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    To give an estimate or not to?

    I was wondering would it be a good idea for me to offer estimates to customers who are unsure about what is needed? I see big businesses doing that but would it benefit me? For a full car detail I charge 85.00 and full size vehicles 105.00. The engine detail is 25.00 add on. Some may not know if...
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    is this a good start?

    I survived off 13,000 working walmart. Its a step up. Im planning on adding more services as I gain experience.
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    is this a good start?

    Thanks for the encouragement and support. I made it known that after my first month I would raise prices. Hopefully it doesn't scare off customers. Check out my facebook. My prices are on the page. www.facebook.com/xtremeautotx
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    Building for rent

    10,000 population but a oil boom just hit so it suppose to hit 20,000 quick
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    Building for rent

    I was driving down the main street in town and noticed this building vacant. I called the owner but his wife answered. She told me the rent is 795.00 per month for 6 month lease. She says it has a water line and would be great for detailing. Im supposed to meet with the owner sometime later...
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    is this a good start?

    Well considering that I was only making 1200.00 a month on average working else where I think ill stick to doing this. What kind of insurance would I need?
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    is this a good start?

    Not too shabby I guess. I guess from now on I should see more of a profit since I won't have to buy anymore equipment
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    is this a good start?

    I began detailing in early Feb with very little but I made the most out of what I had. Then we had about 6 days of snow and ice. But for about 8 days of total work time I've managed to hit 700.00 already and im on course to hit close to 1000.00 before expense like equipment and supplies. Is that...
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    which is the best way to get rid water spots?

    Maybe im calling them wrong. Its more like little spots that are barely visible even after I've hurried and dried the vehicle.
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    which is the best way to get rid water spots?

    What is a good way to get rid of water spots? Im working on a black vehicle but after drying and not being fast enough water spots formed. Will spray way work?
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    How many vehicles do you do per day?

    I myself try to do one per day so that I can focus on it without having to hurry to get the next one out. Only way ill take on two is if both belong to the same customer. How about you guys?
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    Soft Waffle Weave Drying towel

    Thanks to whoever recommended this to me! It saved me so much time in drying the vehicle. I have a second vehicle to detail later. Can I reuse the towel or do I have to wash between jobs.
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    how to ease my nerves

    Thanks for that advice!
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    how to ease my nerves

    I love detailing and I want to always keep every customer that I can and for that reason I always get nervous after finishing the vehicle. By the time the customer shows up I start feeling like I missed or forgot something. How can I fix that problem?
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    Facebook users start "like"ing our pages

    Sorry I had a group page then I created a business page instead. Btw how do I get my hours on my page and price range? Also how can I do the coupon offers that you're doing on your page?.
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    Fairly new Detailer

    I know there's one other detailed that has been doing this for years but he does more advanced stuff and charges about 250.00 to 400.00.
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    Fairly new Detailer

    Sweetwater Texas. About 10,000 population
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    Fairly new Detailer

    I ran a special on pricing which is the prices I listed above and one customer liked the first job I did so he had me do his other 3 cars. Then I guess he passed word on facebook and the rest started coming in.
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    Which is best to dry vehicles after a wash?

    Wont blow drying a vehicle leave water spots? At least thats what I've been told. Is there certain qualities to look for in a micro fiber towel? I've seen some that say microfiber drying towel and are thicker and some that are thinner.
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    Fairly new Detailer

    Ill certainly look into it. I was wondering would I need some kind of insurance if im operating out of my home? How can I put my customers at ease that their vehicle is in good hands? Also I feel like a chubby kid in a candy shop lol. I see all kinds of useful info but i dont know where to start...
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