Oh, so you`re a Detailer? You work for a dealership?

**todd@bsaw** · 09-23-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by yakky

How funny would it be to have two separate business entities, one your premium, and another your quick detailer. Anyone that says you cost too much, you give them "the other guy`s" card. Show up the next day, don`t even wash the car, just go to town with a wool pad, vac`n`spray the interior. When they complain they don`t like the $79 job, give them "the other guy`s" card.

You have me seriously thinking of a new marketing campaign... :secret:LOLOL

**imported_Jakerooni** · 09-23-2009, 02:43 PM

LOL it`s bascially how I had mine set up. If people called for B&D detailing they were talking with the high volume in and out shop that I did my dealer accounts through. If they Called and asked for Bright Dynamics I knew they wanted some real detailing done. Sad thing is by the sounds of it I`m getting myself into a similar mess when I get down to SC next week. I have a guy that wants me to run his shop for him (he has 3 of them) But then I have my own clientel I will be dealing with as well. But being in a new area with nothing but my good looks and winning charm I need to play it safe at first and garuntee me a paycheck and then build back up the local reputation... Should be interesting to say the least.

**RaskyR1** · 09-23-2009, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by gofastman

My God, people in Wisconsin are stupid! :LOLOL

:funnypost

I concur!

**todd@bsaw** · 09-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

:funnypost

I concur!

Hey now!

:bolt

**kaotikdt** · 09-23-2009, 03:31 PM

I dont know about all of you, but man, that made me mad and i wasn`t even there. Like David said, I would`ve thrown the wrench lol

**longdx** · 09-23-2009, 03:49 PM

I also work p/t for my father-in-law who is a licenced Locksmith. the majority of our work comes from import car dealerships (theft jobs, master keying new dealerships, etc) and I would point out to him that the "detailers" at these businesses use inexpensive, bulk products to achieve a quick turnaround. In a dealership, time is money and vehicle prep is based on how quickly the car washers can prepare the vehicle for the buyer. (I really do not fault the dealership on this practice) However, it starts sometimes an uphill battle to explain how a proper detail can transform a paintjob. Again, some people are fine with the swirl-o-matic at the corner and their detailers ( it`s almost pointless to try to change their minds). For those who want to take it to the next level, I`ll be there.

**Scottwax** · 09-23-2009, 04:32 PM

The dealership doesn`t use the best chemicals and equipment out there. They use what is the cheapest to get the work done in the fastest amount of time.

So true! The place I buy 3M Ultrafina from also sells to the local BMW/Cadillac dealer. The dealership has seen a demonstration of UF and agrees it works...but they don`t want to spend the money. Ugh.

This is typical dealership detailing that I have fixed over the last few months...

Guess which side I polished?

This one got signed off on!

**Sudz On The Run** · 09-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Good talk and it is so true , the only thing i disagree on is not throwing the wrench. Should of belted him with it

**Scottwax** · 09-23-2009, 04:52 PM

If anyone is ripping people off, it is that guy because it is going to cost $500+ to fix the mess he makes of cars.

**imported_artikxscout** · 09-23-2009, 05:12 PM

It`s kind of funny you mention that too Scott. Dealership do wonders to their cars on the lot, but I`ve seen couple cars that roll off the Showroom looking perfect. Maybe they just don`t to spend money on the cars that they just want to liquidate. ::shrugs::

**imported_Shaun Carollo** · 09-23-2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by yakky

How funny would it be to have two separate business entities, one your premium, and another your quick detailer. Anyone that says you cost too much, you give them "the other guy`s" card. Show up the next day, don`t even wash the car, just go to town with a wool pad, vac`n`spray the interior. When they complain they don`t like the $79 job, give them "the other guy`s" card.

How did you figure out my master plan?! Being fixed and mobile, I need to look into this, it could work out perfect!

**vtec92civic** · 09-23-2009, 06:53 PM

Wow . . . . now that is what i`m talking about! I would have tossed the wrench and laughed at him in the process. Don`t feel bad about what you charge because we go through the same stuff over here along with everyone else.

Dealership people think they know it all. Their cleaning skills speak for itself just look at the condition of most all the cars on the lot . . . . even the brand spanking new ones. It`s sad that someone like that young kid decided to try and insult your intelligence . . . . . carry on with what you do and don`t mind his stupidity.

**brwill2005** · 09-23-2009, 07:04 PM

This situation is just a fact about the detailing business. Everyone and their brother with some soap and rags is an auto detailer. I do not even worry about it anymore. What I do, is try to differentiate myself from these idiots, and show people what a real professional detail company is all about. This does not mean that I have to spend 50 hours on a car perfecting the paint. What it does mean , is offering top notch service and a great value.

**imported_Larry A** · 09-23-2009, 07:19 PM

I work for a Toyota dealership. I donot detail cars there. Ive seen a lot of detailers work and I have to say that are detailer is one of the best.When he buffs he used megs #151 most of the time with a foam pad. He uses a paste wax and he clays most of the cars . His cars come out swirl free with a lot of depth and gloss.

**Setec Astronomy** · 09-23-2009, 08:11 PM

I`m glad I`m perhaps not the only one who`s been frustrated by all the threads that start "Hi, I`ve washed my cars a few times and it`s kind of fun, so I`ve decided to start a detailing business. Can you guys tell me what to buy and how to do it? I`m opening next Monday."