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Amazon Prime Day Sales Megathread - July 8-11, 2025

We're just finishing up the 4th of July sales events--some may still be active, though. Head on over to the [4th of July / Independence Day 2025 Deals Megathrea

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

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Would I be nit picking to complain about a $284 detail?

I bought a Subaru Legacy secondhand from a smoker. Paid a local detailer $284 for their highest tier interior package. There's streaks on everything. The rear

am i expecting too much?

am i expecting too much?

am i expecting too much?

am i expecting too much?

am i expecting too much?

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am i expecting too much?

I had my friend detail two cars for the first time. Overall, the car is washed and clean, however the actual *details* were not taken care of appropriately in m

Iron Decon. Earning Its Name on that Bumper

Iron Decon. Earning Its Name on that Bumper

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Iron Decon. Earning Its Name on that Bumper

This Corvette had been sitting for decades. The owner finally decided to get it mechanically restored. The shop we work with brought us in to give it a fresh de

Extreme Iron reaction.

Extreme Iron reaction.

Extreme Iron reaction.

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Extreme Iron reaction.

I recently helped a mate cleanse his paint on the work car that sits outside the welding workshop. Bowden’s Own Three Way and clay bar. Australian products.

Cleaned the mats in my mums car

Cleaned the mats in my mums car

Cleaned the mats in my mums car

Cleaned the mats in my mums car

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Cleaned the mats in my mums car

Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

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Hello friends! I have my first official customer. I have 3 hours to clean. My brother and I will tag team it. Nervous post, what all tips and tricks do you guys have for the job?

Posted a while ago and you guys all liked my results. Boosted my confidence and booked my first real gig. My brother and I are nervous now. We have 3 hours to l

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Is there such thing as a foam cannon attachment that I can use on a commercial car wash sprayer?

I don't have a driveway so I can't wash at home where I live. Are the standard foam cannons attachable to the commercial wash bay sprayers?? Just didn't look li

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Bug attraction due to certain wax / waterless wash products?

Every time I use a detailer spray or waterless wash & wax product, it appears some bugs are attracted to the sweet smell of the product. Are there any addit

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Best and easiest way to cleaning Costco Yellow microfiber towels

Just got a pack of the Costco microfiber towels. What’s the best easiest way to clean them? I’m only using them with: -(ArmorAll Snowfoam car wash soap) -Turt

Used all purpose interior cleaner on my screen

Used all purpose interior cleaner on my screen

Used all purpose interior cleaner on my screen

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Used all purpose interior cleaner on my screen

Anybody have any tips on how to get rid of this? It feels like it’s on the inside. I don’t know how but I understand shit happens. Anybody HELP!!!! I’m so pisse

How to Remove White Paint from plastic door trim.

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How to Remove White Paint from plastic door trim.

I have a 2022 Toyota RAV4 and I accidentally got white paint from a mailbox on the black plastic door trim. I don’t want to damage the trim as I think it may be

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

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Headlight Restoration Cerakote Kit Results!

I wish I took a few more before photos, but as I was doing the sanding process of the step, I was hearing some rumblings in the sky, so I started to rush the pr

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How to remove house paint from car exterior?

So I was just asked about doing a full exterior/interior detail on a Honda Pilot, specifically focusing on the rear passenger side of the car as they had their

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Will paint prep remove existing coating on car?

This is for my brand new car and will be attempting to coat it with optimum hyper seal(using as sealant and not as drying aid). It has something on seems like p

Completed a fog lamp restoration on my aging BMW.

Completed a fog lamp restoration on my aging BMW.

Completed a fog lamp restoration on my aging BMW.

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Completed a fog lamp restoration on my aging BMW.

Very happy with the results. The projects continue on the daily. 2010 BMW 550i 6 speed.

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Ravooy PPF appears to be quite popular for wraps. Has anyone tried their 8.5mm ppf?

Black car nightmare

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Black car nightmare

I have a black 2018 Ford Mondeo (Fusion in the US). This color is literally driving me insane. I'm trying my best to keep this damn car in good condition, but

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What would you recommend remove an odour that seems to be deep into the seat?

I had a passenger in my brand new 25 civic si 4 days ago, we were on a trip for about 5-6 hours. Halfway into the trip I began to notice a smell almost like the

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Rolling cart and/ or creeper

I no longer store detailing products in my garage. Too many were ruined by the Texas heat & cold. It's a pain to carry out what I need and inevitably I have

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Budget air compressor?

Is there such a thing for detailing interiors? I've seen the rigid 4.5 recommended a few times but looking to stay closer to $100 since I'm just starting out. I

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is there a super-quiet pressure washer that won't wake up my neighbors? (but still powerful enough to wash my cars)

is there a super-quiet pressure washer that won't wake up my neighbors? (but still powerful enough to wash my cars) I've had a gas powered pressure washer(Karc

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Getting back into the game...rate my products

I used to detail as a hobby a few years back but put it on hold due to life. Now I'm starting to have some free time and instead of gaming, I'd rather pick up d

I can’t figure out what stain is on my paint.

I can’t figure out what stain is on my paint.

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I can’t figure out what stain is on my paint.

I had other spots like this same color I was able to get off but they were dried on and hard, like bird crap would. I looked it up was told it might be bee crap

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Anyone know where you can still buy a Festool Rotary Polisher RAP 150-21 FE SHINEX???

Can't find these anywhere online, most look like chinese replicas, any assistance?

Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover bleached my mirror

Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover bleached my mirror

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Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover bleached my mirror

It wasn’t my first time using Chemical Guys Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover, but this time it bleached the edges of my mirror—even though I followed all the instr