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The Menz products are 1st rate, but I've recently tried the Optimum Spray Polish and was super impressed with the zero dust, long working time and final results. I'd definitely give the Optimum a...

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Hey Richy: nice to see you online as well. As of now, I'm just going to do private details (driveway stuff...and I'll miss having that lift for sure). I'm medium busy with the explosive...

Been doing lots of this (and picking up the dog poop that goes along with working dogs)

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Waiting for the tennis ball...

I did a clear bra removal on a black Ferrari Challenge Stradale (talk about nervous....whew). The process I used came from an installer in Atlanta that does exotics.

1. Use a heat gun to warm...

Yea.....tall stuff is a bear! That Durango is pretty high off the ground, especially for the roof. I'm going to tackle that on a warmer day and apply a bunch of sealant to the roof. Hopefully it...

Hey folks! Been awhile but I'm sticking my nose back in some limited detailing. I've been working with K9's for the last year and a half, but still love detailing. The K9 company is ramping up to...

I bought an IBM eServer 9 years ago and except for power outages, it's been running 24/7 for 9+ years. I think the server line is now Lenovo, but if the quality hasn't slipped...they are built like...

Thanks for the update on System One not being available. I've been out of detailing for the past year and doing K9 handling. But, I'm going to do some work this year and was thinking about getting...

way to bring out the black Sparkie! Been a while for me but I'll probably jump back in the detail arena this Spring. For now, it's working a bomb K9 at a military base in Wisconsin (snow and all)

Hey Gary: one thing I've become a wizard at is the art of shop vac'ing dog hair....I have that Shepherd and a Golden Retriever (our school friendly drug dog)....man, shedding is their favorite...

That's pretty funny!....I forgot that I originated the post.

I've reduced my detailing to a few choice customers and am taking a year (or so) to do K9 handling for a private company. The company...

Derrick: I've been diabetic for 20+ years and found there are tons of methods to control it while you are detailing.

You might have to try small steps in order to see which ones work and are able...

I've been busy with my 2nd career (just what every 65 year old needs).

I hooked up with a K9 Service company and now have a German Shepherd for explosive detection and a Golden Retriever for drug...

Most times with compounds, I try to get as much "finish" out of the process as possible. On some cars, 3M Dark Glaze is my go-to polish while others I use 106ff or fa if I have some light swirl...

Cool pics!...fun to put a human face with a screen name.

Here's a couple of old-to-new (or young to old)

I traveled with Evel Knievel when I was a factory rep for Harley-Davidson...ugh...not a...

Happy Birthday Clay!....good to see you are catching up with me!

Toto

Great looking ride!

Welcome to the House of Fanatics!

Black cars look fantastic for oh, say....30-45 seconds after completion.

Toto

The dealer got it from Snap-On some years ago.

The ability to work on the lower portion of the car and the shop environment really contributes to the success of the results. It's very comfortable...

Boy: this was a monster to do! The entire finish was badly swirled and scratched. And, of course, it is Black.

Here's what I faced at the start:
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I haven't used the SIP product from Menzerna. I'd probably use Power Gloss if there are scratches in the surface, (wool or foam..you should experiment), followed by 106fa with a polish pad.

Toto

The clear coat was hard. I did a 2 step compound: first with wool, then finished with foam cutting pad.

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I wouldn't say "stained". It will darken that trim somewhat. If you want to see a sample of how #26 looks on trim: apply some to the flat black side window panels on the front/rear doors. Remove...

Nope, other than darken trim somewhat because of the oils in it.

Good, good stuff for a final product.

Toto

I live in Kansas and the dealer is just across the state line in Missouri. He is definitely one of those rare car dealers that absolutely demands perfection in mechanical and appearance cars. He...

Probably 50% at least. Then Silver or Gray (40%) and a smattering of white and other colors.

Toto