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StatusDetailing
05-13-2013, 07:05 PM
Hello everybody, my name is Jeremy Wayne and I own and operate Status Auto Detailing in Springfield, Mo. I strive every day to be the best in Springfield,which is located in SW Mo and has a pop. Of aprox. 250k. Probably closer to a million of you count the surrounding areas. Detailing in the midwest is tough. There are tons of terrible production detailers and swirlomatics to compete with. Prices are relatively low here. Where some guys on the coast,
Fl. Tx, etc, may get $500 to $600a for a major paint correction, $300-400 is a ton of money here. The bulk of my work is full details (wash clay wax and full interior) , and then single steps, and next would be paint corrections. I do 5-10 cars per week, a bad week in the middle of winter would be 3 cars. Most of the cars i work on are nice daily drivers: bmw, lexus, audi, infiniti, etc. I work on quite a few muscle cars, corvettes etc. I do some show cars but not many exotics. . . Which is where i would like to at least slightly tap into. Springfield is mostly a wealthy town. THere are a few exotic dealerahips, Porche dealers, etc. Im using a vapormaster 3000 steamer, mytee heated extractor, porter cable da and dewalt rotary etc...thinking about a rupes...we`ll see. I definitely consider myself a skilled detailer but am always looking for ways to take my business to the next step. I wouldnt be on here if i knew everything. Looking forward to learning some new things and maybe contributing a little as well. Thanks for reading! Best wishes, Jeremy Wayne

mjlinane
05-13-2013, 07:07 PM
Welcome to AutopiaForums!

tropicsteve
05-13-2013, 07:11 PM
welcome to AF jeremy. plenty of very skilled folks here, who are happy to share their knowledge. we`re glad you are here.

StatusDetailing
05-13-2013, 07:25 PM
Thanks!

StatusDetailing
05-13-2013, 07:31 PM
Having trouble with my profile pic! Let`s see if it`s working now. . .

StatusDetailing
05-13-2013, 07:32 PM
Got it!

StatusDetailing
05-13-2013, 07:33 PM
Now let`s see if my new signature works.

mrclean81
05-13-2013, 07:45 PM
Welcome to AF Jeremy. Your right about the prices here in the Midwest. Dont let it get you down though. Our cost of living is much cheaper :D

StatusDetailing
05-13-2013, 07:58 PM
Welcome to AF Jeremy. Your right about the prices here in the Midwest. Dont let it get you down though. Our cost of living is much cheaper :D

Very good point. I`ve got an awesome setup. My house and shop are both on a commercial property just off a very busy road. The rent is expensive but not bad, considering it`s a nice 3 br house and a really great shop right next to the house. It`s a long commute I tell ya!

mrclean81
05-13-2013, 08:03 PM
Cant beat that :)

wendell jarvis
05-13-2013, 08:36 PM
Welcome !!

skibik
05-13-2013, 09:29 PM
Welcome to the Forums!

Dean. :bigups

Bunky
05-14-2013, 10:30 AM
Welcome !!

z0650
05-14-2013, 11:16 AM
Howdy, neighbor! I do a little shining myself, not for a living but as a hobby. Do you ever pass out business cards like at Steak and Shake or Crusin` USA when they have car events? Most folks have no idea of what detailing is all about.

cmichael258
05-14-2013, 04:58 PM
Welcome aboard!