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  1. Detailchick

    Thoughts on Sonax pads vs. Lake Country vs. Flex pads?

    What are any differences or similarities? ..I use the Lake Country Force Hybrids on my flex but have never used , Sonax pads or Flex pads. I see it as Lake Country is a pad manufacturer, Sonax is the polish company, and Flex is the machine. I use Sonax and Flex.. so I’ve been curious.
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    Steam car washes

    Whats your take on steam car washes? I’m trying to go eco-friendly i’m looking into rinse-less and waterless also. Sent from my iPhone using AGOnline
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    Eco wash clean undercarriage

    Do you guys that do eco washes.. rinse-less, waterless etc clean under the cars? I’m very interested in eco detailing/washing and living in New England with the snow/salt/sand hitting the cars I wonder if this part of the car gets any attention and how. If you offer eco detailing I would love to...
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    If you could only use two or three product lines for all your detailing needs, what would you choose?

    I know it’s hard to pick one line or sometimes one brand doesn’t offer everything.. so If you had to stick with two (three tops) for work what would you choose [emoji33] Machine, pads, polish, compound, aio, apc, tire shine etc.. Sent from my iPhone using Autogeekonline mobile app
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    Use old business name or start new one?

    Hi I am looking for advice, i started detailing in 2010ish and registered my own company in 2011, i ran it until about 2014 doing mostly mobile detailing i have always detailed friends and family but i stopped using it as a full on business since that time. Now I want to get back to it with more...
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    Title on business card owner/manager..etc

    What Is your title on your business card, does everyone include their name on their card? and what title do you put on it such as owner, manager, operator, other or none ex: Joe Smith Owner
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    What do you use for Fabric proctection?

    What do you use for Fabric Protection?, how do you sell this? and how much do you charge? I am considering offering this service to possibly make a little bit more I just don't know very much about it like what, how to apply, how long can I say It will last?, and how good it will work.
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    Attracting Senior Customers and promoting myself?

    I already offer a 10% senior discount but How can I get out there? I think advertising to seniors would help me out alot because alot of them physically can't do this on their own. So how can I attract them or where should I promote myself? I wonder if an ad in the newspaper would help because...
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    What are compressor is everyone using?

    and what style do you guys like better for the smaller compressors ex: pancake, hotdog (horizontal), stacked,twin tank, electric, gas suggested least gal. (I know the bigger the better but whats the smallest) for mobile guys do u just set it next to the car or what is the process, I've only...
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    Porter cable air compressor

    I found an used air compressor on CL price is $65 is this a good one to get? I just need it to blow air to help me clean the vents and blow whatever stuff my vacuum cant get out. What should i check when i go see it?. It is a Porter Cable CF2600, 2 HP, 6 gallon, max. PSI 300.
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    Would you wax without claying?

    now I know not every car really needs to be clayed but for the ones that need it would you do it? The reason for my question is because I've seen people offer wash&wax (no claying) and some offer claying as an up-sell. I include claying in mine but don't mention it unless a car is really bad...
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    any Tips for working with black Honda paint

    I have a detail lined up for next week It's a 2002 Civic Coupe NIGHTHAWK BLACK PEARL The car is in pretty bad shape It's keyed on one side and has some deep scratches. what can you suggest for this car any tips products that work good. I know I'll be going M105/205 collinite for my wax thats...
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    which Sealant for up sell

    I want to add a paint sealant to my detailing packages I'm having a hard time deciding which one/size to get and what to charge for the upgrade. I hear good things about BFWD and I already upsell collinite by $5 because It lasts longer. I was going to buy megs #21 but the guy told me I'm better...
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    how much water should I carry?

    How much water should I carry with me. example of a day out: 2 rinsless washes with ONR filling a mytee lite II a little extra to fill spray bottles that run low before next detail I dont have too much space, or crazy $$ to invest in portable water tank Do you think 10 gals Is decent? or...
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    Use for Mineral Spirits,IPA, thinner?

    In detailing what do you use mineral spirits, Isopropyl alcohol, paint thinner (or is it laquer thinner?? hmm) for? does anybody use acetone for anything? oh How and which one you use would be helpfull too :) - Thanks in advance guys
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    How to tell what kind of wool pads you have?

    how do I know If I have a foamed wool, twisted wool, light cut, heavy cut, finishing wool, synthetic wool, acrylic blend, etc...? I put some pictures of a few wool pads 2 of these came with my makita, of the other ones 1 says 100% wool on the back, 1 I'm not even sure if it's wool and the others...
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    5.5" or 6.5" hd foam pads?

    Which size do you prefer and why? and do they both fit on a 4 3/4" Lc flexible backing plate. Its for the makita rotary. Im probably gonna get the three pack I'm thinking the hydro tech ones are the way to go.
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    Best products with cost in mind

    I wanted to know what you guys think are the best products for professional detailers (not just for your car) That allow you to get as much profit possible. I find that issue especially with my tire shine I go through it like crazy. Suggestions for products and how much use do you get out of...
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    What pads to use

    Hey guys I wanted to know what pads you suggest I should get for the following products... btw It would be for my Makita 9227C which right now it has the standard backing plate 7" velcro I've mostly used wool pads because I was taught the "old school way" but I know there's better stuff out...
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    HI..Detailing in the Sun

    Hi this is my first time posting here, even though I'm always on here reading and trying to learn as much as I can. I've been detailing for 2 years now mainly for dealerships but I'm trying to snap out of that and do something on my own (make more $$) anyways my question is how do you guys deal...
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