<HTML>Gary: I haven't tried the XP Polish yet. My supplier says it the same thing as New Car Glaze, just a new line of it. One step ahead of you, I only use the XP Compound for boats now. You should see this stuff shave off oxidation from the old, neglected boats.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Speaking of leather, a few months ago I went to do a Ferrari Mondial for one of my accounts and the former detailer sprayed vinyl dye on the leather. Little did I know (or not know) he did this. So I went to clean the leather and the dye was actaully being removed. This looked like crap. But after an hour of a thorough cleaning and conditioning, the leather looked brand new. Just howby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> This is the first time this happened. I tried Auto Magic's new XP Compound and a foam pad. It said clear coat safe but did scratch. After, I used the New Car Glaze and 3M Finesse pad. After that it looked great when it's out of the flourescent light. But you can still see the scratches if you look closely in the light.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have a few customers who are so obsessive with their cars. One woman comes to me once a week for an express detail on her 2001 Corvette. She's loaded so lets hope she stays obsessed!</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Also, the cost for he best plan of coverage for someone like me will be around $400 a month.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Does everyone here have their own health insurance? I know business insurance is a necessity but what about health? The way I figure it is if I get hurt on the job, my business insurance will cover medical bills and liabilities. Car accident? The car insurance company pays. Being only 26, I go to the doctor once a year for an annual check up and labs. Total cost: $350 a year. Nevby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Gary: Where are you located?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud: The SHARK was priced at around $200. Not sure of the specs through. It's the portable one that you carry like a backpack or purse.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Jerry: On average I'd say it takes me 4-5 hours to "completely detail" your average car. If you're not clearing $25-$30 p/h for a 6 hour detail I'd look into ways to work smarter and not harder. Try to cut your time and find the best process that produces the best results. What is in your $300 package?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Saw an infomercial on the SHARK Euro steamer and it's selling relatively cheap. They had a segment on auto detailing. Has anyone ever used this and if so how did you like it?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>About Ardex, I wasn't bad mouthing them, just expressing my opinion from my experience with using their products. I do however like their "Spot Delivery." The waxes never seemed to hold up. Maybe thats why they're called "Express Wax?" For the boats, I applied the Dolphinite at the initial start of the season and now 8 months later there is hardly any oby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>How do you add pics?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Auto Magic # 21. Fabric and carpet cleaner is what we used at the Toyota dealership.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Mandatory equipment: Pressure washer Hi-speed buffer Orbital Buffer (if you don't want to hand wax) Wet/Dry Shop Vac Extractor Heat Gun Don't forget your accessories (brushes-all different sizes and lengths) Optional but should be mandatory: Ozone generator Air Mover Carpet Dyeing system If i forgot anything, please add.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Lat year I was electricuted (actually just jolted and numb for a minute) when I was buffing a boat and my power cord had a slit in the protective sleeve which wet the wires. Make a long story short, I went to plug in the buffer and zap! After the inital numbing wears off, fire runs through your muscles for about 10 minutes.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Toyota and Ford use Auto Magic in their reconditioning program (for Certified Used Cars.) When I was in high school, I worked in a Lincoln-Mercury dealership and they used Ardex. They are ok chemicals to get the car off the lot and for auctions but they are cheap, and you get what you pay for. Carbrite rep, you have any samples I can try? I'm always on the lookout for new producby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud: Actually I was just trying to add a little humor to the threads. But yes, you are right. NJ is THE highest industrial/polluted section of the country but I live in Central/South Jersey where it's basically farmland and shopping malls. The part of New Jersey you're probably referring to is North Jersey closer to NY (Newark, Elizabeth, Patterson, Jersey City, Bayonne.) Iby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud: The product I'm talking about is called Dolphinite Cleaner Wax. The company claims it will last all season long, resisting salt water, UV rays, fish blood, etc. There claim is true. All the boats that I've used this product on still held up even during their 2 week salt water cruises. Here's what the company claims: -Lasts 5 times longer than all boat waxes. -Rby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thats what I forgot to add, APPEARANCE. I worked with detailers who looked like complete slobs. Don't get me wrong, they did good work but you would never think they were professionals. A polo shirt with the business name and comfortable slacks will give a nice impression. "Carpenter cracks" have no place in the detailing industry. :-)</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Go back to the store and flatten the employees tires...then spray some of that wheel cleaner on his wheels! :-)~ Just kidding. A little humor for our forum.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Contact your local Auto Magic distributor.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The green waffle microfiber towel is amazing for drying off cars. Holds a lot then rings easily. Pls its a large size towel, maybe 18''x18''. Check out: www.microfibertech.com</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I also had a problem in the past with a black finish. As you said earlier, you can only see the swirl in the sun or under flourescent lighting. But just looking at it looked amazing. The problem I had was because of using to harsh of a compund. The swirls were small scratches from the grit in the compound. After a few passes with New Car Glaze and a blue foam pad, puppy looked preciouby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>One weird paint defect that I experienced at the Toyota dealership was what looked like paint creasing in the clear coat. The way we removed it was with a heat gun. Anyone ever experience this in new cars?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Vesta: While I applaud you for trying to help others out their to detail their cars, I hope you don't do detailing for a living. What you quoted is fine for cleaning your own car or mom's "soccer mom mobile" but I'm sure all professionals would disagree. Here's your statements for which I can not be quiet: "Interior Cleaners - Woolite-yes, the saby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I did a Lamborghini in the past and must say that they have the most uncomfortable seats ever. The car is designed for people 5'7 and shorter. Us Italians make nice cars but they're just for show n' go. No comfort. I also kneed myself in the chin quite a few times trying to get out. And yes, the doors hold a tremendous amount of water. Question, why didn't the gby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>What are we looking for?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Everytime I use wool pads I look like a sheep when I'm finished. Takes longer to get the wool off me then to buff a car.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If you can beat $.95 cents per towel then I'll be a customer of yours. Microfiber towels are a hot item and that what ALL detailers should be using. Terrys are ok but their like the VHS to our new DVDs.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud: Tuffy Jr. right? That's still on my wishlist for upcoming inventory. Also, the pnuematic (sp?) buffers and scrubbers you have, how much do they weigh? I'm looking to replace my HEAVY Milwaukee Hi-Speed with a nice light one (for boats only.) Will the scrubber work on the non-skid coating of the boat?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts