Did your old boss ever have you sign a non-compete clause? If not, then I'd go for it (unless he's a personal friend that you want to keep) cause business is business. Add that the folks there want YOU and it's pretty much a no brainer.
Yup. Been riding for some 32 years (I'm 59). Gone through touring, racing (I was so much younger then), just cruisin around, and commuting.
"It feels like flying".
Too many "likes" to list! From the tips & tricks, product reviews, etc. on the forum to the excellent, personalized service that AG offers. I wouldn't know where to start.
+1 for the cd test. Also, wash it before you use it (always wash your microfibers separately from anything else and wash your glass towels separately from polish/wax/drying towels). No-fragrance laundry detergent, Woolite, or microfiber-specific detergent. No dryer sheets or fabric softeners...
When air-drying your pads, place them velcro side up. Residual cleaner/water "could" effect the adhesive that holds the velcro to the pad. Please note that I didn't say it "would", I said it "could". Just my 2 cents.
I don't know anything about your "golden ticket" but the steel wool can usually be had at Home Depot, Lowes, any decent hardware store, body shop supply.
Dear Santa, My old, used pick-up truck that you sent me last year has been seriously neglected for the past few months so this year I'd like you to send me some car-care products. Here's my list -
ARO (32 oz.)
DP Total Interior Cleaner (64 oz.)
Optimum Protectant Plus (1 Gallon)
Optimum Tire...
"I have been charging between $100-$150 for machine polish plus full interior vac and shampoo". That sounds waaay too cheap! Not enough info. though. Is that a 1-step polish? Do you have a hot water extractor? If not, how are you shampooing the interior. How long does it take you? Are you...
:whs: However - Since you already have a full time job you're in a pretty unique position. You can pick & choose the cars you want to detail. Once you start advertising you'll probably get alot of calls from folks that are 1) are price shopping, and 2) driving rolling pig stys. Then there...
"I am pretty anal about my car". Change that to "totally anal..." and do #1. Seriously though, if the car has never been clayed, you need to clay it. So if you don't feel like doing #1, do -
3) wash, clay, polish, seal, wax