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  1. VP Mark

    help pricing: Bentley Continental GT

    Well... we don't know what needs to be done to it. Do you do this full time, as a hobby? I would think the minimum be a wash, clay, and seal. If they are wanting an engine bay, interior, and paint correction that could be anywhere from $300 - $1200 depending on your market and expertise. Sorry...
  2. VP Mark

    Need help with adwords ad

    Tell us what your ad says! You can create multiple ads in the adwords generator. Google will automatically put the one that is getting the most interest above the others. When I am running an adwords campaign, I usually run 5-6 ads at the same time, and the top 2 that are getting attention...
  3. VP Mark

    New MD Ceramic 360 coating - Lots of pictures and impressions

    There is no forum rule against discussing non AG products. I am a firm believer in their forum, their rules. I am a strong supporter of AG and respect them. There are no links to Micro Detailer at all and I do not sell for or have ever been financially compensated by MD. I'm simply sharing...
  4. VP Mark

    New MD Ceramic 360 coating - Lots of pictures and impressions

    Not getting into it with you, have a nice evening.
  5. VP Mark

    New MD Ceramic 360 coating - Lots of pictures and impressions

    Somewhat rude way to ask, but since you did... I was encouraged to try different prep and application methods to see how the product worked and behaved. I was also assured that the solvents in the coating would not have any problem bonding after my cleaner was used.
  6. VP Mark

    New MD Ceramic 360 coating - Lots of pictures and impressions

    Oh, and pictures of what the retail set will look like.
  7. VP Mark

    New MD Ceramic 360 coating - Lots of pictures and impressions

    For the last few months I have been beta testing the new MD Ceramic 360 three year coating from Micro Detailer. I have put it on several vehicles thus far, and every one has turned out flawless. The coating is very easy to apply, looks great, and has great hydrophobic properties. Like any new to...
  8. VP Mark

    Isopropyl + ONR prior to OptiCoat 2.0?

    Hoytman, I'm sure it would be beneficial using any polish high in oils can hurt your LSP durability.
  9. VP Mark

    Importance of the word 'detailing' in a business name

    It's extremely important! The general public has no service coordination towards words such as "valet" "paint correction", ect. It will be extremely hard to brand yourself, especially at the start, without a name that clearly defines at least the essence of what you are offering.
  10. VP Mark

    Isopropyl + ONR prior to OptiCoat 2.0?

    I've had pretty good success with HD stuff prior to coating. Their stuff being water based probably helps a lot.
  11. VP Mark

    Isopropyl + ONR prior to OptiCoat 2.0?

    That will work. Optimum actually recommends an ONR wipe down prior to applying Opti-Coat, helps remove polish residue and aids in bonding.
  12. VP Mark

    Call me stupid......

    This is correct. After filling literally thousands of bottles I've never had one yet explode for being slightly above/below suggested dilution ratios.
  13. VP Mark

    paint peeled off customers car when removing 3m tape! customer is asking to pay for damage

    You did nothing wrong here, but it was still your tape that removed the paint, factory or not. I would try to find a more affordable way to fix it if possible, but you are still responsible. On a second note, why are you operating a business without insurance? Garage keeper's liability...
  14. VP Mark

    Reselling products to enthusiasts...

    You need to call an individual company like like 3D and ask them for small time distributor pricing. It can be a hard road selling products because most companies require a monthly order in order to get distribution level pricing.
  15. VP Mark

    Does Anyone Rinseless Wash Car Dealer Lots?

    Guys, it's the whole way of thinking that is steering you in the wrong direction. We care about car care, because that's what we do. Dealers don't care about car care, they care about selling cars. No amount of education about car care will change that. It is a losing battle trying to get...
  16. VP Mark

    Does Anyone Rinseless Wash Car Dealer Lots?

    Call me monday, we will try and figure out a way to get you some more business.
  17. VP Mark

    Water or Waterless

    5 gallon bucket, 3 gallons of water, grit guard, sponge wash media like an incredimitt. Do a section, towel, grit guard, and go again. There are lots of frills being used to rinseless wash now days when it is really a very simple process.
  18. VP Mark

    Water or Waterless

    I've always done bikes with standard 1 bucket rinseless method, always had great results.
  19. VP Mark

    Does Anyone Rinseless Wash Car Dealer Lots?

    Most dealers in my area will only pay $2-3 a car to have them washed, less if they have 150+ in their inventory. The guys that do this around here rinse and chamois, and don't do the roofs either. The dealers will gripe about the quality all day long but will never even consider paying more to...
  20. VP Mark

    Can you successfully have 2 business models under 1 roof?

    I would say unequivocally no. But for the sake of debate, we need some further information. If you are talking about quick wash in terms of doing minivans and daily drivers in bulk, no, you are not going to be able to mingle those business models together. You should only have one business...
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