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    new water hose

    Black GoodYear Industrial Hose, strong, doesn't kink, doesn't get hard and brittle in the cold, it just works.
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    Pinnacle Foam Cannon...

    I've been using the Foam Cannon for the past year, can't see washing a vehicle any other way. You're not going to just foam your car and rinse it off and its clean, unless it was already clean. What I like about it is: It softens the dirt and grime as it flows to the ground, then the hand wash...
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    Headlight restoration in as little as 30 seconds

    I see everyone talking about the product, but at the risk of getting flamed, has anyone actually tried it. I've not, seen the commercials, just wondered?
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    Water Blades

    I've been using them for years, maybe I'm blind but, I've not noticed any maring of scratches.
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    Questions about mobile detailing...

    1. Are there particular steps you take when polishing, glazing, or anything of the sort on hot panels exposed to the sun? I use 2 9X9 tents, very cheap at Walmart 2. Do you contact property owners when you visit business locations? If I'm doing one or 2 jobs at a business park, I ask the owner...
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    Mobile Van still in progress!

    Sorry for just getting back to you. Here's the list: NorthStar Pressure Washer $650 5000 Watt Inverter $500 4-125ah Batteries $500 220amp Alternator $500 200amp Isolator $60 Cable and Misc connectors $300 Misc $300 I've made this money back many times over just by going to company business...
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    Venting - You may ignore this!

    Jobs have been in short supply lately. I work 40+ hrs a week and run a detailing business. I think you may just need an adjustment in the way you think about your job. I'm an engineer by day, don't really care about what I do at this point. I go to work to put a roof over my head and pay the...
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    What do you wear?

    I wear cargo shorts and a polo shirt with my company emblem.
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    How to cool my garage ?

    They are not that expensive and you can install them yourself. New 9000 BTU Ductless Split Air Conditioner AC Heater | eBay
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    Wheel acid

    Not to be funny, but after you do, I hope you have another job lined up. I would put that request in a formal letter or email, that way you will have legal ground to sue them in the event you lose your job.
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    How much are you guys charging for Cquartz/Opti-coat or any other super sealants?

    You can buy autoparts online in most cases cheaper than your machanic can, does that mean you are going to install it yourself. Most of us have invested years into getting experienced and tons of money on equipment, I don't see a problem in charging what you are worth with the service we...
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    How much are you guys charging for Cquartz/Opti-coat or any other super sealants?

    You've hit the nail on the head, " the customer could go purchase the product themselves". Free Market, the client could go somewhere else to get it done cheaper. Today's customers are educated enough to have researched what products cost. If they are not put off as to what is charged, then they...
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    Wheel acid

    You've already answered your questions:" I can feel it sting my eyes and tickle my throat".
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    Mobile Guys that offer washes only

    If you can get continuous detail or correction work thats cool. People tend to get their car washed every week or so, that seems to be more dependable. I get about 8 or so details a month, vs 250+ washes. When it comes to washing, it's more of a production thing, not spending 40 mins on a car...
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    Mobile Guys that offer washes only

    During the week I have my truck at several business parks where I charge $20 for a wash. I can do about 20-30 cars, which is much more lucritive than detailing. While I'm there, I may get a detail, or get a new client for a detail. I have pulled in almost $1K in a single day doing washes. I once...
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    Mobile Van still in progress!

    If you use cheap plastic electric pressure washers, sure they will break. I use the NorthStar Electric pressure washer from Northern Tools. No plastic anything to break. It gets heavy duty use at about 50 cars a week and I would put it up against any gas washer for durability. No, I don't work...
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    Roll Call - What's your real first name?

    gumbedamit - Michael
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    Dealership Contracts?!.

    Wow, its like that.......:xyxthumbs:
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    Dealership Contracts?!.

    $3K a week, you need to help a brotha out Im the MAN
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    What is more useful, a Pressure washer or a Extractor?

    Pressure Washer, you already have a wetvac. I find more people wanting to get their car waxed/polished than getting the interior done. If you're looking for a commercial grade PW, I use: NorthStar Electric Cold Water Pressure Washer — 2000 PSI, 1.5 GPM, 120 Volt | Electric-Cold Water |...
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