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Right now, this is a side gig. Next year I do plan to be a bit more active with plans to get legalities in place before the end of this year. At my previous job I was an auto damage estimator at a very busy auto body shop for just over a couple of years. I have certainly seen the up`s and down`s of having, or not having, proper documentation when handling someones vehicle (ie; "These rock chips weren`t on my 06 chevy pickup`s hood until your shop put a bumper on it!"). Not to say these tough customers are always trying to get a freebie rather, 99% of people don`t and won`t ever look at their vehicles the way someone like a detailer or a shop working on it might. To get off that soapbox, I absolutely agree with the importance of photo documentation through and through. In addition to photos top to bottom, pointing out pre-existing damage as well as 4k footage all around the vehicle, and close up`s of paint condition. If there`s one thing I learned from that position, it`s how expensive auto-body repair is! On the other hand I do now know multiple top quality combo (paint and body work) auto body technicians.
In regards to the super clean, firstly thanks for pointing that out! Knowing how caustic it is I have been very diligent about quickly wiping off after spraying. I have yet to run into any sort of issues with it, however would rather not take a chance. I use a 3m wet sanding kit and a 3" rotary polisher for headlights and have had great success with a few family members with that service. I will certainly take you up on the 3m adhesive remover, have yet to be disappointed by a 3m product.
Lastly, from the research I have done I was told general liability insurance for something like a mobile detailing business will NOT pay for damage done to a customers vehicle from a detail, in other words even with insurance I would still be fully liable for repairs. Have you experienced a detailers insurance covering damage to a vehicle done by a detailer?
Thank you!
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