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  1. Coyote33

    Mr Colorchip Review (or Mr Color Chip)

    Quick follow up - I have only used the brush and thumb method. I just looked at their "squirt and squeegee" video on the website and would not go that route. It looked like a drip fest on unwanted areas waiting to happen and you can see the white smears on the black plastic at the end of the...
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    How long does it take

    My full detail is 5 to 6 hours for a car and 7 or so for an SUV. That level includes 10 steps for the interior and 10 for the exterior. I might throw in an engine detail with that if I have time and want to make the customer happy. A deluxe detail (paint correction) is around 10 for a car and...
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    Mr Colorchip Review (or Mr Color Chip)

    I have used Dr. Colorchip to fix several clients "road rash" and all of them have been amazed at the results. If you top it with a good sealant or Opti-Coat - it looks really good.
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    Anyone tried the Chicago Electric Platinum 6" DA from Harbor Freight

    I have 2 - one for larger pads and one for 3 inch tight spaces. All I did was change the backing plate and it runs like a champ. I have upgraded to the Flex for the larger surfaces, but plan to keep my smaller one for tight spaces and the other as my spare. I also get their 9mil latex gloves...
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    McCulloch Steamer, will I regret the purchase?

    I bought the Werner 915 version and used it for a year. I liked the steamer and it worked great for some NASTY interiors, but it only had a couple of brush attachments. I just bought the McCulloch MC1375 Canister Steam System from the tropical forest site and it should arrive tomorrow. I will...
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    Professional Detailers list

    5 Star Reflections Auto Detailing Spring Hill, TN
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    Detailing as a side job?

    I detail only on weekends around my other career because I love doing it. Trust me... If you want to do it as a side job, don't do the cheap details or you will burn out. Cleaning a kid thrashed SUV for a few bucks an hour will kill your love for detailing. Get the right tools, practice on...
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    Your Definition of a Basic Exterior Detail

    My exterior only is listed on the website for $150 for cars and $175 for SUV/Vans and takes 2 to 3 hours per vehicle Foam Cannon Rinse ONR Clay/Nano clean/dress wheel wells wheels cleaned and dressed tires cleaned/dressed door jambs cleaned windows cleaned black plastic with poorboys machine...
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    Let Me Ask You A Question...... Business/Detailing.... Ranting

    Anthony, I'm in Spring Hill. I have a M-F career and only detail on the weekends and am fairly busy, but I might know of someone who could help you if you need it. Scott
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    How long does Optimum Poli-Seal AIO last?

    I have looked at the listings for it, but have not seen any specific data or claims on how low it lasts? I have had great luck with other Optimum products and ordered a bottle to start using, but wanted to be able to tell my customers what to expect. Any info would be much appreciated.
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    mobile vs home shop

    I have a home based shop and only work weekends by appointment. I wouldn't have any other way. I don't like doing the quick wash and wax stuff so being home based and not mobile allows me to be selective on my appointments - they are a minimum of 5 hours and customers drop off their cars. I...
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    Sierra...Farm Truck Detail

    Nice work! I'm from Iowa and I would rather work on a farm truck than a minivan full of kids any day!
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    Mytee lite II or rebadged Sandia (clean freak)

    I have the non heated CleanFreak extractor for $349 and love it. I have a garage sink right next to my water heater so I am good for hot water, but you can get a bucket heater and do the same.
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    remarks from neighbors 2

    I had one neighbor come up to me after I had detailed a trashed car and said "I saw that car when you started and now when you are finished. I want you to do that for my car next weekend." Her Jeep Liberty is pictured on my website. I have had others comment about how much time I spend in the...
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    how do you attempt to compete with big shops who charge next to nothing

    I would suggest a more grassroots way to grow and get the reputation for good work. Offer a referral program for previous clients, always get testimonials from clients and post them along with before and after pics of your work on your website and facebook page. When you do this, link their FB...
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    Competition pilfering/piggybacking your FB advertising?

    I am wondering if anyone else had had this happen and how you dealt with it??? I have had several clients enlist my services via my Facebook page. In addition, I have joined several local Facebook groups and have occasionally posted there letting people know I had an open appointment for a...
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    Facebook users start "like"ing our pages

    I have an hour to kill so I am going to go through and like all of these. Hope you all have a minute to reciprocate.
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    Damn You Harbor Freight!

    I also buy their black nitrile gloves 5 boxes at a time. I bought their DA polisher with a coupon for $47 and put a 3 inch backing plate on it for small areas...works great! So great I bought another for a backup in case something goes wrong with the first one. They have a couple of carts...
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    Need help with building a website

    I traded services and detailed a guy's car (and got some excellent before& after pics) and he built my website using Weebly.com. I maintain it and add pages and pics fairly easily.
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    Eliminate Steps in Detailing

    Taping seams and trim and emblems and plastic and....then wiping off the residue the only plus side is my kids love playing war with the tape balls when I am done.
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