you have questions and ill have answers

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · Jul 4, 2013 (Edited)

hey guys I've been part of the site for a bit and as my screen name shows yes I'm a professional detailer,From the basics to advanced highspeed polishing wet sanding headlight restoration and even rim repairs. ..I can always offer my advice ima 15yr veteran in the industry from everyday cars to high end exotics to show cars so feel free to ask for advice I'm not trying to sell anyting so don't take it that way I'm here to offer tips to fellow xb owners (I have a 2012 myself) and help you guys with being able to do it yourself. I feel every car enthusist should want to know how and what to use to diy so feel free and ask ill help you all out

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #21 · Jul 5, 2013

and after light/swirl remover step
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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #22 · Jul 6, 2013

and this wahs all done with no machine
for a custmer just using a standard foam waxing pad
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markio

· #23 · Jul 6, 2013

Wow... that's impressive

I just saw today how well the scratch remover + microfiber can work. however...

other than deep breathing exercises, what can I do to cope with this?

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #24 · Jul 6, 2013

do you have a shot straight on of it? and what's that from always helps with visulising and helping when I can't physicaly check it out lol

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markio

· #25 · Jul 6, 2013

it's pretty hard to get a photo of- which I guess is a good thing... but I'll get ya one

xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #26 · Jul 6, 2013

ya that looks like onevof those tricky bastards..its hard to tell if ya can stick a finger nail in it usualy ifvthats the case it can be biffed to a certain extent... but from this angle it looks like actual body work may be needed but again unfortunately some pics don't always give the info needed lol

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #27 · Jul 6, 2013

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some miscellaneous jobs ill share
before and after of a trunk... look familiar this is what happens when u drag a case of water across a trunk with rocks stuck to iy
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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #28 · Jul 6, 2013

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Discussion Starter · #29 · Jul 6, 2013

one of my regulars chevelle daily driver.. wich in canada alota guys don't usualy drivem outside of sunday cruises and weekend shows

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #30 · Jul 6, 2013

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here's a full paint restore I had done last summer

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #31 · Jul 6, 2013

this trans am was riddled with fine scratches and swirls unfortunately wit it being a big job and being on a time crunch I had forgotten to take time for before pics lol

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #32 · Jul 6, 2013

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audi before and after hood polish pics

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Discussion Starter · #33 · Jul 6, 2013

another regulars dodge ram after winter tailgate was riddled with snow brush marks not now

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Discussion Starter · #34 · Jul 6, 2013

a regulars srt 8 buffed up..rare up here
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Discussion Starter · #36 · Jul 6, 2013

51 merk full exterior jo before a show

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Discussion Starter · #37 · Jul 6, 2013

08 Bentley coupe shine up

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #38 · Jul 6, 2013

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headlight restoration a month ago for my buddies lancer

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xbdetailguy

Discussion Starter · #39 · Jul 6, 2013

first pic shows what the onevlooked like with no work and the other being the finished side by side.. and underneath is it on the car...this is the quality of a 3m kit nothing from my shop that's an at home project so if your unsure of diy headlights and what works that 3m kit works awesome

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markio

· #40 · Jul 6, 2013

what should I pay for a full exterior detail? mostly finding tint shops and people on craigslist with references

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