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I've used my Flex 3401 on approximately 4 cars. Over the course of these 4 cars, I've noticed that my Flex gets WAY hotter than I imagine it should. The first thing that happened was that I noticed it was spitting out bits of black plastic where it appeared to be melting the backing plate at...

A returning customer called me up this weekend. He had just bought himself another car and wanted it protected ASAP! Luckily, I had time to fit him in just 3 days later. I had already previously performed a 2-step correction and coating on another one of his vehicles, and he was eager to have...

So I've recently gotten word that OC2.0 is being replaced by a 2 year product called OptiGloss, and that the only remaining version of OptiCoat will be the Pro version. The pro version is now $150 per 10ml (enough for one vehicle) and will no longer carry a lifetime warranty but a 5 year...

Im noticing that, slowly but surely, all the products in my arsenal are being replaced by Optimum products. Just made an order tonight and my cart consisted of: Compound II, Polish II, Car Wax, No Rinse, and Power Clean. I wonder, will anything escape the "Optimum-ization"? (I should probably go...

I have a friend in this area looking for a great detailer who installs OptiCoat. Anyone here fit the bill? I feel much more comfortable recommending a fellow AG'er than some guy I pulled off Google!

I don't know if this is the correct place to post this, or if this may already exist, but I had an idea. I post all of my client's cars on Facebook, both on my own business page as well as in several car club groups I associate with. Some of these groups are nationwide, and frequently I'll...

Normally when I do this kind of work, I much prefer to start very early and end very late in order to get it all done in one day. But I just got a new customer who's schedule won't allow me to do this on his car. So I'm asking yall, if you had to split this up into two days of work, whats the...

I recently did a full correction on a good buddy's black car. As is normal procedure with all of my customers, I instructed him on how to maintain his car in order to not have his car wind up in the same position. And since he was a friend, I even sent him links to the exact towels and other...

My most recent project was working on a full correction on a friend's Hyundai Genesis Coupe. I drive one of these as well, so it was a fun treat getting to bring one back from the depths of improper care! I arrived at 7 am to meet up with the owner and check out the car. After a quick wash, I...

Hey all, I've been getting busier and busier and at this time I'm no longer really relying on maintenance washes to keep me busy. This is great, because it's definitely not as satisfying as paint correction, coatings, and all the other fun(and better paying) stuff that I'm finally getting a...

This detailing business has reached a point where I think its time to get a physical location for my business. Definitely looking for somewhere that has enough inside space for a car, an overhead door to pull it in, etc etc. Can anyone else here comment on how much theyre paying for their shop...

Hey all, I've got a friend in that area who's looking for a detailer. Too far for me to travel, so I figured I'd ask you all? Currently the only thing he's found is the dealerships. And NONE of us want that, right?! :nomore: Anyways, post up or PM me and I'll pass the info along.

Hey guys, after adding all the items I want for my cart, I'm a measly $0.04 away from free shipping! So I want to know: What low dollar items do you guys have that you would really recommend? I could always add a pack of measuring cups just to get the shipping, but if I could have something...

My '86 300zx met a very, very unfortunate end. It started overheating on my way home one evening, so I left it until the morning when I could get it towed to be fixed. Woke up the next morning to the police telling me it had been set on fire. It was of course a total loss, so it was time for a...

Everyone always says, the best thing you can do with a boat is to not to own one, but to have a friend who owns one. Well, my "friend-with-a-boat" texted me a week or so ago asking about getting some work done on his boat. During the summer, it spends most of it's time on a lift over the water...

We all know that Autogeeks are a very different breed than your average person. This thread is for everyone to share all the things that you've done that only an Autogeek would do! Car related or otherwise. Feel free to include any related backstories, photos, or other information you feel is...

Does/has anyone else here used home made laundry detergent for their microfibers? I've used it for a few years on all my regular laundry(thrifty college student living). Not long ago, after running out of Microfiber detergent, I decided to give it a try on my towels. Came out JUST as clean...

This client recently bought a used 1991 Ford Expedition from a friend, who had used the vehicle since 2005 as a work truck for his home painting business. This vehicle has clearly been through some very serious neglect, although I suppose as a work truck, though, that isn't terribly surprising...

Hey guys, preparing to order my first set of business cards. Hoping to get a little feedback about the design before I press send. Thanks for the help! Website isn't up yet, but will be before cards arrive.

Finally made the plunge from lurker to member! I've been doing basic detailing (read "No paint correction") for a year or so on friends and family cars, and it's slowly reached a point where I've decided I might as well add paint correction and start my own part time business to make some money...