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  1. J

    First year expectations

    I'll have to look into it. Do you see very many repeat customers having different vehicles done or different parts of the same vehicles or is it pretty much a one time thing for them? Its hard to find good help. I do have one worker that just started helping me a few weeks ago and it saves so...
  2. J

    First year expectations

    Hmm I'll have to start looking into it. Where do you buy the film at? I imagine theres many different manufactures.
  3. J

    First year expectations

    I understand it take time to build the customer base. Right now pretty much all my clients are daily drivers. A few cars that are only driven during the summer and a few nice boats. What are you percentages as far as how much you invest back in the business and how much actually makes it to...
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    First year expectations

    So far are you happy with doing the protection film? I've had several customers ask me if i offered it. I would like to do something similar but I want to be the one sub contracting out people to do the detailing for me. I just need a better customer base first. I have roughly 210 actual...
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    First year expectations

    In your first year of business what expectations did you have going into it? Did you set any goals and did you meet them? How much money did you bring in? For me at the beginning of the year I made a goal of 50 details for my first year and so far I'm at 49 so I should be able to easily reach...
  6. J

    Detail Plus

    Yeah prices seem pretty reasonable. Has anyone used any of them?
  7. J

    Detail Plus

    Has anyone ever used any of their products? I was searching the web and came across their website. There prices seemed pretty reasonable shipping seemed a little high though.
  8. J

    Liability question!

    Thats a really good point about the baby seats. Thats something the owner should be responsible for removing/installing
  9. J

    Time estimates

    I was thinking around 2 hours so thats pretty close. I figured the first package would be just washing with the power washer maybe getting the bug scrubbers out on the front but nothing to crazy. I was thinking the $4-6 range per foot for the basic wash
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    Time estimates

    I know there are so many variables that can come into play with asking this but I'm just looking for a general time or your best guess. I'm trying to make up some price sheets for rv's and campers I'm just looking for an estimated time on doing like a basic wash just washing off, drying, and...
  11. J

    What do you guys do in the winter?

    I live in central, ohio I've been looking around for a garage to rent but haven't had much luck. I think its just to big of an investment for me right now. I've thought about doing stuff like that I just need a shop first. Eventually my goal is to open up a custom paint shop
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    What do you guys do in the winter?

    I know its a little early to be talking about this but I just started a detailing company this spring and its been slow getting it to take off which was expected but its left me with a lot of free time to think about future plans and one thing I haven't figured out is what i'm going to do for...
  13. J

    Columbus Ohio

    Nice to see more people from Ohio
  14. J

    Removal of orange peel question...

    Post some close of pictures of the orange peel. Ive wet sanded things that other people have painted before that had really bad orange peel I was told there was 3 coats as well and ended burning through before I got it all out. But it was just a really bad paint job. Normally I take the da with...
  15. J

    It's time for some GOOD microfiber towels for production!

    I'm curious to see how they compare, keep us posted
  16. J

    It's time for some GOOD microfiber towels for production!

    I buy my towels from MaximMart Microfiber towels, Cleaning cloths, Auto detailing polishing towels I'm happy with them and the price was right. I haven't put many uses on them yet but so far I'm very pleased
  17. J

    Blank Carbonless Paper – Make your own Client Forms

    Thanks for posting this I've been trying to figure out how I want to make my receipts, Plus its nice to use an Ohio company :xyxthumbs:
  18. J

    My Receipt/Inspection Form Combo

    That's what I figured ill have to look into getting some of them made. Thanks
  19. J

    My Receipt/Inspection Form Combo

    True just a thought I had. So do you normally write out two of these? One for them and one for you?
  20. J

    My Receipt/Inspection Form Combo

    Should there be a spot for the customer to sign after your done detailing saying that they have looked over the car and are satisfied with your services?
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