Recent content by nosed_b18b

Ok guys. I'm getting the hang of my rotary now. I can maneuver it pretty well, and I understand the basics. The only problem I have now is with my process and/or products I guess. For some reason, I keep making holograms in my paint. (This is a black Toyota TAcoma, by the way.) No matter...

Well I did my friend's del sol today in return for a steak dinner at Applebees.:p Here's what I used: Meg Wash Automagic clay w/ FI white pad/DACP white pad/#82 #26 Overall, it looks ok. Not the greatest job, but whatever. He just wanted it to look better so he can sell it. I was...

Does anybody here use a qd like FI as an apc??? I was just thinking aobut that. Since it is water based, there shouldn't be any kind of ingredients that would affect the interior vinyl/rubber parts right??? Am I crazy???:nixweiss :D

Ok. I worked on my neighbor's hood today. There was a big scratch where a girl decided to run her nails across with. Anyways, while I was buffing there seemed to be buffer swirls whenever I wiped off the hazed polish. I don't get it. I thought that if you moved at a decent speed that you...

Ok. My neighbor asked if I could help her out with a scratch on her hood. Some little girl that lives in the same culdesac decides to run her nail across the hood of her car.:rolleyes: Here's the process I used: -Automagic Clay w/ FI -DACP w/yellow LCM pad -#9 w/ white pad -2 coats...

I am in the beginning stages of using my Makita Rotary, and I am getting much better at it. But I do have a couple questions about my process and other things. 1. Ok. I'm not very worried about this problem, but sometimes when I'm buffing, there is a gummy looking residue left behind. It...

Ok. Today I finished my first project, my integra. It took me a while to finish it because of my school/work schedule. But I managed to work on the car around that. Overall, it was a 2 day process. Anyways, to my question. How long does it take you guys to do a full detail?? I'm talking...

Ok. THis idea just popped into my head like 10 mins ago, and I wanted to know if you guys think it would work or not? Or maybe you guys have already tried it, and you could tell me how it worked out for you. Some of these more popular nightclubs that I know use a velvet rope technique to...

Well, today I did my first real wash. And I can say that clay is my new best friend. That stuff is freaking amazing. I used the following: Meguiars GC wash w/ sheepskin Mother's clay kit Didn't really have much time, considering I have to go to work in like 10 mins. So, I'll have to...

Now that I have most of my stuff, I am ready to start detailing some cars. I have a question regarding my towels though. I have quite a few towels now and I need to know if it's okay to just put them in the dryer after I wash. I know alot of you guys hang dry them, but the problem is that I...

Hello all. I've had this integra for years, but haven't really taken care of it as well as I should have. It has been through a lot of drifting/ street racing/ engines, but it's still a good car. Unfortunately, I have to sell it soon. I was gonna clean it up a bit and put it up for sale...

Just like the title says. I'm assuming it's the crap that was painted on the new road right by the pool hall that I play at. I've already tried pressure washing it off. That doesn't work. Will APC+ take it off if I dilute it for the tire ratio and scrub??? I wasn't too sure about putting...

This thought just came into my head guys. Obviously, you couldn't have charged the prices that you do now when you first started. I'm assuming this, because I'm guessing that you didn't have all the equipment/knowledge/reputation that you use today. So, when you did start, how much did you...

Just like the title says. I just bought some 0000 steel wool at wal-mart along w/ some lemon scented ammonia. I am planning on removing the tint adhesive that has been on my rear window for 2 years.:p :o Will this be safe to use on my rear defrost lines???

What do you pros do when business is slow??? Obviously, there has to be times when nobody wants their car detailed. Especially you guys that do this as a full time thing? Is there anything else you do to supplement your income, or vice versa???