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    Re: Alleged "Detailing" Shop = epic FAIL

    If I corrected to perfection every customer's car that came to me for a wash I'd be a broke detailer. Just something to consider when looking at the specifics of a situation like some of the above. I...
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    Re: Bicycle detailing - 1985 Mongoose Expert

    Yes, I had (and have) a Mongoose Blue Max (sold @ military PXs) that came with a nickel finish. I believe there may be some Motomags that came with that finish as well. I have a Motomag I'm restoring...
  3. Re: Jumping back into the detailing game . . . . need some guidance

    Frankly you could top with either 845 or PL.
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    Re: IDA question for you, Mike.

    I also came from an industry with certification and professional standards (software), and I had the same questions when I first learned of the IDA. Since launching my business late last year and...
  5. Re: Father needs advice on how best to detail car in 1h - for reasonable $$

    A clay mitt will significantly reduce the time needed to decontaminate.
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    Re: 1988 Chrysler Conquest back from the dead.

    Great work! Weathered single stage white is no joke!
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    Re: Best All Around Polishing Compound?

    Joe, you got that right. While FG400 is my go-to, I've tried every product mentioned in this thread except the Scholl's, and I own most of them, the FCC and CC is amazing stuff. Griot's is really...
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    Re: All purpose cleaner

    The McKee's 37 Hi Intensity APC is amazing - concentrate goes a loooooong way, works on many surfaces including leather. Highly recommend this stuff
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    Re: Single stage paint, Toyota Tundra. Chalky much?

    I just did one of these on Friday. Truck sat in El Paso driveway for years, now back in Austin. Had to go to FG400, tried AIO (xmt360) and polish (205) w poor results. Went through almost 20 orange...
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    Re: Need some coaching in Houston, Tx

    I'll be in Houston next week Wednesday through Saturday and can meet to show tips and talk about Mike's class, as I just went in January. I'm also meeting up with a Houston friend who went to the...
  11. Re: Competition Ready TV on Velocity - Rosemont, Illinois Episode!

    Great meeting the Chicago guys, Bruno and AJ, the CR crew and seeing Mike, Bob, Pete and Jared again. It's been an absolute pleasure working with these folks. Time for some sleep, but I'm sure you...
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    Re: Active forum members around Rosemont, Illinois?

    I'm definitely looking forward to this and I appreciate you extending the offer, Mike! It will be good to see you, Bob, Jared and Pete again and to work with the rest of the team working on this...
  13. Re: the most important, or the most iconic Mercedes model?

    Surprised the 540k hasn't been mentioned yet...
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    Re: Happy Birthday Mike Phillips!

    Cheers to a great birthday for you today my friend! Bust out some EmergenC and rest (haha) on that cold.
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    Re: Scratched Interior? Use a Heat Gun

    Hmmm - is that a Z console? Did you just rub on it with your finger or use microfiber or some other kind of media?
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    Re: new post'r-old lurker

    Hey Jared! Good to see you on here! I have been running around all over the place since the January class, but I am finally getting some time to get caught up on the forums. Looking forward to...
  17. Re: Papa Fred's journey... comes to an end. With tearful eyes.... Thank you all for everything along the way

    Condolences on your family's loss, sir, and thanks for sharing this post. Celebrating life and remembering the good times is truly key.
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    Re: Active forum members around Rosemont, Illinois?

    I'm in for this if there is room! Sounds like a great opportunity!
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    Re: 2 paragraph Nanoskin fine Autoscrub pad review

    I too like the hands-on experience. I use clay mitts and like how I can feel the decontamination happening directly.
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    Re: Custom labels for spray bottles

    Great stuff man - thanks for sharing your efforts on this. I've been using sharpies on the bottles directly because my labels using my cheap label maker eventually come off after a few weeks. I tried...
  21. Re: Just landed in Los Angeles - shooting new CR episode tomorrow!

    So am I! I must have just missed you
  22. Re: Master Blaster Hose extension - alternative brands?

    Great question - I have been wondering the same. I intend to find out here pretty quick, if no one has any feedback. Thanks for that pic of your cart. I dig that brush hook setup!
  23. Re: Cool microbeading "matte" effect in the morning

    Here's what it looked like - I included a "before" shot from a couple days before sitting in the same spot. See how the car has a "matte" look in the dew pic? The car was almost glowing - it was a...
  24. Re: Behind the scenes with Troy Ladd at Hollywood Hotrods!

    That is one tall firewall! Cadillac body?
  25. Cool microbeading "matte" effect in the morning

    I walked outside yesterday morning and the kids and I noticed a really cool "matte" look/effect caused by microbeading of the morning dew on the red and black cars I had treated with Hyrdo2. It was...
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