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  • #16
    Re: detailing dos and donts

    Don't forget the door jambs.
    quality creates its own demand

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    • #17
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      Originally posted by SVT Lightning View Post
      Don't turn the PC on till the pad is on the paint.
      The Flex manual says turn it on prior to touching paint.
      Al
      ~ Providing biased opinions

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      • #18
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        Originally posted by CieraSL View Post
        Always check crevices for wax residue.
        For those that detail for a living and do not see the car again, I always see some small white stuff that does not seem to show up until the next day.
        Al
        ~ Providing biased opinions

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        • #19
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          DO check around the vehicle for ANYTHING VALUEABLE ie brand new 32oz of M105 before moving said vehicle into the sun to check your work!

          DO NOT use a foam pad to apply RainX to your windows and then "forget" to clean said foam pad, or else the RainX will eat the pad for dinner!
          For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

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          Wife say's I'm "obsessed"!

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          • #20
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            Originally posted by Superior Shine View Post
            Maybe on the very first day.......ummmmmmm no I take that back, thats correct NEVER.


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            • #21
              Re: detailing dos and donts

              Originally posted by Bunky View Post
              The Flex manual says turn it on prior to touching paint.
              So how do you keep product from slinging all over?
              Black......the ONLY color!

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              • #22
                Re: detailing dos and donts

                Originally posted by Underdawg736 View Post
                DO check around the vehicle for ANYTHING VALUEABLE ie brand new 32oz of M105 before moving said vehicle into the sun to check your work!

                DO NOT use a foam pad to apply RainX to your windows and then "forget" to clean said foam pad, or else the RainX will eat the pad for dinner!
                The first one I can just picture a garage getting a bath in M105, I guess those old cabinets could use a nice polishing.

                The second one is just interesting! I might try it just for fun!

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                • #23
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                  For me personally ... ... do most of the interior first! ... before the sweat starts flowing and I have to spend half my time wiping it off the seats.

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                  • #24
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                    When backing a client's vehicle out of a garage, make sure that all of the doors are closed and won't swing open and get caught and become bent. Lexux GS yesterday......horrible day.

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                    • #25
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                      Never park your car in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Walk there if you have to!
                      "If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research would it? (Albert Einstein 1879-1955)
                      BOB

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                      • #26
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                        Originally posted by maksimumautodetailing View Post
                        when backing a client's vehicle out of a garage, make sure that all of the doors are closed and won't swing open and get caught and become bent. lexux gs yesterday......horrible day.
                        ouch!

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                        • #27
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                          Originally posted by RGP View Post
                          Never park your car in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Walk there if you have to!
                          big +1, but what does it have to do with detailing?
                          Daily - 09 Chevrolet Colorado - Techno gray metallic
                          baby - 92 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - aged, yellowed, white.

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                          • #28
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                            Originally posted by dope92cc View Post
                            big +1, but what does it have to do with detailing?
                            You will end up doing a lot more detailing (probably paint correction) if you do it.
                            James - 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
                            Calais Auto Detailing
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                            • #29
                              Re: detailing dos and donts

                              I see. Thats why i like United supermarkets. bag boys!
                              A random cart floating around their lot is very rare.
                              Daily - 09 Chevrolet Colorado - Techno gray metallic
                              baby - 92 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - aged, yellowed, white.

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                              • #30
                                Re: detailing dos and donts

                                obvious ones.
                                Don't use bleach or fabric softener with microfibers.
                                Do wheels first, then wash top to bottom.
                                Do the engine bay before washing.
                                Daily - 09 Chevrolet Colorado - Techno gray metallic
                                baby - 92 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - aged, yellowed, white.

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