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  1. Thread: Website Design

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    Interestingly enough, Website Design as a thread...

    Interestingly enough, Website Design as a thread topic, Is part of marketing for a detailing business.
    Performance issues, SEO, and Mobile first (speed, etc.) are all factors for increasing search...
  2. 2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter / Explorer Conversion Van / 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

    2024 Mercedes Benz Sprinter / Explorer Conversion Van / A Miracle Detailing 🌴
    Interior all custom. Custom fade paint exterior (single-stage blue and silver)
    CQuartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating...
  3. 2022 Lexus ES350 - DQuartz Pro with CQuartz Professional - 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

    2022 Lexus ES350 - DQuartz Pro topped with CQuartz Professional - �� A Miracle Detailing
    It looked like it had been washed 100 time with a Brillo pad.
    On the sides the paint was very thin. A PTG is...
  4. The Rupes 21 comes with a 6? backing plate. It...

    The Rupes 21 comes with a 6? backing plate. It has a 21mm throw.
    I swapped the 6? BP for a 5? BP.
    I like the feel of a 5? plus it works better for curved areas.
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    IMHO it is better to polish the paint and...

    IMHO it is better to polish the paint and thoroughly clean the paint before PPF applcation.
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    Proper maintenance is better the restoration....

    Proper maintenance is better the restoration.
    Soft wash mitts. pH-neutral soaps and love.
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    Not really. IMHO If you polish it will remove...

    Not really.
    IMHO If you polish it will remove some.
    Sometimes "it's better to improve than remove".
  8. Sadly, between the factory and the $tealership...

    Sadly, between the factory and the $tealership doing the client a favor and washing his car.
    They worked well. They turned out a very clear and brilliant finish.
  9. It's relative to customer expectations and their...

    It's relative to customer expectations and their budget. Not every vehicle I do is a professional coating candidate.


    Preparation is the key!
    I let folks know a one-step polish is going to...
  10. I replaced the 6" backing plate on the 21 with...

    I replaced the 6" backing plate on the 21 with https://www.carpro-us.com/polish-pads/rupes-5-backing-plate/
    I only have 5" pads now. One size to stock. I like the 5" BP on the 21!
  11. 2024 Mercedes Black GLC 300 / CQuartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

    2024 Mercedes Black GLC 300 / CQuartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing


    Inspection:
    DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
    DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector...
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    Polishing PPF can/will damage PPF.

    Polishing PPF can/will damage PPF.
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    From what I have learned you can use a mixture of...

    From what I have learned you can use a mixture of Isopropyl alcohol and distilled water and wipe off the PPF.
    This will clean it and prep it for applying the coating. Do not "clay" the PPF.
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    Some folks have had success with applying Ceramic...

    Some folks have had success with applying Ceramic coating on PPF.
    I would suggest using Carpro Skin.
  15. 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS / CQuartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

    2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS / CQuartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing
    Surprising how swirled out the paint was on a car with 38 miles on it!


    Inspection:
    DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint...
  16. Thread: Echo2 vs ONR

    by Merlin
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    I'm not a chemist but...IIRC ONR is a cleaner and...

    I'm not a chemist but...IIRC ONR is a cleaner and Elixir cleans and protects.
  17. 2022 - Porsche 911 GT3 - Black / CQuartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

    2022 - Porsche 911 GT3 - Black / CQuartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing


    Inspection:
    DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
    DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector...
  18. Thread: Echo2 vs ONR

    by Merlin
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    I've been using CARPRO EliXir Quick Detailer...

    I've been using CARPRO EliXir Quick Detailer for quite a while now and I am happy with the results.
  19. Thread: Website Design

    by Merlin
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    Yepper, you are only allowed one H1 per page....

    Yepper, you are only allowed one H1 per page.
    Keywords are a big deal, however, they must be used per page in a "conversation style" format.
    Try only to use them as needed so you do not penalized...
  20. Thread: Website Design

    by Merlin
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    Another tool I like is META SEO Inspector. It is...

    Another tool I like is META SEO Inspector.
    It is an extension for Google Chrome
    A few sites you can use.

    https://gtmetrix.com

    https://pagespeed.web.dev/

    https://seomator.com/free-tools
  21. Thread: Website Design

    by Merlin
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    This is what my quick check displays. Mobile...

    This is what my quick check displays.

    Mobile
    1346

    Desktop
    1347

    1348
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    Rupes iBrid Mini HLR75 Design Flaws SOLVED!

    I purchased a Rupes iBrid Mini HLR75 when they first came out.
    The first day I used it (it looks different) I found design flaws.
    One of them was how you set it down. Another was the...
  23. Thread: Damaged wheels?

    by Merlin
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    From the pics, I really can't see the damage...

    From the pics, I really can't see the damage well. (small pics)
    I probably would try a different chemistry to see if it's surface or stained.
    Do you know if they are clear-coated?
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    I might suggest a fine polish and a medium 3"...

    I might suggest a fine polish and a medium 3" pad.
    I probably would do it by hand and be very light.
    From the pic. it appears the column has a bumpy texture.
    The goal is to remove the scuff and...
  25. 2019 Toyota Tundra metallic black / Cquartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing

    2019 Toyota Tundra metallic black / Cquartz Finest Reserve 🌴 A Miracle Detailing
    This truck was in bad shape and needed an "Extreme Makeover".
    Swirl marks and a "foggy haze" covered the entire...
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