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I am currently working on putting together all of my content and pricing for my paint correction page on my website, and I have a few questions. First, should I charge extra for simply applying Duragloss #101 by hand, as it is a cleaner and polish? I feel like it should be an upgrade from my...

Thanks guys! I forgot to mention that I also still work at a feed store and often lift a ton of 50 pound bags of feed. That really gets to both my back and wrist! I am hoping to drop the job all together, once I am confident that I can get enough detail jobs to survive.

I am a thin but very fit guy, and my core is one of my strong points. However, my lower back feels like it may be a weak point. Oh, and I have a GG 6" and a Cyclo, so I may have to look into a scrub brush head

This is a great discussion! Thank you all. I do have a rolling pneumatic seat, which is nice to use sometimes. However, sometimes sitting on the ground is just needed to get as low as possible and to see things better. I am 23 now, but when I was 15 I use to do some landscape maintenance in...

For my wrist, I am talking about scrubbing carpets and upholstery and doing pretty much everything else, as I am still a bit new to paint correction. Yes, a small lift would be nice, but I usually work out of my Jeep. I know that they make small ramps, though. I am planning to look into a...

How do you guys save your wrists and back while detailing? I am 6' 3" and my back really gets to me while detailing. Even more than my back, my right wrist takes an awful beating!! It's already not quite right, as I injured it years ago, so that doesn't help. So, what do you guys use to help?

I would suggest using a California car duster first. Ideally, you would blow what you could off first, use the car duster, then use a quick detailer. This is the process we used on restored classic cars when I worked at a restoration shop.

Well, I picked up this bad boy today for only $75!! I'm thrilled!! Now to buy a Tornador Black!

Yeah, I may skip the tornador vacuum. I found two great compressors on my local Craigslist. 1. Sanborn 13 gal. 6.7 cfm at 90 psi 3.5 HP oil asking $75 2. Porter Cable 15 gal. 5.7 cfm at 90 psi 4.5 HP oil-less asking $150 I'm leaning heavy towards the Sanborn. Sounds like a great deal! What...

OK, I will look to buy some and try them out. Thanks!

So, I have been using Meguiar's Gold Class for a few months now and I love it! I just bought a gallon of Meguiar's #62 to use once I am out of Gold Class, but I am a bit worried that I should have bought something else. I say this because I have read that it is more intended to be used on a...

A few questions here. Will most outlets have enough juice to safely run an air compressor and a shop vac? I ask because I really would love to try the Tornador vacuum and the Black! I'm quite good with a normal vacuum but I know that most times there are still very fine particles left behind...

Interesting. I enjoy researching this stuff way too much! Although it will be used for business, I almost feel slightly bad about spending so much money on all of these tools because I also enjoy it so much, like a hobby! Haha!

Thank you for the helpful advice! I really like Vitamin Water XXX Zero, so I'll have to stock up on more of that or the like. I have always been sensitive to working and playing in the heat. I may also try wearing sunglasses when I can, as it gets really bright sometimes, which can lead to...

Great talk and advice so far! Yesterday I detailed a Chevy Tahoe for 8.5 hours straight... I drank as much as possible and ate enough I believe, but that heat always gets to my head. I had a really bad headache from the sun, heat and exhaustion! This is why I offer a discount for people to...

See, I've read somewhere on here, during my research, that a few have used it with a small compressor with no issues. Now, I know that I won't be able to hold it open forever, but that's OK. I'll take breaks. Maybe I'll invest in a larger 15 gallon or so compressor eventually.

I second that. It definitely looks like it is not grime. The wheels need refinishing.

Thank you all for the advice! Now, I so not have a steam cleaner, but should I still use that terminology? I'm all about honesty.

The black only needs air, while the vacuum needs power and air. I am most likely going to invest in a pancake style electric compressor, as I am working out of my Jeep XJ right now when I'm mobile. The velocity vac is decently cheap, so I may buy that along with the black. Now, the little...

I have only ever vacuumed, very thoroughly, carpets and upholstery, but I am about to invest in deeper cleaning tools. With that said, if a vehicle has really bad stains throughout and needs the work, how do you go about charging a customer? Do you give them the option to add a deep cleaning, or...