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Hey AG, I detailed my first car of 2015, it was a black 2008 Audi A4. I am trying to find the source of the "mystery swirls" in the final finish. My process: a) chemical guys citrus wash in foam lance, immediately rinse. b) using 2BW, wash panel by panel with microfiber wash mitt, immediately...

Scott, I think my base package would model your "ultimate exterior" service. Can you explain to me what your "light polishing" is?

Thanks for filling me in, Mike. I don't "repair" the headlights as much as I treat them as an extension of the paint. It takes 10 minutes on top of the detail to buff them and really brightens them up!

What is the variability of this product on different colors? Does it Perform as well on black as say on a beige metallic? I have a new client with a black audi a4 interested in a service but he is not willing to pay for what the car deserves. My base package involves D151 as a 1-step and to be...

Hi AG, As spring is kicking off I have a few people interested in my services. I gave them very ballpark quotes but I'm thinking of keeping a flat rate for my base package. Base package-$200-would include: Interior: -vac, aerosol shampoo -all seam's and tight area's blown with compressor -all...

I have a client scheduled with a 2004 Audi A4. His biggest eye sore is the chrome looking window trim around the windows. Naturally, I told him I can take care of it without any hesitation. Anyone have any experience bringing the shine back to trim on Audi's? I have about 2 weeks to pick up...

thebamboo23, Thanks for the guide, I will apply as much of the great information as I can. Aside from a general guide, I'm looking more so for personal stories that worked in the past or more specific examples.

For those of you in northern states, such as the NE, what types of spring specials will you be running? Will you be targeting new clients? How will you go about doing so? This spring, I will be focusing on a niche market. Over the winter I acquired 2 super car's that I will be doing extensive...

Custmsprty, you're onto something. Yeah the guy was too good to be true, he gave me a couple of weekends of work washing wheels and wiping wax but never came around to the 50/50 deals. Don't know if he took me as a threat or what it was. Mind you he's 40's, and I'm 22. Nothing beat's getting...

I remained stationary and began to rent a garage at which I can do extensive details. Once the cars are detailed, I do my maintenance details at the clients home since I don't need as much stuff. I can easily load up my trunk with a pressure washer, vacuum, and basket of chemicals. Not to...

I opted against the rotary, however, I found that you need to use the perfect amount of compound/polish. If I used too little, the buffer would hop, and if too much, it would splatter. The learning curve is great, but I haven't had the time to put into it because of school, so little progress...

This is an important client for my business. Although I maintain a 2013 Porsche Panamera S, this potential client is a car freak. He dreamt of this car and saved until he could afford it, therefore he seeks the attention it requires. He promised me hookup with his buddies who are also car nuts...

Today was a cloudy winter day but I saw the car nonetheless. Its is black with a purple pearl. The car was serviced at a "detail" center so there is some type of coating on the paint that might be hiding defects. If not this might be enough for menzerna pf2500 followed by sf4500 to really mirror...

Thanks for the advice Pureshine. I've fallen victim to this plenty of times. Now that I'm breaking into the exotic and supercar niche of my area I want to price accordingly. I will offer him a few options but I'm EXTREMELY excited to perform a show car detail on an exotic audi rs5. It'll be...

Sorry the rs5 wasn't released until 2010 so 2010 and newer.

All I know is that its an rs5, so 2007 and newer. Going to see it tomorrow where everything will be unveiled. The audi rs5's came in glossy colors so regardless it will be a lot of work if doing correction work.

Kyle how do you suggest I approach this situation?

I like how that sounds more than a flat rate like I was planning to do. I just hope this guy doesn't get startled by the price.

He tracked down the color combo he wanted and got it out of state so even better! Im in new britain, detail all over.

Hi AG, had a potential client call me for advice on an audi rs5. He expressed to me that he finally purchased his dream car and doesn't know how to take care of it, especially because he is not satisfied with the russel speeders detail center in his town (the car is probably intensely swirled)...