<HTML>Their other ways of cleaning air conditioning in automobiles and mold in vents. Foam coil cleaners introduced through the evaporator coil. Fogging mildewcides through the air intake vents, cleaning or changing cabin filters frequently. I believe it is wrong to use an ozone machine in some vehicles like antiques and classics and vehicles that could possible become a rare classby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sometimes one can have moisture trapped between the clear coat which gives the appearance of oxidation..</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Brian: A few links to get you going ;by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>We could start somewhere...it would certainly help us to understand how this industry has evolved</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Take your vehicle to a "Professional Detailer" who specializes in Odor Removal. Interview them well and make sure that a great amount of their work is really in odor removal. Here is what what will have to happen - carpet will have to come out, depending on year of vehicle underpadding "jute" will have to be replaced ute replaced.... if carpet has a thick denseby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Despite the fact the subject has been discussed ad nauseum, I still remain confused from a scientific point view as to the benefits of sealants vs wax. ( their durability, protective value, etc.) My own (as some would say subjective opinion) having used sealants for the past 20 years says that they far outweigh waxes in reflective gloss, durability etc, and maintenance of paint finisby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Chemist I have read your posting……and have a problem with you or anyone who claims to provide technical scientific information without proper credentials, educational background, links to published papers, peer review, your name, affiliation with scientific organizations and place of employment. For all I know you could be an alias/nic pretending to be someone you are not. We woulby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Ron: I am sure you remember this CHEMIST in the old detailing forum... As to paint sealants... i am totally confused at this point...all papers and information in the last 2 years that I have read suggests that paint sealants can last 6 to 12 months...(not 5 years as some claim) Waxes 6 weeks to 3 months... Now I am hearing that sealants last only 3-4 months...from this chemistby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> As a member of delphi forum for many years and the old autodetailing forum at delphi for over 8 years I have seen the convenient appearance and disappearance of this "CHEMIST" to help bolster some claims. This chemist refuses to credentialize themselves, divulge the company they work for, and expect us to accept on face value whatever they say because they say they areby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML><<It is clear you are lucky enough to eliminate the bacteria by cleaning>>. Your seem to suggest luck is involved in the process of cleaning to eliminate mal-odors. I can assure you there is no luck involved or magic bullet. We are seriously engaged in the business of odor removal and over the years we have by trial and error created cleaning protocols to deal with allby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Some dyes do come out of the seat...just last week we had blue dye come out of the seam...The thread apparently had some blue ink or dye on it and it bled right up to the top.</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML><I know I need an ozone machine> I know I going to get a lot of flack for this by the ozone selling people...But you really do not need one... If you develop proper cleaning protocols, find and remove the source, clean very well ...99% of the time you will not need one. I do a lot of odor removal and very rarely ever use an ozone machine...because I hate the after smell leftby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The cloth on vw seats are not thin. This particular type of cloth soils and stains easil. This fabric cannot be spot cleaned with water or any other cleaning product or it will leave a stain or watermark. You must apply appropriate spotting agents and shampoo and extract the entire area... (This means you cannot clean an area only)</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML><<This is like saying you do not need to eliminate environmental contamination on painted surfaces before paint sealing or waxing, just wax over it!>> Excellent analogy... Some people do not realize that if one is not in the field doing odor removal on a daily basis suggesting all kinds of theories will not yield results...it is the practical day in day out applicatonby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML><<The proven answer to eliminating smoke odor is OZONE.>> <<This eliminates the need to clean each and every item mentioned.>> As a professional who has cleaned and removed smoke and other odors for the last 20 years I disagree with this information about the need to not clean every item. About 45% of my business in odor removal, we have tried every wayby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I would recommend an extractor over the dry foam...it is more versatile and will better handle the muck that is in most of todays vehicles. Some local suppliers will lend you a demo machine to use</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>We used these machines successfully for a long time in furniture upholstery, office fabric divider cleaning and then began using them in automobile cleaning. Great for velour upholstery, leather and other fabric... When the rotating head broke the cost for replacement was $500.00. We decided to replace it with a hot water extractor. They are great machines! Since then we have usedby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML><<Not worth the prices the dealer charges, but they seem to be able to sell them to unsuspecting buyers.>> Bud: Can you define worth for me? Why are the buyers unsuspecting if the product is as good as any other and it is applied as directed and provides protection for the time specified.?</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud: What I was trying to determine is if his definition of "new" is 2005 or 2001. or perhaps he is incorrectly diagnosing the problem as swirls when they could be huge circular patterns similar to a big cob-web resulting from improper wash techniques You would be amazed at how many people tell me they have a "brand new car" only to discover it is 2,3,4, years oby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>While we may suspect the dealer of being the culprit ...would you not think it would be prudent to find out when the vehicle was purchased and what has been done if anything by the owner. Once this has been established one is in a better position to tell the dealer in no uncertain terms what is needed to be done to correct the problem. Every day I get calls from consumers stating thby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Please describe in detail how you washed the vehicle and applied the cleaner/renewer...including type of soap, cloths if any to wash and dry and apply. We need to have some background on the vehicle: When did you purchase this vehicle? Was this your first wash? If this was your first wash why were applying the paint protection/cleaner renewer? Did you hand wash or machine wash? Diby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You write: <<From my point of view, as a seller of the product, I do not think we have the same situation as what you indicated in your last email. Why? I am telling my customers that the product is no better than the DIAMOND PLUS. I am giving them all the information about the product, and they are making the decision to buy because they feel they need it, for the reasons mentby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>wait for the stain to dry... mist either a cloth or the area and rub it out by hand (do not over-wet) continue doing so until the brown disappears. I have noticed that some flavored coffees are more difficult to remove</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You have stated <<For me, it is a point of personal integrity. Many times customers asked me, "Does your paint sealant have Teflon it it?" My reply would always be, "Do you want me to tell you it does?" They look at me with a puzzled look and then I laugh and tell them the real story about Teflon, and they always thank me.>> Bud: Not to question yourby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud: I think you have missed a very important point... The advent of boutique products into the market place $700.00 wax and $59.00 2 oz sealants have garnered a huge demand and obsessive interest in car care and protection from a large part of the population that have expendable dollars The care care and detailing industry have been unable to lure these same customer whether throuby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Brian: You are lucky....a large part of my client base have really nast carpets and seats..huge amounts of coffee spilled and sitting under the surface...the moment you shampoo it reactivates the coffee and it starts wicking to the surface. It can be quite challenging trying to eliminate any stains.</HTML>by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML><In any case, there is no problem with Gina and I. Is there Gina?> Bud: You know how much I respect your contribution and involvement in the detailing industry and always welcome your sage wisdom. While I am not as technically proficient as both you and Ron I remain passionate about practicing my craft well and keeping abreast of this industry. My style of marketing my servby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>>>Not to always disagree with you, but we are talking about something totally different.>> Bud: Discussions are different points of veiw which need not lead to disagreements. I think there is no difference between a $400.00 wine and $750 wax except to the connsieur of wine. Many people purchase what is popular, because it is fashionable in some circles, because it maby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud The statement was made with the obvious premise that one should know all the (4) points you have listed and then create a pricing structure based on the personal value of ones technical expertise. The discussion was a follow up to the use of expensive boutique products which ranged from $50 for 2 oz to $750 for wax. I thought most would understand the use of these products woby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I did not take your post as a negative one...Unfortunately there are detailers as well as consumers who want to believe outrageous claims, but you know people are ultimately responsible to verify the veracity of these claims.. I think the point I was trying to make is that too many detailers get caught up in feeling somekind of guilt in charging consumers for their services.. Detby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts