<HTML>I know of the product you are referring to. I don't believe it isw their strongest product but it is definitely too harsh (and probably highly alkaline) to be used for washing cars. I would suspect that if they are using this then they probably are unknowingly stripping any protection off the paint of every car they are washing. Sounds like typical dealership stupidity.</HTML&by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I am glad you did post that Renny. I think too many people take for granted the sacrifices made by the military personnel who serve our countries. Hopefully all the troops will be home soon.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Renny, I am terribly sorry to hear of your family's loss. However, you can rest assured that there are millions of people that appreciate the sacrifice that PFC Payne made defending his country and freedom for those who had none. God bless you and your family this Christmas.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>No it's not like Devry, it's part of the University of Western Ontario andis named for a famous local businessman - Richard Ivey. The MBA program is very difficult and is ranked only behind UCLA (?) I think for MBA programs in North America. I also don't want to spend close to $50000.00 and take 2 years off at my age now. If everything goes to plan next year and allby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Good for you Brian. I have considered many times selling the shop off and going to the Biz school at the university here in town. It's ranked #2 in North America for the MBA program and is a 2 year program and VERY hard work. At this point I just don't see the percentage in it for me but it is always an option in the future. Good luck with it.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>So I have a big dealer account that we have been busting our ass for the last couple of years. We had done their cars in the past but were "ousted" because one of the managers had another shop offer to do the work cheaper and they would also work Sundays (who hasn't heard that one before). So anyway when they finally got sick of the other shop's BS we were called bby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have sourced clay from numerous sources in the past - Car Brite $40+, ECP $30+ and a few others. My paint supplier just shot me a bottle of the Meguiars clay for $22 and the Norton clay for $28 but the Norton container is pretty damn big. These prices are in Canadian also.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I do business with Paint Bull and they have been very helpful to me in the course of doing business. Who is doing your training? Dave trained me and he is a very talented painter and a great instructor. Walter also really knows his stuff (aside from being a major smartass!). Have a great time down there.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I won't be attending the Mobile Tech Expo but I will be at Bud's seminar in Detroit.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>For sure. There have been some troublemakers on all the online forums at one point or another that just like to stir the pot and get a rise out of people but at least for now they are gone. It would be nice to see you more often online as I am sure you could add a lot to the forum.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Well look who it is. Nice to see you finally on line Greg. I trust you guys are still busy as ever. Why don't you introduce yourself properly so everyone here will know who they are talking to - THE MAN....THE LEGEND! I will see you at the seminar.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Well if you guys are going this year I will try to make itr for sure Ron.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>If the paint is particularly hard it will be difficult to polish or compund out if the scratches are really deep. I have found it necessary to wet sand such problems in the past to remove the damage with any kind of speed and effectiveness.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The Expo is in San Antonio in April or May of 2005 Joe. Not sure whether or not I will make it down this time but I hope to.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have a 2004 Dodge Ram Laramie Quad Cab and a 2003 VW Jetta Wolfsberg. I try and wash them both as often as we are able depending on how busy we are and both are waxed every 3-4 months with Finishing Wax from Ketch. Get that 300C Ketch. Awesome car and the new SRT-8 is going to be a bloody rocket.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sounds like the old Black Magic wax from years gone by. Used to love that stuff when i first opened the shop until I noticed it wore off after a car wash!</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Don't get me started on the dealers or UCM's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Not dealing with Randy Peek for anything Ketch. It is another company that sells a module, paint sealant, fabric protectant, leather protectant etc.... with a warranty just like the dealers sell. All the dealers here are selling the final coat module for $800.00 with NO WARRANTY and are selling them like crazy so I might as well get in on the action for a change. I have never been a bby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>This isn't the first time this has been presented here either. You were told to piss off the first time you posted a link to your trash. I for one am voting to ban this kind of crap from going on in here.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Along with a full course of detailing services we also now offer: - paint chip repair - small damage repair (bumper scuffs, small paint repairs etc...) - paintless dent repair - window tinting - decal removal - overspray removal - carpet dyeing - electronic rust control modules (trying these things out) - aquapel We may soon be offering interior repairs (leather and fabric repairs eby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I just read this article and found it very interesting. It should be of note to those doing business in the USA who have employees. ;by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You make some good points Bud. I also think you have to gain a sense of what people are all about by their demeaner and attitude when they call or you meet them. I get people (I hate to say this but it is more often than not women - sorry ladies) in the shop all the time who want to get things done to their cars and are COMPLETELY unrealistic about what tehy are going to have to spendby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I get it all the time Joe. However, once in a while you get the type of person who will actually wonder why your price is more and appreciate that they are getting someone who cares about doing a good job rather than undercutting someone elses prices to stay busy. I had a young guy call me about his lexus is300 that he had just purchased. He had called another shop in town and was quoby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>There are already dramatic changes happening in the detailing industry and their always will be. The difference will be who changes with them and who does not. In my neck of the woods the fuss is all about "going in house" at all the car dealerships. I have seen at least 3 or 4 of the big dealers in my city either "attempt" to go in house or actually do it for notby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Pretty cool Joe. I like that you actually took the time to post those pictures so everyone can see what is in the water after a simple car wash. Kudos!</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I am actually heading down to Saginaw on Thursday to meet with Jason Zimostrad and maybe Fred Alverado regarding those very concerns. I am not getting into large reapirs because that is not the focus of what a "rapid repair service" is all about. However, the ministry of the environment here in Ontario is very strict with respect to regulating paint repairs so I want to makeby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>For sure Rod. I have actually never had a problem with changing UCM's but whenever it gets a little slower the bean counters start chopping and clean up is ALWAYS first to get hit. I have actively been trying to pursue the retail market over the last year more than ever and it is definitely the way to go if it can sustain you through the whole year. Problem is if the weather is bby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>UPDATE: My largest dealer account (of the 2 I held on to after deciding to scale back that part of my business) gave me a call last night to let me know that he was very appreciative of all my hard work but he has decided to take all his work "in-house" because the body shop is really slow. No notice, nada. This is the way these guys operate unfortunately. Funny thing is thby Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I want to go very badly but doubt I will be able to sneak away long enough to make the trip. If I do happen to make it down I will definitely drop by and chat - it's been too long.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I'll be there Bud. I need to get down to Michigan to buy some supplies anyway so I will make it a dual purpose trip. Hopefully we can chat for a few minutes about business as well as I have a few interesting things we may be expending into in the next few months.</HTML>by Scott Perkin - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts