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

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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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audi before and after hood polish pics

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

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a regulars srt 8 buffed up..rare up here
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51 merk full exterior jo before a show

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08 Bentley coupe shine up

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headlight restoration a month ago for my buddies lancer

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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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make sure the guy knows what he's doing and actualy does it...$90 is a lil low of a price granted I'm in canada but my cheapest but most popular package is $159.99 for a chemical bath claybar and 2 compounds then a coat of wax... even side jobs at home I wouldn't do this for less than $120 cash no tax as this is 4-5 hrs of work when being done correctly

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hey good stuff then

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1yr old and fresh wash tonight...proper paint care and still shines like its new can't wait to put my 18s on and my last 2 vinyl colors to come in..itll be a shame to cover this glass like paint but perfect paint to lay vinyl right there

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another big job an a mercury montego I disnt get to do a full before and after do to the size of job lol but from the one quick pick here you can see the difference this is 25yr old acrylic paint and that spot I buffed looks good

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yes siir it does! doin a white murano as we speak same problem its about 4hr of work proper removal is done with a chemical bath then a clay then cleaner compound anf the seal it up with a wax. what those spots are, are commonly callef rail dust usualy from trains or industrial areas and alota cases guys who are heavy brakers

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from any store mothers back to black works great

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hey guys thx for checkn out the thread plz continue ti ask questiins I always check in an out of here

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well I'm in Canada so I don't know zip codes if you tell me where you are I can alwas try to find the best recommendation for ya

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my best recomendation woul be look for a shop called chemical guys or shop that uses thos products pretty well vest on the market

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spot free rinse.. well if that's what your after dont worry bout the soaps that's a small element if it first off make sure you clay bar your car atleadt once a year and wax regularly. that's the key ther I clay and carnuba wax x2 a year and do paste wax inbetween that's how I get a spot feee einse now using soft water is another big help but again the seceet is all in paint care not gimmicky additives hope that helps so if ur intrrested I can list the steps and procedures I can lay out fot ya

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