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Relaited · 04-10-09, 10:13

Well, then my only hope is that all my so called competitors are reading this, so I can continue to operate without any major competition. Again, I think that is a poor business decision, jakeroni, at least for those operating in So Cal. Does anyone understand how California, like it or not, whatever your view on global warming is, does anyone see the national influence of what starts here in California? Anyone?

After just getting of calls with several regulators, just wanted to share a fact that they do not care if you wash 1 car, or 100 cars. they don't care what your definition of "detailing" is. They recognize a predicate act (comes first, necessarily) is to clean the car, before you work your technical magic. They do not care what soap you use.

They only care about what process you use to achieve the standard of zero discharge. On that they are pretty clear.

Now, one regulator was from a desert region, and the water quality is not as impacted by this industry as much as their interpretation is the landscape will act as a natural filter. I accept that.

But I am in a coastal community. And that is not the case.

Those gentleman are the facts. I will be in a San Diego County City on Monday, same issues. Now you will think I am preaching, but I am concerned that I have made a significant investment, have an investor to dump in a bunch more, and I and one other person have the foresight to actually attend these City meetings in an attempt to preserve our industry, and make sure the City codes, standards and best management practices are REASONABLE. I can’t stop the ball … but I can try to influence it.

... hate the game, not the player

Jim

PS Doesn’t anyone else get it here?

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Relaited Banned Relaited is offline Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 115	Re: City Requires Mobile Detailers to Capture Run Off! Well, then my only hope is that all my so called competitors are reading this, so I can continue to operate without any major competition. Again, I think that is a poor business decision, jakeroni, at least for those operating in So Cal. Does anyone understand how California, like it or not, whatever your view on global warming is, does anyone see the national influence of what starts here in California? Anyone? After just getting of calls with several regulators, just wanted to share a fact that they do not care if you wash 1 car, or 100 cars. they don't care what your definition of "detailing" is. They recognize a predicate act (comes first, necessarily) is to clean the car, before you work your technical magic. They do not care what soap you use. They only care about what process you use to achieve the standard of zero discharge. On that they are pretty clear. Now, one regulator was from a desert region, and the water quality is not as impacted by this industry as much as their interpretation is the landscape will act as a natural filter. I accept that. But I am in a coastal community. And that is not the case. Those gentleman are the facts. I will be in a San Diego County City on Monday, same issues. Now you will think I am preaching, but I am concerned that I have made a significant investment, have an investor to dump in a bunch more, and I and one other person have the foresight to actually attend these City meetings in an attempt to preserve our industry, and make sure the City codes, standards and best management practices are REASONABLE. I can’t stop the ball … but I can try to influence it. ... hate the game, not the player Jim PS Doesn’t anyone else get it here?