Paul: Thank you very much for the new changes...by AutoAppearancesinc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Sam: Fast finish is by far the best I have ever used, I have been in business for 8 years and it is by far the best. It leaves a Polymer protective film that will last up to 2 months.. I use it on paint, black trim, it removes tar and bugs.. Can't say enough about this product!!!!! Paul Auto Appearances Inc - Rleigh NC 919 812- 4759by AutoAppearancesinc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks for the info Joe..</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe: I too detailed my first bike the other day, It was nice No carpets, Windows, Vacuuming.... The only pain in the A@# was not having a bike jack to lift the bike to do the wheels.. If the bike shop owner starts bringing me more work then I will invest in a bike jack..</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe: Thanks</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe: Where did you buy the light at?? Thanks</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Steve: That was my point, but not stated as well as you did... I really think it is something that we all should be aware of.... Thanks</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe: You remember the guys at the expo, selling their cart.. There demo was on a very clean wax vehicle. the sprayer looked like a garden tank sprayer. They could not answer any of my questions...... Just my thoughts here: I can see lots of people using this type of service.. Heck think about it, you are busy and you go to the mall and there is a detailing service available whileby Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>In the past, I have sent in survey info that I recieved from a few magiznes. There no control, you just complete it, no one calls or checks up on your figures.. This goes for all magazine surveys, from computer programming to detailing.. It use to amaze me that I could never get a subcription to the high end computer programming mag's because I was not a in DB Admin. So one dby Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Well I was trying to be nice, but Dan said it better!!!!! Have a great Turkey day.....</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You guys have to remember that this is not a profeesional detailer forum.. Some us Pros hang out here!!!</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> MacGregor: I know few guys that have shops in that area... Could you pm me the name of the shop... Maybe i'll stop up once you are settled in. Thanks</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>MacGregor : I am in Raleigh NC, and yes business slows down a good bit in Dec, Jan, Feb... I work on marketing and I have other legal ways I make money whenever business is slow thru out the year. So where is the shop you are talking about in NC???</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe: And I remember you telling that story at the 2005 mobile tech expo!!! Good luck my friend...</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Brady: May I also have one and will pay for Postage too? Hey I just remembered we never hooked up when you came to Raleigh!!!! Thanks</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>"What do people suggest for doing during the winter in the Northeast?" Doing Detail? Doing washes? Doing what?? I have washed vehicles at 32 degrees before.. Even done them in colder temps. Just worked in the sun.</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Rob: Try distilled water. Maybe that will work. Think it is .59 a gallon. Had a large job I was doing and ran window cleaner... Thankfully there was a super walmart across the street. I bought a bottle of 70% Isop. Alcohol and a gallon of distilled water. Mixed a 50/50 bottle. It work very well. I sprayed the solution onto a window cloth. Did not want the stuff on plastic or the pby Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>STeve: I agree with you too. Been going to the Mobile tech expo since 2003. Even when I was doing this part time I went.. Have not made the bigger shows yet. Maybe next year..</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ron and Bud: Thanks for your input on this subject.</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hello: Welcome aboard. This subject has been discussed several thousand time here. SO please use the search feature and you wil pullup some great info. Please remember you get what you pay. Pay for good products and equipment.</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>concoursgarage : Thanks for the info. Will print this one, and place in my Ref. Binder.......</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ron: Yep! That is one of the products they produce... I really don't have a good feeling about this price increase.. Wonder how many more people will buying products off shore to save money? Just passed a station this morning $3.49 a gal. The only problem was all the others were at $2.85 a gal. Guess they will all be at 3.49 by the end of the day..</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ron: I just talked to someone in the Plastic industry today.... To say it is the tip of the iceberg is a understatement!!!!</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Guys: It is killing me too, and many customers are choosing to put fuel in the car instaed of getting it detailed. It cost me $70 dollors to fill the tank in the work van. Again I am really wondering the costs of a shop vs mobile?? I know there are alot of other expenses in havoing a shop.. Just venting!!!!</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ron: I would much rather have a company send me a small sample then a gallon. If they are giving out gallons as samples. What does that tell me about there quaility of their product... Just my view...</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Nice area over there I hear..... FYI: I did not mean to be harsh, but we all tend to look for the quick fix.</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Regkam : FIrst why don't you start another thread, what you are asking has nothing to do with 'There's a better way' Yoiu never answered my question - Where are you located??????????? To answer your question: I really don't knock on doors. I do put small flyers on mail box posts after I do a vehicle... Also you need to develop your own 1 minute presentby Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Regkam: I do both, but prefer residential ( good to a have backup water and power). WHere are you located??</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Steve: Thanks for the input, I will keep that in mind.</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ron Ketcham , concoursgarage: You two are a real asset to any forum. Please keep it up.</HTML>by Auto Appearances Inc - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts