Originally Posted by Quality Leather
Hardaway shop closed down - now there is another one there. I have yet to see their technique as I`m not one for bringing my car to a wash. I`ve seen many nice cars going to the Purple Car Wash (Across the street from Hardaways) and they do an okay job. Interior first, then the auto car wash, then outside for the drying. . .which is what scares me. They use dirty towels to dry the car and the guys washing don`t really care about the car`s paint - its about drying, getting it done, etc. I had gone in there a few times with my jeep and they consistently left dirt, grime, etc on it - which means when they were drying it, they dragged it on the paint. I didn`t have the knowledge of detailing I have now (which still isn`t much) but I wouldn`t mess with those places because I`ve become somewhat of a swirl nut. I haven`t seen the new place (old Hardaways) but I would imagine they are the same. I just wonder what happens when you go in for the more premium wash. But - you get what you pay for - a $25 wash is going to be a hack n whack. The question is - what happens when you throw $100 their way . . . ? My guess - more hackin and whackin - They make money on turnaround and 90% of car owners don`t appreciate their cars and the process of the wash like autopia members.
On another note - anywhere you go - competition in this economy is going to be strong. Everybody is out there trying to survive and make the best of their business - its getting very cut-throat. There are a lot of people in this city which still allows for a lot of opportunity. You are going to have to break-in anywhere you go. Good luck in your endeavors!
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