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The Safest Solutions to Removing Stains in Automotive Carpet By: Jacob Harrod These days there are a lot of different ways you can clean your carpets. What I'm going to do for you in this article is explain what I believe are the best steps and methods to getting your automotive carpets...

Hey gang, I've recently found out that some low down and dirty dirt bags have stolen a bunch of detailing items from a good friends truck. If you have any extra compounds, polishes, coatings and pads, as well as any other detailing items you can spare please let me know, as I'm trying to get...

Hey guys I have a package coming out with the 3D Ceramic Touch.The package will include an iron decon and clay with a fine grade clay mitt before applying the coating. It will be my Emerald Ceramic Touch package. I was thinking I could also do a light of polish the hood and trunk lids for my...

Just finished reading, "The RUPES Bigfoot Paint Polishing System" Thanks Mike for sending me copies of all of your books and signing them for me! Tomorrow I start on "The Complete Guide To A Show Car Shine" again.

Hey Gang, I'm looking to find the best and most up to date study guides, resources, and some practice tests so I can study and prepare for the IDA CD tests. Anything anyone can provide would really help me out. Thanks so much in advance.

Hey guys, I Wanted to create a thread for people to share all of the types of convertible tops there are, as well as recommended products and the proper names for these types of surfaces, so that way people can find this in the future and properly care for these types of surfaces. Thank you so...

I did an interior detail, and corrected this 1967 Pontiac Firebird with BF One Step, and topped with BF BlackICE. I did the interior the first day and came back the next day and worked on it from just after 5 in the morning until just before or after 3 in the morning the following day. Also...

Hey guys, I'm looking for the best product to use on these front grille and hood scoop plastics on a 1967 Pontiac Firebird. I have Solution Finish and 303 Automotive Protectant. Or I can leave the plastics as is.Any input and advice is much appreciated!

Good evening ladies and gents, I am planning on a one step production detail on a white Toyata Tundra. The tools I'm planning on using are the FLEX PXE 80, and the FLEX BEAST. I'm planning on using the BEAST for a majority of the work and the PXE 80 for thinner areas such as the A pillars...

Hey guys, I'm curious to see what the most professional detailing shirts and apparel are so I can present the most professional and high quality appearance to my customers. Also I'd Ike to know your opinions on the small details such as embroidery, buttons, etc. even footwear and socks. Every...

Hey everybody I hope you all are doing well today! I recently did an amazing job on a client's vehicle vehicle however I failed to upsell on the upholstery and carpet protection package, as I didn't really think of it because no one has ever asked me about it before, except one lady who didn't...

I'm curious to see if there is still a way to take the IDA SV test from Mike Phillips, and the cost involved, also the process required?

A while back Mike Phillips and Autogeek sent me a bottle of DP Quick Coat and many other items as gifts to try out. This stuff is AWESOME! It SMELLS GREAT! It's EASY and FAST to use and produces AMAZING RESULTS! Check out this video: I have a lot of competition in my area so I have a hard...

OK guys, it looks like there's a lot of options available for drying aids. It seems to me that the most logical option would be to figure out what what kind of last standing protection is on the vehicle and then match the correct drying aid. But what if you want a drying aid that won't act as...

Hey guys, I'm about to purchace the PBL (Pinnacle Black Label) Hide soft leather kit for use on the interior of a late model Ford pickup truck (not sure of the exact year) I have two questions. 1. Can you use the PBL Vinyl and Leather Coating on King Ranch Leather? 2. What are your...