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    2010 Cadillac Escalade -- Black

    Extra Credit: Same friend, 2014 GT500 and ducati 1199 Panigale I did about 3 weeks ago. Wash and wax with Collinite: http://imgur.com/a/cE6gg
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    Credit card fees.... who's charging them?

    Bury the fee in the price, offer a "cash price" that is lower.
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    Getting paid from clients

    Set the expectation, deliver or exceed expectation. You will get burned sometimes, but you will learn.
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    The infamous question: "How much do you charge for a detail?"

    Just been doing stuff on the side for friends and family, but I've quoted out $150 for a little compound and AIO on a Black SUV for a friend, which I think was a more than fair price. I had 9 hrs into it, probably would've been $250-300 for anyone else. HMM, reading this thread maybe I should...
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    Mobile detailing w/o water or electric.

    I have been doing a lot of mobile stuff and water/electric is never an issue, but I am upfront about needing it first.
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    2010 Cadillac Escalade -- Black

    You will be happy with the results. It works quickly and is very easy to use. Low dusting as well.
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    Lincoln MKZ -- Tan Interior Nightmare

    Yeah sorry my time is off a bit. It was closer to an hr on the outside. Luckily was pretty clean to begin with somehow. Thanks for the feedback guys. The lady was very happy with it and may be sending her husband too me, who has a King Ranch F250. Dan
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    2015 BMW 435i Meets HD Speed & HD Poxy

    Will have to try leaving it on while I do the whole car. It is VERY easy to wipe off after you work it in. This seems like the hot new product on here, it's funny I bought HD speed last summer, and it's been sitting around. Haven't been on in over a year and come to post about it and that's all...
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    2010 Cadillac Escalade -- Black

    Friend called me up and wanted to get his Escalade cleaned up, and it had some areas of deep scratches. Since I couldn't just spot buff it and leave the rest untouched, I went over the whole thing. This was my first go at using HDSpeed and I must say I am very impressed. The goal wasn't for a...
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    The one, the only....Ferrari F40!

    Great stuff, that HDSpeed is good stuff!
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    Lincoln MKZ -- Tan Interior Nightmare

    Hey guys, been a while, hope everything is well. This year has been kinda busy for me on the side work (3 cars and a bike) whereas last year I only did 1 vehicle all summer. This is a 2008 Lincoln MKZ that has not been cleaned since purchased new. And it has all light tan interior. Spent about...
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    Sanding through clear with 2000 grit?

    Yeah i hear that. It's all about trial and error! I think i was able to salvage any little bit of clear as when I hit it with polish I didn't notice MUCH color. Thanks for the tips for next time guys, i will have to be much more careful and lcky it's my car not someone elses! Here is my end result:
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    Sanding through clear with 2000 grit?

    Luckily it's only noticeable to my OCD eye. Thanks for all the useful (and not so useful) information guys!
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    Sanding through clear with 2000 grit?

    Pretty crazy, I only did maybe 5-6 passes with light pressure. I noticed paint coming off when I buffed with a towel, but I figured that was because I touched up with paint/clear mixed. I will check it out later tonight. If this is the case, can I apply a thin layer of clear directly and...
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    Sanding through clear with 2000 grit?

    OK yea that's kinda what I was thinking that I needed to add a little more clear and then re-feather it. If you look close you can see the original chip kinda in the middle and another layer of clear on it that has not yet been sanded. I think I will smooth that out and then go a light layer...
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