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best way is to wrap them in ppf , self healing this days saves a lot of headache. can be polished instead? yes , but are plastic and the clear on them is thinner than on the paint, plus you need a smaller pad , that usually will generate more heat .... i may be wrong , but i seen older german...

Thank you Sam , i run post cards , are expensive , but on long run if design and message is right, it can pay back. i may spend 5k on list , card and postage , but was payed in 2-3 months and helps you build a network... my "early success" was to make my luck and be at the right place in the...

i do first rear doors than front doors , that way you move the seats only once.... rear driver,front driver, rear pass, front pass, trunk

i never ask for sale , but i do more custom work - read: i quote each car based of condition and what needs to be done. and everyone who calls or ask is exactly what i tell them. i think if you project trust, confidence , quality , knowledge when you interview an client , he will know what to do...

did you ask yourself why the old guy is not there anymore? stick with your prices or you will run out of juice and burn. you will be better if you drive the cars to car wash..... 25$ in and out ?car , is not even pay to load and unload your equipment from van. than you end up rushing and do...

a few bucks in animoto , and the vid is ready. :xyxthumbs: been certified with xpel and now just finish my training with suntek. i plan add tint to the services by mid year and we been busy with 4 employees full time. having a space has open new possibilities... :wave:

i need 1 or 2 in Austin too :)

Thank you! 7 years so far , and still run strong , we just got a space to open a shop! we can work on 3 cars simultaneously and we can garage between 4 and 6 cars. the ceiling is 11ft high, central A/C , bathroom , small office , used for storage. also the mods follows with 24/7 monitor alarm ...

a few mistakes there: "one man show" , you will burn in no time , your head will spin between mobile and shop and schedule and work......than if you hire add training time and dealing with a variety of characters so add that to initial head spin list second: before you loan money or "invest"...

Flat pays! so you have to be good at it. takes couple months up to 6 of practice only. also a good eye -hand coordination. i did the training but i didn`t have time for practice plus i have a guy who i work with in case i need anything fixed. initial investment 5-10k , and about how much to...

if you do this as a business , than time is money. cut your loses and let it go , or let the client know what`s there and decide what`s the best option. yes, if i have to stop working on a vehicle that i don`t get results , i will put everything down and move on.

* headlight restoration 50$?! , just to tape around the headlight and sandpaper cost more..... * a lot of "empty" /gray space on your site.... don`t be afraid to add color, and people like to see cars.... * big words and not backed up by an gallery page... * on the first page i would switch the...

i have a saying ," if your towel is not cleaned you will not have a clean window" , i found new towels leave lint behind. i usually use towels, pre-used but cleaned and dry. one will have window cleaner the second dry. i wipe the cleaner towel up down and the dry left right , i do use medium...

i read a lot on forums and try a lot of products from the counter or ordered online. all that because i was chasing some oxidation on my car , later proof that the paint was thin so was a lost cause. i would say a good half year took me with weekends "lost" in detailing on my own car...

each marketing campaign is different. you have to try and see what works for you , for your location , for your services, is the only way. also look for articles related with marketing, online marketing , local forms of marketing.... you may have to get out there and knock some doors

it all depends how thin the paint is , best sign is to inspect the paint and see if was abused before ( residue of compound, heavy holograms from rotary, improper finish on repaint panels, damage trims or with compound of them, vents-grills with residue) also edges can be thinner than the rest...

is nothing to be clarify, if you end up in any chargeback situation , let`s say the client contest a carwash service done months ago , you are screwed .... square will not fight for your case. are hard to rich and believe me , your time and energy should focus on business and growing your...

** about 6 years since i start this adventure.... a quick peek to the numbers, a lot of "investment" ,we start 2017 with 3 guys full time, 2016 was 35% more than 2015 and 2017 it start strong with records in sales. is a challenge to have your own business but the sky is the limit and if you are...

just a heads up guys... i been using "square" for couple years, yes... i was happy to take cards , but got into an chargeback situation and square did not fight my case ....just be aware if you use them , find a different way to take cards, also use authorization forms for all your cards taken...

time fly ,i can`t believe i detail cars for 6 years now. :) all good so far. each year is better than the previous. i just have to stay focus and set my target higher.