<HTML>ok, after the post the other day where Bud asked how does soil etc get it to carpet fibers, I got curious as to how to clean carpets and just what chemicals are in the extractor fluid. 1/ I didnt realize just how many different types of auto carpet there is , 100% Nylon, 80/20 Loop etc. I have also been told that some carpets are a polyester/wool blend. Not sure on this , so feel frby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hey Robert, thank you ! I am sorry I didnt get to quote you as the source of that great writing, I usually save all the good stuff in a word document , and on this occasion I forgot to include you name , sorry ! Jim.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ok, booked up to go on this today , heading up there on November 17th . Spoke to CarBrite today , and while the course is really designed for their new distrubitors he said it is an excellent source of information. While the course is ideal for beginners , he said they usually get a few detailers there as well, so it becomes a kind of "swap techniques" type of thing. Itby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Gary , it's at their training center in Indianapolis. Jim.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Will do guys, just waiting to hear back from them and if the dealership will go with it, if not then I am going to go ahead and do it anyway, the next class is on Novemebr 17/18. Your right Phil , I probably learn something new everyday at this forum, and it suprises the hell out of me how much I dont know at times, and grateful that thee are so many talented people here who are wilby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
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<HTML>John, I wouldnt use Concentrated Car Wash in my dishwasher , so why use dishwashing liquid to remove wax from a car. ? 3M make a General Purpose Adhesive Remover , and it also designed to remove, tar, waxes, and sealants safely from painted surfaces , Kent Automotive also make a similar product called Acrysol . Both of these products are designed for professional use, and are safe onby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Jerry, no cant see them , it looks like you have them stored at a hpphoto.com where you need to have a log in, you can see them because you are logged in but we cant . Jim.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Gary..there are sevreal such sites, www.angelfire.com, www.geocites.com, there are hundreds more if you search in google. They are free but they do come with the pop up ads. You ususally find that your internet service provider , also proveds you with free webspace with your account, where you can store your own images and build your own site etc. Your pictures of the Diablo, I actby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Rod, I didnt actually detail this car, I just own it ..just kidding, I just posted the pics for Gary . Jim.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Got some information from CarBrite today about theur recondioning classes , anyone ever been on one of these ? Its a two day class and is free of charge, they say "We cover Car Brite's recommended reconditioning process and review all product categories used at each step. There is a classroom component complete with a Power Point presentation and a training binder containingby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Alright, I'll give it a shot Bud ... 1/ Surface tension. The cohesive forces between liquid molecules are responsible for the phenomenon known as surface tension. The molecules at the surface do not have other like molecules on all sides of them and consequently they cohere more strongly to those directly associated with them on the surface. Ok, I looked that one up on the netby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Yeah ..we know someone in the Portland area ! Dont we ! I should think hes probably already e-mailed you by now though. Jim.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Having had a very quiet day in the detail department today, I got to clearing out some of the old polishes/waxes/compounds etc (and pitching most of them),and I found , stashed away at the back, some wool pads still in the wrapper. I have to be honest, it's probably been a year since I used a wool pad, having become converted to the foam pads. Out of intrest I decided to give iby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Intresting article in this months issue of 'Professional Cawwashing & Detailing..her are some excerpts... Detailers: is the wolf at the door. "Detailers wondering how the future of their business could shape up would be smart to take a look at some intresting developments in the fast lube industry." "While fast lubes will never be able to entirely insulate tby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>they also have exactly the same thing at and you dont have to register to see this one.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> this is a very good educational guide to paint defects , you have to register to see this information, takes about 24 hours , they actually call you to verify your information and ask a quick few questions , why you want to use the site, occupation etc. Once your registered it does have a whole pile of good information , such as a paint defects manual which in their own words saysby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
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<HTML>Here some of the links that I said I would send to some of you in the mail regarding training sales people etc. I apologize in advance to those of you I had promised I would send these too, but been incredibly busy with my kids here . This , I printed off and gave to the salesmen at our place . Question about car waxes ? more to follow when I find them . Jim.</HTML>by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Some of you asked for information that I had collected from previous posts, being a lazy S.O.B today, rather than e-mail it out, I am just going to repost it here . I didnt get the names of all the people who wrote this stuff, none of it is from me, just stuff I saved from older posts, so the credit goes to the original authors, whoever they may be. I think this is one of Buds (anyonby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Rod, at our dealership we are paid well, and get the same benefits as the other members of staff , for example we are able to buy new Fords under the D plan (new vehicle at cost to the dealer) we also get full benefits. We get about the going rate around here, slightly higher actually . The dealers will have to decide eventually if they want to compete or not, I think the smart oneby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Charlie, there are two other products that you might be able to use to remove the wax. General Purpose Adhesive Remover by 3M , and a product called Acrysol by Kent Automotive, they are both safe for all types of finishes. Both are easy to use , just spray or wipe on with a cloth, and wipe off, we have been using both products in our shop for some time now with no problens. They areby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Couldnt agree more with you guys, this has been bugging me for some time . Like you Phil, I have done a lot of research in to our profession , learning all about sealants, buffing techniques etc , and just from this forum and what I have learnt here, I truly believe I could walk in to any "detailer " shop in this town and outperform any of them , I could aslo educate theirby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Vespa, quite a bit on here that I dont agree with, but this point in particular.. "You do not need a buffer, especially one with a wool pad. The swirl marks are not worth it-and you can do just as good a job by hand without risking swirl marks, burnt paint and the mess the buffers make by slinging wax all over the place." I dont see how anyone who wants to do a a professiby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Vesta..where to start ! Here what we have in our bay . Ok, Thermax extractor,shop-vac, De-walt variable speed buffer, cheap brand variable speed buffer, fixed speed Snap-on buffer, Cyclo polisher, Porter Cable polisher, various orbital waxers (not used) . Big compressor (not sure on make ) , heat gun, smoke box ( or air purifier, its been here so long no-one is sure what it reallyby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Charlie. You can apply the sealant very easily either by hand or by polisher. I did it by hand on one of my vehicles . and by machine on the other. Apply it the same way by hand as you would with a wax, small circular motions is just fine. Not sure which is the best way for you to go to get the wax off, I personally wouldnt use Dawn dishwashing detergent on any vehicle of mine, somby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ok, just got done reading my Sunday paper ( kinda backed up around here ) and just thought I'd share these job adverts that I saw, I think it goes a long way to telling you just how some dealers view the industry.. Advert 1. Wanted, car detailer wanted for busy used vehicle lot, will be required to clean lot, building, cut grass, shop maintenance and detail vehicles . Advert 2by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Dave, there was a guy on this forum who posted a while back about using Meguiar's Gold Class Instant Wheel Cleaner, and it made a real mess of his wheels . Were the wheels cool to the touch when you put this cleaner on, if they were hot then this will add to the problem as the chemicals in the cleaner will dry too quickly and stain the wheel. This particular guy had a Porsche I bby Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Jerry..rail dust is aslo called Ferrous metal. Ferrous metal particles (hot iron dust) are generated by manufacturing facilities , rail shipments etc. These particles mechanically bond to a vehicles painted surfaces. Moisture and temperature combine with particles to create a chemical reaction. This reaction creates an acid , causing the iron to corrode and enter the paint surface.by Jim Hammill - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts