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  1. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    What would you do

    How long have you been in business and what was your business like in the past during the month of December? What are your business goals per week, per month, per year? What's the population around a 5 mile radius of your business and what's the median income? How are you advertising and...
  2. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Desperately need help choosing a STEAMER...Dupray? Vapor Chief? Mytee?

    The other huge advantage is there is no down time. You can constantly fill it without having to wait for the boiler to heat up and compress the steam. If you have to wait on a piece of equipment you're losing efficiently, which results in losing money.
  3. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Desperately need help choosing a STEAMER...Dupray? Vapor Chief? Mytee?

    Why are you buying a steamer? What kind of work load? How many hours per day? Multiple people using it? I bought the Tosca and it's a nice machine, but you really only get 30-40 minutes of use, then you have to refill the unit, and it takes a solid 15-20 minutes before your steaming again. I...
  4. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    A few questions for full time detailers

    How much do you have to charge per hour to keep your business profitable? Determine how many hours a week, every week, for months at a time, can you detail a week? That will give you an estimated gross profit per week. I vary rarely work a 40 hour week, it's more like 60-80 hours, almost every...
  5. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Customer asked for a quote on a hand wash and wax (Claying if needed) - how should I respond to the following?

    Her brother is obviously an expert.... I wouldn't even e-mail back. They're not your target customer. If they are satisfied with the service they have been receiving they won't see the value in paying more for what they perceive to be the same thing. Spend the time targeting customers who are...
  6. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    What do we do when a customer brings in a coated car?

    1. No, unless you're told by the owner. If the car comes in and it starts beading up when I wash it, I will note it and talk to the customers after the detail about it. Most time people have no idea or even care. If it's coated or has some protection on the vehicle it just makes your life...
  7. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Another Way to Help you Attract Customers

    I wouldn't do this, here's my 2cents. I actually offer a maintenance kit to customers around the $175 price point and people purchase them all the time. I don't think anyone is going to be influenced to spend high 3 figures and 4 figures for a small detail kit. An extra $175 to keep their...
  8. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    My unbiased (nightmare) review of PBL V2 Diamond paint coating and Wolfgang Uber Ceramic

    Any coating being applied at that temperature and humidity is going to give you problems. It's going to flash so quickly, get sticky and be difficult to see the high spots and also knock them down. What can help is doing the area twice, with 50% less product the second coating and instantly...
  9. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    My detailing shop

    Organize and label everything so you can work as effectively and efficiently as possible for the type of detailing work you preform. Strategic design of tools, equipment and supplies will make you more profitable and make the work easier.
  10. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Best bulk spray wax

    Personally, I've found Optimum Car Wax or even Opti-Seal to be top-notch. They are also super easy to apply and I believe last something like 3 months and 9 months respectively.
  11. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    What lens for your DSLR/Mirrorless

    18-55/80mm, at the lowest f-stop range you can afford. Remember that with crop sensor cameras it's not true focal lengths but it's a factor of that higher. Here is a good article on it: DSLR Crop Factor conversion chart - Digicamhelp
  12. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Bumper Sticker Removal - HELP

    Adhesive remover or mineral spirits and/or a plastic razor blade. Allow the bumper stickers to soak for then once soft enough use a razor blade to remove the goo. It always ends up being a tedious process with long stuck stickers.
  13. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    How much time does a "real" polisher save over a PC?

    With a polisher like the Rupes 21 you have more power thus being able to remove more paint faster. It also allows you to run larger pads and covers more surface area with a 21mm throw compared to the PC's 8mm (if I'm remembering correctly). You also have to factor in the effort or muscle fatigue...
  14. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Test Spot for Upsale- Where?

    Make it clear what is going to happen before hand and that is it not instantly reversible. All you can do is inform the customer and let them make the decision. It's not your responsibly once they give you the okay IF you educate them on what is going to happen. Very few people will have you...
  15. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Coatings and Hydrophobicity: Long term

    Any dirt or contamination that is on the surface is going to effect hydrophobic properties because the surface has been changed. Products are going to breakdown over time. I'm 6+ months in on having Opti-Coat Pro+ on my truck that lives outside and it still beads like day one. I do maintain it...
  16. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Removing bed liner.

    I would try 3M Adhesive Remover. Just don't use it on plastic trim. Goo Gone would probably also do the trick.
  17. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    M105 & m205

    If you're going to go through all the effort of correcting the paint you should apply a paint coating that will give you better protection and longer durability than a wax or sealant. Plus most of them are easier to apply than waxes/sealants. Just remember to do an IPA wipedown after polishing...
  18. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Carpet/Upholstery brush questions

    Definitely suggest the cyclo brushes on the porter cable DA. I've found the larger DA brushes have trouble spinning on most surfaces and are hard to navigate and do not fit into most interior car characteristics.
  19. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    How to ease the shock from buffing costs to customer?

    Give them the good, better and best scenarios. Wash, clay, wax for the cheap end and explain the benefits of getting your current vehicle thoroughly clean and shiner from removing bonded contamination, then adding wax for a little extra shine and protection. 1-Step or AIO for better, it...
  20. Scott@IncrediblyDetailed

    Labor Law Compliance Notice for LLC ..???

    Give the state a call and explain your situation and they should be able to help you make the decision. If you plan on hiring in the future I would just do it anyway so it's one less thing you need to worry about during the hiring process.
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