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  1. The Driver

    Why am I getting Pm's for quotes?

    Why am I getting Pm's for quotes? I have to say this is pretty annoying. How do I turn this off, as of right now I just turned off messaging all together.
  2. The Driver

    POLL: How long is your average prep time?

    Marring to be specific is the light almost dotted orange peel look you get from light abrasion, usually done from clay bar or a poly mitt. Anything thats deeper then a scratch is either a rid, gouge, fracture or flat out failure. I've never heard of marring that was more severe then a scratch...
  3. The Driver

    The Ultimate Canvas ~ 60 hour fresh shave...

    Thanks guys! Well it was separated, The initial sanding actually left super fine pig tails . My initial combo was just FG then pf 2500 but I wasn't satisfied so the following week I want back, compounded even harder with FG an a Rupes 21/CPwool. Got everything out completely, followed up with...
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    The Ultimate Canvas ~ 60 hour fresh shave...

    So this is the full process of when I bought my 06 S60R. The canvas... What we have... Whole car resprayed Orange peeled horribly, never sanded, just compounded. (It wasn't a soft peel, the car was literally orange skin!) 180-250 Micro Read all over :D The process... APC W99 Wash 1 hour...
  5. The Driver

    What products/types of products are most vulnerable to temperature extreme's?

    Being that I'm limited on space in the house I can only bring in some stuff. What products/types of products are most vulnerable to temperature extreme's? The one's that always bring in are the chemical reacting such as car-pro stuff like trix, tar-x, iron-x etc. I always leave the basic soaps...
  6. The Driver

    Attention: Common sense drivers of the tri-state area! Call to arms!

    If your tired of being stuck behind inconsiderate people in the left lane, speak now! I wish this was for all states! https://www.change.org/p/new-york-state-senate-institute-a-law-for-new-york-where-the-left-lane-is-for-passing-only
  7. The Driver

    Car-pro Flyby30 Vs Gtechniq G5

    Well after 8 months with G5 an 3 months with Flyby I can honestly say there is a clear winner (No pun intended). Flyby30 Pros ~ Super slick coating feel Easier application A little goes a long way Cons ~ More prep required Sheets over time, I prefer beading (This is my opinion though) Doesn't...
  8. The Driver

    For the Pros... Post your effective combos!

    This just a very general corrective chart, nothing fancy. Assuming this is a very generic boxy vehicle where tighter more technical spots won't come into play. Cutting ~ (Anything deeper than a single pass) Matters most Time - Megs 205, MF Pad, Rupes 21/Flex Pe Cost - HD Uno, Rupes Blue...
  9. The Driver

    What do you wear?

    Just figured I'd ask. The obvious being nothing with zippers, buttons or anything else metal. I always keep a clean look as a professional for mobile detailing, I have a bunch of black Oakley polos and matched black shorts or pants depending on the weather. When it's hot an working at home I...
  10. The Driver

    Whats your go to polisher?

    So out of the vast arsenal of polishers, which are your main go to/s?
  11. The Driver

    Detailers Workshop Vs Waterspots... THANKYOU JSMOOTH!

    Thanks to Joe and his awesome skills and guidance I won the war against this absolutely destroyed finished. The battle of the waterspots was won with 205 and the Jsmooth technique! Click SETTING, SELECT 1080, You will really see the difference! Before zfujXvltbz4 After 601oZ4zD2v0...
  12. The Driver

    Atomizer for wheel cleaner? Which uses less?

    Any know what uses less cleaner on an average rim, assuming you have a quality sprayer like tolco or a fine atomizer like 1z or sonax. Just curious, trying to get the most of my sonax. :)
  13. The Driver

    Cquartz uk, some fun little lessons...

    I finally got around to doing my own car, coated with cq uk, cq dlux an flyby30. I had read about some bad mishaps on waterspotting during the curing stage. Long story short I wanted to experiment and see what kind of reactions would take place. I just did this on my hood, my hood was high...
  14. The Driver

    1 week, it's coming... ADVISE NEEDED! Waterspotting!

    So I opted to take a real challenge, 2007 Acura tl-S black. The car has 2 year old type 2 waterspots all over it. I've explained to the owner, this may or may not work but this it. If I cannot get them out the only option left will be a respray. I refuse to wetsand a whole car with oem clear...
  15. The Driver

    Ecosmart single diode 5000k LED's...

    I have a bunch of Ecosmart SINGLE DIODE Par 20 leds, they no longer make these. They are rated at 500 lumens and the color temp is 5000k aka daylight. These are great for smaller stands that are notorious for being top heavy. I have these on my dual led mini stand, they work awesome. I'm only...
  16. The Driver

    Gloss or Frost?

    So the time has finally come for my car to actually get the tlc everyone else is getting. So should it be polished to a ridiculous gloss and than coated or polished to perfection and than protected under a bullet proof DIP which can be seen on bmw's "frozen" look? I cannot do both as the dip...
  17. The Driver

    Anyone running an extension cord for a Masterblaster?

    Reason I ask is because when I run one I notice a good difference in power. I know most cords only support up to 15 amps. I need 18 to run it at full power per say. This is the only cord that seams to be able to support 20 amps. Milspec Direct 25-Foot 8-Gauge STW Pro Grip 40A Welding Extension...
  18. The Driver

    Can you be great at everything?

    A friend of mine asked me the other day, why don't you do tint, pdr and clear bra applications? I explained that I specialize in paint and to say that I could do a clear bra install as good as a professional in that area would be selling the client short. I'm a firm believer in doing one thing...
  19. The Driver

    Anyone seen this kind of streaking before?

    I tried to polish this out and nothing, not even with FG400 an orange pad. Idea's on what this is before I go any further.
  20. The Driver

    One of the most important parts of being a professional...

    In my many years of detailing I've learned some very crucial lessons. I'm not talking about the facts or reviews, that I and the rest us are so thankful for but real in the field lessons. Please leave your best advice for other Detailers and new comers. Just do your job, as hard as maybe when...
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