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justin30513 said:
I've seen a major increase in my wash/vacs. Full details are way down. There seems to be more money to me in just doing wass/vacs only but there is no fun or excitement. I have 3 fulls to do tomorrow at a realty office that I just landed. I guess I'll have to dust off the old camera and get my reviews ready!!!!
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how many full details can you do in a day?
 
trhland said:
how many full details can you do in a day?
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The most fulls in one day was 3. The Jaguar, Mercedes SL550, and Avalanche. About 7 hours. I will be doing the same amount tomorrow.
 
If was below freezing here yesterday morning. First car was a pain to get done. Sun wasn't up enough to shine on me. I used ONR on the wheels and kept steam on them while I dried them. Heated up some water and went to do the roof and it started freezing. Heated the water up a little hotter and got the sides and hood done with some steaming needed. Cleaned the glass with alcohol. Then had to get the darn roof down (a wagon no less too). Steam and ONR again. Took a few minutes to go back and melt a few drips and dress the tires with a solvent based dressing. On the next cars I got by with just heated water since the sun water shining nicely. Today though darn rain has wrecked the day.
 
It has been very cold here too. I have still been busy though, I wouldn't mind some time off though, but it doesn't pay well :( Just curious what do you consider to be a full detail?
 
Hey Justin I have a non-detailing question to ask ya. Your pm's are full can ya pm me an e-mail? Thanks
 
It blows me a way that you can do 3 full details in 1 day, even when 1 is a big Avalanche! I guess with experience comes efficiency :) .

Anyway, I've been meaning to ask...What do you do in the winter months? Is it consistantly cold where you're at during the winter to where you can't detail for days/weeks at a time?

Being in Indiana, winter sucks for detailing. I'm trying to think of things I would do if I were in your shoes here with bad weather that lasts for 3 months.

By the way, I'm sure the furniture looks spectacular...LOL!
 
justin30513 said:
The most fulls in one day was 3. The Jaguar, Mercedes SL550, and Avalanche. About 7 hours. I will be doing the same amount tomorrow.
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wow thats alot!
 
C&C2Detail said:
It has been very cold here too. I have still been busy though, I wouldn't mind some time off though, but it doesn't pay well :( Just curious what do you consider to be a full detail?
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Well hello and welcome to AG Online! Best forum around.

Here is what I do in a full detail.......taken from my website:

Package 1
Wash and Vacuum
This package is designed as a maintenance regimen after waxing.

Included: Two bucket hand wash and dry, bug and tar removal, exterior trim and tires cleaned and shined, interior and exterior glass cleaned, interior carpet and seats vacuumed, interior vinyl and leather wiped down.

Recommended on a bi-weekly basis.

Package 2
Express Detail
This package takes the Wash and Vacuum and extends it, giving your automobile a fantastic shine and finish, and brings your interior back to looking like new.

Included: Everything from the Wash and Vacuum Package, plus the following: Clay bar contaminant removal for entire exterior, hand applied carnauba wax on exterior and wheels, Rain-x applied to all exterior glass and mirrors, vacuum of carpets, floor mats and upholstery, leather and vinyl is wiped free of dust and debris.

Recommended on a monthly basis.

Package 3
Premium Detail
This is the package that will make you think you just bought a new car. The paint is buffed to a glorious shine, scratches and swirl marks are removed or reduced to not being noticeable, and the interior is thoroughly cleansed and dressed to it's showroom level.



Included: Everything from all previous packages, plus the following: Exterior is machine polished to removed swirl marks and scratches, followed by a machine polished shine enhancing gloss, then finally either a machine applied protective sealant or a long lasting carnauba wax, depending on the color of the paint, or personal preference. The differences can be discussed and tested in person. The interior carpet, floor mats and upholstery are vacuumed and cleaned of all dirt, debris, and pet hair. Vinyl is protected with a matte finish UV protectant.​
 
trhland said:
wow thats alot!
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I was tired ....don't get me wrong!
I just setup an assembly line of washing and vacuuming. Easier that way.
 
Meghan said:
Ok it time to admit you have a problem!:D
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He has absolutely no problem, last days of christmas break, I discoverd 15 distinct uses of the PC in the house. Put it this way, if it could be sealed, it was sealed, if you could wax it, it was waxed. You could probably slide a penny clear across the house on the floor.. lol
 
justin30513 said:
I was tired ....don't get me wrong!
I just setup an assembly line of washing and vacuuming. Easier that way.
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you do 3 details of your number 3 package? in a day? do you work by your self?
 
trhland said:
you do 3 details of your number 3 package? in a day? do you work by your self?
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I have 2 twice in my career. Just about killed me.
Normally I only do one and then a couple of wash/vacs. Sometimes 2 at the most.
 
justin30513 said:
I have 2 twice in my career. Just about killed me.
Normally I only do one and then a couple of wash/vacs. Sometimes 2 at the most.
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Well atleast this summer, you should have some help :)
 
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