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Thank you for your response. Could I expect some lower level, but still meaningful improvement using a 3401 rather than a rotary?

Me too!

For some reason I stopped into the BMW dealership in Encintas Ca this morning. Before I closed the door of the Lexus, I was sized up by a salesman and lead to the X3's. They sure are sweet. But then the sell: special deals on financing, loyalty rebate, great deals etc etc. The guy was just...

When confronted with replacement of two semi-expensive (Lexus RX300 and BMW 330i), low mileage (65k, 55k), but 12+ year old, always garaged, very good condition cars, I considered rennovation instead. I found this forum and the "how-to's" on Autogeek and between 4 orders, spent nearly $1000 on...

Torrey Hills here. I only work on my own cars.

Well, it's probably my fault, but using WFG my yellow hybrid pads delaminated from the velcro, but not before shredding around the edges. Since it was my first attempt at finishing with my new 3401, I might have been doing something wrong. But I used the blue hybrid pads with WTSR just before...

The electronic goodies will be the first aspect of your vehicle to first go obsolete, but then become downright embarrassing. Your toddlers now will be making fun of you as teenagers if you still are driving the car with a navigation system. Cars are for driving, electronic goodies should be...

Sure, that's one way to look at it. But one's objective must be to push one's unique capabilities in order to position oneself as high as possible above the fray. High price will be perceived by the customer as one indirect indicator of high value. After all, if others are willing to pay more...

Oh, and set prices above those generally accepted in your area, then offer a discount, especially for the business you want. And/or maybe a % rebate on their third (or whatever) detailing. You want the customer who shows his appreciation for the skill you offer by being willing to pay for it...

I'd add a short sentence to a, b, and c describing the resulting benefit from the customer's perspective. i'd also likewise flesh out what a, b, and c are for premium detail and their resulting benefits. Be realistic and a customer who cares about his car will gravitate to higher priced...

Now for something completely different.... A newbie to detailing am I, but I know a thing or two about marketing. Notwithstanding the advice offered above, the price you get versus the materials / time you expend represents a "stop sign". The price is either worth it to YOU or not. The...

There's a detail facility at the gas station I go to. It was early, but a few of the technicians were drinking coffee outside before their day started. When the saw my car (2001 E46 BMW 330i) at the pump they came out and raved about the detailing. "No oxidation" they said. "Only a few...

Shiny! After pretty much ignoring our two cars for 12 years, other than the occasional one bucket dish soap n' sponge hand wash, those new cars in the show room looked mighty fine. They had four wheels, engines that could go twice the legal limit, and CD players! But wait. Our current cars...