Almost 19 years in business, first time I see this........

[Scottwax]

Maybe someone had a clean car and came out after work to find overspray from someone else`s wash all over their car and complained to the owners? :nixweiss: I wouldn`t doubt that some detailers are not too concerned about other cars nearby. Maybe even there wasn`t enough space between some cars for a detailing, but the detailer went ahead anyway and marred the neighboring car. Just some possibilities. I guess the only way to know would be to contact the owners.

I wouldn`t be suprised. I always tell the customer to make sure they park in a remote location if possible. Even though I use ONR and don`t get other cars wet, I do like to have enough room to open the doors all the way without the risk of them hitting someone else`s car.



I`ve only had to deal with one office complex in the Dallas area (off 635 and Midway) that doesn`t allow detailing (or glass replacement) without a $2 million liability insurance policy...and considering most people don`t carry that much insurance, it pretty much means no one does any detailing there.



When someone calls for an appointment at an office complex, I do recommend to them they make sure detailing is allowed on the parking lot just to be on the safe side.



I actually did a car in downtown Fort Worth at a public parking garage and they actually allowed me to use the available outlets-probably because a generator would be too noisy in a parking garage.

[Chris@Optimum]

I would be willing to bet you are correct about liability. If the detailer or one of his employees were to get hurt and the detailer did not have worker`s comp or general liability insurance, a slick trial lawyer would probably go after the property manager.

Not to get too creative, but say you were mobile and used a pressure washer or had some kind of slick runoff or left tire overspray on the concrete...if someone tripped, slipped or didn`t like the stain on the ground, they`d get to hear about it or pay for it. They probably could be approached by a pro that could explain ONR washes, etc. and get that changed.

[jnmttu]

I actually did a car in downtown Fort Worth at a public parking garage and they actually allowed me to use the available outlets-probably because a generator would be too noisy in a parking garage.

Scott, I saw the photos you took and recognized that particular garage becaue I park there. For what I pay monthly, they should let you use the power for free. I can`t really complain; it is the cleanest and safest garage in downtown thanks to the private security force.

[howareb]

Someone should clean the sign, it is filthy

I was thinking the same thing

[djerickd]

WOW, what will they think of next? Jeez how is a guy supposed to make a living!? D*CKS!

[twitch]

:think:



I bet the property owner’s wife was caught cheating with one of the detailers out there.



That`s legitimate, right? :grinno:



Ok in all seriousness, yeah I know how fun is that, I’d have to go with the liability issue.

[imported_Yal]

You did say that there were law offices on the premise...

[mhadden]

Too bad..that means anyone of the employees that work there will have to park their Bimmers, Lexus, and MB`s in a different lot, or hand over the keys for you to take.



Seriously, that sign is rediculous :think:

[kidgloves]

They bring it to my shop, I pick it up, or I do it at their house. I`ve never done one in a parking lot, sorry.

I work almost exclusively on commercial property, offices, plazas, banks etc. In the last 10 years I have only been asked to leave twice. I can`t speak for CA but in South Florida I know many offices that get hit up 3-4 times a day with "wash-only" hacks . Some of these guys even try to hook up to water without permission. I don`t blame them for putting up the sign. No harm done. There`s plenty of work out there.

[Chris@Optimum]

I work almost exclusively on commercial property, offices, plazas, banks etc. In the last 10 years I have only been asked to leave twice. I can`t speak for CA but in South Florida I know many offices that get hit up 3-4 times a day with "wash-only" hacks . Some of these guys even try to hook up to water without permission. I don`t blame them for putting up the sign. No harm done. There`s plenty of work out there.

So, how do you initiate that type of business. Do you just show up when a customer asks or do you clear it with the facility first? I wouldn`t mind picking up some biz that way, but never knew how to get started.

[Superior Shine]

You know I was just looking at the sign thinking that it needs to be detailed. It looks awful!

[Thomas Dekany]

I guess you lost those accounts or what?

[WAS]

I don`t blame them for putting up the sign. No harm done. There`s plenty of work out there.

+1, it`s private property and the owners of said property have every right to allow or disallow whatever they choose to. How many of you have a sign at your home that says "No Solicitors" ? I bet you wouldn`t think twice about how you`re making it "difficult for the door-to-door sales guys to make a living"....



That said, here`s a gag you can play: Call the landlords / owners of the building and say you work for one of the offices in there and there`s an auto detailer in the lot doing work. Ensure you are at the "No Auto Detailers" sign, detailing it (polishing with a rotary would be preferred) when the landlords / owners show up. When they ask what the **** you`re doing, explain that you`re a "sign detailer", not an automotive one :lol

[Concourswanna b]

Way to bolt the sign onto the angled part of the post. Jerks! Look how the sign is bent in on the angle iron. That`s real pride!

[Greg Nichols]

Joe,



The problem is its Diamond Bar, they have some crazy laws.....you must pick up after your horse.....need to carry large trash bags I guess.



Cheers,

GREG