Most are the same way here! of course there are always exception to the rule.by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
It is 99% retail for me... Any dealer account gets charged based on condition of vehicle Yes $195+by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
What are some tips to sound cheerful when handling requests for pricing on the phone (even after you have explained why pricing is done on site) when the customer is demanding. refuses to listen has a specific problem that requres you physically look at the problem and smell the vehicle. see the scratch to see how deep see the vehicle when it is oxidized - or could be having clear coat faby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
So the question asks detailer's if they have received professional training and where.?.. Should detailer's/industry also ask a few questions like: Is it good enough for a trainer to be self taught and offer training? If people are investing money in training what body/ qualifies trainers or training schools apart from saying "I hear they are good" Where have these trby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I live by the motto: "I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma." Eartha Kitt: I have done some rust proofing but really do not offer the service and prefer to refer to another vendor. I do paint repair rusted running bars, and and some floor pans that have rusted out (when we do water damage remediation) We repaint rusty wiper blades and trim peices, fenderby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I will pm you on how to make your own and link to buy brushes which are not expensiveby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Drill brushes are toys..and I think using a electrical tool (buffer) with a brush attachment and water or any liquid is a recepie for disaster .. I use an air brush attached to an air hose and have been doing so for many years. Tornador black has more power than the original and it can blow debris out of cup holders, map pockets, between seats and fibers very quicklyby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I do not use any solution... I cannot stand the way it atomizes... and makes me disgustingly sick... it is great toolby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I never use the bottle with chemicals only the gun..by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
We always thought there was a better way of doing things..and being out in front of our competitors In the beginning we attended ICA conventions and seminars, requested in house training from manufacturers and vendors before using their products or tools. We subscribed to every industry magazine pouring over every article....we perfected our techniques in house, on dealer cars, rental cars,by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Wow! we find it is an invaluable tool! and a must haveby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Tornador has a new tool Tornador black and Tornador z vacuum attachment... Does anyone here use the Tornador?by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Great advice!by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Perhaps my eyes deceive me but the left jamb between hood and fender is full of either wax or compound residue... strange if no work was done during the past 8 years. I also do not find it credible that he has said ....he has washed the vehicle around twice and we are to believe that is somehow true.. The damage on the roof is clear coat failure and caused from faulty painting during the manuby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
It will take some of the stain out ...but on a BMW carpet you run the risk of substantially removing color making the area a lot lighterby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Happy New year to all!by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
These can be difficult stains to remove and especially on BMW carpets..many stain removers tend to change/pull the color.. Right now I cannot remember what can take them out.. will let you know laterby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Bill with the exception of you...most here are professional detailer's who already know what to do...so re hashing how to clean leather would be like teaching them how to drink milk... If you think you would benefit I will be happy to tell you... I ask about products because unlike AT-5 technology changes and new advancements are made in product application as we speak.. So I am always tby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
The forum is overun with the same long winded discussion on the best sealants, paint perfection, polishing and washing techniques but very little almost nothing on interior detailing. What none of the paint perfection customers need perfection interior detailing?by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Why do most detailer's and especially those on forums only talk in depth about exterior detailing, polishing, perfection, and techniques and protectants.? Do they not realize that most consumers are only interested in shine and could care less about perfect paint... and even when they say they do... they are not willing to invest time to take care of it. Since most owners will keep theirby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I wish you all continued good health, a wealth of happiness with your family, prosperity and blessings in your businesses and a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
That is strange the link opened for me... any way, it is the same product on your link. I would not suggest using on a newer or good finish but something that is already marred up what the heck.by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
We bought several months ago from Automagic.. and I forgot how much I paid. Yesterday another distributor came by to demo and I told him we have been using for several months. he is saying around $50.00 per pad? anyway here is a picture that shows the Automagic pad and it appears it is out of China and the price seems cheaperby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Is anyone using the clay polishing dis? and how do you like?by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
You can spray on ETR with a small paasche gun on smooth plastic and it comes out fantastic.by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Thanks for reminding me ...I forgot about that productby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Which carpet brighters?by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
Do you do headlight polishing? what kind of technique and products do you use and is it easy to sell in your area?by concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
I should have qualified that question... This is simple polishing to remove contaminates etc. I was looking at a polishing pad on auto geek and was thinking about purchasing... presently we polish by hand and it gives a brilliant shine to the glass and helps repel waterby concoursgarage - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts