Puckman really nailed it and only thing I would add is check out mikes test spot how to here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/50162-how-do-test-spot.html
Never done a boat but here is a good thread in some basics:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/boat-rv-detailing/92972-boat-polishing-need-pricing.html
And here is the boat & rv detailing section of forum:
Boat & RV Detailing - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum
And you can also try the...
Congrats on the first detail. That rate is fine for a first detail as long as it is t "set in stone".
One question I'd be interested in was how much time you spent. If this was a 3 hour job you made $45/hr whereas if it was 10 hours you made $13.50/hr. I'd suggest keeping some notes on...
OP - can you detail the maintenance a you do to the car? You mention washing it, so what process and products do you use? Has the car ever bee. To the automatic car wash or the like? Does your dealer/mechanic wash it after servicing? Good news is that it can be fixed but if it was me I'd...
Morning update: Was able to spend a few minutes this morning to do a better test spot (daylight instead of working in darkness).
I have attached two pictures showing the top 1/3 where I did a decent scrubbing (the piece on the right just in front of the tire).
And just for reference point -...
Wow, thanks conman1395 - I stopped by my local auto store today and picked up some mothers. Here's a test spot I did real quick tonight and I can see a big difference without even putting any solution finish on it. Note: This was a quick test spot done outside in the dark by the light of my...
Well I did a test today with the solution finish. I did one side of the car (just the bad pieces) and used the other side as the "control". So here's the results:
The front cleaned up pretty well - now I need to note I did the driver's side and a couple of weeks ago I actually tried some...
Hey all - I'm going to be working on my wife's car and doing some trim restoration and hoping to get some decent results. Was wondering if there are any helpful tips or pointers? I have attached a pciture of the trim and you can see one small piece that is almost white. So any recommendations...
Thanks again Setec - I'm originally from NJ (hence a NY Jets fan), so I can see how you made the connection.
Couple of additional questions if someone could help:
1. Using DA on painted bumpers (I have 3 and 3.5" backing plates for my GG along with 4" pads), is this acceptable or am I asking...
Thanks again for the great info on KAIO. I will see how things look after orange/#3 and decide if I go with #2/white or move directly to KAIO. Appreciate your great insights which I'm sure will help me to get the best results possible. Thanks again Setec, I truly appreciate the way you and...
Thanks for the reassurance Setec! I think I need to clear time and get moving forward, as the more time I spend thinking about it the more I over complicate it. Will wash, clay, tape things off and start working slowly and carefully with the #3/Orange followed by #2/white. The car is...
Hey All - Getting ready to work on a 2004 Ford Expedition over next weekend or two (weather and time dependent) and wanted to get some input on pad/compound combinations. This is my first go with a da polisher to correct paint, so while I'd love to have it look like some of these pro jobs I...