I got an interesting question the other day from my friend Ray. He started detailing cars on the side a few years ago using a bunch of supplies I needed to clear out of the garage. Now completely out of waxes, polishes and sealants, Ray asked "Hey, what's the difference between car care products?" "Not much," I said, with a hint of sarcasm. A bewildered look came over Ray's face, so I decided to go into a bit of a rant. I explained to Ray that one of the reasons I decided to get out of … [Read more...]
Wax just killed my Paint! What do I do to fix it?
March 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
I have a black 1999 Honda Accord and I just tried to wax it with Meguiars Wax. My paint was starting to fade in some spots and when I put wax over it and took it off, it turned my car almost white! I wiped it completely off! How do I fix this??? Thanks !!! … [Read more...]
How often should you get a car professionally detailed? I have a Black Altima?
March 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
car care products brand that calls products by their actual name?
March 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
what is a good car care brand that sells detailing products, that also calls things by their name like a polish is a polish, and a compound is a compound etc... I find Meguiars products very confusing and I don't like to use what I don't understand... … [Read more...]
can your cars alternator over charge the battery if everything is working right on your car c details?
March 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
is there a safety switch somewhere to stop over charging. If so where is it located? … [Read more...]
Best way to wash/wax/polish my beast (car)?
March 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Ok so I would like to know whats the best way i should use these cleaning products and what order. This is what i got -Nanowash &wax -meguiars gold class -turtle wax ICE polish -eagle 1 nanowax spray i want the most ultimate shine.... This is the order i think i should do it, but if its wong please fix it. Wash. Then Dry. Then Nanowax spray. Then Ice Polish. Then gold class paste wax. Then possibly polish again? … [Read more...]
What to charge for detailing a coach bus?
March 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
I have a client who wishes for me to detail his luxury coach bus. The problem is I have no idea what to quote him as I never detailed something as large as this. (Think greyhound bus) I charge 0 for the complete detail of a car. This bus is probably 6 cars in total volume. I'm thinking ,000 for a total detail (Paint correction, Swirl Removal, Polish, Glaze, Wax, Engine, Wheels, Some inside stain removal and cleaning the leather seats, windows, everything) Any … [Read more...]
What's the best way to clean haze off of plastic headlights? It's an 01 Camaro. Thanks!?
March 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
my girlfriends 01 Camaro, the headlights are very dull, and very hazy. I have Meguiars Plastic Polish, Fine and Medium Cut Meguiars Buffing compound, 2 Mother's Powerball polishing wheels, and various other things. I do a lot with cars, so I've got plenty of experience, and the tools to do it with, but I just want to make sure I do it right. I've tried just the plastic polish, and it didn't clear up the heavy haze, but I've heard any buffing compound with even light abrasives will make them … [Read more...]
such a thing as internal car detail?
March 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
I know that a car detail is where the car is cleaned and waxed, etc. but is there such a thing as an internal detailing? basically I'm wondering is there is something where you can get the mechanics of your car detailed (like just some fix ups to get the car running more smoothly where they're needed) … [Read more...]
WHEN YOU BUY A CLAY KIT, IT COMES WITH CLAY AND WHAT? CAN I USE THE CLAY AGAIN AND AGIAN?
March 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
LIKE MEGUIARS COMES WITH A QUIK DETAILER, ITS WAX. AND A BAR OF CLAY CAN I USE IT AGIAN!? … [Read more...]
