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Read this "article" on yahoo and thought most of us would find his comments interesting... If someone owns a supercar I don't think they'd find $400/yr a "massive hit" to their bank account! :dblthumb2::dblthumb2: 9 reasons supercar isn't cracked up - Business Insider "The implicit...

2010 Nissan Altima Black on Black Wash – SunJoe SPX3000 w/ MTM Foam Canon & 50ft Apache hose / 3D Pink Soap / Nanoskin Mitt Medium Wheels / Tires – 3D APC 1:4 / Opti-Bond Tire Gel / D156 Paint – PC, HDCUT & LC Flat Orange Pads + MF Xtra Cut pads, Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant Interior...

So, I did a full one step a few days ago. Used my Porter Cable. I've gotten more efficient over the last season. However, the black Altima would not give up her swirls and scratches so easily. Even with flat thin orange pads it took a lot of pressure. As I recall, it took appx 4hrs with the PC...

I never really got into Instagram. Facebook has been good to me. I just discovered how to easily share pics from FB to Instagram. So, I uploaded the best pics from most of my details a few minutes ago. I only have 25 Followers on IG. Then again, I only had a few pics of 1 detail I did until...

2010 Honda Pilot Wash ‘n Seal Charity Winner A friend and customer asked me to contribute a gift certificate to a charity drive she was assisting. It was for Lost and Found Pets, which is something she’s very involved in. My gift certificate which I valued at $85 (should have been $125) ended...

At some point next season I'd like to start working on boats and RV's in addition to cars/trucks. There are a lot of boats and RV's in this area. My Ophthalmologist asked me if I did boats and added that there is a big demand for it. I've done 1 RV and the first thing I learned I need is...

This is my 1st season detailing part time. I've used TurboTax the last few years and really like it. I'm just a sole proprietor right now with basic expenses and profits. I'm still employed full-time with the State. How many of you do taxes yourself vs hiring a pro to do them?

2010 Toyota Prius ~ 2003 Honda Element ~ 1997 Holiday Rambler Vacationer My part time detailing business has been doing well. I have made a couple of key contacts and if things go as planned I should get a steady stream of quality referrals. I continue to invest in better equipment. My latest...

Open to suggestions regarding most efficient way to restoring this RV’s paint. I didn’t put this in the RV Forum because it’s pretty dead over there. RV’s are new to me. A customer asked if I could do his RV. He just wanted a basic wash and wax. Beyond that he wants just the paint to look...

2013 Hyundai Elantra A very nice woman wanted to get her Navy husband’s car extra shiny when he got back from deployment (tomorrow!). She is the neighbor of the woman who owns the Ford Excursion I worked on. She is having me do her husband’s car and her 2010 Prius. I’ll do the Prius in a...

1970 Chevy Chevelle Pro Touring Custom ~ Elegant Muscle This was a fairly basic sales prep. The vehicle had only seen a couple hundred miles. I just did a mild polish and wiped down/cleaned engine and under carriage. The wheels were pulled and received a basic cleaning. The car just sold on...

So, I did about 20 vehicles with the foam gun. while that works well in most cases there are situations where I could have used a pressure washer. Wheels/Tires/Wheel Wells and some truly dirt packed wheel wells and paint from off roading...all will be easier with the pressure washer. Just...

1997 holiday rambler vacationer. 32 ft Painted aluminum with clear coat. It's in ok shape. The customer is going to be the guy I'll rent space from so I'll put some solid time into it. Biggest thing is what appears to be built up dirt stains coming off the roof. Really, he just wants the...

https://www.facebook.com/DeansDetailing/videos/1654264881502603/ If you can't access it on FB, try YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE_FwaoE1Zk I did it with IMovie on my Macbook Pro. Took probably 15hrs or so over a few days. I'm on vacation and wanted to accomplish some admin stuff...

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ~ Time for a Pressure Washer Friend of a customer saw my work on Facebook and wanted to get her Jeep done after a road trip from VA to NM. We scheduled the day and were Facebook messaging the day before the detail. She asks me if I use equipment that makes noise...

2006 Nissan Sentra ~ Nanoskin Mitt to the Rescue! A woman saw my work on Facebook and wanted her car done. She decided on a basic wash and vac package with headlight restoration. Her appointment had to be rescheduled due to weather. She is only available on Saturdays and I only have 2 Saturdays...

2015 Dodge RAM 1500 Black on Black ~ HDCUT ~ WGDGPS The wife of a military guy on sea duty contacted me about getting her husband’s truck straight before he got home. For a 1yr old truck, the paint was in poor shape. Her primary concern was a deep scratch he knew nothing about. Seems an...

2005 Ford Excursion ~ HDCUT ~ WGDGPS Same owner as the Mustang GT I just posted. There were some scratches she wanted to get out. Mission Accomplished. There were some swirls, but overall, not bad. I got lucky with the weather again. I didn’t’ start until 9:30am and went to sun down at 7PM...

2005 Mustang GT ~ Basic Wash ~ Nanoskin ~ Wax Not much to say on this one. Quick wash, Nanoskin mitt, Wax… Got lucky beating the rain… Wash – Meguiars Hyperwash / Chemical Guys Chenille Microfiber Premium Wash Mitt / Supreme Guzzler Waffle Weave / Dry Me a River Towel Paint –Collinite 845...

2006 Chevy Silverado SS This truck had a good amount of defects. Deeply set water stains, scratches, fading, overspray, swirls and so on… The hood (seen above) was a particular challenge. I started trying a brand new LC Orange Flat pad and HDCUT. After 3 passes with moderate pressure...