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    Paint correction prices

    I am currently working on a chrysler 300 in my shop. The lady came in and bought a set of $2000.00 wheels and i explained to her how she was going to have these nice wheels on a black, metallic swirled out mess that has only seen tunnel washes. With that being said..i currently charge 45.00 and...
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    Setting up booth at malls

    If you were to setup a booth at a mall for an event(home and garden show) what would you do? And take? I am the ONLY mobile detailer in my area so this is a huge opportunity for me to meet potential customers and let people know about our services. I am absolutely stumped..i dont want to just...
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    Website Critique

    My website was finally finished last week! It is up and running but im sure needs some changes that I am missing! Please feel free to critique it! Take it easy in my choice of pictures i sent to my web designer, need to purchase a new camera.
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    Detailing at different locations..

    I have recently been approached by a couple different shops in my area that asked me if i would be intrested in detailing for them.Both places get asked about detailing constantly but are not at all intrested in cleaning vehicles. I will Setup my shop inside theyre shop and give them 20% of all...
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    Headlights VS foglights

    Got a friend that wants me to restore his headlights. His foglights could use some TLC also. Do you approach foglights with the same technique as headlights?
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    Ding King

    Tossing around the idea of getting into PDR. Has anyone ever went to the Ding King institute in California? It is a bit pricey but is it worth it?
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    interior questions

    I own a 2007 Ford F-150 (used to pull my mobile trailer) The truck is washed every other day and looks absolutely beautiful. The seats on the other hand are not looking so well. My wife spilled a bottle of water on the seat and it left a ring when it dried. How can i get this out? I bought some...
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    Finally figured it out!!

    I know everyone will not agree with me BUT, Had a vehicle in my shop today that was COVERED in yellow and white line paint. Had great success using plastic razor blades and Xylene on a terry towel. I asked a professional painter at our local body shop (who i trust with my vehicles) if it would...
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    headlights

    I restored my first set of headlights today! they came out great but I was having a hard time with my sand paper getting so clogged up. I kept rinsing it with water but didnt think i was removing to much material after rinsing it so i just got a new piece of paper. Whats the trick? I used 600...
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    Craigslist is annoying...

    Its so annoying to see people advertising theyre "detailing" business on craigslist now days. I get on there just to look at the prices people charging in my area. 25-100 dollars for a "FULL DETAIL" that takes 2 hours 25$ more for buffing...HAHA youve got to be kidding me? and these are not just...
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    Plastic windows on jeep wrangler soft-top

    What is the best product to use on a jeeps soft-top windows? or a rear window on a convertible?
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    Doghair...AHHH!!!!

    What is it with doghair these days? 5 out of the last 8 vehicles ive done have had so much dog hair its ridiclous! Because it takes so much time to vaccuum uo the dog hair how much extra do you guys charge?
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    Griots DA

    My Griots DA just stopped working in the middle of a correction. It did not just shutdown..it slowly stopped spinning and wont turn back on. Im using between 15-20 lbs of pressure. Anyone know what caused this? or how to fix it?
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    Been a while!

    Been so busy i havnt had time to post anything, got an email requesting i engage in a conversation..i am currently at the hospital waiting on the arrival of my daughter! CANT WAIT! My detailing has been so busy i havnt been able to keep up! I am the only person in my area that does mobile...
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    Bingo dauber?????

    Did an interior only detail on a ford explorer today..what looked like a cigarette burn mark was actually bingo dauber!!!! Anyone know anything i can use to remove it..
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    Boat detailing

    Got a call today from a local storage facility that specialzes in winterizing and storing boats. They asked me i I would be interested in cleaning some of theyre boats. some meaning 70! Never done a boat and was never eager to do one, but this is a hard one to pass up. So with that being said...
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    Such an entrepreneur...

    WELL, after months of debating i finally did it...just purchased a 2006 extended cab ford f-150. My father in law gave me a 6x9 trailer and toolbox FOR FREE! Tomorrow I am going equipment shopping..generator, pressure washer, tanks, pump and air compressor. My only worry is the water run off, I...
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    Looking for some input..

    I like to be prepared for war in my shop when its comes to vehicle exteriors. Im currently replacing all of my products with meguiars. Im ordering 105/205, megs # 83, megs D151, Probably goin to go with the colinite wax, and megs #26 caranuba wax..any other products i should have? Pinnacle or...
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    Question (please delete thread if this will cause ANY problems)

    Has anyone ever used ANY products from ohioautosupply? the PDP line
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    Some input on degreasers!

    What is the most effective degreasers you use? In my shop i use simple green. Its 10.00 a gallon and hasnt let me down yet! I dump it into a 5 gallon container and dilute it with 1.5gallons of water, then transfer it into spray bottles. I use it on everything! Interior, engine, wheel wells...
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