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shadybreal

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This a Volvo S40 that I did last week, but haven't had time to post. I picked this job up while doing a weekly wash for one of my clients. The owner of the Volvo had just got the car washed at the local full service wash that morning. She was extremely dissappointed w/ the quality of wash she received. It only cost her 15 dollars, but it cost her time and stress waiting for it to be finished. I told her I would help her out by giving it a good cleaning and an application of Poli-seal. Take a look at the carwash finished pics:

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My after pics:

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She was very happy, and said she won't be taking it back the local swirl-o-matic wash:)
 
I should of done a better job w/ the trim along the bottom of the door jam. Oh well. I'm still fairly new at this. Thanks!
 
+1 for you and -1 for the good ol' swirl o matic, nice job. Mike...
 
Looks really good to me Bradley. That was interesting to see the huge difference.
 
shadybreal said:
I should of done a better job w/ the trim along the bottom of the door jam. Oh well. I'm still fairly new at this. Thanks!
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Bradley, glad you got a new client now. Thanks to the wash monkeys:D at the swirl-o-matic
Don't beat yourself up over the door jams. They look 100% better then the befores.
As you do this, you learn more and find ways to make it faster and easier
 
The moral of the story is don't be cheap to your vehicle, pay the extra and you get quality.

Very nice Bradley, I really enjoy reading everything you post buddy. Very nice turn around.

Thanks for sharing oh and +2 for you...to me you did a good job on it.
 
Very nice! Now I think you have a new "regular" customer. Im the MAN


Great job! :applause:






-Nick
 
You done her right, outstanding job. Love the fioor mats:D Did you pick that up from Justin? I did!
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I never been able to get my floor mats to like that, I wonder what the trick is? Mike...
 
Strokin04 said:
I never been able to get my floor mats to like that, I wonder what the trick is? Mike...
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Strokin04, when the mats or wet, take your wet/dry vac suck up and the next line suck down. Now that's how I get my mats to look like that. I don't know if Mike or Justin dose their mats like that or not.
 
Thanks for that info Sparkie I will have to give it a try this weekend and see if I can get the line pattern. IMO it just makes the detail look top notch and when people see it they know that you went above and betond on detailing their car. Mike...
 
powerful vac and spin the mat with every vertical pass with the vacuum :)
 
Strokin04 said:
I never been able to get my floor mats to like that, I wonder what the trick is? Mike...
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I just vacuum like normal then spray w/ Meg APC and brush the entire mat in one direction then I use a grout brush I got from Wal-mart to brush a few straight lines the opposite way. Justin uses his small attachment on the vac to make it lines. Just try both and see which you like best. I don't have the same attachment, so just use a brush.
 
Bradley is teaching me a lot these days! He has a different take on things and it helps keep me fresh and on my toes. His mat stripes are darn near perfect........I think he uses some sort of template. Oh wait, I'd better patent that idea fast!!!!

Bradly, that Volvo is awesome. So are your picture taking skills. Your detailing has came along way. Stop saying that you're still new at this! It's not about how long you've been detailing, but the volume. One can detail for a year and only do 52 cars. You've will do that many in a month!
 
sparkie said:
Strokin04, when the mats or wet, take your wet/dry vac suck up and the next line suck down. Now that's how I get my mats to look like that. I don't know if Mike or Justin dose their mats like that or not.
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One tip that helps........

Make sure to push the pile of the carpet in one direction first with your hand. This gives you a fresh slate to start with.
 
justin30513 said:
Bradley is teaching me a lot these days! He has a different take on things and it helps keep me fresh and on my toes. His mat stripes are darn near perfect........I think he uses some sort of template. Oh wait, I'd better patent that idea fast!!!!

Bradly, that Volvo is awesome. So are your picture taking skills. Your detailing has came along way. Stop saying that you're still new at this! It's not about how long you've been detailing, but the volume. One can detail for a year and only do 52 cars. You've will do that many in a month!
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I've learned a lot more from you that you from me. I just can't wait until I can go full-time. These 15 to 20 car weekends are killing me. Not to mention my wife reminding me that I'm never home. DUH! I'm trying to start and run a business here! LOL
 
justin30513 said:
One tip that helps........

Make sure to push the pile of the carpet in one direction first with your hand. This gives you a fresh slate to start with.
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Thanks bro, I have learned alot from you!
 
Very nice work, Bradley!! Didn't look like they did much but spray the car down and dry.
They charged her $15, and tossed in some swirls for free!
And Thanks for the brush idea!
 
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