Recent content by Kingston

I did it for years right in the driveway with no canopy or garage or shade. Start early and drink lots of water. It gets easier every day if you have the passion. And workout a lot. Trust me a 2 hour cross fit session will kill you, detailing will too, it just takes a lot longer. Thats why I...

I'm guessing people will recommend opti-coat. And thats a nice ride, in the right color. This isnt related but I watched a 7 year old R32 with almost 90k miles go through the auction last week and brought $16,500. No kidding. That car was only about $26,000 new. Talk about retaining value.

This thread is pointless really. So many opinions based on so many factors. We could argue this forever. And still be far apart. Do the best you can and never stop moving up in the industry.

Tried to log in but I guess maybe I checked out as a guest. Maybe I'll email Meghan or something. Or maybe I'm just fu..um...out of luck.

Reason is I bought one of the $100 gift certificates but am having trouble finding things to buy with this sale. That's sad isn't it?

Is there a way to find your purchase history over the past few years here on AG? I just joined the forums this month so that wouldn't show anything.

Reminds me of the collision wrap marks when doing work for a body shop. They cover up parts of the car with a sticky clear plastic so the interior and vulnerable exterior parts dont get wet while sitting outside waiting for adjusters and service. In the sun they stick badly. Does the owner...

See it all day, every day. I also do it myself all the time except I make it look really good and remove the overspray as I go. This is getting more and more common, especially at lots like car max. By the way.....car max is right near the top of the list of worst car lots to buy from. They buy...

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Thats it. Do the most you can with what you have, where you have it. If thats a few $300 details each week, Do it. If thats a whole bunch of $100 details each week, do that. I just hate to hear people refuse work because they cant make $40 an hour. Charge $25 an hour, do twice as much work, get...

But then again, as I get older I find myself caring about others as much or even more than myself. And I like it that way.

You have to give some sort of price estimate over the phone. Customers arent robots, they're humans living busy lives and have finally taken the time to call about getting their vehicle cleaned. If you tell them to drive it across town for an estimate, most won't bother. Theres another detail...

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With bare aluminum you can polish it all night long and still keep pulling up oxidation. I would say get them to a point that you are satisfied with, or are worn out, then wax them. I dont think sealant will matter because no matter what they will oxidize quickly. Its constant maintenance but...

Some of you guys are incredibly expensive. Do you really expect to charge $40 an hour and be able to find enough customers to fill an entire week, after week, after week? In Brownsville texas and Franklin indiana ? (Sorry HD, I'm in Fishers, so I know the market) we all know full paint...