custmsprty
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With all the exceptional work you do if he doesn't get it after seeing the vehicles you've done over time don't waste your time. He'll most likely never get it.
Do you approach someone about detailing when you see a beautiful, yet neglected vehicle?
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Goin Rogue
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I would offer to do a test spot, then he will see it all the time and want to have the rest of the car done.
RTexasF
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Leave it be and keep your trap shut. He has already expressed his feelings about polishers even though they are dated and incorrect. He will take it that you are simply trying to make money off of him, he will never pay the price required for the work, and you will have to live with his griping and moaning forever. Drop it like a hot coal.
Bill1234
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I think its kinda about turning them on to actually want the work. Yes there are people that don't know $#!@ when it comes to working with a car. However, when you say, o, well bird poo destroys clear over time and when you nicely say, your car looks like it has been degrading so rapidly. People seem to really want to make a change. I have been around people that know nothing about cars. When you start helping them, and they let you talk, you feel good and they want to ask more and are interested. I can understand people just putting out random info and not really keeping up to date which is VERY annoying to me and others
Pinpoint_Precision
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Even if you talk to him and all, he won't pay for your services, I have the same problem with my neighbor. Terrible because the "Buffing" term has been known for some "dangerous on the wrong hands" which I agree so no matter how you go around it, polishing term, carefully polishing or whatever you use it, his brain is used to the term, buffing.
The only thing I can suggest is, tell him if you can do a test spot and show him the improvements. Maybe then he will consider and think about it. It's been 2 years now, my neighbor still hasn't knocked on my door. They just don't care.
The only thing I can suggest is, tell him if you can do a test spot and show him the improvements. Maybe then he will consider and think about it. It's been 2 years now, my neighbor still hasn't knocked on my door. They just don't care.
TFTADetail
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No, I don't approach them. If opportunity presents itself then I may strike up a casual conversation.
Something like "Love that color!". Or ...... "I bet that color really pops when it's clean."
Many times that will lead me right into selling mode. More times than not I have been able to hand the vehicle owner a business card, they scan the QR code and BAM! we're looking at my website and talking. I've had more owners follow up for services after talking and explaining things when on my site than I have had shun me off.
It's all in the approach, your demeanor and your selling technique. Be genuine, knowledgeable and confident in yourself and your services. You'll impress and they'll remember.
Something like "Love that color!". Or ...... "I bet that color really pops when it's clean."
Many times that will lead me right into selling mode. More times than not I have been able to hand the vehicle owner a business card, they scan the QR code and BAM! we're looking at my website and talking. I've had more owners follow up for services after talking and explaining things when on my site than I have had shun me off.
It's all in the approach, your demeanor and your selling technique. Be genuine, knowledgeable and confident in yourself and your services. You'll impress and they'll remember.