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Forum: USA - Texas 06-30-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,486
Posted By Steve P
Here you go in a nutshell: I get contacted...

Here you go in a nutshell:

I get contacted by many people for product advice or pricing on detail services. Sometimes it can be very difficult to speculate or determine what is needed to correct...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 09-21-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,691
Posted By Steve P
I tested this DI tank from...

I tested this DI tank from www.portablewaterdi.com earlier this summer on babyjiulie83's SS.

Cost is $299.00 + $18.00 shipped.

Resin refill cartridge are priced at $80.00
...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 08-12-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,220
Posted By Steve P
I would suggest taking a closer look at your...

I would suggest taking a closer look at your towels and wash mitts that you use in washing and drying the car. Test them on the back of an old CD. If it leaves fine scratches on the CD, it will...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 08-11-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,932
Posted By Steve P
Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Hand buffing...

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Hand buffing attempts may only provide short term relief or remove the mildest scratches and dull haze on the surface. Using the Porter Cable buffer with the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 08-10-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,426
Posted By Steve P
First Exterior Treatment Process: Red Jewel SS

Here's another example of an SS I did just last week for the new owner. Delivered just 3 days earlier and only 100 miles on the odometer, this was a marked change from some of my recent detail...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-30-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
The process for Number_9's car was done at his...

The process for Number_9's car was done at his location in the middle of the day with no shading. Sundays' demo was done at mine. I used the same concepts for both with just slight variations in...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-30-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
Direct from the supplier: "Dispose in...

Direct from the supplier:

"Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This resin is non-hazardous, dispose of resin via any business or home disposal system."
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-29-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
For those type of spots that occur during...

For those type of spots that occur during transport, I would still go with the least aggressive means of removal. After the initial rinse to remove the loose dust and dirt, I would lightly swab the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-29-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
Only the old resin needs to be poured out and new...

Only the old resin needs to be poured out and new added when spotting starts to occur. When the total dissolved solids (TDS) are greater than 50 PPM, it is time to change. A TDS measuring meter...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-29-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
Extreme? Maybe. But for for some, they...

Extreme? Maybe.

But for for some, they will get frustrated with the process of trying to remove the spotting due to hard water or high TDS levels without inflicting fine scratches or dulling...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-29-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
The white tank you see in the picture doesn't...

The white tank you see in the picture doesn't hold any water. Your outside water source connects to the inlet and the DI water passes through the outlet. For this demo, I used the white 4"...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-29-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,170
Posted By Steve P
Thanks for the opportunity to show what you can...

Thanks for the opportunity to show what you can accomplish on your own with these tips.

Here's the thread of yesterdays' demo:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29956

For that...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-29-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By Steve P
babyjulie83's wash demo session

Yesterday Julie brought me her car for some tips on safely washing and drying it. BY 900 AM it was already 85+ degrees. Before her arrival, I had already set up the canopy for some temporary...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-26-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,170
Posted By Steve P
Right now we are in the middle of a string of 100...

Right now we are in the middle of a string of 100 degree days. The last several cars I have detailed have been washed and clay barred before 900 AM to minimize the spotting before starting the...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-26-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,637
Posted By Steve P
Many products will give users satisfactory...

Many products will give users satisfactory results when they are used correctly.

It is all about using the proper tools and techniques during this process to get those results.

Here is my...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-26-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,088
Posted By Steve P
Hand attempts will mask or remove the finest...

Hand attempts will mask or remove the finest blemishes. For those harder clear coat surfaces, I have always recommended to use the least agressive means necessary until something stronger is needed....
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-16-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,996
Posted By Steve P
Here's an example of the brush I used to detail...

Here's an example of the brush I used to detail Number_9's car a couple of weeks ago. It's a 16" white tampico bristle spoke brush that will reaches all the way to the back of the wheel. It will...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection 06-15-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,664
Posted By Steve P
FIRST DETAIL: '10 Camaro SS #4768

I first met Number_9 at the Classic Chevy's dealership Camaro Launch party. After talking about his future new arrival, I offered to assist in the first detail treatment once the new car was...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-12-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,096
Posted By Steve P
Number_9: Thanks for allowing me the...

Number_9:

Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to assist with the initial treatment of your new car last Sunday. Whether it's a new car or not, I treat every one of them like one of my own.
...
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