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  1. Thread: Time Dilemma

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    Re: Time Dilemma

    PS: I'll pm you since the towels are not sold here
  2. Thread: Time Dilemma

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    Re: Time Dilemma

    I would only use Costco towels for wheels/glass/interiors - later I'll post links to the towels that I use.
  3. Thread: Time Dilemma

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    Re: Time Dilemma

    If time is an issue, rinseless washes like ONR is the answer - maybe not the first time, but once you get used to it you can wash your car way faster. Not only do you save time, you don't have to...
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    Re: Paint Correcting Temperature

    For Opti Coat, the minimum temperature is 50. So I'd get a couple of heaters to get your garage closer to 60. You'll have an easier time correcting the paint as well. Polishes also need warmer temps...
  5. Re: Product Recommendations: What Should I Put On My Car?

    Don't forget some pictures!
  6. Re: Product Recommendations: What Should I Put On My Car?

    While I haven't used those QDs in years, they were fine on trim and as far as I remember they were all synthetic
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    Re: Factory Paint vs. Repaint

    But you can polish it right away. In fact if you want to protect it, you can do so after a week. 90% of the curing is done in the first week. I have sealed one of our cars door that was repainted I...
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    Re: Factory Paint vs. Repaint

    Treat it as the rest of your car. Due to the body shop you may need to put some effort to "correct". How does the repaint looking? When was it painted?
  9. Re: Product Recommendations: What Should I Put On My Car?

    Just remember how important prep is and if you have the time to correct as close to perfection as possible, the finish will already look amazing. In 2016 we are very lucky to have the products that...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    I still feel the same way - a polishing step of any kind can only enhance the appearance and should be part of a detail. If that is so terrible, so be it.
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    Thank you for your kindness.

    The profession is what it is. Do you think that most professional detailers are providing the type of work you see posted on this forum? Because in my experience I...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    I haven't used 205 in a very long time (I do have a bottle of it though) but I do see a difference when I polish out a brand new car. I see more clarity and gloss. The customers also see it, but who...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    Now that is very sad to hear. I feel for you. I am aware of how important a father is to a son.

    I hope you are doing ok.
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    The result of that additional 20 minutes sure can make a big difference. But as I asked you before, skipping polishing all together is ok with you? Can you please explain that one to me?

    if I had...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    It is irrelevant what I did before I switched to detailing, and do you really think I'll loose sleep because you may not believe that I was in sales for 22 years? So anyone who is no longer in sales...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    What have a denied? From the first post, I suggested to educate the customer why polishing is important, have packages that include polishing, and or do a quickly at least and throw it in for free....
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    Why would I need to post a video for you? A quick polishing step can be done with any of those polishers to get some gloss back into a finish that has not been polished. I do not understand what is...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    My dad died recently, so that is a no go.
  19. Re: What do we do when a customer brings in a coated car?

    You have some good questions - if the car received a pro coating, unless the car gets sold, the owner would most likely take it back to the installer. If the car gets sold, well, you may never know,...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    I can definitely do it if I had to. I did suggest 30 or 40 minutes later on but my choosing of "20 minutes" came from reading the persons post and didn't want to say take a couple of hours even...
  21. Re: Help me choosing one dedicated coating for customers.

    Knowledge is king - plus my customers are investing a lot of money in their cars, so you want to make sure that they understand what keeps the car swirl free and what creates imperfections. Rinse...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    I don't follow. Most cars are getting full paint corrections that I work on. So unless I get lucky and see a car with very little imperfection, my details are multi days. Those cars that are near...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    I suggested to the poster who has polishing as an extra to include polishing no matter the package except to a wash. No polishing at all on a "clean" paint that has already been decontaminated vs a...
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    I am mostly word of mouth so the clientele who calls me calls me for what I offer.

    I don't think that you have a very good imagination - I was in sales for 22 years.
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    Re: Coating WITHOUT Correction??

    The 20 minute quick polish was suggested to "do it right". Did I say to charge for it?
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