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  1. dszx13

    Starter kit.

    Looking for recommendations on what I should get to fix my horrible paint an to keep it nice. I do not have a machine but I would like to get one. Looking for the best bang for my buck. I basically have the basic cheap soap from the auto parts store and rags. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
  2. Ginger

    NBS guys, looking for some help

    I know a lot of us NBS guys have had the paint on the dash peel off. or start to peel, and i know a lot of guys pressure wash it off. What are you guys using to paint it again. I would really like to find something to paint mine to look like the OEM charcoal again. While we are on the...
  3. 1brokekid

    Daily Driven Billets/Polished wheels

    So I'm fighting keeping these polished 2 piece eagles looking good, due to daily driving it. Anyone have any advice? As of now I'm washing with soap and water, and polishing with mothers and a powerball, then by hand. wheels alone are a 2 hour ordeal. Not too bad, but i want to find a...
  4. SamCarroll

    Red Tacoma Detail

    Had this one come to me in pretty rough shape. Wanted a polish, interior cleaning. Strip Wash Clay AIO polish Sealant PERL tire dressing Under Carriage spray In N Out spray for plastics On to the pics! Before: After: It was a nice...
  5. DemoN

    a little bathroom remodeling this weekend.

    Ever since i bought this house, i hated the way the down stairs bathroom looked. wood panel floors, beige paint, terrible vanity...and a fucking kitchen sink faucet. i changed out the flooring a while back and painted the beige bullshit...but still hand that fucked vanity, mirror and faucet...
  6. THE Mook

    New ZL1 Dealer Save

    Morn, did a 2015 ZL-1 a couple weeks back. Spent 20 hours on the polish side. It looked about 85% better when it was finished. I have never seen a dealership essentially murder a factory paint job like that ever in my life. There are some deep scratches and other things (dealer installed)...
  7. SamCarroll

    Newer Camry strip/clay/seal

    Had someone who wanted to strip whatever they put on at the dealership and clay, seal and clean the interior as they have a baby and it was pretty dirty. I didn't have any before pics because he showed up a little late and its a year old so it wasn't in terrible shape to begin with. He washes...
  8. M

    Truck down!!

    So, for the past couple of weeks, I'd been listening to this squeal coming from under the hood. It would get louder and louder as the truck warmed up. Well Saturday, I was coming back home and it threw the belt and overheated on me. I pulled over and the belt was over by the battery, still in...
  9. FreeWilly!

    Scg

    These guys are complete scum! I have brand new unused product I want to take back. I even offered to drive the stuff up there. Their supposed return policy is 2-3 weeks maybe I'll get my money back! But what's better is the VP will hang up on you, and Carrie will personally insult you. I...
  10. DeanH1290

    Potential build? Need some input!

    Been thinking more and more about leaving my nnbs alone since it is my DD. My dad still has my old truck and I've been thinking about working on it instead since its been a good truck to me. Stats: 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 z71 SLT Extended cab. It has over 250,000 miles and it is really starting to...
  11. D

    TECH TIP: How polishing impacts clear coat thickness

    For some guys this isn't new info, but I do see a lot of rookie polishers and casual detailers asking about this online so figured I'd put the info together. Lots of other articles like this one are available for free on our forums: Surf City Garage Library - Surf City Garage Forums "Does...
  12. DemoN

    Supply list help

    Im running low on detailing supplies and need to restock: Truck soap Detail Spray Microfibers (for paint and for wheel polishing) Trim and wheel cleaner (like VRT) Applicator for Trim and wheel cleaner New single stage liquid wax. link me the new hot shit, fellas
  13. BigBoi

    Hillbilly water

    I live in bum fucked Egypt and have well water. What can I use to prevent the horrid water spots that occur? Tired of having to drive to town to wash my truck. Towel drying helps but it doesn't completely rid the spots.
  14. marc

    removing tint any tips ?

    so i have to get my safety certificate done to my truck so have to remove tint of the front driver and passenger windows heard lots of people removing tint after tickets so some of you must have good tricks to do so. my tint is pretty old i think like 6 years and its scratched on the...
  15. Smith

    Post your detailing products review!

    Borrowed this thread from some other forums, however, figured it could be used here as well! Everyone has their opinion on what is best and what makes company X product better than company Y's product. With that being said this thread is meant for those of you who try/have tried new products...