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  1. fmahmad88

    Robust Blog FAQ - Paint Protection Film vs. Coating vs. Wax

    Absolutely correct! :) Good points Bob. XPEL Ultimate is 10 Years. I would have to consult XPEL directly to see what warranties are offered or exist regarding other PPF options they have. I think the window to edit the post is closed. :( Point number 2 is valid too. I would say '... certain...
  2. fmahmad88

    Robust Blog FAQ - Paint Protection Film vs. Coating vs. Wax

    Note: This is an article I wrote at my website but thought it would be worth sharing to the community as well. XPEL, 3M, Opti-Coat, CQuartz, SunTek, Waxes, Paint Correction, Sealants and so much more! This is one of the most common question asked from me and it's time to break it down to...
  3. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Clay Your Car

    It would be a good idea to wash the car if you had started the process especially since rain can bring debris and mineral on top of the paint. It would be nice to double check the areas previously clay barred(using the plastic bag test) as well to ensure that the surface hasn't embedded...
  4. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Clay Your Car

    Hey Bob, Thanks for the feedback and I agree with polishing after abrasive products being used on the paint. I am curious what kind of product you are referring to?
  5. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Clay Your Car

    Thank you for the words! There were lengthy 5-30 minute tutorials about detailing and a lot of my customers are busy people who don't have time to go through that much information. The objective was to fill the void of short and concise videos. All of my customers gave me positive feedback on...
  6. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Clay Your Car

    Disclaimer: This is Fahad from Robust Auto Detailing. This is our second video in a series of several 1-minute videos to come. Hope you enjoy! The objective here is to quickly introduce customers to the concept of car claying with a short video. Click on the picture above to view the video...
  7. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Wash Your Car Using ONR & The Big Red Sponge

    Hello Bunky! If you pause at 0:28, you can see that it's the right way down with the fins at the bottom. It's hilarious how a lot of people think it's upside down! It's just an optical illusion. :)
  8. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Wash Your Car Using ONR & The Big Red Sponge

    Thank you so much! The purpose of this video (along with future videos) is to provide short and professional quality videos for customers/friend/family members who want to try something different. A lot of my customers, after getting their cars coated, would ask me, 'How do I maintain my car?'...
  9. fmahmad88

    1-Minute Video: How to Wash Your Car Using ONR & The Big Red Sponge

    Disclaimer: This is Fahad from Robust Auto Detailing. This is our first video in a series of several 1-minute videos to come. Hope you enjoy! Click Picture Above to Go to the Video Nearly EVERY customer has asked for this video and here it is! You can wash your car anywhere using this...
  10. Big Red Sponge Wash Method

    Big Red Sponge Wash Method

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VEdNSWWEQI
  11. fmahmad88

    Quick Show Car Wash Method

    Very similar(looking at it right now), I believe, but with a few modifications. I will come up with a video for this. :)
  12. fmahmad88

    Quick Show Car Wash Method

    1. There were a total of 4 Audis that were rotated during the event so every day I had to work with 2-4. 2. I initially started to spray ONRWW with QD dilution but it was proving too slow and I wanted to be extra gentle. Hence, I decided to just wash them by simply gliding over the surface...
  13. fmahmad88

    Quick Show Car Wash Method

    $1.25 for Spray Wax $1.00 for Distilled Water $0.42 per Microfiber Wash Cloth(Free if have a few all ready) $0.40 for ONRWW $5 Per Bucket (Free if you have them all ready. Don't even need a grit guard) The actual Wash costs $2.65 for 4-5 cars... which is $0.6-0.8 per wash. (assuming you have...
  14. fmahmad88

    Quick Show Car Wash Method

    This last week and weekend, I had the opportunity to work with the Audi Group on their cars during one of their annual event where the top 5% of their dealers from all around United States showed up. My task was simple but with a twist: shine the cars to pristine show car finish spending no more...
  15. fmahmad88

    Best wash, clay and quick wax system for the cheap customers?

    If you are seeking to give only just 'Wash and Wax', the following is a suggestion: 1. Wash - Any method that suits you 2. Clay with Nanoskin Sponge 3. Spray Wax - Any standalone sealant that is spray, wipe and buff. Most good ones last from 2-5 months. 4. All-In-One Glass Cleaner and Sealant...
  16. fmahmad88

    Opticoat 2.0 discontinued, OptiCoat Pro sees price increase

    Optimum has some great products that they use and I have been recommending them to most of my customers. I've always told my customers that I have been using Opti-Coat 2.0 and there are pro-installers in different cities available. With that being said, I believe that I will not be trying the...
  17. fmahmad88

    Maintenance pricing

    Our downtown got hit hard and then a few dings here and there. The city's economy is strong so the damage was cushioned reasonably well. :props: Thanks for asking. Hope you are doing well too. :)
  18. fmahmad88

    Maintenance pricing

    One of the weekly maintenance I do is $75 per week and that's on the lower end. Dust and dirt accumulate fast!
  19. fmahmad88

    Yelp Listing for Mobile Detailers

    Hello there, Some of you mobile detailers might have noticed that your yelp listing doesn't show up on various cities while some of the other detailers have listings in multiple cities during searches. I've contacted yelp about this but have you guys have had any success with this matter?
  20. fmahmad88

    Very bad experience yesterday

    - I always have a 10 day forecast ahead of me and if the day is too hot, I only do maintenance. - Sun-screen! Very important. - As people have suggested hydration. Gatorade is exceptional in keeping electrolytes up. - Shade; Always try to be in it and customers are always helpful in finding...
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