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Most questions pertaining to Automotive and Motorcyle Cleaning & Detailing. Please DO NOT SEND ME QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO BODY WORK, DENTS, DINGS, REPLACING PANELS....ETC.
Experience in the area
I have operated a stand alone detail center for 24 years
Organizations
Professional Detailers Association
Publications
Auto Laundry Magaazine Carwash & Detail Magazine Old Cars News
Education/Credentials
College credits in law, business, public speaking & instruction.
Awards and Honors
Ardex ClearCoat polishing course Best of the Best Auto Detailing Central Jersey
What do you like about this subject?
It is a passion of mine to keep my vehicles looking nice.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The service provided by detailers has grown froma luxury service to a needed service. Today's automotive paint can be quite scare to work with for the inexperienced.
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Recent Answers from Bob
2009-10-20 residue:
This is a very sticky situation. There are many variables that have to be taken into account. How long the residue has been on the trim, how old the trim is, and what kind of vehicle it is, etc. The
2009-09-15 Drying out interior carpet:
Gus, The only way I do it, and the only way to guarantee that there will be no mold and mildew is to remove the carpet. Let it dry or replace the insulation. This type of service is labor intensive
2009-07-30 tape/glue removal:
Rubbing alcohol first. Goof-off second. Make sure the area is clean and free of dirt. Check to make sure that either the alcohol or the goof-off is not harming the paint by putting a little on a
2009-07-23 Clear Coat:
This is a job for the body shop. If the detailer is reputable I would lean toward them. But the dealer has a stake in this also. If the paint is going bad and is can be proven that there was no body damage
2009-07-23 clear coat:
The clear coat and the paint work in conjunction with each other. Once one goes the other is sure to follow. I advise anyone with this type of problem that it's time for a paint job. If you can't afford
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