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  1. madmallard

    Gauge Cluster Polish

    and you find "blotting" it works with electrostatically charged dust?
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    Gauge Cluster Polish

    What about if the thing is just dusty as heck and you want to clean it without introducing more scratches? whats the best chance at not doing that?
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    Importance of the word 'detailing' in a business name

    i guess it would also matter if you're trying to focus on one type of work over another...
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    Lamborghini Aventador Roadster - Not for the Faint of Heart - By Oakes

    I like how your ceiling reflection makes it look like its in a 'hangar'.
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    Any good leads from car shows?

    instead of dropping bombs on people, maybe instead word it "if you have any questions about my process and how it can really address specific things to taking your vehicle presentation to the next level, just let me know." that plants a seed for them to ask you to tell them whats wrong, as...
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    Any success from Craigslist?

    One must just think about how they use Craigslist, and apply critical thinking accordingly on what to expect.
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    Cluster plastic

    sorry for old thread bump, but would Plexus be a good product for addressing a swirly gauge face plastic?
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    1980's Lotus Esprit-Black

    that is just delicious looking
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    Hardest things at the start

    its not that i don't believe him, it just sounds like a problem not many will have in their first year! ^_^ what kept you motivated to tough out #1?
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    American Muscle @ the detailien HIVE

    that is gorgeous...
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    Hardest things at the start

    Wait, so in the first year, you were already turning enough business over you needed to hire people? and you had a tough time finding good workers?
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    Toyota Supra Correction Detail-Swirl Mark Removal

    was it just me, or was there some great paint to start working with? 'cause those beginning photo wide shots looked pretty good, too (don't get me wrong, the afters are gorgeous)
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    Hardest things at the start

    I did a quick search but didnt see a thread like this, so... For those of you who feed yourself, self-employed detailers... Looking back, what was the 2 hardest things to get thru starting out that you were or weren't expecting?
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    lost confidence in detailing

    If you're getting professional help with therapy, make sure you tell them your work challenges too. Tell them everything and dont hold back or they can't help you. its a tough fight dealing with yourself and with others at the same time, good luck and keep at it.
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    Totally bummed :/

    i say contact the banquet manager of the hotel, or if the convention center is a separate body, contact their sale liason. you can usually work something out if you explain your situation, and what your actual environmental impact will be.
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    Anyone here ever regret turning their hobby into a job?

    i think it has to do with there being a disconnect between your expectation of production and someone else's. any self-made business you set the pace. anytime you work for someone else, even doing something you love, its for someone else's pace
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    Specialisation detailing business

    you know i was interested in that too, Q I have a desire to replace my felt HL in my WRX with a nicer material and have been watching lots of Youtube videos on the matter. It seems like something I'd have the patience to do correctly.
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    Specialisation detailing business

    very confuse. okay, so by steamer are we talking about a jet steam-nozzle type device? or a device more geared toward the upholstery?
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    Specialisation detailing business

    a 'hot' water extractor is a steam cleaner, i thought. the terms are used so interchangeably in detailing circles...
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    Specialisation detailing business

    i'm all amature hour over here, and i find the margin of error on interior work is more manageable to me than exterior work. being that is the case, i was wondering about doing interior-only details side business. I appreciate the insight so far. my first thought would be my customers would...
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