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Hi Ag, hope everybody here is loving...cough hating the winter with all the road salt and grime. Anyway, a classmate of mine from elementary school got a new jeep cherokee. He asked about getting it fixed up before and he and I did not have times that worked out. I then offered to do it again, but a bit more work-rims and tires,wash-clay and wax/trim protectant for 75 dollars which he agreed to.
However, since im doing alot less work than other details, how should I go about my supplies, should I just take everything out and use only what I need, Or should I just take out only what I need, I am always feeling a bit overwhelmed as I have so much in front of me at once. I dont want to look like I dont know what I am doing or I have nothing else other than a few microfibers and wax, etc
 
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Just02896 said:
Are you mobile?
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no, I am at home, its just that my last detail, I had a mess all over the place as I ran out of clay and had to buy some, I also had just bins of stuff all over my driveway. It was good to have all of my stuff out to work with, but some of it I did not even need to use
 
After agreeing upon a service with my customer, I usually clean up shop the night before drop off and lay out my predetermined machines, products, pads, towels, etc. Clients really appreciate a clean shop and the fact that you have properly prepared for their arrival! :-)

What all are you planning on doing to a full size SUV for $75??? You won't be making much if you spend more than 1-1.5 hrs and with product usage as well.
 
Just02896 said:
After agreeing upon a service with my customer, I usually clean up shop the night before drop off and lay out my predetermined machines, products, pads, towels, etc. Clients really appreciate a clean shop and the fact that you have properly prepared for their arrival! :-)
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I am doing this on my driveway, Similar to what I have done before, my point is that I dont know if it would be nicer looking to have all my stuff out at once or just some of the things that I would be using
 
Bill1234 said:
I am doing this on my driveway, Similar to what I have done before, my point is that I dont know if it would be nicer looking to have all my stuff out at once or just some of the things that I would be using
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At $75, I would forget about what looks nice and set up for efficiency! You bottom line will be better this way. Just set up only what you need for the job your doing.
 
Just02896 said:
At $75, I would forget about what looks nice and set up for efficiency! You bottom line will be better this way. Just set up only what you need for the job your doing.
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True, I think I will put out a bit more of my supplies than I need, However, the 75 dollars I felt was enough to cover my necessities, be in line with my friend's budget, and I get a good amount
 
You should really consider looking into the Nanoskin products. I very rarely use clay anymore, and it is usually much quicker since you don't need to stop to refresh the clay all the time.

But yes there is no point in getting all your supplies out when you only need a few of them. I only get out what I know I am going to use when working on cars.
 
I personally try to keep the area as clean as possible. I used to take all of my products out and line them up on the ground next to the machine(s) I would be using, but I always hated the clean-up in the end. Now, I simply grab whatever product I need from my organized product shelves and put it back in its place as I move to the next step. I also have a big plastic tub that I throw used towels and buffer pads into then separate later for wash. This process usually leaves me with just having to pick up tape used for covering trim and maybe a machine to put up after the detail.
 
530inv said:
I personally try to keep the area as clean as possible. I used to take all of my products out and line them up on the ground next to the machine(s) I would be using, but I always hated the clean-up in the end. Now, I simply grab whatever product I need from my organized product shelves and put it back in its place as I move to the next step. I also have a big plastic tub that I throw used towels and buffer pads into then separate later for wash. This process usually leaves me with just having to pick up tape used for covering trim and maybe a machine to put up after the detail.
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Thanks for the towel idea, I went through about 15 towels on my last detail
 
My plan of attack for this would probably be
rims-meguiars non acid wheel cleaner and various brushes
wash-foam gun and gold class-still dialing in dilution ratio
leaf blower and towel dry
clay-
v7 by chemical guys
collinite 476
optibond gel on trim and tires
 
Bill1234 said:
My plan of attack for this would probably be
rims-meguiars non acid wheel cleaner and various brushes
wash-foam gun and gold class-still dialing in dilution ratio
leaf blower and towel dry
clay-
v7 by chemical guys
collinite 476
optibond gel on trim and tires
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I hope your friend realizes and appreciates the level of service he is receiving! Your a great guy Bill! :-)
 
Just02896 said:
I hope your friend realizes and appreciates the level of service he is receiving! Your a great guy Bill! :-)
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Thank you, I know 75 is slightly slow, I would have charged about 100-115 for that amount of work, but at least I will make some money and still have some work to do.
 
Must be nice weather by you bill. It's below 20 in NY and snow forecast tomorrow.

I'd ditch clay and get a nano skin and just have your stuff ready that you need so you're not running back and forth looking for the next bottle.


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goldendodo19 said:
Must be nice weather by you bill. It's below 20 in NY and snow forecast tomorrow.

I'd ditch clay and get a nano skin and just have your stuff ready that you need so you're not running back and forth looking for the next bottle.


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Im in Ct, cold here too, however friend wants this done in march which I do have some time, but rather refine my methods before then
 
On my less expensive details, I like to wash, nanoskin on the da with nanoshock lube and sealant, clean the wheels and tires with an apc, and dress them. That's it for the exterior.

A vacuum, wipedown, and windows on the interior, done. I used to give away my services and products, but have learned some techniques like above to stay profitable.

The fine nanoskin, and nanoshock have been the best purchase(next to my tornador). They make quick work of simple jobs, and leaves a very slick, shiny sealant behind. It also lasts for 3-4 months easy.

I only do this process on lighter vehicles, and the customer always knows up front exactly what they are getting. This is my go to for people whom don't want to spend $200 for an AIO job.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Personally, I'd just take out what is needed for the job.
 
You can get a small folding table cheap at target or wally world. I wouldn't leave stuff on the ground.
 
I have enough storage space, its just that as I said before, I had so much out that it was annoying to me
 
Oh, got ya. I guess I would put some of it away? Just leave out buckets already filled, but back the shampoo , clay , lube, leave out with MF and drying materials. Once the steps are done, put it away and break out LSP materials unless you are correcting.
 
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