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Been a while since I've been on here. Just wanted to say hi and give a update on my MIA. W hen I first started detailing (or should I say washing cars lol) I was directed to this forum and learned loads of cool stuff. I ended up starting up my own business in my local city and did fairly decent...

Just some vehicles I have done recently, the Audi & bmw I usually maintain every other week cept the bmw went two weeks this past time without me working on it. The brake dust was two weeks of build up. Always trips me out how bad they get. Anyways thanks for looking. Careful in that summer heat!

I'm always looking for better ways to improve and be more efficient with my detailing. Thought I'd share my recent investment to help me cut down time. My helper brought it to my attention we have a lot of items we load/unload and should look to compact some of our stuff. While back (like last...

Hey guys it's been a while. Just been busy working a graveyard job, detailing during the day, had a kid and all that fun stuff. Lol Well been working on my new website for a while. It's about 90% done. Decided to launch a little early because been getting a ton of questions about my services...

So tomorrow im going to quote a couple of cars. One (Cadillac) has a supposed $15,000 custom interior job with alligator skin. I've never work with this type of material wondering if anyone has? Types of cleaners or conditioners to use? Can a leather cleaner/conditioner be used? Cant seem to...

Will it work? Also liked to hear about your experience with using it vs clay bar. Been thinking about buying one especially if it cuts some time off. Time = money. Replies appreciated :xyxthumbs:

So walking out of my garage and I eye this toolbox laying around, I get the itch. So I bust out the GG6 and a old pad with some Meg's UC and..... Wala! It wasnt the clearest results but that is a HUGE difference. Oh yeah and the pad turn black lol Now my question, better product for the job...

Pictures are not that great was in a rush. Two hours of work between my brother and I. The most filthiest job I have done so far. Enjoy

Short story of my experience with Google AdWords this week. So last week I noticed a big decline in phone calls for getting new clients. Turns out my adwords campaign had turned off due to me needing to add more funds. I had barely found this out two days ago. So after adding the funds, I am...

Did this silverado the other day. Man was it a mess. Total time to complete for me & my brother: 3.5 hrs Exterior was washed, clayed and waxed.(Megs Wax Cleaner) On the interior I used Megs APC+ at a 10:1 with combination of microfiber towel & air compressor for cleaning power. Finished...

So I changed my biz name to Rusty's Auto Detail. Also shorten my domain name for my website to rustysdetail.com. Ordering some new shirts. Im already taking down names of family & friends who want some :D Let me know what you think! Thanks Abel aka Rusty This one is for me [/IMG] Small logo...

Looking for both a long lasting and great shine wax(es) for colors such as black, grey, blue, etc... I have coll 845 I use on white colored cars come out great with awesome durability but really haven't experimented with other colors. What other colors can I use 845 on with good results? Thanks...

Didn't have my camera so no pics. But wanted to know if anyone can tell what kind of paint is on a 89 Ford Bronco. Has not been repainted to the knowledge of the owner. Didn't want to go hacking away with a compound without knowing what I'm working with. The oxidation is mostly on hood and...

Jeep wrangler, client wanted my supreme package. But surprise surprise, this jeep had a custom pet hair interior job. Im talking about loaded to the max not cleaned in 6 months. Oh also a mini beach in there too. Sand. What fun! I didnt get more shots of interior had no time to lollygag. For...

Now this lol When I started up in January with my biz never could have dreamed I would be at this point. Started out just doing $25 car washes now getting up to $200+ details. My hard work is finally paying off! Could not have reached this point without all the helpful people on this forum...

Going to buy a DA right now cant decide. I really want the FLEX but I am only purchasing a DA for a wax job I am going to be doing next week. (getting tired doing wax by hand). If anything I will be buying the FLEX soon. Using whatever DA I buy today for just waxing and a backup and the flex for...

Received a email from a potential client that 2 of his vehicles have paint specs all over his car. The neighbors had painted their house using a spray gun on a windy day. They have agreed to pay for the removal. Any tips or products that can make removal easy? Price range I should charge?

Warning this is going to be long. Two days ago received a call from a guy looking to detail 2 vehicles. I gave him my prices for a basic detail( also stating prices are not final based open final inspection of vehicle). Ended up giving me the info for clients, address, phone, etc.. We discuss...

Have a buddy of mine I used to work with always offering to help me if I need any help. He's a good candidate hustles and works hard. Tomorrow I have 2 details but thinking about bringing him along to try him out and train him. Pay ideas? Hourly? Percentage? Would be interested in hearing how...

Been raining here and was wondering if y'all do details with chances of rain or not? I mean if I had my vehicle detailed I wouldn't want it to rain lol but do I look at it from business point of view or reschedule my details?