hack-a-way. jack

[poweraid]

well in a way he is . this guy enjoys detailing as I do , but .
I work with this guy at both our primary employment . he does have a business name and does detailing out of his dads shop on his spare time .he brags oh i made this much doing this and that . for me it's a hobby . I have done a few fellow work acquaintances vehicles . we do talk a little about detailing . so I told him I just made my first purchase for supplies for 2013 and I got some nano skin products . I told him what they were . he goes on to say "ya I don't even clay cause I'm just gonna polish it anyways, that's an extra step "
what ! really ? well I'm glad I learned nothing from him , and I'll never send anyone to him for work done . the bad part is really how many customers know what is involved In detailing a vehicle , and he will prob continue to get customers though .

 

[Pureshine]

You will always have people like that . Who just want to make money any way they can by cutting corners. They give us detailers who do it the right way a bad name.

 

[spiralout462]

I have seen a flier from a detailer in my area that advertises "claying to remove scratches". I'm sure the majority beleives it!

 

[bryansbestwax]

What do you think was used before clay was invented?

sent using my thumbs, mispelling most words

 

[Alumniprodetail]

Hahaha awesome "extra step" probably one of the mot critical steps... That's funny a detailed at my shop once told me when I was a newb that scratches could be reduced w clay bar too...

 

[VroomVroom]

Ignorance, misconceptions, false advertising...compounded with a marketed audience comprised mostly of, "Why would I spend $x when I can go to Ducky's and get a complete hand wax for $50?"

That first 10 minutes with a potential customer...that's where you know. Ask questions, understand and hopefully refine expectations, and demonstrate value. Leave those *other* customers to your coworker.