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    Re: New Owner of Rupes 21

    I use 5" megs mf pads with mine and love it as well. I like to make 2 passes with moderate pressure then 2 more with almost no pressure .

    Speed 5-6 for compounding

    4-5 For polishing.
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    Re: Mike Phillips - Vehicle Inspection Form - Version 2

    Spmpdr@gmail.com thank you
  3. Re: Best Extractor in the 200-250 price range?

    Save that money and put more away and save till you get enough for a good one.
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    Re: How do I Remove Hand Painted Graphics?

    I second the oven cleaner. I do alot of hand pinstriping and oven cleaner is the best, try a small area first . Make sure your truck is cool to the touch and in the shade. Let it sit on there for...
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    Backing plate cutting into foam pad

    Im using a 6.5" foam soft buff meguiars cutting pad with a meguiars 7" backing plate on a gg6 and the plate cuts into the backside of the foam pad .Any suggestions?
  6. Re: Chrome wheels has caked on brake dust!

    Just my 2 cents... your sonax with a magic eraser will be much quicker and produce great results. We use that combo at my shop all the time.
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    Re: Ideas for showing work at car show.

    When i do shows i do a 50/50 outside and a 50/50 inside people oogle over it!!! People dont realize how much better a professional can make there vehicle appear until they see the difference . Also...
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    Re: Dealer wipe downs for $1 per car?

    I have a ton of experience on this subject, at the first detail shop i ever worked at the owner would have us go down to the local auto row once a week and pressure wash every single car on his...
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    Re: Paying your employee's?

    Oregon has its own 1099 laws about independent contracting. As long as that person declares themselves self employed there is no other requirements other than the usual paper work . True that the IRS...
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    Re: Paying your employee's?

    I pay my guys 40.00 per car. In oregon we can sub contract wich means they are responsible for any taxes, ss, etc.
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    Re: Do any of you flip cars?

    Most people who flip cars such as myself don't buy a vehicle expensive enough to need financing. I stay below 5000. I even sell vehicles to local dealerships when the opportunity presents itself. I...
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    Re: Do any of you flip cars?

    I believe this topic is already here on the boards....that being said i flip cars all the time at least two a month probably. The biggest advice i could give you is not to buy any vehicle with a...
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    Re: Potential Issues with Mobile Detailing

    Both what Hump Diesel and DR pain said are absolutely true!!!

    Have you ever done mobile detailing? Its quite a bit different than detailing at your own place, you have to consider your...
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    Re: Drop lights and work lights

    Best Price on ATD Tools 80351 Work Light at ToolPan.com

    These are the best interior lights i have ever used
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    Re: AIO recommendations

    optimum gps
  16. Re: Efficient Headlight Restoration for Dealer Cars

    Plastic Parts Motorcycle and Car Accessories This place sales a product that i use regularly for dealer headlights, its made by versital its called nu-lite the phone number is 941 704 6227 . it...
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    Re: When is it going to be our turn?!

    id like to see a cordless air gun!!!! how about cordless shop vac? i hate tangled cords. Those would be awesome!!!
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    Re: SEO - Google, Yahoo, Bing

    Contact google and let them know the situation. They will hook you up . I went from not listed until page 4 to top of the list in just over two months. You could also do adwords cpc so your at the...
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    Re: How are you cutting down time?

    Whats the 6th one?
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    Re: Highway Lane Marking Paint - Ugh!

    I just did 5 or 6 vehicles here in my area , the fastest way is lacquer thinner. Put it on a rag soaked pretty heavily, press the rag and hold it to an area with the road paint for about 10-20...
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    Re: How are you cutting down time?

    IMO it comes to down to doing a thorough evaluation of the vehicle, knowing what your up against and PREPARING properly.

    The 5 P"s that have made the biggest difference in my work : Prior...
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    Re: Flipping cars

    I flip 10-12 vehicles per year. I look for mini vans and suvs mostly (ive had alot of success with them) . I also look at how many miles on the vehicle, overall condition, mechanical problems are a...
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    Re: How to handle this type of client?!

    I was in a similar situation to you 3 years ago when i got a call from Oakley sunglasses about polishing there touring trailers. I was quite intimidated by such a huge corporation calling little old...
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    Re: Anyone using magic eraser???

    Just get them wet and use them on any surface on your vehicle. Of course as with anything always try a safe spot first.
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    Re: Polising Out Matte/Satin Paint??

    It would be very hazy and blotchy. The matte clears are not designed to be shiny so when you polish them they will shine up a bit but will have like a milky haze to them . Also it would take you...
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