<HTML>I forgot to post my opinion about this... I don't think its a bad deal since quite a few women prefer to wear little when its warm out (might be the 'sweat' thing). The problem I see is that these women sometimes like to flaunt their bodies because they don't think they can do better and it gets them attention. But since the girls you are working with know a bit aby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Where in Illinois? I am seriouly thinking of moving there soon; its home to me!! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Dyslexics of the world: untie! hehe A little late posting again... Doug- thanks for the test. I think I've seen Duragloss mentioned here and there. I just used some of Mother's Cleaner Carnuba Wax yesterday and it'll be interesting to see the results of that. I noticed my Meguiar's Step 3 carnuba wax is pretty much off the hood of the car, and its been 2-3 weeksby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I ALWAYS detail in a bikini, or at least the bikini top and my Daisy Dukes. ;-) Its much cooler and I like to have a near-nothing tanline. I've got a nicely shaped body; I just wish I got business offers instead of looks from the passerbys and neighbors! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I forgot all about the 3M Products! I saw they even offer a wax over at Pep Boys. But you're right, I really oughta try some of Bud's stuff. I'll try and put together some money for that next week... I have spent enough money this year on detailing supplies, its disgusting! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Not so sure if anyone saw my last post since it didn't pop up on the front message board, strange! I still am considering working for this detailer, but I just don't like the commission thing. I am thinking since he has no administrative support I might offer this to him instead. I think I'd do well in that role; at this point in time I'd rather not do detailing dby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Doug- I agree, Black Magic is worth nothing! I also highly dislike the Eagle One Spray On Wax. I usually don't buy into the quick waxes; this was before I became a "detailer" and needed a quick wax during the winter months. I think I will try some Mothers Cleaner Wax until I can afford better... Bud- My car gets a little rougher when the NXT wears off, otherwise a quicby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Okay, my car only is rough when I do the paint prep, or when NXT wears off. I have clayed the car and trust me, its smooth! I cannot get a towel to lay on the hood, or even my soap and water when washing. I just noticed the car was rougher a week or so after using the NXT. Maybe something else is going on... I am still tossed as to what wax to use, you guys have suggested three or foby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>hehehe, its an optical illusion, the swirl that is. ;-) Yes, my tint is bubbly; its static cling and for some reason it really doesn't like to stay on the windows, and I can't get it to smooth out. Once I get some cash I plan to have the car professionally tinted. Thanks for the compliments! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I just got done making some simple webpages for the latest detailing projects I've undertaken- the Subaru SVX and then my car. I invite you to take a look, and please, I always appreciate the feedback! I will have more pictures to add later, and I probably will also be revamping my site. But til then... Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sorry, a little behind on posting... My thing with NXT is in addition to little water beading, the shine was gone and the paint was rougher. I think it took about a week or so for it do show these results. On the other hand, I do like my Mother's Sealant & Glaze, for the shine stays and the paint is smooth, unfortunately it offers little to no protection (I cannot figure ouby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I think I might try to order some of Bud's Diamonds Plus soon, but until then... I am very unhappy with NXT's results. I always use on a clean, hand-washed car with car soap, and I find it lasts about a week. My friend who doesn't know a lot about waxes pointed this out to me! It has a good shine for a bit, then that and the protection wears off. I think Meguiar'by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Okay, I spent 3 hours today trying to deswirl my impossible car. The results... No swirls until I start putting wax on! I did Meguiar's Step 1 paint cleaner with their level 5 Fine Cut Cleaner using a cutting pad, and then I followed this up with Mother's Polish & Sealant with a finishing pad. Next I did some Meguiar's #7 Glaze and followed with the Step 3 Carnubaby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have been using Meguiar's Step 3 carnuba wax and I have shelved NXT forever since it doesn't seem to last more than a week or so. So the question is... what is the best commerical wax (in-store only) you can use? I have been wanting to try Zymol for a long time, then again I enjoy using Mother's. What do you guys think? I am looking for excellent protection and of cby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks guys, for the input! I really wanted to go into business for myself, but its the money, legalities and where I can work is what stopped me. I do have a bunch of supplies to make a start, but... I have had friends practically slap me upside the head when I told them I wasn't going to go further into detailing, they know I do a great job. I am still leery of this person ofby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Yeah, I agree with you. I guess I consider myself not a beginner since I've buffed and wetsanded and all that. I am definately worried about steady income and I didn't have any luck asking him to pay me by the hour. I have a separate job interview tomorrow, so I guess we'll see what happens! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Congrats, Scott! :-) What a big honour! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I was thinking heavily of working for a private detail company, and I was wondering you guys' take on how much I should get paid (he only works on commission). I think I would get 20% per job for a bit, then work up to 35%. Problem is, I am no longer a novice detailer and I think I should start at the 35%. He said the average detailer there rakes in about $96 a day, or $12-13 anby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks! I am on top of this one!!! Now if I could only find the missing pages to the detailing manual I had in my hands yesterday... Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>To refresh your minds, I had a problem with a friend's car that had acid/rain/treesap spotting, and to make matters worse, when I wetsanded I left marks! Well, I got to tackle the problem yesterday and I am very proud to say in addition to eliminating a bunch of the spotting, I was also able to remove all the sanding marks! I will have some pictures for you later on tonight or tby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>A little late to add to the threads but oh well! I had my own experience with trying to explain to my former boss that I was car DETAILING, not DECALING. He went off and off about how people install fancy graphics and molding on cars, and I tried at least three times to get it through the moron's head DETAILING is about cleaning a car, not applying stickers. I also have tons ofby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I will do that, use a magnifier. Nice they offer free shipping! I'm learning a lot at Auto International website; I think I just found a new process to try and be rid of the marks once and for all. I didn't think to strip down to the paint; I have wax and glaze to cut through. Is Dial still a good one to use to do this? I bet anything the process of removing marks will be aby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>And it could very well be! I just don't get how they disappear and reappear when the car gets dirtier. I've seen tons of different swirlmarks on cars, but never have I seen the ones like I've got. Like I thought earlier the dirt and oils are the swirls, and it isn't scratches. I should get myself a good magnifying glass and look at them because to the naked eye, yby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks, Brian. Cool site, I am kinda drooling over their magnifier they have advertised. I agree, you might not feel the swirls. The way I figure, I have 3 options: 1) get the car repainted ASAP (there is paint damage and mismatched panels) 2) name the car Swirly and get over it (the swirls are actually fairly minor, I am just hypersensitive!) 3) tell everyone my car is so shiny itby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Yeah, no kidding! This way when I do serious cars I'll have already messed up and learned my lesson! Problem is, I fixed a paint chip in my coat by using paint touchup and then wetsanding around the area, and it worked like a charm- you cannot see the chip! But... his paint has gotta be a different process than mine, even though my car is a year newer. His is a special car, and aby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>As most of you know, I've been battling some really annoying swirl problems on my car, and I just thought of something tonight. Could these swirls be pre-clearcoat, or an imperfection in the paint? You cannot feel them, and they disappear for awhile when I buff them out, but come back as these tiny little scratches! I am soooo mad! I have followed everyone's advice and triedby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks for the advice. I agree, I never should have tried wetsanding his car, but he didn't mind much since the fact its needs repainting anyways. He told me to go ahead and experiment! I just got my replacement buffer today and I plan to attack the car this weekend with my rubbing compound and a fine cut pad (I think!). Or I might just do some polish with my polishing pad and sby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>No problem, about the confusion. I live in a very confused world myself... Okay, so in order to remove the scratches, I have to use something more abrasive. I am just worried about making a further mess of things! Bud, I am not sure if this is factory clearcoat since some pieces of the car have been repainted, but its my guess its original. Unfortunately I don't have a paint gby Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I thought 2000 grit was one of the softest out there, do I have this backwards? If I do, can I use the 1200 grit and go over the spot to correct the problem? The paint is still thick enough to do a bit more wetsanding, but just enough to clear the problem up! Thanks! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>No, you can't feel them, but you can see them in certain lights and it looks whitish. They seem to be just on the surface, but nothing I use is helping. Thanks! Anne</HTML>by Anne Springer - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts