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    water spots and matte paint

    hey there , i got this g wagon with matte paint and was sitting under a leaking pipe , so the roof paint has stains from water .... matte paint does not take well any rubbing and will gloss if any "polishing" involved. does anyone has any experience with this issue ? the owner use some kind of...
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    Xpel stealth ppf

    i work with ppf ,so here is my input . it the car is new/ in good shape , than claybar should be ok before ppf. you can have a wetsand spot and wrap it in ppf and the car will look normal , is how much the ppf covers. i usually tell me clients , save the polish when you remove the ppf, if not...
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    Clear bra removal

    i hate removals ......you can peel the paint , and is a looooot of elbow grease. for removal i use boiling water and steamer. heatgun will take forever plus you can damage the paint. for glue , i use plastic razor blades with rapid removal , and 3m adhesive removal( for this be careful with...
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    Inquiries like " how much for a 2010 Lexus"...

    here is my view on this subject: " what car is it ? what needs to be done ? if the answer is : needs detailed" i ask if needs polish , just wash and wax , ceramic? etc.... anything specific that needs to be addressed inside or outside? anything soiled inside or outside? after this you should...
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    Pigtails - Need help figuring out cause?

    with older, restore or repaint cars , sometimes i seen a lot of sanding marks , pigtails that were in the prime , or color , and clear coated after... but still visible , just a thought * if that`s the case is not much to do. but if on the clear than probably , like was mention before because...
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    Mobile detail detail on public streets/lots?

    you can wash on any private property / business , but i first ask the client if the wash is cleared by the building management or security , so you don`t be in a situation to leave the premises while half job. so always ask. most commercial sites ask for COI on their name so they know you are...
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    What add-ons to offer? (non-detailing required)

    you are mobile already....so anything mobile related.... the sky is the limit , up to you what you wanna mix the auto detail with.... get the point?
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    How's your business handling the COVID19 pandemic?

    texas was hit but not as bad , and we did not hit the peak yet, plus i think this virus will be around for a good while based of the government missteps and indecision and lack of preparedness. we did a 2 weeks isolation , i did give my guys mask , gloves and a bottle of 70% alchool to have...
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    Optimum Gloss Coat - did not work on my car! (w pics)

    looks like you fell for mass disinformation called internet! ...and not everything is as "advertised" opti does not have anything to do with your swirls! period! you , do have to do with the swirls , most likely your wash mitt or your hand pressure, and i see that all the time..people have...
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    Polishing Paint Protection Film

    being an 17` most likely if was a quality film installed , would have self healing top , so try pour some boiling water and see if it address the swirls. that will be the first step. second use a da with polish pad and a final polish , no pressure , do a test and start from there.
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    opinions on 2 potential logos for my business?

    Re: opinions on 3 potential logos for my business? i don`t dig that sprayer head in the logo
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    pros here, business phone vs cell phone only. what's your thoughts?

    i never had issues to have only a cell phone, is been 10 years now. i think is more important to deliver to your word , and stand behind your work. anything else is how much money you wanna waist/ spend around.
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    Postcard Design: What do you think?

    i think you will waist your stamps, you should chase the clients you don`t have and you want , also include an offer , time frame , an attractive package , pictures are good but words carry the message. don`t teach your existing clients with deals over deals than your service will get cheaper...
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    From Mobile to Shop: Things to Think About

    let`s see... after 4 years of mobile i got my first shop , i could fit 2 cars , was decent for what i need it. having a space may allow you to add extra services to your menu. something like ... touch up paint , ppf , tint , pdr , or ...if you don`t wanna learn new skills , upsell and sub-it out...
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