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I have a water containment mat that I purchased from Bud about a year and a half ago. I used it until recently in my rented detail shop. It is 10'x30'. It works awesome, contains the water until it can be pumped off with a sumbmersible pump. It comes with everything you will need, mat and foam berms. I have $1300 in it, i would sell it for $650+shipping. If interested please email me anby ssa111 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I used a vapor cleaner for the last year and raved about it. I say raved because it now collects dust in our office. It was a supposed "commercial grade" Vapor Clean Desiderio vapor steam extractor. This machine rocked when it actually worked. It was ideal for vehicles that were not quite bad enough to have to break out the extractor and it worked wonders on leather and hard to reach plby ssa111 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Hello All: I know this subject has been touched on, but I am having a major problem with late model Chrysler, Ford and GM vehicles. It seems that the new fabric being used on the seats is staining when water hits it. I have a contract with 2 large dealerships in our area, a Ford and Lincoln/Mercury Volvo. The Ford dealer is a large truck dealer and consequently we are seeing a lot of F-150s wiby ssa111 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Doug, Yes Everything was helpful. I had my practices down before, but I thought there might be some nifty tricks out there maybe we had not thought of. Thanks. Timby ssa111 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Hi All, I am always in a quest to do things better/faster/cheaper and believe that we can never stop learning from each other. So, My question to you is what are some of your best practices when doing under the hood detailing. What processes work most efficiently for you and yield the best results? What kind of safeguards are you using to ensure that sensitive electronic pieces are kept out ofby ssa111 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I worked for a dealer who refused to invest in an extractor, we did it the really old fashioned (bad) way. Sprayed foam shampoo or degreaser on the carpet, agitated w/ a brush, spritzed with water and sucked it out. The results sucked, but it was not my position to buy him an extractor. We always had wicking going on.. Since then, I have my own shop and we use an extractor mainly for heavy stuffby ssa111 - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>if you are just starting out, i would avoid using a rotary buffer until you get the proper training and experience on it. an inexperienced user can do a world of damage with a high speed rotary buffer. if you can, try to practice on junk/wrecked car panels. it will make you more confident in using the rotary.</HTML>by Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>My blower is a Craftsman 200 MPH, 400 CFM. The outlet hole is 3". Thanks for the help, Bud.</HTML>by Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Frank, Im not sure i get what you are saying...Have you used the air wand? If so, can you tell me if it is worth investing in? On the Detail Plus Website, the Air wand kit comes complete with the Air Wand, Hose Assy, and the Weed Eater blower. I already own a Craftsman blower, so I dont need the Weed Eater. Thanks for the input. Tim</HTML>by Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hey Guys/Girls, Just wondering if anyone has had the pleasure of trying out one of the Air Wand's offered by Bud's Detail Plus. I may be looking into one, but all i need is the wand and hose assy. I have a top of the line Craftsman Blower already (dont need a 2nd). Anyone tried to use one of these with something other than the Weed Eater? Thanks!</HTML>by Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have been using the Wheel Wash (blue) from Top of The Line. Works unbeleivably. I have found that BMW's have the absolute worst problems with caked on neglected brake dust, and this stuff works the best at breaking down the adhesives used in the brake pads. Well worth it for the work you save.</HTML>by Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>i am not considering a changeover of my business type, i am considering adding a mobile unit. i have a friend who is interested in joining me in a business venture, and i thought adding a mobile unit would only add to the services we can perform. there are a number of corporate parks in our area that would welcome such a service.</HTML>by Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>hello all: has anyone ever attempted to modify a pickup truck for mobile detailing? i have easy access to a local dealer only car auction, so obtaining a fairly cheap but decent looking pickup for a mobile outfit wouldnt be a problem. I am very handy and consider myself able to pull off a task such as modifying a pickup to hit the road with my detailing skills. Mobile detailing, likeby Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>That is a decision you have to make on your own. I can offer this advice: I have been doing it since way before i could drive, this built up an experience base and gave me credibility for people to refer their friends and family to me. I personally see nothing wrong with building capital that way, plus it gives you a grassroots customer base. One thing i would worry about is liabilityby Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hello All: I posted this awhile back, but i think it might have gotten overlooked. I am still looking for some other input on this subject. Thanks, here is my previous post. Im sure that you have all encountered the car that drove behind the road painting truck and made sure to hit both the yellow and white fresh paint lines on the way down. My question is to all of you. What are thby Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Matt, I am a newly registered member, and can relate totally to your situation also. Detailing is definitely a "bust your ass" occupation. I say this mainly because I believe that there are a lot of people out there doing just mediocre work. You need to stand out from the crowd so that people not only come back to you for all of their work, but recommend you to their friendsby Tim Pappas - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts