Blog
Former shop owner talks detailing, detail supplies and the auto detailing industry.
Vlog
Talk is cheap. Our videos will get to the heart of the detailing industry with video.
Podcasts
Our podcasts will be like our VLOG just in audio formats.
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Waterless Wash Vs Rinseless Wash
You probably know what you pay for a gallon of detailing chemical. But do you know what that chemical actually costs you every time you use it on a car? In this video, Justin the Supply Guy breaks down why price per gallon can be misleading and shows you how dilution ratio and actual product…
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How to Remove Water Spots and What Happens When Water Spot Removers Don’t Work
In this video, Justin the Supply Guy discusses water spot removal, water spot removers and damp sanding as well as one step paint correction
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Is Acid Wheel Cleaner Safe? How to Identify Wheels, Finishes and the Right Cleaner
Look, before we get into wheel acid, I need to make a couple things clear. We rarely, if ever, used wheel acid in our shop. We just didn’t find it necessary. If you’re going to allow it in your shop, this isn’t some CYA statement. Read the PPE section of the SDS. Read the instructions….
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Detailing Faded Black Trim: Choosing the Right Trim Restoration Product
The approach you take to detailing faded black trim is going to depend somewhat on why you are detailing a vehicle and what the ultimate outcome is. By this I mean a used car dealer may have a very different goal than a detailer being paid for a high-end detail on a customer-owned vehicle. At…
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How Much Does Your Detailing Chemical Really Cost Per Car?
Detailing Chemical Cost Per Car Calculator Find out what your detailing chemical really costs every time you use it. Cost Per Gallon $ Dilution Ratio : Example: 20:1 means 20 parts water to 1 part chemical. Finished Product Used Per Vehicle (ounces) Calculate Cost Per Car YOUR CHEMICAL COST PER VEHICLE $0.00 If you run…
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3D Car Care Vs Car Candy
Justin the Supply Guy has a look at Car Candy and 3D Car Care pre soaks and car soaps. The car wash soaps were virtually identical, however the same could not be said of the pre soaks. Justin also has a look at the Maxshine battery operated dryer. Perhaps the most surprising thing is how…
Only the Paint Knows What Pad You Should Use. The Art of the Test Spot.
I am working on a black…. What pad and compound should I use? Really? As a professional detailer this is a question we should never ask. Actually, we should ask. But we should ask the paint. Modern paint correction allows us to save time and money, but only when we master the test spot.
Does you car smell like smoke, pet, or teenage athlete?
We get nose blind. Odors in our car, truck or SUV build up over time. Others like skunk, mice and pat rack happen quickly. From ozone to chlorine bombs, we tell you the right way to eliminate odor.
Confused by Detailing Supplies
Detailing Supplies – Utah & Colorado
Justin the Supply Guy provides detailing supplies in Colorado via ImageFx Products. But supplying products locally is just part of Justin’s calling. Justin the Supply guy has spoken on the national stage. As a former shop owner and distributor, he uses his knowedge and hands on experience to educate, locally with his customers and nationally through his website, Instagram and Facebook channels. mageFx also serves off of Utah including Salt Lake City, St. George, Midvale, Pleasant Grove and beyond. In Colorado, detail supplies are offered in Grand Junction, Rifle, Glenwood Springs, Montrose, Delta, Fruita, Palisade and more. Our new retail location will help us serve Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Littleton, Lakewood. We are the Utah and Colorado choice for Detail Supply. All detail supply locations here.
Justin Krauss (“Justin the Supply Guy”) operates this website as an independent educational resource for professional detailers, dealerships, and automotive appearance professionals. While Justin is employed by ImageFx Products, the opinions expressed on this website and associated social media channels are his own.