<HTML>What I consider variable speed is controled by the trigger not a dial. I like those set ups better. Millwalkee has a rotary buffer with a trigger controlled V.S.</HTML>by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I own a Makita and in my opinion it has its good points and bad. The one thing I don't like about 9227 is that it is not a v.s. trigger. It tends to sling product because of this but if you apply the product with moderation, which you should be doing anyway but sometimes you will get more than desired, it works very well. A wool pad is more "aggressive" because it isby Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If it soaked the carpet as much as you say then pulling it is the only thing to do. If you dont then the coolant will sit into the padding and only wick back through the carpet over and over again. I would pull the carpet and access the damage to the padding and determine whether or not to replace it. The carpet can be gently power washed clean.</HTML>by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Here is what I do. I am new to the business arena here and wanted to do some things that were not available to the customers from other detailers. I advertise on my flyers that I offer a Foul Weather Discount. If their appointment is cancelled due to bad weather I offer them a reschedule at a 10% discount. This way I am not out a lot of money really (and its tax deductable since iby Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Competition is very high in most areas but if you keep one thing in mind while doing EVERY job you do it is to do the best work in town. If you have to take an extra few minutes at first to do it right it will pay off in the long run. What I did was offer to do about a half dozen of my friends vehicles at half price. They ranged from cars, work trucks, and SUV's. It gave me aby Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, my guess is it is a preference thing with everyone. I personnally like a liquid form of wax but thats not to say I haven't used others either. Paste wax in my opinion is a lot easier to wipe off but probably due to the fact that you tend to put it on in a thinner layer.</HTML>by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I use the Blackfire also and although it is not sold in bulk you do shat I do and offer that service as a "menu" item which it sounds like you do anyways. My charge for this treatment is $20 additional. Of course you need to sell the customer the detail package also to remove the old waxes and what have you before doing this.</HTML>by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I am sure there are more out there but I know of two. I will be ordering both to try because that is a big problem here in NC. Classic Motoring sells product I think is called 100 Grand or 1000 Grand. Something like that. It is a pumic type material I gather that polishes away the spots. Pro products sells an acid based liquid form that does the same.by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Bud, I kind of agree with you except that when I use a "cleaner wax" I use Zymol. I did a Ford F150 P/U for a friend of mine with this and the results were great and today after 6 weeks it still looks like it was just waxed. The finish on his truck before hand was that of a vehicle that was driven and never washed much and not waxed for about two years at least. It had very moderateby Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Is there a reason you couldnt go further with this product and install it along the bottom of quarter panels and doors to eliminate rock chips? Heck, if the price is right it could be a repeat selling item every 12-18 months when the stuff gets chipped up and not looking good.by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I have the Meguiar's in bulk. It is supplied in a one gallon container. I love the stuff. I actually bought this container on Ebay from a fellow at a very reasonable cost.by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
For the dash I too use either Meguiars or 303. I like the smell that Meguiars leaves (almost leatherlike) but I like the satin finish of 303. I use the 303 on my tires as well because I like the dull shine vs. plastic look. I carry both shiney and satin on my rig depending on customer preference. For vehicle protection on my customers cars I use mainly Meguiars caranuba wax and for sealant Iby Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
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I haven't seen it myself but I hear the Meguiar's tape is a good one.by Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I think Bud has some very good advice and is a value on this forum. I am really pretty new here but I will say that I see Bud and a couple others do the answering of questions and not the asking of them. I have no issues with his sales "tactics" either. Remember everyone, he is a salesman too and relies on that income along with detailing. I should be so lucky to have the cash to seby Woody Laird - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts