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    Getting Wax off of Plastic Trim

    I got some Collinite 915 on my black trim last night. Any clue how to get it off ?
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    Re: Has Anybody Here Ever Spray Painted a Car?

    its time consuming i did it before. Only good advice i can give is when you are done a section turn the bottle upside down and spray excess out until its just air. This will prevent bubbles and...
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    Re: Winterizing my car - too much/too little?

    best way to waste money other than gambling haha jk. just do 1-1-1
  4. Re: Got asked for invoice to show how I came up with my price

    dont create an invoice to accommodate a company or they wil pick it apart and try to low ball you or not pay invoices. For fleets and dealerships i have a dealer one and dealer 2 package and fleet 1...
  5. Re: So, you're wife is on your @ss about the $$$ you spend on detailing supplies?

    This is really the only thing i have the upper hand on in my marriage lol. She got upset when i first started out and i just said listen, This is my business, i put money away to invest into it to...
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    Re: Best Leather Seat Products?

    I use Chem Guys Leather Cleaner and Chem Guys leather Conditioner. G tech Leather Guard ad a couple others. Im happy with these 3
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    Re: Raceglaze brushes, QD, duster?

    I use Victoria Wax and Optimum QD's. Both are carnuba friendly so Collinite 845 will be fine. Usually in between full washes this is my process

    1. Rinse vehicle with low pressure
    2. Use foam...
  8. Re: How to properly remove moldings , emblems , etc from your vehicle

    i usually use this method with the heat gun and i get minimal leftover adhesive
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    Re: CG air fresheners

    i usually spray a vehicle right before a customer is coming. I have yet to find one that lasts more than 2 days. I love their fragrances though so I dont mind giving my personal vehicle a couple...
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    Re: From now on, THIS is how you wash a car!

    friggin ninjas
  11. Re: What does it take to successfully start a small detailing business?

    Make sure your vehicle is clean all the time too. If you approach a business and they want to see your work. Either have an album of before and after pics or even take them out to your vehicle.
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  12. Re: What does it take to successfully start a small detailing business?

    I see some people on here complain that they get no business. Then when the question is asked how they advertise they pretty much don't.

    Word of mouth is always the best advertising but not the...
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    Re: Working with dealerships?

    Ya i dunno like i said it might be different in canada. they want them looking new b/c if they dont they wont sell. I consider myself very lucky after reading different threads on this subject.
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    Re: Starting a website

    I made a free facebook page and have been getting so much business off of it i have to turn stuff down. Its a cheaper option which is proven to work .
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    Re: Working with dealerships?

    I still cant get over people saying they only get $100 per car. Maybe its different here but I make a minimum of $200 per car and im cheaper than most places with more overhead.
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    Re: Lifted Hummer H2

    Can you break down the cleaning and dressing product for me on the wheel wells. What products and tools you used. Thanks
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    Re: chemical Guys?

    I use the following produts

    Stripper Scent
    Leather Scent
    Window Clean
    Microfiber Wash
    Pad Wash
    Leather Conditioner
    Back to Black Aerosol Spray
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    Re: My latest detail (another neglected dodge)

    I usually use a little green machine or just a wet/dry vac with a claw head nozzle. Then follow up with a MF. I usually keep vehicles over night if im doing a full shampoo and air it out over...
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    Re: Working with dealerships?

    Im thankful for the dealer whos trade ins i do. They want it to look new. I dont have to cut corners and I make 200-300 per vehicle depending on the time it takes. And i dont polish either !
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    Re: My latest detail (another neglected dodge)

    My next nasty vehicle I will be doing a full write up and possibly a video as well. It will take a long time to put together but i figure it might help a few new guys get a decent start.
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    Re: My latest detail (another neglected dodge)

    Because of how dirty it was a did a lot of pre soaking.

    I soaked the outside let it sit for a few minutes then pressure washed. Soaked again then pressure washed again. (buying a foam cannon so...
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    Re: Autogeek Product Lines

    Im surprise you guys dont carry Victoria Wax and Raceglaze products especially the brushes. I have a supplier in canada but would suggest these 2 items for our U.S. friends
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    How do you guys clean your foam pads ?

    I still dont have a polisher and currently use foam applicator pads for applying my wax. How do you usually clean applicator pads and eventually polishing pads. Thanks for your input and help.
  24. Re: Two car clean-up. Second time with Collinite

    if you used 845 top dark colors with 915 afterwards and youll see a lot deeper wet look.. looks great though man good job
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    Re: How do you make money in the winter time??

    I live in Alberta so it can be -50 Celsius some days. I dodetailing part time but i wish there was a way to make it work. We have a cash wash across the street but spending 5-10 hours there doing...
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