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My 57 after detailing using a Makita circular buffer

LOL. Very true, but I thought it just a precautionary measure because some of my customers who have allowed me to use their car pics on my website, had requested that I not show their L. plate number. Maybe it's a privacy issue with them...I don't know. As I said: maybe I'm just too darn picky...

If you get time, go to my pic gallery and look at my 16 year old paint on my truck. Search under "bshywes"

Good job!

Just a minder...you shouldn't show your(s) or a customers Liscence plate number. Maybe I'm just too darn picky.

I use the Optimum Poli-Seal on my cars and on customers car. It goes on easy and comes off easy. I have found that with this sealer most bugs come off with power washing and tar removal is easier as well. I recommend you try this sealer and see how it works for you. I think you will be happy...

The best way to charge is by the hour. Let the customer decide what "level" of detailing they want. It only makes sense that cars that have not been taken care of will take a lot longer to get back into shape than the cars that have been taken care of. No way should you charge $70 for a job that...

I live in a rual area as well. That is why I get a large amount of work trucks (semis as well) and cars that have been driven on gravel roads...a mess!! What needs to be done on your end is to figure what it costs you, in expenses, to detail a vehicle, ie. cost of water, sewer, materials - pads...

This is my 1994 GMC Sierra I bought off a farmer almost a year ago. This truck had good paint but was a mess: scratches, oxidized paint etc. I wet sanded the truck, heavy cut compounding (circular w/ lambs wool), light-cut compounding, swirl removal, glaze, wax and sealer. There is roughly 18 hours

This is my 1994 GMC Sierra I bought off a farmer almost a year ago. This truck had good paint but was a mess: scratches, oxidized paint etc. I wet sanded the truck, heavy cut compounding (circular w/ lambs wool), light-cut compounding, swirl removal, glaze, wax and sealer. There is roughly 18 hours

This is my 1994 GMC Sierra I bought off a farmer almost a year ago. This truck had good paint but was a mess: scratches, oxidized paint etc. I wet sanded the truck, heavy cut compounding (circular w/ lambs wool), light-cut compounding, swirl removal, glaze, wax and sealer. There is roughly 18 hours

This is my 1994 GMC Sierra I bought off a farmer almost a year ago. This truck had good paint but was a mess: scratches, oxidized paint etc. I wet sanded the truck, heavy cut compounding (circular w/ lambs wool), light-cut compounding, swirl removal, glaze, wax and sealer. There is roughly 18 hours

You're not charging enough. I base mine on time. No set prices because I tend to get a lot of work vehicles and cars that people have absolutely not taken care of. How could I expect to spend 8 to 10 hours on a vehicle for $50 or $75? With my overhead, I would be out of business in a week. I...

This is my 1995 GMC "farm" truck I bought, wet sanded, heavy cut compound, light cut compound, waxed and then hand glazed. I don't have the before pics but believe me-this was your typical mid-west farm truck...it was a wreck! I also made a few changes under the hood to spice it up a bit.

This is my 1995 GMC "farm" truck I bought, wet sanded, heavy cut compound, light cut compound, waxed and then hand glazed. I don't have the before pics but believe me-this was your typical mid-west farm truck...it was a wreck! I also made a few changes under the hood to spice it up a bit.