<HTML>Okay, I know this seems like beating a dead horse but I want to be clear. If I have a real dirty car, I work outside in the sun, and at present am doing by hand, hot water will make a little difference but not enough to skip the hand washing part. If this is so, for speed, where is the advantage? I have found a heater for around 1100 bucks which would ad to my current system but the oby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Buy a system. In my area culligan rents DI tanks for about 100 bucks. They will do so much water beforing exhausting. In my case that is about 850 gallons. If I put an RO system inline front of the di tanks, that would extend the life of the di system many times. In my area a good reverse osmosis unit will only reduce the solids in my ater to around 30-50 ppm. Numbers that high wouldby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>New, common sense falls way short of the intent of the laws in this area. I simply want to encourage those who may be running a little low on common sense what serious health hazards are present when dealing with bloodborne pathogens. Not sure how much blood is too much for a detailer without the proper training, tools, and chemicals to clean. But to suggest that it is a "dog&qby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I use Buds. I like his products and support his venture. To avoid drying, use DI water. No sratces from drying and the car cleans better. Removes old spots too. A DIY detailer/washer should get hundres of washes before exhausting the tanks.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Great idea William. Brian, you can use a preval to apply if you do not have an air gun. Same paint store shoulkd carry those. SEM will hold up if the surface is cleaned properly though. Thats what it is made for. And it is under 10 bucks a can.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Be aware that the epa does have standard procedures for dealing with blood because of the possible dangers involved. You think fines for water are serious! These guys really get over amped when it comes to possible pathogens (spelling) and contamination.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>william I have never used heat but am willing to give it a try. I have a 4000 psi system 4gpm general pump, honda engine. I do car washes mobile. Could it be I need to purchase a water heater for my system? Can I totally skip the scrubbing part or will it just minimuzie the process?</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
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<HTML>The cleaner also has an amonia smell and fragrance to mask the contents. It is water based and works unlike anyother product I have used for cleaning plastic or rubber. The way it cleans gives a shine.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You can wash mats in the washing machine on gentle and with a gentle soap. Works wonders. Let rinse twice, hang out to dry, have a coke and put em back in. You can wash you undies at the same time....well, some of you should not do that.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>No. Hot water makes all of the difference. Cold water is good for rinsing and kncoking mud out of cracks BUT unless you want to use strong soaps, you need hot water or friction. There is a reason why it works but bottom line is it works better. They are pricey too! I do not have one so I wash my cars by hand. If hot water makes that much difference in speed, I will get one. The reasby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>My other car is a broom. I am a professional magician by trade. I WAS semi pro and before a hobbiest. The difference started when I made SOME money and then more than fifty one percent of my income and finally all of myh income was from being a magician. I was no better of a magician in the end than in the begining. I was however MUCH better of an entertainer. Pros earn money atby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>It will sound sarcastic but what is it you want to do with paint systems? do you want to fix bumpers and scrathce or just ad touch up to your service?</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, since I purchased this stuff at the show I can get it at about the same price. However, I will commit to a gallon before hand to check out your product. I will also be honest with my opinions. winner take all. I will be blowing through tons of this stuff.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I did not really see Buds post as any attempt to control who does or does not post. What I saw was his opinion. I see his side. I also see the other side. Buds right to have opinions are no more important than mine...but they are as important as mine. Having opinions is a human right, expressing them is American. it is Buds honesty that offends. Funny how that works. I have met Buby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Well, while it is warm here I am not as busy as could be some days and it may be time for a vaccation. Come on down and we'll do some fishing AND get your car cleaned. Bring Brian, I'll show him around the block and intoduce him to soem friends. Then talk him into moving to my great city and some of the boat owners here. You gotta buy the bait though.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Frank, you have the type of service I am aiming for. Thank you for your thoughtful post. May I contact you for future advice?</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I am have tried it and it does work so far. Much better than dressings or plastic dye from SEM. Ifv you find a product that works even if it dries out applicators, I will purchase. This kit comes with sponges (4) and they are wet to begin with and I was told to keep each sponge in one each of the 4 plastic zip lock type bags that come with the kit. So far they have not dried out. It mby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Marc, If you are in my area I will fix your problem at no charge. I think that the percentage is more like 95% have no idea what to do and the other 5% are pros...just my humble opinion. I am in central florida. Phil</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks Frank. It is my goal to be more of a one stop shop that comes to you. I am currently in window tinting school, have done paint repair school and next is interior repair. I decided to farm out the pdr. I also do odor removal. I was just curious what the rest of you did. Frank, what system do you use for interior? Do you have a scale or are you one of those lucky guys who can miby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Brian, I lived in Vegas for a short while and loved it. If I decide to go anywhere, thats the town. Plenty of mobile guys but the town damn near doubles every year. But dude, it is hot.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have not washed these pads as of yet but have washed my foam pads from my orbitals and I use my pressure washer. Then I put them on the buffer and spin. I practice never mixing products on one pad. I have had some bad results from this. I mark my pads so I will know which product does waht.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If Bud answers this question for you, he will moslt likely provide a very thourough answer. I can only provide MY experince; I use two types of dye, one is bt SEM and is a spray, the other is by dye-pro and is much easier to use as it is is a spray bottle. The cans are around 7.50 a pop and the dye-pro syuff is not much different. Both ways also seem to work well. Bud has done smoeby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I was curious how many of you do other than detail. I mean, do you paint cars, fix windows, tint, paint repair, interior repair..what else?</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Brian, I live in the central florida area and it is nice and sunny most pf the time. there is plenty of room here for another good detailer. I live close enough to the beaches and rivers and Orlando to have it all. I would like a little real compition anyway. Might help me spice things up. There are boat owners out the gazoo and many have bucks. If you need any help locating infby Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You are going to need a white car.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I think I am gonna sit on the fence on this one. I see both sides. Buds point is valid.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If yo already own a pressure washer, you can get into a burner (for making water hot) cheaper than a new unit. Hot water makes allthe difference but it can also break glass.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>It is the exact same stuff which I was writing about. It is the expense I am afraid of and the reason iwrote the original post to see who else knew anything else that would work this well.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Dude! You win! Thats gross~ funny though. Who won the toss....besides the guy.</HTML>by Phil Goode - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts