<HTML>Thanks Bud, I just ordered 6 dozen, but will check back in a few months to see if the offer still stands!</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>It's in this thread already, but here it is again: The company is called Brotex 651-645-5721 ext 320. My sales rep who gave me the prices was JoAnn Sparkman. They are out of St. Paul, MN</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have found Stoner to be a good product. Spraway's looks like you sprayed it with clear coat and lint stuck to it (yuck). Overall Aerosol's do get the nooks, crannies, and vents better than anything else.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>A little off, but somewhat related. I have always found this site from Glasurit interesting: ;by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Not sure if I can post this or not. Please delete if needed. The company is called Brotex 651-645-5721 ext 320. My sales rep who gave me the prices was JoAnn Sparkman. They are out of St. Paul, MN</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sure I'll email ya.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>They are sold by the dozen: 16X16 = $1.33 ea. 16X24 = $1.75 ea. I think she said they are Korean and an 80/20 blend. They are very soft and comprable to others I have tried, used, and liked.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I was sent some samples after inquiring about Microfiber from a company advertising in a trade magazine. The rep was used to traditional "wipers" and Huck towels and really didn't leave me with a good definition of the types and uses of Microfiber. I was sent several samples. A thin suede, a looped pile, & a cut pile. I have used the traditional cut pile beforeby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Can the cyclo replace a rotary buffer? Or is it more like a dual action orbital similar in function to the Porter Cable 7424?</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Literally Banana Oil? Not just the name of a product, but the actual stuff huh?</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have heard of it, but at $130 it seems pretty expensive. I had a preacher or Minister or something of that sort ask me what to use on there chrome hand railings I suggested Zoop seal not ever trying it, but he said they have used everything and were going to give it a shot. Wow, $130! It does state it should cover 60 sq. ft. though.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You might look at Collinte Wax as well. They are well known in the Marine Industry.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thank you Bud, I agree and understand what you mean with the Dual Action (It's an applicator machine). That is what I use and can apply the sealant to an average sedan real quick! Use the Rotary for correction. Thanks again for the clarification on the term "Buffing".</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, In an earlier post you stated "Do Not Buff sealants on." I am a little confused. Do you mean they should be applied by hand? Or do you mean hand, Dual Action polisher (such as a Porter Cable type), etc.? Just avoid a high speed application? Thanks for a clarification since I use Diamond Plus Sealants I want to be sure I apply it correctly. Currently I use a Porteby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>That baffled me too.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sam's club has a business dept. that will set you up cheaper than most places. You have to call to get the info though. If you don't have a Sam's Club I bet Costco has the same thing. I don't have the number, but I looked into it once and they were the best price I found (a couple of years ago).</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Type in glossmeter not "glossometer" on ebay and everyonce in awhile you will see them for about $300-$500 used. Here is a link to one that recently ended. ;by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>BTW, we started a post further down the chain about the test, but this one seems more informative.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I hadn't heard of TST-5000 either, but a search on Google found it pretty quick. It's a company that uses Teflon as a sales pitch. And the going rate seems to be about $300 per application!</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Like Jim said. Shoot an email to buda@detailplus.com</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I recieved and had a chance to look over the "Comparative Study of Automotive Paint Sealants & Waxes" report from DetailPlus. I found it very informative. They tested 25 products and I was quite amazed that something labeled as a sealant didn't perform as well as I would have expected. I guess with all the talk of Amino Funcitional Silicones I figured everyone puby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>What about Forever Black? I have been tempted to try it, but haven't yet. ;by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>NO keep your prices the same! Of course you could do a retail price list for consumers and let business owners get the current lower price! That way the retail customers feel they are getting a better product since the price will be higher. Of course gallon jugs might not be what a retail customer had in mind . You wouldn't believe the number of friends and relatives that havby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I ordered that report over a year ago and the only problem I saw with it was the opposite. They aren't scientists or manufactures just guys trying to conduct a test and publish the findings. A good example was Collinite products. They had great results, but were down graded due to the difficulty in finding it. That resulted in a "B" grade even though they stated iby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Great! Can't wait to see them!</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Depends on where you plan to sell. The net is EXTREMELY competitve already and even local Wal-Marts sell them that cheap, but if you're looking to sell to existing clients I bet you will do okay. If you looking to sell that and only that best of luck and don't quite the day job just yet.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Keith my experience hasn't been the same as yours. I have done about 10 vehicles with Diamond Plus over the last 3 months, and feel it far outlasts 3M waxes. I agree the first wash is the best, but it still bead/sheets for months for me and my customers with a gradual degrade to be expected. The One-Step on the other hand works great, but not as long (about 3/4 as good, but keby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>As many have said there isn't enough gravity pressure with your current setup. It takes 46' to get enough pressure for just your typical home that is why booster pumps are used in metro areas (although rural areas still rely on height from a basic Standpipe or Elevated Tank). Sounds like a small electric pump at the tank would be your "booster" that would get youby David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>To speed things up I would get a California Water Blade for the Drying guy since you only plan on having 1 dryer. Don't waste time wringing towels. Of course he will need a towel for all the spots the blade WON'T get. Just my $0.02</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I just started using one again. Haven't tried it on a dark color, but it sure works FAST! Cuts drying down to a 1/4 of what is was. I keep a towel in hand to clean the blade with and to get the irregular surfaces, cracks, door jambs, etc.</HTML>by David R - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts