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Maybe your working your typical 9-5 average job, and you find your self sitting there and wondering "What the heck am I doing here?" This happened to me about 2 years ago. All I could think about was detailing cars, and as arduous the work can get, it was always worth it when I experienced three...

First off I have never detailed anything bigger than a pick up truck or SUV. I got offered an opportunity to detail two dump trucks. They are both being shipped as we speak, used out of auction. Condition unknown. Owner wants a price for chrome polished wheels, cab cleaned in and out, wash/wax...

How many of you reclaim your water? How many of you have a filtration system to recycle it back into your tank? This is what I am looking to do. I have a 10x20 rec mat. I want to reclaim 90% of my water, filter it, and re-use t. Here in RI, there are no strict water limitations or laws, only...

Hi guys I am here once again seeking some intellect. I have been planning my business for months now, and my earlier plans of starting up this spring have....fallen through unfortunately. I am proficient in the art of Mobile detailing, but I have always wanted a shop. My question to anyone and...

Lets face it, our customers carpets are not always extractable or come clean by any simple methods. Some stains just simply have chosen to stay forever. In recent years I have gotten into restoration projects, some of my own, some for customers. I have restored quite a bit of interiors, and it...

I am not new to detailing, or reconditioning vehicles. I have years of experience doing extensive work on a lot of cars/trucks ect... I am however, new to running a business. I am starting a shop up in January, and right now I do mobile calls. I just started advertising this past week for full...

I recently researched buying a Defelsko non ferrous and ferrous combo gauge. I have done and will be doing a lot of carbon fiber, and fiberglass based 1 stage vehicles. OEM paint should be around 120-150 microns when cleared correct? and anything under 100 Microns should be left to a light...

I am starting my shop up the beginning of January here in NE. I am considering Chemical guys v-series to be one of my main products, tied in with the Meguiar's Professional series. Currently I use 3M Perfect-it 3 step kit, and it gives me very good results, but is there anything better? I have...

Opti-Coat 2.0 OPT Optimum Polymer Technologies I am sure there are several how to posts, and videos on Opti-Coat, but this is my How-to, and pricing guide so that your customers are happy with the job and price. What is Opti-Coat?: (OPT) OPT is an advanced ceramic based polymer that...