I used to wash cars as a lot boy at a lincoln mazda dealer and this was before I knew anything so Im sure I was instilling plenty of swirls back then but there was also a company of asian guys who would come by every week and bring a pressure washer with a long hose and spray all the cars down...
Gf took my legacy to a glass shop as a surprise for christmas to replace my spider cracked windshield and they vacuumed the carpets but I guess they told her it really didn't need it. I had just put the carpet back in after removing it and soaking with purple power and pressure washing it...
I wouldn't do it if you aren't already a shade tree mechanic. That's where the money comes from. What you do is familiarize yourself with a few models and more specifically models that have known problems like head gaskets on dohc 2.5l subarus and you can get those fixed yourself for a few...
However, if you're not worried about johnny law catching you then there is money to be made if you're a good mechanic and know a body guy who works for heap. I know people who maximize profits by never transfering titles when they sell their cars to avoid the limit and to avoid paying any taxes...
The dealerships pushed these laws to stop what they call curbstoners which is there term for the average joe trying to flip cars for extra cash or for a living. Its bullshit. Its quite difficult for someone to obtain a license to sell used cars. Must have commercially zoned lot w/building...
In washington its technically illegal. I've looked up the rules and laws of getting a dealer license because of it. Its against the law to buy a vehicle with the intent to sell it for a profit. No joke. There's also a two or three vehicle limit per year you can sell.
They work pretty good if you've got patience. Just make sure you hit those with some type of UV protectant now or they will yellow again. I put several coats of wax on and they've stayed clear for a couple years now but its time to polish them again. Maybe a sealant would be better or a...
I bought cg shampoo in a gallon jug and it arrived with the cap loose and several ounces leaked out inside the bag that was around the container. Meguiars products from AG had the lids taped closed. Btw the cg gallon was from amazon but I'm sure it was drop shipped directly from CG.