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Marc08EX
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I first started washing cars when I was around 12 years old. Our neighbors would always say "you're going to strip off the paint washing your car too much!" A couple years ago, an elderly man drove by and stopped in front of our driveway to say "so is my car next?" LOL!
DP200248721
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My neighbors enjoy coming over and asking me questions about what i'm doing to my or a client's car. Most of them that stop by end up being clients, can't complain about that 
Matt
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HAHAHA! Nice!
My neighbours say the same thing, "you're gonna wash the paint off your car". But, they also say "looking good Matt!" which is always nice.
tuscarora dave
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I've gained a lot of new clients by this exact exchange of words.
My neighbor gets the benefit of trying out my favorite products on his truck. He might just wax his truck more than I wax my car. Then again I am usually busy working one a client's car.
Flash Gordon
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You Missed A Spot!!! :doh:
RLove
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My favorite is, "I wish I had the time to keep my car that nice" as they go inside to put their feet up and watch TV all afternoon.
And NEVER a cutesy comment from my wife who really enjoys strangers telling her how gorgeous her car is. I wonder why they notice her black Lexus when there are so many others out there? Hmmmm....
And NEVER a cutesy comment from my wife who really enjoys strangers telling her how gorgeous her car is. I wonder why they notice her black Lexus when there are so many others out there? Hmmmm....
SeaJay's
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I always get the "Want to do my car next!" and I always reply back that I'd love to if they'd like to have it detailed. I've received a couple new customers that way. But a lot of people just say oh no thanks I was just joking around with you.
I also get the "Hell son do you ever stop working?!". Between working a full time job (not detailing), plus detailing part time, I work 7 days a week and in between that I am usually doing something around the house or in my yard. I have a hard time sitting still. Even when I'm sitting still I have my leg bouncing.
I also get the "Hell son do you ever stop working?!". Between working a full time job (not detailing), plus detailing part time, I work 7 days a week and in between that I am usually doing something around the house or in my yard. I have a hard time sitting still. Even when I'm sitting still I have my leg bouncing.
sohail99
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Once I was washing my car with the two bucket method and was taking total care and was gently working the suds on the paint with a mitt.
Then my neighbor asks me, "Did you get a training on this?" lol
Generally I always surprise them as soon as I take my car out!
Here. after a year or so of ownership, the cars are literally super swirled!
My friend who bought his after mine is now in a terrible condition while mine is swirl free!
I'll have to correct his!
(basically none of my neighbors is interested in getting their cars detailed!)
Then my neighbor asks me, "Did you get a training on this?" lol
Generally I always surprise them as soon as I take my car out!
Here. after a year or so of ownership, the cars are literally super swirled!
My friend who bought his after mine is now in a terrible condition while mine is swirl free!
I'll have to correct his!
(basically none of my neighbors is interested in getting their cars detailed!)
FastZR1
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I always get the, "Can I bring my car over?" or "Is my car next?" I always say sure but they normally think I'm kidding.
Next time I think I'll use someone else's line of, "Sure, I could use some extra cash." and see how that one goes. None of my neighbors have actually used my services even though I am only a hobbiest. I woudn't mind keeping one or two of the neighbors cars up to standards though.
Next time I think I'll use someone else's line of, "Sure, I could use some extra cash." and see how that one goes. None of my neighbors have actually used my services even though I am only a hobbiest. I woudn't mind keeping one or two of the neighbors cars up to standards though.
Spicy McHaggis
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I run my business out of my home and get alot of comments from the neighbors. So far 3 people have stopped and asked how much but only one has actually gotten a service performed. I think some people are still surprised how much it costs to get your car detailed properly.
My next door neighbor has a black Volvo and he actually keep it really clean and uses alot of techniques to reduce wash induced marring. He gets all his products OTC and manages to keep his car looking pretty good. He says he is going to get me to do a correction for him in the spring, but we'll see how it goes.
I did have one guy (not a neighbor, just a passerby, stop and basically insult me by saying only kids wash cars for money. I proceeded to show him a 50/50 of the car I was working on and he shut up. Then I walked over to his car with my LED light and showed him how terrible his car looked...he was speechless and just drove off.
My next door neighbor has a black Volvo and he actually keep it really clean and uses alot of techniques to reduce wash induced marring. He gets all his products OTC and manages to keep his car looking pretty good. He says he is going to get me to do a correction for him in the spring, but we'll see how it goes.
I did have one guy (not a neighbor, just a passerby, stop and basically insult me by saying only kids wash cars for money. I proceeded to show him a 50/50 of the car I was working on and he shut up. Then I walked over to his car with my LED light and showed him how terrible his car looked...he was speechless and just drove off.
James K
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When I was on leave over Christmas I detailed 3 cars. Two of them I spent two days on. The mail man said, "heck of a way to spend your vacation". The neighbor, who visits from England told me that I was crazier then the folks back home. Of course everyone hears the "mines next".
TWEEDERTWEEK
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I always get "how do you keep the engine bay so clean?" from friends... they have never popped their hood other than to throw some oil in it.
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ScubaCougr
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"Do you do windows too"
"Yes, but only as part of the full package. Will that be cash or Visa?
"Yes, but only as part of the full package. Will that be cash or Visa?
LegacyGT
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"HE IS STILL WASHING IT" -- kid to his parents on day 2 and about 15 hours into a detail. I must have been the subject of dinner time conversation.
One of my other neighbors came over and offered me a rolling seat that he wanted to get rid of since he sees me working on the car 'all the time'. That rolling seat has been a god send, I have been meaning to offer him a free one-step but I haven't run into him since.
One of my other neighbors came over and offered me a rolling seat that he wanted to get rid of since he sees me working on the car 'all the time'. That rolling seat has been a god send, I have been meaning to offer him a free one-step but I haven't run into him since.
BobbyG
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For years my neighbor's been telling me I'm going to wear through the paint on my vehicles because I wash and detail them frequently. I've never seen him wash a vehicle...but then again I've never really seen him do much of anything....
This is what I get for taking care of my vehicles my way.
1999 Dodge Dakota
My youngest daughter says I'm obsessed with detailing but then again when it's time to do hers guess who she comes to see....
I do get allot of nice complements from others though so there are some out there who really do appreciate the amount of work I put into them....
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This is what I get for taking care of my vehicles my way.
1999 Dodge Dakota
My youngest daughter says I'm obsessed with detailing but then again when it's time to do hers guess who she comes to see....
I do get allot of nice complements from others though so there are some out there who really do appreciate the amount of work I put into them....
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CEE DOG
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Thats hilarious Legacy!!
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Looks really great Bobby! Really!
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So I've got Sky up and have all 4 wheels off a couple weeks ago. My neighbor walks out her front door and starts to walk over...
I say: "Good Morning"
She says: Don't tell me you are going to do the whole underside of it like you have the top!"
I say: "I wish"....."I'm too busy painting calipers and rotor hats today."
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Looks really great Bobby! Really!
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So I've got Sky up and have all 4 wheels off a couple weeks ago. My neighbor walks out her front door and starts to walk over...
I say: "Good Morning"
She says: Don't tell me you are going to do the whole underside of it like you have the top!"
I say: "I wish"....."I'm too busy painting calipers and rotor hats today."