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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Finished before LSP
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Sealed with Optimum Opti-seal left to cure for 12 hours, then two coats of P21S 100% Paste Wax.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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wow... thats dedication
 
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Just curious, after spending that much time on these things, as I know it's a profession, whats the average time that someone comes back to you or that they mess it up? I guess what I'm trying to ask is if they get the presidential werks, does it just take a hand wash and a couple MF drying towels to make it like that again or do they have to come back?
 
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by teamdaraptor
Just curious, after spending that much time on these things, as I know it's a profession, whats the average time that someone comes back to you or that they mess it up? I guess what I'm trying to ask is if they get the presidential werks, does it just take a hand wash and a couple MF drying towels to make it like that again or do they have to come back?
I try to teach all of my customers the correct way to wash, etc. You can easily swirl up a car in no time using the wrong materials, I advise most people to come back for a light polish every 6 months.
 
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Presidential_Detail
I try to teach all of my customers the correct way to wash, etc. You can easily swirl up a car in no time using the wrong materials, I advise most people to come back for a light polish every 6 months.
Can you please enlighten us on how you would go about washing the car to achieve minimal swirl marks?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Nice work as always, BTW if you dont mind my asking how much does a job like this cost?
 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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Hey Pres,

I have been looking over your detail jobs. Really nice work!

I am curious about a couple of things:

Do you hand apply the Opti-Seal, or are you using your polisher?

Actually, I guess I am just curious about the one thing. It has been a LONG time since I did a paint restoration myself and these products you use were not available back then.

Cheers!
 



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