A few things...

**rimtp07** · 12-24-2011, 02:03 AM

So the other day I had a detail at 9 in the morning and ran into a problem, the car was frozen! I even tried to still wash it but the water kept freezing. Do any of you have a solution? Also, what do you use to get the interior parts clean because I had another detail today and the plastic was so bad I scrubbed and scrubbed and still barely got any of it cleaned.

PS, I just got a job offer to detail the new Tesla model S at the dealership once a week! What would you guys usually charge?

**BIOLINK** · 12-24-2011, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by rimtp07

So the other day I had a detail at 9 in the morning and ran into a problem, the car was frozen! I even tried to still wash it but the water kept freezing. Do any of you have a solution? Also, what do you use to get the interior parts clean because I had another detail today and the plastic was so bad I scrubbed and scrubbed and still barely got any of it cleaned.

PS, I just got a job offer to detail the new Tesla model S at the dealership once a week! What would you guys usually charge?

What cleaner and/or tool are you using on the interior? Also, can you post a pic or give a more detailed description of the surface being cleaned and the type of stain. These pieces of information would help provide you with a better system.

I am going to skip the frozen car question and jump to pricing. Pricing is a very common question. However, it is so subjective to location, services offered, and your experience level that it is near impossible to answer. I always hate it when folks answer questions in this way, but I am going to suggest you search the forum. There are some good threads on pricing. Read up and base your price on your assessment of the job relative to your experience, location, and service offered.

**Rocket** · 12-24-2011, 09:37 AM

My only suggestion for freezing would be rinseless wash and only work panel by panel. I`ve never had to deal with freezing. I keep my butt inside when it`s that cold

What interior cleaner do you use for the interior? I use Meg`s APC+ that`s diluted down to 7:1 or 10:1. It`s always cleaned what I needed it to clean.

**Old Pirate** · 12-24-2011, 07:15 PM

Did you do this outside? Try going in doors and and give Optimum Power Clean All Purpose Cleaner a try, this one product works super in cleaning, Happy Holidays

**Todd@RUPES** · 12-24-2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by rimtp07

So the other day I had a detail at 9 in the morning and ran into a problem, the car was frozen! I even tried to still wash it but the water kept freezing. Do any of you have a solution? Also, what do you use to get the interior parts clean because I had another detail today and the plastic was so bad I scrubbed and scrubbed and still barely got any of it cleaned.

PS, I just got a job offer to detail the new Tesla model S at the dealership once a week! What would you guys usually charge?

If it`s too cold to wash outside you can use a rinseless wash like DP Rinsless Wash and Gloss or ONR.

Here is a link to using Rinsless Wash and Gloss

**rimtp07** · 12-25-2011, 06:45 PM

So they Megs APC+ won`t ruin the interior?

**Rocket** · 12-25-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by rimtp07

So they Megs APC+ won`t ruin the interior?

Not when diluted correctly. If you use a too strong of a dilution I`m sure it could harm some interior parts

**rimtp07** · 12-25-2011, 08:27 PM

So how would I measure it to make sure I won`t ruin the interior? Also, do you guys just wash your dirty microfiber clothes in a laundry or do you just throw them away?

**Rocket** · 12-25-2011, 09:18 PM

Below is a post by BobbyG but it`s pretty much what I follow as well. I use 7:1 the majority of the time on heavy soil. 10:1 is great for light dirt

First number is the water portion of the dilution and the second number is the APC. Check out the link below for help as well

http://www.enviro-one.com/calculator.asp

APC/APC+

APC+ is the better of the two for interior/extraction jobs on carpets, leather and upholstery as it is low foaming and has a more "friendly" scent.

Main uses: wheels, tires, engines, interior surfaces and upholstery, exterior trim...

4:1 for heavy duty cleaning
7:1 for medium duty cleaning
10:1 for light duty cleaning

Super Degreaser

Main uses: tires, engines...

4:1 for heavy duty degreasing
7:1 for medium duty degreasing
10:1 for light duty degreasing

Glass Cleaner Concentrate

Main uses: windows...

10:1

**C. Charles Hahn** · 12-25-2011, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by rimtp07

So how would I measure it to make sure I won`t ruin the interior? Also, do you guys just wash your dirty microfiber clothes in a laundry or do you just throw them away?

Sounds to me like you need to block out a few (several) hours and start running some searches on the forum and reading up on the information that`s already here.... especially if you`re trying to detail for profit these are all basic things you should know before charging a "customer" to detail their vehicle.

I don`t mean to be rude, it`s just that there are certain fundamentals you need to take the time to research and learn on your own if you want to find success.

Also keep in mind that when it comes to instructions for proper and safe usage of a product, most manufacturers give guidelines for what they recommend you use for various tasks. Follow the recommended guidelines for the product you`re using and you shouldn`t run into any major problems.

**ca.detailchick** · 12-26-2011, 01:28 AM

I havent tried Megs APC but OPC(optimum power clean) is the best APC I have ever used .

The microfiber towels you can wash in the washer and no need to throw them away.

Several of us dont mind answering your questions who use products often and professionally and we will give you very good answers .

Thats what we are here for.

**Nizmo** · 12-26-2011, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by detailchick

The microfiber towels you can wash in the washer and no need to throw them away.

To add to this I always pre-scrub them in a 5 gallon bucket with dishwashing liquid. Throw them in the washer and then the dryer for that extra "fluff."

*Note: If you don`t keep up with the lint removal with your dryer you are gonna have a whole lotta fun picking lint out of your microfiber.

**ca.detailchick** · 12-26-2011, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Nizmo

To add to this I always pre-scrub them in a 5 gallon bucket with dishwashing liquid. Throw them in the washer and then the dryer for that extra "fluff."

*Note: If you don`t keep up with the lint removal with your dryer you are gonna have a whole lotta fun picking lint out of your microfiber.

That made me think to add that you must not wash your MF with your other things/clothes or this will also end up in a linty mess!

Wash your MF`s separately!

**C. Charles Hahn** · 12-26-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by detailchick

Several of us dont mind answering your questions who use products often and professionally and we will give you very good answers .

Thats what we are here for.

In no way was I saying that we mind answering people`s questions, but there is a real wealth of existing information here and it`s worthwhile to take the initiative to seek it out and learn from it.

**ca.detailchick** · 12-26-2011, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn

In no way was I saying that we mind answering people`s questions, but there is a real wealth of existing information here and it`s worthwhile to take the initiative to seek it out and learn from it.

Yes thats So true. I do searches on products myself .

Sometimes its good to get current opinions though as peoples opinions change and even better options and products come up.

I learned and got a ton of imformation when I started a thread and asked about OPtimum spray wax that I couldnt find with the search engine so doing both is very helpful esp to new peeps.