Hi all, I've been reading about Mr. Apollo's debacle all over the net and just a few minutes ago it dawned upon me that his and my company names are very similar. Just let me clarify that I am in no way, shape or form associated with Apollo Detailing.

I am Apollo Auto from Hungary, not Apollo Detailing from Canada!

Hi Tyler

I heard that tire dressing are supposed to be bad for the tires as they will essentially "dehydrate" - is this true? Which do you recommend.

Also what do you recommend to clean the chrome exhaust tips.

thanks!

For more information see article "Tyre Cleaning_Care” in the Detailing School section of Detailing Bliss forum.

Chrome Exhaust:
Using chrome cleaner will remove the dulling that a car wash concentrate can’t. Apply a chrome cleaner (Semichrome or Mother’s Mag and Aluminium Polish) to a cool, dry exhaust, do not let the cleaner dry on the surface, for stubborn stains use #0000 synthetic steel wool and the metal polish.

To clean exhaust piping use a polishing powder (Blue Coral Blue Buster) to remove ‘blue’ from exhaust pipes wet towel and polish, it will not scratch chrome, can also be used on brass and stainless steel. Clean exhaust piping with Luster Strips. Protect the exhaust with a polymer (Zoopseal) sealant

It's good to see there are a couple knowledgeable detailers on the forums as from what I've seen/read on here it's a complete chaos, especially now after Apollo Detailing's amazing work

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-Ivan

There are as you suggest, some very knowlegable detailers out there that are prepared to share both their knowledge and experience. Wereas this young man (Holden_Caulfield04) failed to realize his limitations insofar as his ambition far outstripped his abilities

I have always tried to find out not just “How it works, but also “Why” it works. With that in mind I probably respond with more detail than some think is necessary. But try to write in a way that helps the reader to understand not only "How" to do something, but "Why" they are doing it.

Well I guess this is a big lesson in humility for him. Although I personally don't like the kid, it's a shame for him that he shot his own foot because it's obvious that he was really into detailing. I'm the same way about learning how and why something works. I like to take things apart and put them back together my own way .

Wow, I just finsihed reading all 11 pages of this thread. It's just another case pointing to the fact that people REALLY should do their homework when choosing a detailer.
It's amazing to me the amount of people I see claiming to be professional detailers on forums like this. (it's also amazing that the lower the level of car, the more people claim they are professionals. I had a guy in a forum try to tell me that Clear Coat was not a form of paint.)
Anyway, I am a detailer as well, and would like to throw my hat in the ring to answer any questions people may have. I certainly don't claim to know EVERYTHING, but I have been in the business for a few years now and have learned from my mistakes to say the least. So, ASK AWAY! Let's keep those Lamborghini's Shining!!!

On top of what TOGWT said, also keep in mind that anyone who claims to know everything is probably not a professional.
Any professional who keeps up with his craft knows full well there is no way to know everything and that detailing is a constantly changing business. There are always brand new products coming out, and techniques being introduced. (Case in point Meguiars 105/205)
Also, the way people detail in Europe is a lot different from the way people in America detail, so there is no "Right Way". There are too many variables to have a right way.

A little follow up on the original car, which was damaged by the professional detailer in quesiton. Here is a couple pictures of the Lambo after being 'detailed'





Trim damaged from the buffer...



Sanding scratches...