Detailing: Clean4U Year in Review

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justin_murphy

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As most of you know, this was my first year detailing for a full time living. What was just a hobby has became a serious business for me. I account for 90% of my family's household income so I had to go from "hobby" mode to professional. This forum's members, along with others, gave me the time and attention to make Clean4U not only profitable but enjoyable this year. I thought I'd share with you some of my greater experiences from this year.

Thank you all again!

Well, it all started out pretty scary......
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But hard work pays off!
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Then as time went on and my name got out there, business increased. This allowed for me to pick & choose my details. They got really better!
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My picture taking skill rapidily improved as well. I was answering PM after PM to what my process was. This soon was followed by my "detailed" reviews and techniques. Alot of you learned with me and assisted me. My clientle just kept growing....
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One customer tells another and soon I was really growing. Acutally hired a helper for the summer. Not to mention my trip to the ER from dehydration.
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As my knowledge grew through forums and friends, so did my collection of supplies! It is almost an addiction.
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I just want to thank every member that has helped out me and others. We all cannot do this alone and are always learning. Thank you for helping me and my business be successfull in 2006.
:righton: Here's to 2007!:righton:​
 
Justin, YOU ROCK MAN! Thanks you for sharing your tip, tricks, knowledge and pics. I have learn so much from you. Thank you.
 
That's some beautiful work. Congratulations on the prosperose year, and I hope you have many more successful year's to come.
 
WWJD! It's always a pleasure hearing from you and your reviews. Even being a new member, a newbie to detailing, you always take the time to answer PMs and answer them in full detail. Thanks bro!
 
PLEASE come to so Cal? You can take your kids to Disneyland, California Adventures, Knott's... and I can pay you to finish off my vette!!
Whatever you don't own (lol) I do!!!
I can't get over that first one!!!!
Lauren - you are the man, Justin!:righton:
 
You are an inspiration to us all, keep up the good work man, and keep with the pics and reviews. I hope that your business continues to grow. I would let you detail my car anytime.
 
Yess, Inspiration is a right word when it comes to Justin.

Always Great Work, Great Shine in No Time

Hope for more to come in 2007, and with your detailing skills, its no wonder that your business is getting bigger....
 
you have provided a lot of helpful information to everyone on here and given some great reviews.waiting on the souveran review! honestly though your write ups are just perfect, so thanks and good luck with 07, im sure youll do great!
 
Wow that is a very nice list of vehicles you have done over the year. I can't believe you did a viper wow...now that is trust. Justin you help junior members like my self get familiar and feel confident on how to use the products not to mention you take the time to provide tips for whom ever asks.

The word "inspiration" nails it. You have helped many members here and I'm one of those. Thank you for all your help and I truly hope that in the new year your business is prosperous and I hope it blossoms.

Oh..I do have one request, well if it's even possible. Could you try to detail a Lexus SUV (such as the GX-470) and due a detailed process as normal. Odd request I know but if you ever get the opportunity please do it...see this is the same vehicle as I have and to see you do one would help me tremendously.
 
nice work justin. from your posts, i have gotten some nice details here in tampa as well. glad to see you found a helper for the summer! i guess i can try again next year! :)

keep up the good work and i hope your family and yourself continue to prosper,

Ryan
 
Nica said:
Wow that is a very nice list of vehicles you have done over the year. I can't believe you did a viper wow...now that is trust. Justin you help junior members like my self get familiar and feel confident on how to use the products not to mention you take the time to provide tips for whom ever asks.

The word "inspiration" nails it. You have helped many members here and I'm one of those. Thank you for all your help and I truly hope that in the new year your business is prosperous and I hope it blossoms.

Oh..I do have one request, well if it's even possible. Could you try to detail a Lexus SUV (such as the GX-470) and due a detailed process as normal. Odd request I know but if you ever get the opportunity please do it...see this is the same vehicle as I have and to see you do one would help me tremendously.
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nica,
you can do the dang lexus - it is new! even i could do that!!! the volvo is the harder one. come on here. you dont need justin to guide you. no confidence!! (no offense to justin - justin you are the man!!!) nica is just way too worried!!! :grouphug: Lauren
 
great work!!! and taking the time to post all of your details .is awesome.
 
Congrats on a successful year Justin!

You are by far the most helpful detailer I've come across on this board and another board that I frequent. Not enough can be said for how much you have helped all of us by giving us great real-world reviews on products along with the detailed processes you go through on each vechicle. You do amazing work and you are amazingly helpful. For these reasons, I'm sure you will see many more years of success in anything you do.

Best wishes on the future and thanks again for all that you've done for this community of detailers!
 
Justin all I can say is you rock! :righton: It would be a pleasure for anyone to have their vehicle done by you. Best Wishes for '07 :grouphug:
 
Congrats on your first succesful year Justin! I've learned a lot from you by reading all your informative posts, keep them coming!

And let's not forget: WWJD!!!
 
I salute you for having the courage to go into the business full time, that took guts. The fact that things are going well shows your dedication to the customer. Getting the majority of your work by referral speaks highly of your work ethic not to mention the results.

Just one more thing......please drink more water this summer, ok?
 
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