19-2014, 02:31 PM
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Best clay bar or recommendations
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Paul_S
Clay Magic owns the patents that keep others from...
Clay Magic owns the patents that keep others from marketing some of the better brands here in the states . So other then grades of clay ( fine , medium , coarse ) most clays are very similar. Over...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-13-2014, 08:51 AM
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Hair-thin scratches !!!
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Paul_S
I have found some of the most contaminated cars I...
I have found some of the most contaminated cars I have encountered were those off of a new car lot. Sitting exposed to the elements on lots for a extended period while only getting a quick power wash...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-12-2014, 05:18 PM
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Hair-thin scratches !!!
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Paul_S
I never mentioned covering up swirls or...
I never mentioned covering up swirls or scratches. Dressing up a scratch has nothing to do with fillers . It requires reducing the depth of a scratch by correction of the surrounding surface. Telling...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
05-12-2014, 02:25 PM
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Hair-thin scratches !!!
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Paul_S
A picture of these scratches would be very...
A picture of these scratches would be very helpful. Kind of pre-mature to suggest a technique or product without more info. Depending on scratch depth , most can be eliminated or dressed and made...
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