Detailing

Zaino

Dec 19 2011 08:36 PM | TintDude in Detailing

Zaino bandit got the Zaino 2 ,3,5 today any tips or personal experience on use of 2 and 5 shop 1-why didn't you buy Z-1? (you really need it) 2-why did you buy Z-3? (unless you do alot of older cars, there's no use for it) 3-why didn...

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Wetsanding Went Wrong

Dec 19 2011 08:26 PM | TintDude in Detailing

Wetsanding Went Wrong sammy004 Can anyone tell me what I did wrong and how can I fix my problem? I just wetsanded a tiny part of my tailgate with 1500 and when I went to go polish it, it had all these scatches on it. what can I do to fix these sc...

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Wet sanding

Dec 19 2011 08:17 PM | TintDude in Detailing

Wet sanding bandit Tried 3ms new wet sanding products this week on a air powered palm sander 1500 wetsanding disk then 3000 wet sanding disk then buff out with there TRicut new compound with black foam pad,and absolutely fast and fine!!Th...

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Detailing Pads

Dec 19 2011 03:50 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Detailing Pads shop http://www.buffandshine.com/ these are the best buffing pads around. their "center tee" system is what i use and it's awesome. i don't do details, i do alot of the final sanding for my dads paint shop and this...

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Interior Detailing

Dec 19 2011 03:49 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Interior Detailing bandit We are going to do a interior detail on this trashed out eclipse and a few pointers you will need to do one this dirty Sprinter I love it, no more detailing for me thoughs pics tell the story too much time too little...

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Meguiars NXT Tech Wax

Dec 19 2011 03:48 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Meguiars NXT Tech Wax bandit I have read a lot of this new product that can be bought over the counter from Meguiars ..so if anybody wonders how good it is before paying 15.00 for a small container ....here we go I like to put on with a non swi...

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Lexol for Leather and Vinyl

Dec 19 2011 03:46 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Lexol for Leather and Vinyl bandit These three products are the best products for your vinyl and leather if you cant get professional grade products,local PEP BOYS SoFresh&SoClean I've heard these products are good. They cost like...

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Durramaid Mini Extractor

Dec 19 2011 03:43 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Durramaid Mini Extractor bandit This unit is 539.00 or add 90.00 for longer hose and attachment that is all metal instead of plastic the unit heats water to 200.00 degree and just to make sure it worked before putting up for back up use or when th...

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HVLP Husky Spray Gun

Dec 19 2011 03:42 AM | TintDude in Detailing

HVLP Husky Spray Gun bandit Home Depot has this gravity feed HVLP Husky spray gun for 79.00 ,this is the back up as the primary just like is isnt this pretty anymore and after easily spraing the rear ends and fender welds of 300=cars the gun stil...

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Hi Temp Detailing Products

Dec 19 2011 03:40 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Hi Temp Detailing Products bandit Hi Temp makes some very good products ,on a rough clearcoated car you can start with the 800,with yellow synthetic poly/blend then same type of pad use the light cut,then black foam pad use the midnight swirl rem...

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AutoArmor

Dec 19 2011 03:39 AM | TintDude in Detailing

AutoArmor skittles15 At the dealership where i worked they swore by this stuff, supposedly it fuses with the paint and creates a gigantic protective barrier. I wanna know if the hype is true. Thanks Chris thetintshop fuses with the paint? yo...

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Mobil Pressure Washer

Dec 19 2011 03:37 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Mobil Pressure Washer SoFresh&SoClean I want to go mobile and so far i get the ieda that I need to have a pressure washer. Do i also need a waer tank to connect to eh pressure washer? Someone mentioned somehting about a generator, but I don...

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10 Minute Wax Job

Dec 19 2011 03:36 AM | TintDude in Detailing

10 Minute Wax Job bandit I finally started putting wax and paint sealants on with a air operated orbital palm sander with a 5 inch backing plate and sheepskin bonnett,and the results are so great Im tongue tied.Of coarse you need a air compressor...

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Bulk Supplies

Dec 19 2011 03:34 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Bulk Supplies waxman I was wondering if there was one place out there to buy all my supplies to start my own business. I want BULK in everything! Anyone know of a good place with great products??? goldntint topoftheline.com These people t...

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Detailing Rubber Parts and Engine Bay

Dec 19 2011 03:33 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Detailing Rubber Parts and Engine Bay bmwtint Anyone have recommendations on how to take care of rubber parts and engine bay cleaning. bandit After cleaning with foam engine cleaners from your parts store ,spray off engine while running ,let...

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Little Tricks and Tips in Detailing

Dec 19 2011 03:32 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Little Tricks and Tips in Detailing bandit I have a few tips in detailing to share ,maybe gt this forum unstuck!! After washing vehicle spray down with quick detailer and wipe down with big micro towel windows ,chrome ect,this saves time...

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Diamond Gloss

Dec 19 2011 03:31 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Diamond Gloss Need a frank answer... Diamond gloss guaranteed for 1 year... how well does paint protection film hold up on this? Word has it that a coating that is the rave is also stirring up concern with PPF businesses because it does not allow...

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Auto Carpet and Seat Cleaner

Dec 19 2011 03:30 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Best Auto Carpet and Seat Cleaner bandit Can never get 100% clean when carpet is silver or light grey and really filthy and grimmey without a little bit of dyeing over.Anybody have one that is over the top .Now if I take the time ,alittle this an...

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Carpet Extractor

Dec 19 2011 03:28 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Carpet Extractor Legendary Tinter Hello, I was wondering if any of you had any input on hot water carpet extractor's. I am considering a Puzzi. Any input would be appreciated, thanks bandit I have had great luck with the new Ningas and t...

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Metabo Buffer

Dec 19 2011 03:27 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Metabo Buffer bandit If you do a lot of buffing or polishing you must buy a Metabo buffer from Germany. They have variable speed, only weigh 5 pounds and last as long as any Milwalkee I have in my shop. They are about 300 dollars and the pads from...

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Spagetti Buffing Pads

Dec 19 2011 03:23 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Spagetti Buffing Pads tint bandit I bought some from top of the line a year ago to go with metabo buffer 5 inch ,since ordered 7 inch from detail plus and if you do any high end buffing you must use these 'yellow med cut and white swirl remov...

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Detailing a Used Car

Dec 19 2011 03:19 AM | TintDude in Detailing

I started restoring and detailing a Lincoln LSC and will take you step by step after wash process to make her new.We will restore paint and you will learn how to sand and dye leather ,dye carpet fix dash cracks and strip and polish wheels,this will be...

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Detailing basics - Buffing

Dec 19 2011 03:19 AM | TintDude in Detailing

For those who want to learn to buff, polish, compound or are determined to buff there own vehicle this will be what you need if you already have a rotory buffer!3M is the products that can be found virtually in ever state and area so we will use th...

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Clay Bar

Dec 19 2011 03:07 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Clay Bar SoFresh&SoClean I've heard a lot abot claying and people seem to say it works. Which clay do you guys prefer? Does clay enhance the shine? Or just take off the dubris? bandit Clay with a quick detailer cleans the top of the p...

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Carnuba (carnauba) wax

Dec 19 2011 03:00 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Carnuba (carnauba) wax DixieGraphics Nov 17 2003, 07:30 AM we're working with a boat plant to supply them with ALOT of this stuff. We found one supplier in cali and sent the plant a sample of the stuff. they loved it. now the supplier won...

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Black Streak Remover

Dec 19 2011 02:50 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Black Streak Remover Q: Recently one of our distributors called to tell us that he encountered a problem after installing ppf on a customer's new RV. The entire install went well and he used 3M's Scotchgard. That night it rained and the fol...

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Best Detailer in America Contest

Dec 19 2011 02:49 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Best Detailer in America Contest carwasher I have been approached by one of my distributors to help organize a detailing competition. It will not be held until next year but should be a big deal. We have two major car manufacturers willing to pro...

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Auto Detailing Basics

Dec 19 2011 02:41 AM | TintDude in Detailing

Auto Detailing Basics I'll help you keep things hopping a little bit in here with 3 common auto detailing newbie questions: 1.) Hand Wash, Power Sprayer or both? 2.) When should you use or not use a polisher or buffer? 3.) How do you main...

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