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Today, 09:43so you want to do a half assed job and get paid for it???????? whats wrong with you...have some morals! to answer the question...NO, cant be done...10 replies | 153 view(s)
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Today, 08:29toyotaguy started a thread Envious Detailing: Porsche Cayanne correction and clear bra application in Click & Brag<!--><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> ...1 replies | 57 view(s)
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06-16-13, 09:38toyotaguy replied to a thread Anyone need some experienced help? Looking for a spot in LA/OC. in Southwest USAI am a couple months out from re-launching another business...Ill check back after July 20th to see where you are...1 replies | 89 view(s)
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06-13-13, 12:27Jean-Claude replied to a thread What Do You Spend Monthly For Google Adwords in Detailing Business Management & MarketingIt may be that some do not want to disclose this information.6 replies | 188 view(s)
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06-10-13, 04:22Jean-Claude replied to a thread How much to charge for Drive Pur in Professional Detailer General DiscussionThe last time I purchased drivepur it was $100 for all of the bottles and it was all used on the interior of one car. Maybe the pricing is different...3 replies | 189 view(s)
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06-10-13, 01:33Greg Nichols replied to a thread A new perspective on paint defect return (interesting) in Guide to DetailingGreat Read, so I'm bumping it back up. Cheers, GREG64 replies | 10375 view(s) -
06-06-13, 07:59toyotaguy replied to a thread Professional Detail Inspection Form and Customer Acceptance in Professional Detailer General Discussiongot it from beth already... she asked me to ask you RON if its ok that I post it up...ok?14 replies | 467 view(s)
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06-05-13, 03:30toyotaguy replied to a thread Professional Detail Inspection Form and Customer Acceptance in Professional Detailer General Discussionwhy not just make it available for download here and save her time???14 replies | 467 view(s)
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06-05-13, 03:26not including a through wheel cleaning, my usual wash/clay is about 60 min. Those towels do not get all the contaminants off the paint like a true...7 replies | 467 view(s)
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06-05-13, 03:01toyotaguy replied to a thread Maintenance Contracts or Plans? in Professional Detailer General Discussionthere is NO money in car washing doing it yourself!!!! even if you charge 40 per wash across 4 locations with two cars each, and have to do it...8 replies | 239 view(s)
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06-04-13, 05:28toyotaguy replied to a thread getting weird marks after polishing with d300 in Machine Polishing & Sanding^^^ what he said! you need to clean the pad out and start over...and will probably have to hit that already done area a couple times as its...11 replies | 260 view(s)
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06-03-13, 02:11sent you a PM back....let me know14 replies | 854 view(s)
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06-03-13, 08:33Jean-Claude replied to a thread How much to charge for Drive Pur in Professional Detailer General Discussion$650+ If your cost is $100, $550 is not huge bucks for the effort involved to do drivepur the right way/thoroughly as well as guaranteeing the odor...3 replies | 189 view(s)
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05-29-13, 05:27You better really know and trust....and REALLY know, who you are sending them to. There are more dishonorable businessmen than there are honorable...7 replies | 208 view(s)
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05-29-13, 05:20Jean-Claude replied to a thread Maintenance Contracts or Plans? in Professional Detailer General DiscussionI used to do them. A bit over a year ago I phased it out. I hate washing a car and going on-site to do it for even $65 was not worth it. I am too...8 replies | 239 view(s)
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05-28-13, 05:39toyotaguy replied to a thread looking for new website ideas... in Detailing Business Management & MarketingThanks for the feedback John!!!! Will be taken into consideration!!!2 replies | 179 view(s)
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05-28-13, 04:09My sister lives in Jacksonville Beach. My wife and I visit her regularly. If you would like to potentially sync up for a detail in Jacksonville,...5 replies | 176 view(s)
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05-23-13, 05:16toyotaguy replied to a thread The $500 Mobile Detailing Startup - A Simple Walk Through in Professional Detailer General Discussionmegs hyper + Megs APC+ = trim dressing, tire dressing, interior dressing (at 20:1 by car wash standards, lol) interior cleaner, car wash prior to...7 replies | 519 view(s)
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05-23-13, 03:23toyotaguy started a thread looking for new website ideas... in Detailing Business Management & MarketingI will be having one redone here in the future, so what would you change about my site as it is now??? anything from layout to design or text, to...2 replies | 179 view(s)
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05-23-13, 07:16toyotaguy replied to a thread Chemical Guys Black Light as polish or glaze? in Car Detailing Product Discussiontwo overlapping passes is all I ever used with it...up and down half overlapping, right to left half overlapping2 replies | 312 view(s)
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05-22-13, 04:22$295+ Full interior2 replies | 271 view(s)
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05-21-13, 04:44I use a rotary a lot. It's a precision tool that is very powerful.8 replies | 426 view(s)
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toyotaguy liked post by mshu7 On thread : Maintenance Contracts or Plans?
I'm definitely a fan of "maintenance" services. It's easy money and I'm caring for a car that in theory, is pretty clean since a) I've already detailed it and b) I'm taking care of it every 2-3...
Liked On: 06-01-13, 01:41
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toyotaguy liked post by Jean-Claude On thread : Maintenance Contracts or Plans?
I used to do them. A bit over a year ago I phased it out. I hate washing a car and going on-site to do it for even $65 was not worth it. I am too picky and ended up doing more than I should for $65....
Liked On: 06-01-13, 01:40
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toyotaguy liked post by Jean-Claude On thread : Referring out business
You better really know and trust....and REALLY know, who you are sending them to. There are more dishonorable businessmen than there are honorable and all they will see is the potentially lost...
Liked On: 06-01-13, 07:09
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toyotaguy liked post by Scottwax On thread : How to apply opti-coat on wheels while still on car?
If you have enough room to get the applicator into the barrels without removing them, go for it.
Liked On: 04-11-13, 06:44
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toyotaguy liked post by Richard Grasa On thread : Detailing Sub-contract Opportunity at Self Serve Car Wash
JMO, but keeping work up to your standards when your not there may be alot tougher than you think. Good help is VERY hard to find. But if the work isn't tied to your name and people aren't...
Liked On: 04-10-13, 05:17
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toyotaguy liked post by BigAl3 On thread : rupes 15 and hitachi rotary for sale
i'm not eric but i'll take a stab at it. maybe the GG6 with MF/surbuf pads (along with the latest & greatest compounds/polishes available today) suits him well enough and gets the job done......
Liked On: 04-07-13, 08:46
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toyotaguy liked post by Auto Concierge On thread : What is the thinnest factory paint you've found? (for those with a PTG)
I just had a Audi Q5 in my shop, and one panel had previous strike thru already present with 4.7 Mils so this is why I will upgrade from a DFT DeFelsko to a model like I have from them which I use...
Liked On: 04-01-13, 09:08
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toyotaguy liked post by Shane.belzers On thread : I Bought the Volume Business - Help Refine My Process/Products
Basically what Richard pointed out is the best advice for being efficient aside from leaning tips and tricks to solving problems quicker without sacrificing quality. I run a dealer detail shop...
Liked On: 03-23-13, 05:53
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toyotaguy liked post by Jean-Claude On thread : Do you offer a quick wash only? And use a wash n' wax product?
No. Used to offer washes and it was not worth it. If someone wants a wash it will be $75 for just the outside. I spend about a hour and fifteen minutes to wash and dry.
Liked On: 03-19-13, 05:50
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toyotaguy liked post by Dan On thread : Reality test.
Too true, all you need to do is head on over to Autogeek to see that in action. People running up debt to collect waxes...
Liked On: 03-15-13, 05:34
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toyotaguy liked post by JPostal On thread : Taking Over "volume" Business - Possible to Profit on $100 Dealer Jobs?
Thomas, I said some dealers will pay a fair price and I also said some dealers wont. In my local market there are a number of dealers that pay well above $100 for a pre-sale prep. You have...
Liked On: 03-05-13, 06:54
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toyotaguy liked post by Barry Theal On thread : Taking Over "volume" Business - Possible to Profit on $100 Dealer Jobs?
Yes it is profitable depending on your situation and how you run things. You need to not look at it per car, but by total numbers. For example. I do alot of dealer work. I take the good with the bad....
Liked On: 03-04-13, 09:25
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toyotaguy liked post by Jean-Claude On thread : What maintenance programs keep your customers coming back?
Great question, Johng. Right now, my focus has been on trying to offer the absolute best packages, services and customer interaction. I feel that by offering "the whole package", -that- will have...
Liked On: 01-16-13, 09:09
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toyotaguy liked post by Jean-Claude On thread : How much to add on to a customers bill for opti coat application?
Drive them away? ..meaning they pay more over time. Vs they pay more up front but far less long term. Just like in every industry, there are people who want you to give away your hard work and...
Liked On: 01-16-13, 09:05
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toyotaguy liked post by RaskyR1 On thread : One-steps?
If you're performing more than one polishing cycle on a section then it's not longer a 1-step IMO. Now I can see doing a second step with that same product/pad/tool to remove a few random defects...
Liked On: 01-15-13, 08:20
