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  1. CQuartz Dlux Trim and Wheel Coating - 3 months later

    I just wanted to note how incredible this stuff is. I coated all the black plastic on my GMC Sierra 3 months ago, and this stuff still looks like it did from day one. Water beads up just as if it...
  2. Re: Why I call the FLEX 3401 the BEAST! by Mike Phillips

    How does the BEAST handle heat generation when doing such large/long sections? I know if I did the same section with my GG6 DA, it would likely lead to pad/plate melting failure. (which I've done...
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    Re: Should I upgrade to a Flex 3401?

    The video on Tuesday is what actually sparked me to write this thread.

    Thanks for the feedback everyone. I think I will be making the upgrade soon.


    :)
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    Should I upgrade to a Flex 3401?

    Hi All, I’ve been using my GG6 for many years now, on my own vehicles, relatives, and occasionally to make a couple bucks. I’m not doing this as a business.

    With that said, I’ve been more...
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    Re: Alternative "clay" products

    I tried the cobra clay mitt on a neglected Sierra. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed. Used it on glass first to condition it, and attempted decontaminating the hood. A follow up with clay showed...
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    Side Gig Taxes

    Just curious as to what people do for claiming taxes if they're operating a small side detailing business.

    Are you filing a schedule C as a business and claiming your expenses?

    Interested in...
  7. Re: Car Wash Claims Brushes "Can't scratch your vehicle"

    Funny you mention that. He claimed his boss (the owner) has a dark blue truck that he runs through once a week with no issues. Really illustrates their detailing credibility... or overall IQ.
  8. Car Wash Claims Brushes "Can't scratch your vehicle"

    Entertaining story I thought I'd share. I used to use a nearby car wash with my old truck that had a drive through brush system (shame on me). Fast forward to my new purchase, a flat black GMC...
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    Headlight Restoration Side Job Advice?

    Hey all, thinking about doing mobile headlight restorations as a side hustle. Just looking for a few pointers.

    Tools/process:
    GG6 w/ 3" backing plate
    3" sanding discs (800, 1200, 2000, 3000...
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    Re: Rinse or wipe down engine bay?

    Thanks for the feedback. I'll likely go with the spray bottle and wipedown route. I've only got 15k miles on her so it's not that bad.
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    Rinse or wipe down engine bay?

    Do you guys rinse your engine bays or do a wipe down detail? I recently used the under carriage wash wand at the car wash and it seemed to splatter a lot of dirt up into the engine bay of my truck. ...
  12. Re: Products for machine polishing Mercedes C250

    I corrected a black 2010 C300 a long time ago with the Meguiars Ultimate line with good results. Ultimate Compound with Megs flat foam cutting disc, Ultimate Polish with the Megs foam polishing...
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    Re: Clay vs nanoskin...

    +1 to this. My only experience is with the cobra clay mitt, but on a heavily contaminated truck, the mitt only removed about 50%. I ended up switching to clay for the whole thing. The clay...
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    Re: Door jamb grease

    Won't be doing a lot of degreasing, just enough to get the thin film off around the jambs. I've always had good luck with fluid film as a lubricant.
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    Re: More headlight restorations

    http://s12.postimg.org/sq98tu4jh/20160220_101945.jpg

    http://s12.postimg.org/pfgag7p8d/20160220_121000.jpg[/QUOTE]


    Are you doing these smaller lights by hand or with a DA as well?

    Fantastic...
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    Re: Door jamb grease

    Perfect, thanks!
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    Door jamb grease

    Weird question, but I bought my truck new earlier this year and there seems to be some sort of grease all over the door jambs. I assume it's from the factory, maybe the hinges, and just gets smeared...
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    Re: Resisting Water Spots

    I figured it's just nature of the beast. Not as worried about spots from washing as I dry it off after, more about the outside elements. bhonshell42 is right, Im sure the only prevention is to dry...
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    Resisting Water Spots

    I've got a 2015 Black GMC Sierra. I'm curious if there's any good products to resist water spot deposits. After washing and drying the vehicle, tiny outlines of water spots are visible about 1mm in...
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    re: 2011 Sierra 2500HD

    Yikes! I don't know why, I had Silverado on my mind. Perhaps a moderator can edit it...



    Gas job, unfortunately.
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    re: 2011 Sierra 2500HD

    I've really been surprised at the flexibility of M205, I feel like I put it's correction ability to the test with this one. Funny you mention it too, I've been curious about topping with an actual...
  22. Re: Protecting/Preventing corrosion in my spotless engine and engine bay in my New vehicle

    I've always used APC or just a wipe down with trim/plastic restorer. I've been hesitant spraying water and cleaner through my engine bay, but I know people who do so. I've got a 2015 GMC Sierra...
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    2011 Sierra 2500HD

    Just want to share my experience with a really, really, rough shape Sierra. I'm a weekend warrior detailer; more of a hobby right now just experimenting with different products and honing my skills....
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    Cobra clay mitt vs clay bar

    So I picked up a cobra clay mitt the other day and was excited to use on my latest detail. It seemed to me that it didn't pick up as much contaminants as a traditional clay bar. This was a severely...
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    Stacking sealant and wax

    So I just picked up M205 to experiment with along with Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Wax. My current experience is with the Megs Ultimate line (compound, polish, liquid wax).

    I'll be doing a light...
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