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Anyone?

Hey all, I have a question many others have had about their price list, also on coming up with how they got their pricing, etc. I know that there is an hourly rate most people charge, but On some other detailers websites, the cost from a two stage or three stage detail goes up considerably...

Thank you all for the advice/tips. Will be taking lots of photos and I think I will perform the two stage polish and wax.

This is what I was thinking. I tried to take the approach and explain the process to him, but he had kind of one of those "eh i trust you" types of responses. I suggested a headlight restoration and he said that an old man suggested to him to take Repel or Propel or something and rub it on the...

Hey all! I am still trying to develop my business and detail friends cars by offering a complimentary service for starting a picture portfolio, etc. I detailed a friends 01 Tahoe, used d151. Vehicle came out fantastic, took about 6 hours. He referred me to his dad who has a 09 Mercedes e550...

Re: Mike Phillips - Vehicle Inspection Form - Version 2 Hey Mike! I just received version 1 a few weeks back. Having great success with it! This looks amazing for interiors! If you could send me a copy as well please. Thank you!

Mike, Thank you for the detailed how to on the Dr. ColorChip system. I recently evaluated a clients vehicle and found numerous rock chips around the car , from tiny to kind of large rock chips. The issue is that, there is rust on the metal. How would you clean and prep the area to be touched...

Thank you Mike for your detailed response! I have since received both copy's of your book and both of them are extremely helpful to an aspiring side business auto detailer! Stephan

Hello A friend of mine who is interested in a detail on his tahoe has a few chips on his hood, about the size of half a pinky nail to a full pinky nail with rust underneath, and another scratch on the left side door with rust underneath. I have touched up scratches on my car and girlfriends...

Hello, would you be able to send a me a copy as well please to [email protected] thank you very much for your hard work!

Hello all, I tried asking this question in the DP forum but didnt have any luck with responses.. I received a sample of DP Kleanse All I have tried it on some spots on the hood and front windshield for bug splatters, and bird droppings. I sprayed the product onto the surface, and then used...

Wow those after shots are stunning! That paint sure does pop and glow! Your threads are very inspiring! What light do you use for paint inspection? Stephan

Welcome! I think it's awesome you have been detailing on the side and have had great feedback, I am still working on that step with a real paying customer that sought me out, excellent work on the black paint!

That jeep is beautiful!! Is it custom painted? As you said with the long hard years to get where you are; I am mostly a hobby enthusiast with my Wrx and my gfs rabbit to practice on. I have been trying to read and learn as much as I can for potential future Mobile detailing. The exotics are...

Great job! How did you clean the bed of the truck?

Hello Mike, I am getting ready to place an order for the sweet deal today. I have a similar question to your answer to the gentleman's question regarding your two books. The art of detailing vs Show car shine... I would like to purchase the combo book set with Mr. Doyle's book, and am having...

Great explanation! I have been interested in and reading up on pressure wash foamers for cars. I see you mention to pressure spray and rinse the car with the washer, what degree nozzle do you use? Will Pressure washer spray not affect the cars paint? Not trying to hijack thread, Thank you

So I tried this similar set-up yesterday, except I used meguiars headlight PlastX. I used a craftsman bolt on drill with the setting on the screw drill setting. It worked out, I would say, pretty good. It took me 2-3 buffs and passes to kind of get it cleaned. The problem I ran into was - the...

wow that husky led light was able to make that much light during night?? that is freaking awesome, I have to work within daylight time, having a light would help tremendously. What kind of light is it that you used for all of the night shots?