Armstrong Detailing vs Black Suburban

Mr. Clean said:
I'm right there with you on all of the colors. But I'm not following you on that pad statement. :rofl:redface::yikes:

JMO, but 6.5" pads stretch the abilities of a PC to the very edge of effectiveness and maybe the PC user crowd is a little larger than you Flex guys. ;) Are there not smaller backing plates available for the Flex yet?
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While the smaller (and thinner) pads help the effectiveness of a PC, 6.5 pads are ideal for the FLEX. As far as I know, you can either use the backing plate that comes on the FLEX or convert it to the Edge system which allows for smaller pads.
 
Well done, Troy. That black looks deep enough to take a swim in! I too have been assigned to buffing duty of the RMS Titanic in the past.......it's not much fun.
 
Premium said:
Troy, what speed do you usually set your Flex at for cutting?
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Sorry Garry. I missed that question.

When cutting with the 105, I set it at 5 most of the time. It varies with each car though. One of the nice features about the FLEX is the variable speed trigger. Like a rotary, you can slow your speed without changing your dial setting just by letting up on the trigger. This is handy when you are working in tight spots or on delicate parts like side mirrors and air dams. This is something that Porter Cable should consider doing on their next redesign of their DA IMO.
 
ArmstrongDetailing said:
Sorry Garry. I missed that question.

When cutting with the 105, I set it at 5 most of the time. It varies with each car though. One of the nice features about the FLEX is the variable speed trigger. Like a rotary, you can slow your speed without changing your dial setting just by letting up on the trigger. This is handy when you are working in tight spots or on delicate parts like side mirrors and air dams. This is something that Porter Cable should consider doing on their next redesign of their DA IMO.
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Thank you. It looked like you slowed the video down when you were compounding. I usually run mine between 4 and 5 for more control. Excellent work on that Burban, Sir!
 
How about this idea of a video:

1. original swirled up vehicle
2. same vehicle washed with some glaze/wax or a quick cleaner wax job
3. polished out correctly

The idea is to show what the quick detailers or consumers may do in step 2 and step 3 is done right

Step 2 and 3 could be done side by side on a door or something too.
 
Bunky said:
How about this idea of a video:

1. original swirled up vehicle
2. same vehicle washed with some glaze/wax or a quick cleaner wax job
3. polished out correctly

The idea is to show what the quick detailers or consumers may do in step 2 and step 3 is done right

Step 2 and 3 could be done side by side on a door or something too.
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Wow...great thinking!! Now phrase it so it sounds like my idea. :gotcha:
 
I won't steal your idea but if you fail to do anything with it, I won't hesitate to give it a try myself. It really is genius!
 
OCDinPDX said:
I won't steal your idea but if you fail to do anything with it, I won't hesitate to give it a try myself. It really is genius!
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I have no intentions to make a movie so have at it

The slogan can be: I fixed $80 detailing jobs....
 
Fluff? That's funny. :)

I don't doubt that you can find someone who will wash, wax, slap some tire shine on tires and trim, vac/dust interior, and wipe down the glass for somewhere in the $80 neighborhood. Not many of us at DC would exactly call that a detail, but others may. And there are probably people out there buying this service and coming away satisfied. "Recruiting" that type of customer can be a challenge to sell a "real' detail. Explaining the difference in process and cost.
 
well here is the run down on my prices just to let you know.

complete detail (cars) $300.00 (suv) 350-400.00
Dealer accounts Complete detail $200.00
exterior detail (cars) 150-175.00 if it';s black $250.00
foo-foo a car we have previously detail within 2 months 85.00-125.00
interior detail 175.00
fluffin...........wash /clay bar and interior detail 45.00
wash (car) 35.00
but mind you my car washes are the level of most guys details for little money, and I don;t wash cars unless they have brought their car here for a detail. Car washing to me is a looser service I provide to keep the customer coming back more often than every 6 months or a year later. Remember volume builds gross !

All of my other services are ala cart
 
In our area, I think the general population thinks a car wash is worth $6 (gas station drive through) to $25 (basic drive through car wash with hand drying). Above that, you are trying to convince people to part with their money.
 
I have started explaining to my new customers wary about my prices that this is "much more than a wash and throwing on a coat of wax". Once you get it through their heads that it's a very labor-intensive process, they seem to be more understanding.
 
I showed my wife this thread because last fall I did what I call a full detail on our explorer it took me 3 days but I did not spend all day on it.

I sprayed the engine with Gunk Engine-Brite and then pressure washed everything under the hood other than the coil pack I did it by hand.

I cleaned the wheel wells/ wheels and tires then washed entire vehicle.
I clayed then washed and polished it had some minor paint marring.

Applied sealant and dressing on the trim & mirrors then did the tires and wheel wells.
Vacuum and Shampooed the carpets cleaned the seats and glass.

Applied protectant to all plastic on interior then did everything under the hood with car brite sheen.
It looked like new under the hood and the rest as well.

At the time I told my wife that would have cost about $400.00 and she could not believe it.
Mine is a 4 door and the roof looks like a landing field their is a lot of metal on that roof to polish.
 
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