<HTML>Hi Everyone! Been awhile since I have been here, it's good to know that some of you still bring your sense of humor to the table. Not to talk down or to be-little anyone, but some of you that call your experience an opinion really need to re-think that. Opinions leave open ends, actual day-by-day experience doesn't. "Shoshin"? Take it a few steps forward and reby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Quick drying solvent that will make compounds dry quickly, speeding up the job. It also increases the possibility of burning the paint if used improperly. Kerosene is a slower drying solvent.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Frank Canna: What about Meguiar's microfiber or clay, any problems or questions with those products?</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Jeff King: What type of marks? leftover scratches from someone trying to remove the sap? paint lift? give us a detailed description of what you actually see (magnifiying glass sometimes helps).</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>T Scott: If the 50/50 Water/alcohol doesn't work, go to a body shop supply store and tell the paint specialist your problem, and ask if he/she has a product that will safely remove the permanent marker. The product they give you will most likely remove paint seal or wax in that area. Suggest re-applying paint seal/wax.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>johnny reyes: Lets say there are bird droppings, pitch/sap, industrial fallout from a factory down the street, acid rain spotting, spotting from sprinklers, oxidation, rail dust, dirt, etc., on the surface of a vehicle you want to wax. Even though clay will sometimes not remove these contaminants, wouldn't it make sense to remove all of these problems from the topcoat before youby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>johnny reyes: Please tell us in detail the steps you take to prep a vehicle before you wax a vehicle, then I will answer your question.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Just for fun, I think every detail shop should have at least one swift one-legged butt-kicker that you can introduce to troublesome folks with the "gotta have it nows" syndrome. Just open the door and watch out!</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I use to get my kits through "Prestige Coatings". The product is called "Etch Detect" Anti-Theft Protection. The kit comes with: Protection Warranty, etching instructions, hazardous ingredient definition, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Safety first when applying this product (glasses, gloves, protective clothing). Avoid application in direct sunlight, freezingby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Canine Units, lots of canine units, need I say more?</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I agree, if you have talk about it you ain't got it. Peoples actions will tell you what they are not saying. S Perkin: Good point you made about following instructions: "APPLY IN PERSON WITH RESUME AND WORK REFERENCES" None of those people in your example could follow instructions. They completely missed the instructions you gave them. They will more than likely haby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>waynestowels: They are painting a color. You cannot see the brushed stainless steel after painting, because of the fillers used in the painting process. Here is a Service Bulletin you may find rather interesting, notice the date it was issued: eric brandenburg: The stainless steel needs to be finessed differently than you are stating. Read my first post again carefully. The methby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Maybe we should quit meeting like this! . . . . . time for coffee and pastries.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe F: Do you have any Automobile Dealerships in your area? If you do, go to one of them and ask to speak with their Service Manager. Explain to him/her your situation just as you explained it here, maybe they will help you. Joe, Just a suggestion, not a good idea to post your phone number on the web. Private e-mail works better.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Frank Canna: Thank you for your response, you have told me everything I need to know about any future dealings with you, good day to you sir!</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ryan S: I remember the DeLorean very well. I worked at a Ford Dealership when we received our first shipment of the DeLorean in the early 80's. Everybody was really exited about the gull wing door design, and especially the Stainless Steel Skins (no clearcoat). Most of the car is fiberglass underneath. Interior detailing is like any other vehicle. They came in black or grey intby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ego's a good thing when its right size. If it came down to a detailing superbowl they can keep the chemicals and equipment. Rather they give away a vintage automobile, might be worth the trip. Thanks for your service fella's!</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Frank Canna: "As you can easily see from the replies, not many can agree on exactly how claying a car actually improves the detailing process". These are your thoughts not mine! My thoughts are: Actually, most people on this forum and many others do agree that claying and micro-fiber towels do in fact (based on day-by-day actual experience, not opinions) improve the detailby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Some years ago I was at a convention that you might say "encourages" a great deal of self-improvement. I was walking around observing what each of the booths/panels had to offer, when I came up on this big crusty old guy sitting in a small tin bottomed chair behind this little table, making buttons with little sayings on them. I sat down in the tin bottomed chair across fromby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>johnny reyes: I would like to know what his response was, as to why he thought the color of the car/clay made any difference. Granted there are different grades of clay, but the color of the clay or the vehicles color is not what produces results. It is only coloring added to the product. The coloring can be helpful in regards to the identification of the different grades, plus attrby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Frank Canna: Seen your questions on many forums. I too would like to know what the purpose of your questions are? and how you are going to use the information you receive?</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>ROB M: Your Question: Whats the difference between Wool pads and foam pads? Wool pads - wool pads are only too aggresive when used improperly. There is a time and place for such a tool. Wool pads can increase the amount of swirls distributed throughout the surface in combination with the product being used. Wool pads utilize wool or synthetic fibers that actually level/cut into theby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Jim: Not trying to steal your thunder, but it sounds like he has a time constraint on this one and thought I could be of help, don't take it personally, not intended so. Superior Shine: I was employed by Ford myself. I contacted the manufacturer of the leather used on these seats, they provide the leather for the King Ranch Trucks (King Ranch Saddle Shop, Address: 201 E Klebeby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Question to all: Curious to know how you other detailers remove old flaking off aftermarket window tint?</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have no idea why you folks are making such a fuss over this truck, this is nothing new! its about moving inventory, not much emphasis on quality. But this is a good visual for someone that comes here asking what curved halograms or swirl marks look like. Also has poor presentation value way up on those racks in the sun. It's the first thing you see. That should be repaired iby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Modern Car Care: Vacuums Under Pressure. Address:;by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bottom Feeders! . . . . . . there's one in every croud.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The dilemma is buying from a store like Home Depot, or Sears where they are selling these powerful 6.5 HP wet/dry vacs for under $200.00. How long will it last? and with some of these vacs you will have to pay extra for excessories that should come with it in the first place! the 6.5HP is a selling tool. Hype! Awesome suck doesn't mean a dollar well spent. If you are as seriousby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Cosmo Cramer: Welcome! Doesn't sound like you are considering becoming a detailer, sounds like you have decided and are taking actions to become a detailer! We can help with a lot of things, but you will need to find yourself a good teacher (preferrably a professional) that will walk along side you and show you hands-on. Trust me! there is lots to know, and its going to take aby S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Whiteram: You need to be more specific about what it is you want to know. How long should I wait? for what? How long should I wait before I can wax or apply paint seal? 60 days for paint to gas-off and cure. You can apply a Body shop glaze in the meantime, it has no silicone or wax in it and will give you a protection barrier until the paint cures.</HTML>by S.A.B. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts