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    Any Memebers Located Near Port Charlotte, FL?

    Good Evening All, As the title states, are there any AG members that live near the Port Charlotte, Florida area (zip code: 33952). My parents retired to this area and my mom just purchased a new vehicle. She would like for me to apply OCP+ to the vehicle, just as I did to her previous...
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    Mobile Detailing Vehicle Search Begins...with a twist!

    Good Evening Geeks, As the title states, I'm beginning my search for a mobile detailing vehicle, that more efficient then a Kia Optima or Nissan Altima. However, like the two aforementioned vehicles, it needs to be a mobile vehicle that can also be used as a daily driver. I don't carry water...
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    Maximizing Vehicles Look

    Happy Memorial Day & Hello AG's, Which is my best option for a vehicle entering the Endless Summers Cruising Show. Vehicles paint is a black pearl. 1. BF Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection topped with BF Midnight Sun Ivory Carnauba Paste Wax 2. BF Blackice Hybrid Montan Sealant Wax 3...
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    Which Comes First...Coating or PPF

    Good Afternoon Geeks, I have a client that recently ordered a 2015 Bentely Continential GT Speed. He is considering having it coated with OptiCoat (I'm an authorized installer) and also having the entire vehicle covered with XPEL. I'm reaching out to those with greater experience, with this...
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    Menz SF4000 or Sonax Perfect Finish

    Good Evening, I'm looking to add to my arsenal of detailing products. Today, I'm searching for the perfect new car detailing polish. We all know that most new cars come with dealership installed swirls and maybe even a few rids. However, a super light finishing polish like Menz SF4500 will...
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    Various Product Suggestions Needed

    Good Afternoon, It's been a while for me, as I'm experiencing a huge increase in business this spring! I'm looking to purchase a few additional products to add to my arsenal and was hoping some of you could chime in on them. 1. Part of my spring success is directly related to OptiCoat Pro...
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    Vehicle Lettering

    Good Evening and Happy New Year AG's, I'm considering having my logo and other information applied to the rear window of my personal vehicles (Kia Optima and Nissan Altima), which double as my mobile detailing vehicles. I did a quick search and saw a few things here on AG, but I wanted to ask...
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    Awkward Conversation

    Contacted via text message by an individual asking if I had any availability today. The individual didn't offer any other information. I'm not going to respond with a yes or no until I know what the vehicle and service is their requesting. So, I proceeded to ask who I'm speaking to, the...
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    What to add???

    Each winter, I look to add something new to my product/tool list. I'm only moving into year three. Last year, I became an authorized installer of Optimums Coatings. I'm not sure I can top that, but introducing new products or tools are key in remaining ahead of the competition. Below are...
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    Scratches and a Ford Raptor

    I'm currently working on a 2013 Fod Raptor (black). The owner took the vehicle off-roading and did a number down the sides. I'm testing out a few of the scratches to determine my process moving forward and I just can't seem to make a dent. I went as far as my pe-14 paired with a surfburf pad...
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    Business Proposition to Local Dealership

    Good Afternoon Geeks! Mobile detailing here in the northeast is quickly coming to an end for me. This however, begins the time for processing, planning, and implementing next years detailing season. We all know the wows of dealership (production style) detailing. Been their and done that. I...
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    GG6 is Broken...

    I've personally owned my GG6 for two years now and in that time period, I've had two issues. The first was minor, as the on switch wasn't pushing the internal switch down to activate the machine. The second happened today while working on a customers vehicle. Not 100% on this one though. When...
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    Approaching People / Businesses

    Good Afternoon AG's, This question has been running around in my head for a while now and I figured now was good as any to ask. I know that word of mouth, google adwords, and my social media accounts have all helped to drive business, but every now and then I see a few cars I'd love to...
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    One Step Polish to my Product Line

    Good Evening AG's, I'm looking to add One Step Polish to my product line. Currently, I have the following: 1. Megs 105 2. Megs 205 3. Menz SF4500 4. Klasse AIO I know that Klasse AIO is your typical AIO product, but I prefer to top any vehicle polished with a sealant unless otherwise asked...
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    1967 Chevy Camaro - Restoration Detail - Original Paint

    1967 Chevy Camaro - Restoration Detail - Original Paint Good Evening AG's, Later this week, I'll be detailing a first year roll out, almost entirely original 1967 Chevy Camaro RS Convertible. The owner is having this vehicle detailed and then put it up for sale. I completed a thorough...
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    Great Advertising Opportunity

    This past Friday, I was contacted by Good Life Media, as they are putting together their preferred vendor list for next year. They wanted to feature a mobile detailing and they contacted me! Below is a blip from their webpage. Good Life Media - Our Company...
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    Bit Off More Than I Can Chew?

    I was contacted by a client that asked if I could detail her horse trailer. I'd never had the experience, but why not give it a try. The trailer was dropped off and I have it for almost two weeks, while she is away on vacation. I'll be plugging away at this, around a few other jobs I have...
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    Tools / Product Cost Almost = Cost of Job

    I have a client requesting their horse trailer to be detailed. The trailer is 17' and its entirely brushed aluminum, diamond plate, and fiberglass roof. I quoted the job at 800$. I would have qouted 1k but I'm close with the family and they've given me a lot of business. Anyway, in order to...
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    Single Stage Paint, Stage 3 Water Spots, how to advise my client...

    Good Afternoon, I have a client with an odd collection of vehicles. One of them being a 1978 Toyota Cressida. The owner explained that he took the vehicle out, ran into a store, and returned to a wet vehicle after a quick rain came through (he was pissed at the weather man to say the least.)...
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    Local Dealership Called

    A local dealership comprised of VW, Audi, and Porsche contacted me today interested in contracting a detailing crew for production work obviously. The average cars per month is (NEW) 100 VW, 50 Audi, 20 Porsche, and then 50 used vehicles b/t the three. There is absolutely no way I can handle...
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