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This big rig took me almost 7 hours. I dacp the whole truck, then megs #80, and topped it with Megs #20. The reason for the #20 is when the owner is on the road and gets it washed - Truck washes use a heavy degreaser and I wanted to protect the finish a little longer than with just wax. Correct...

For some of you that remember me (Details3), I have been detailing boats in the DWF area. While I detail boats - customers have cars also. So here is what I have been doing lately and staying busy. This first pic is a Sea Ray 280 - 28ft long with cabin. Here is the finished shot. After...

I ran into a problem today using DACP #83 on a 87 Corvette. The Vet was in the shade and cool to the touch. Customer had just purchased this vehicle and wanted it detailed before he drove it. I applied the #83 by hand in a small section. When removing it with a terry cloth towel, it was a...

Are there any detailers in Waco, TX that may need some part-time help. I have a worker who has helped me all summer and is now starting college in Waco. He is looking for a part-time job. Thanks for any assistance. Email me directly at rick@detailscubed.com

OK Detailers - try to top this one. I am such a popular guy!!

Customer called me with this problem: Customer left windows open while shopping during the hugh rain storm we had in the Dallas area a few weeks ago. Then customer wiped down interior and left car in garage with windows roled up for a week while they were out of the country. Now mold is growing...

I have thinking about getting a enclosed cargo trailer - 6' x 12'. As most of you know I built my last trailer - pict attached. Here are some of my thoughts - any other suggestions. 1. Double doors on back with a side door. 2. Must have a vent and lighting 3. Thinking about two 125 gallon...

If anyone lives in Plano, Frisco, Lewisville, TX and is looking for a part time job, please email me. I have just gotten a big contract to detail boats (very big boats). Email me here at Autopia or rick@detailscubed.com. Thanks

Well, guys I now have enough sand to create a beach in my backyard. One of my neighbors brought me an F350 he recieved from his brother for free. The truck was used for landscaping business and his brother is a heavy smoker. Since my neighbor has a new baby he wanted the vechicle cleaned and...

Sorry no before pics as I forgot my camera. Customer emailed after I finished with his digital. I used DACP, P21S polish, and Megs NTX.

Went to detail a couple of vehicles yesterday and took along my trusty battery operated Meguiars polisher - helps in removing swirls and scratches with DACP. Really like that tool! While working on a 03 Cobra the battery started to die so I switched batteries and found a problem with the...

Has anyone tried 3M Finesse IT II or III. I had a chance to try this recently and for swirl marks it works real good by hand. It is a rubbing compond so you do need to go easy. I just wanted to get some feedback. I ran out of DACP and someone loaned me the 3M stuff. It is not cheap as a quart...

I have a customer that wants her interior cleaned on a 2001 Jetta. She talked to the dealer and they mentioned it needed to be dry cleaned only. Has anyone ran across dry cleaning a car? This is the first time I have heard of dry cleaning a car. Any help would be great! Thanks!

Well, I am back after 2 months of training on PDR, windshield repair, painting and interior repair. This will help my business a great deal. I only found one company that offers a loan, so that is why I chose USDent in Kansas City. PDQ TOOLS is one of the best training companies, but do not have...

Are there any detailers in Kansas City or Olathe, Kansas? I will coming to Kansas City in a few weeks for training in auto dent repair and have a few questions. I will be attending U.S. Dent which is located off Hwy 35 at 417 N Rawhide Drive (I-35 & Santa Fe), Olathe, KS. 1. What is the...

My wife is selling heavy duty equipment covers (generator or etc.), detailing bags (I use them for all my towels/applicators), and extractor hose bags (extractor bags come with a padded nozzle cover to help prevent breakage) with heavy duty marine grade vinyl. She can make them in different...

I now have the funds for PDR training (Automotive Reconditioning), thanks to SBA and TEC. I have done a search on the web, but have only found a half dozen. The two that stands out are Rightlook.com and USDentool.com. Does anyone on the list have any recomendations? I do know that training will...

Is there anyone in the Dallas area looking for work. I have a new contract and might need some assistance with detailing cars. Shoot me an email if you are interested. Thanks

I just got a contract to setup shop at a business with about 600 employees every Friday. I mentioned my prices for washing cars starts at $25.00. I mentioned that I do quality and not quantity. I was told to do less quality and more quantity to lower my price (they suggest $20 for all cars since...

Washed car with dawn and then claybar. This car was really bad. It took 3 hours to claybar. Here is a shot during the process. You can really tell the difference.