<HTML> Frank thats 150.00 I woudnt do a car for 1.50</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I think everyone missesd my point. The dealership asked me to look at these scratches and I told them 150 per car flat rate. They had to call the pressure wash company to make sure he agreed. They agreed because they didnt want to lose that lucrative acccount. I dont work for dealerships persay but they are nice people. The dealer is gioing to pay me for the scratch reby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I work with a nissan dealer in my area doing cars when they have overflow. Recently, the used car manager told me of a problem they had with an outside vendor. The company they have contracted to rinse and chamois the lot vehicles was being careless and scratching numerous cars on the bottom rocker panels when they dragged their hoses thru the lot. The manager askedby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I went to look at a 03 fleetwood today that got graffitied. It was only on the passenger side. The owner used grafifitti remover from a paint store and got most of it off. It now has a slight yellow tinge to the gelcoat. I used heavy duty compound on a spot and hand rubbed it as a test and its still there. Any suggestions? thank you</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I have been doing alot of research on paints and thier formulations. My question is this, We all talk about oils that need to be restored in finishes after compounding by using a polish What oils are we restoring when paints are made of 60% solvent 30% binders and the rest is pigments and additives? Also why do single stage finishes that oxiby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> What do the filler consist of in polihes and glazes and why do they wash off? thank you</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Hey Gary you amaze me! Sorry about the email situation I guess my box was full. I get 100+ junk mail a day it sucks! Im getting a filter though to help that problem. Merry Christmas and I need some help on publicity for my classes. P.S I talked with the ferrari club of america local chapter in my area and hopefully I going to give a presentationby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Im all for it as well. We need uniform structure in this industry. I live in the bay area of california</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Do paints need to breathe? If you use a paint sealant does that allow the paint to breathe?</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Factory oems have between 1.5 and 2.5 mils of clear. My question is if you put for example 10 coats of clear does that make car wash scratches and spider webbing more or less noticeable? thanx ben smith</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I know that sealants are more durable than conventional waxes. Waxes float on the substrate because there molecules dont crosslink. Sealants on the other hand crosslink to provide better protection. Question is how to these molecules bond to the surface? I have heard about van der wal forces and covalent bonds. Also chemical bonding and physical bonding. Can someoneby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Silicone does nothing to protect from uv radiation. That is what I read at GE Silicones website. Also talked with a technician there as well. It also states that silicone is strictly for shine on finishes . Why is there so much confusion in this industry?</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> william,hat parts are you talking about on the car? Can you give some examples. Also where do I find this sems clearcoat. I live in Ca in the san francisco bay area. thanx ben smith</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Anyone got ideas on how to keep things flowing in the rainy season. I still work it just slows down. Any ideas would be appreciated ben smith</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I have read alot about the benefits of ptfe in sealants. Are they as good as they say. Has anyone used them and compared them to other sealants? ben smith detailing</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Hey Gary Im here. So you like the stuff? You need to try the compound. Water soluble so it wont stain trim. I will call you. Take care</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I have a minimum charge of 80 dollars. I am located in northern ca an hour north of san francisco</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>coles: Does anyone in your area drive BMWS,mercedes etc. Go after the high end market thats where the money is. I charge 50 dollars per man hr. I tell all of my customers that over the phone. If they dont like it they go somewhere else. If you have good phone skills and can sell the customer you can get that kind of money. The key with the phone is listen, listen, listen! Bottom lineby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I detailed a 96 nissan ultima today that had severe water spots. Question? I used everthing I had from clay to acid(straight not diluted) and even 1500 grit paper. The car was better when I was done but on the bottom kickpanels they were still fairly noticeable when I was done. The water in this area is extremly hard and the car was sprayed continuosly with sprinklers. Was thby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> I am in Northern Ca (the bay area) I charge 50 dollars per man hr most cars average 200 dollars. If you sound confident on the phone you can get that kind of fee. Here is a tip. After you tell them what you will do for their car, offer them two things. First tell thaem you will contact them the next week to make sure they are satisfied. Second offer a money back guarantee. By doinby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> What is this stuff all about? I makes me sick that people are paying 50 and up for this crap. And what about all these different steps(z-6,z-4 and dont put on z5 without putting on three coats of z2) You need a manuel to follow how to put this stuff on. Zaino is ripping people off. Like other threads that have been posted, you clen the paint, polish and than protby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> robert, what is the diff between AMS and a acrylic resin? How does an acrylic resin bond to the finish?</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> Can somebody explain to me in depth what AMS is? Why do you put silicone on your interoirs as well as your paint? Isnt silicone sand? Im confused. I read about silicone emulsions and AMS but unless your a chemist, that is some pretty tuff reading. thank you ben smith</HTML>by ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML> cob webs are caused by dirt and even dust on the vehicle surface. When you wash your vehicle you are creating these minor abrasions just by the mechanical action of washing whether u use a sheepskin mit, microfiber mitt or a sea sponge etc. The only way to avoid them is have nothing touch your car but a rinse perferably spot free and a synthetic chamois folled by a microfiber to getby ben smith - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts