<HTML>Thanks for the link, Brian. I don't own one yet, but at that price, they are a little more affordable. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Vac N Blow makes a vacuum like you are talking about. Kink of pricie, but I hear they are very durable and well made. Here is a link. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The DWG . If it was food poisioning, I would have went back and got the money due me when I got better. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>On that line of thought, the guy with the vette asked me what he owed me. I asked him what it was worth to him and I got 200 bucks for the trouble. Strange, but the ad in the mag is worth more to me than the money. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I worked for a "professional" detailer for a while. I would go in and help out when he got really busy. One day, I went to help out and he announced that he was going to the DWG system to cut down on time and save money. I got sick at lunch and didn't even go back to pick up the pay that was due me for the time I had worked for the week. He is licensed and insured, notby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have only one question, when was bud appointed moderator and has the say-so as to who posted on this board and who doesn't? I recently emailed Paul and to the best of my knowledge, he is still the webmaster of the webcars board. Whether bud is right or wrong, if he wants to control who posts or not, he needs to start his own messageboard, not take control over someone elses boaby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>DELON If it was a dead issue, (and I agree that it is, just wanted to point out some true FACTS as others do here), why did you open, read and respond to my post?</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>BTW You'll have to change the search to "all dates". Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Phil Do a search on this forum. Type in "webmaster" in the search, check posts by author, and then highlight #4. You'll see for yourself that some have been banned from this forum. Some webmasters choose to stop problems before they start, others choose to let things work themselves out. It's the webmaster's call. Not really sure whether it has anything to doby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I'm with Robert on this one, sure beats driving thru the local scratch-o-matic. Sometimes you just have to do what is best for your situation. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I use Naptha for grease and road oil on carpets and cloth seats. Remember to BLOT and not scrub the stain, and also to test in an inconspicuous area first. I've never had any problems yet with it. Also, try not to breath the fumes and clean the area with a good spot remover afterwards to get rid of the smell. Tough Stuff works good for a follow up. Good luck. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>My best guess is that you didn't get all the Rain-X off the windshield, can be a PITA! You can either clean the windshield with a 50/50 mixture of isoprophyl alcohol and water and leave it as is, or you can clean the windshield with the above mixture and then re-apply the Rain-X. After it dries, remove with a microfiber towel. You have to rub the sheet out of it as the Rain-X isby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Go back thru the old posts, Robert H gave me some good advice about isoprophyl alcohol. Look for the "Ink stains on cloth seats" post. Good luck, Gary P.S. Worked for me!</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I like in this order P21S 3M wax Mother's Pure Carnauba, nothing leaves the surface slicker. The Trade Secret is on it's way. If I wax my car monthly, where does the durability matter? Not everyone here is a professional detailer and many detail suppliers request a tax id # to purchase products from them so some of us have no other choice than the "boutique"by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If you are unable to get it clean, you might try a vinyl dash dye, SEM makes a good one. It's like spray paint for vinyl, I've used it myself with no problems. Just gotta get the color right!!!! Good luck. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>It's ball point pen ink, black, on tan seats. Luckily, I have some time to experiment with some different things that were suggested to me before I attempt this project with a brown flannel sheet. I have a couple of ideas of my own too. Thanks for the help, I'll let you know what works best. The isoprophyl alcohol was a new one to me. I'll give it a try also, thanks. Bby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Marketing hype, all painted finishes need to be washed, clayed, polished and waxed. Just be sure to use clear coat finish safe, products. Here's a tip, when washing, use 2 buckets. One with the car wash soap and one with plain water. After washing a panel with the soap, dip the mitt in the plain water to keep the dirt out of the soap bucket. This will help to keep all contaminantby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Got a car comming in a couple of weeks with BAD ink stains on the cloth seats. Seems the 4 year old got ahold of a black ink pen and used the seats as a coloring book. Just wondering what has worked for others. Any suggestions? Thanks. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Me too!</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Blue Job chrome polish. You can find it a Classic Motoring. Go to www.properautocare.com in their "new products" link.</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I've been asked to test a product called Bugs B Gone and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it. It is a water soluable bug remover, safe for all finishes. They have a website, www.seafoamsales.com. The salesman said it is the best thing since sliced bread. Any input appreciated, thanks. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sam There probably isn't enough wax in the car wash formula to hurt anything, but just to be safe, I think I would invest a couple of bucks in the Meguiars Gold Class, Deep Chrystal or any other brand of car wash that doesn't contain wax. Once the paint has properly cured, wax however you feel works best for you. The main thing, as Bud and I stated is to make sure the new pby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Beware of "THE LOOK"!!! )) Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>On a repaint, I would personally wait 90 days regardless whether it's a clearcoat or single stage paint job. The bodyshop that did it could tell you their recomendations. This is just my personal preference. As far as wax, my vote is for the P21S (S100) paint cleaner and wax. Gary</HTML>by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
In a word www.spcspecialty.com. Enuf said. My apologies for participating in this experiment. The mixture was correct, by the label. Gary Jonesby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Bud Since no one else has responded to this experiment, I thought I would. My carpet cleaner shampoo calls for a 2oz. to 5 gallons of water mixture. For convenience sake, I mixed it to a 1oz. to 1 gallon mixture. I then poured 1oz. of the mixture into an 8oz. glass and let it evaproate. I used tap water and the glass looks like it just came out of the dishwasher. There is no sign of any chemicalby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Picasso Got your message the other night, sorry I couldn't return your call. I got home late. Good to hear that your recovery is going well. Hang in there and keep fighting the battle. I saw the geese headed your way, that's a good sign of spring. My back is killing me from shoveling all this snow. Everyone here is good, except for the mother-in-law, I'm afraid the big C is gettiby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I just got off the phone with Picasso, called to wish him Happy Holidays. He gave me Linda Raso's mailing address and I thought I would post it here for anyone that wanted to send her a "thank you" card for taking care of our friend. It amazes me that someone is so concerned about someone else being thanked after what he has been thru. Here's the address Hillcrest Nursing Homby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Did you save the ears and tail? They used to bring a pretty good price, not sure anymore. I had one get in my shop once, they can do a lot of damage in there too. X-(by Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Trinity I have also tried to call and only get a machine. I think I'm calling the right place, Trinity Nursing Home? I keep getting an answering machine. If you could post an address, I would be more than happy to send her a "thank you" card and a letter thanking her for being there for my good friend, Picasso. Thank You for the info. I will give Toddco a call also and deliver yoby Gary's Spit-n-Shine - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts