<HTML>Bud, Two years ago I sent you the design and you did sign the non-disclosure agreement. You gave me your engineer's (Joe) email and haven't heard anything back after 5 emails and two calls sent to him. Anyway you can push things along? That would be much appreciated! Thanks, Brian Angelucci</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe, Unless you signed a release, those are your pictures. It wasn't Bud's wrongdoing but the magazines for miscommunication. Like he said, they probably thought it was a stock photo and used it. I'd be more honored than concerned if my photo was used. I wrote an article for PC&D magazine and it ended up in American Clean Car. Was baffled but happy it made publby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>While we're on multifunctional cleaners, polishes and sealants, I did something recently that amazed me with with such great results it made me wonder if this is what those bath-tubber companies do. I had some products left over that weren't enough to do a car or boat, so I consolidated all into a pint size squirt bottle. What was it in was a marine grade heavy compound;by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Oh, I know that. Just meant that I've heard of these "nano waxes" that popped up on the retail shelves. What I use on them is the Cerious (if needs buffing because the MB detail dept. is incompetent) then the Finishing Wax. Hey, if you work with the people at PPG then I'm surely going to use the right stuff. I thought the film build on the ceramiclear was thinneby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hey Renny, Always thinking of heading south! Things are too good up here right now. A lot of big jobs down the shore and more marinas in south Jersey. I'll look on your website for the fax number and send you the sketching of my buffer on a stick. Dan, one word -- fiberglass!</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Are we talking about the ceramiclear on the high line Mercedes or a paint sealant that actually uses ceramic, which I've never heard of? I've heard of some sealants to be used on the ceramiclear but never a sealant with ceramic.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ron, I want your job when you retire! To me, Teflon coated wheels would be easier to clean than clear coated wheels -- which clean up quick with just carwash soap and water if neglected but not cooked. I know all the chemicals you listed except TSP. Am I missing something?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>So you're not going to rebuild it reuse it? You, Renny and I should compare our extended buffers together. You guys patent?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Exactly!</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>My arsenal is full of: Auto Magic Stoner, Inc. 3M Valugard Marykate (CRC Industries) There are a ton more, which are mostly all good. Mix and match! Nothing wrong with that.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Ahh, the old polisher on the pole. Renny, I still need to see those blueprints! Renny, did I email you my design or just talk to you about it? About the air powered high speed buffer, be careful with the psi on those because my first time using one 9 years ago in my paint refinishing school, I zipped right down to the metal because the guage was a bit off.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Does anyone know who to call in regards to having equipment made? I have some really, really great ideas that would make a detailer's life a whole lot easier and less tiring during their work day. Don't want to go through one of those invention companies you see on TV but more of someone who produces detailing equipment as well. I have the ideas on paper and the prototypeby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Is that it? If so then that thing must weight less than a cigarette.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Yeah, I'm not that nuts. Only way I'll do it is if I have 4 or more washes there that day. Two hours of driving out of a full work day would be unproductive. Thanks for the input fellas. That's why I asked what you would all do. It's a customer whose boat I already did a full detail on earlier this month and he wants it maintained twice a month.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Have a customer who keeps his boat down the shore and wants bi-weekly washes done. This would be a hit in any detailer's league since you usually get $1.50 per foot for just a wash and dry job. However, his boat is a 33' and the travel time to get there is 45 minutes. Granted I can get $50 for the whole job which will take 1 hour but not sure if it's worth it. Productby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, Thank you for the follow up. I heard the same thing about Ford's Certified Used reconditioning program as well but like you said, times have changed. The videos AM has are a bit on the quick side, since they didn't show any aggitation with a brush for the engine detail or tire sidewall cleaning -- just spray, dwell and pressurewash. Excellent products though. Maybeby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Looking to get a new rotary (Fein or Metabo) this week since my thousand pound Milwaukee is giving me arthritis in my hands and wrists while buffing hulls. I need something lightweight and durable. Air tools are not an option. What is everyone's (who used these) opinions on both of these high speeds?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Toyota implement Auto Magic exclusively in the reconditioning services for their certified program? That's all we used when I was PT detail manager at Toyota two years ago. And I'm still confused on what Sears has to do with Toyota and their protection package warranty?? It's called the Sears Package. Keith, how did theby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>All due respect Bud but this should've been sent in a private email, not posted on the forum.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>For road tar get yourself a can of Tarminator. Easily removes sap too. The clay bar is great for removing contaminants such as IFO, or any other foreign element not bonded to the finish. Removes the top layers of such but chemical is needed if sap, tar, bug guts, etc. Zymol is a good product but geared more towards retail than professional due to the cost. Get yourself a good swirlby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>autoint.com has a TPD (Trusted Professional Detailer) program but do not see any for Nebraska.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
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<HTML>I can vouge that Stoner makes amazing products that do work (Invisible Glass, Tarminator and Trim Shine are my favs.) I've heard good things about Top of the Line but have not used thier products. I use Pledge in my own vehicle's interior as a cleaner & dressing. Thats my tip but can be expensive to use it in large volume shops.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>We're pretty much in the same ballpark. I just shot a quote to a potential client for a wash & wax on a 2003 54' Meridian for $1,300 (retail). Should be two days work for my subcontractor. Way too far for me to travel -- near NYC.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Yes, any mild cleaner such as Woolite will work for the average clean up. What type of stain are you working with? Just maintaining or reconditioning?</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>When people speak of Porter Cable, the first thing that comes to mind is the variable-speed orbital buffer. However, some people do not know that Porter Cable offers a variable-speed rotary polisher -- and the terminology can be confusing. I agree that the Cyclo is a godsent tool to us detailers. Still have my eye on the Metabo rotary for its super light-weight construction.</HTMby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Keith, What is your price per foot for the 36' Regal? I want to see if I'm still to cheap or ballpark. I raised my prices by $2.00 per foot this year -- on all size boats.</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Dan, I was in your position not too long ago. You just have to be a businessman and tell your original customers that cost of doing business has gone up and that you need to raise the prices. Believe it or not, if they like your work and you customer service, they'll understand and stick with you. Just keep providing the quality service and you'll be fine. I knew I was leaby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Joe, Didn't you say every 6 months you wanted to add a mobile unit plus 2 employees? That was one of your goals if I read correctly. Seems to me you're on the right track. Nothing wrong with staying in the trenches. Renny still does and he is very successful. Easier said than done but hire loyal employees, train them the way you want things done and supervise all the uniby Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I went to Pal Automotive yesterday and was so overwhelmed by all the Auto Magic products displayed I forgot to look for Collinite. Doh! Paradise for detailers there!</HTML>by Brian Angelucci - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts