Recent content by Porkanbeans

The last time I was at a customer's house, they wanted me to use some touch up paint they got from the dealer to fill in a 3 foot long, primer-deep scratch on the driver's side of their Suburban. I applied 5 good coats, to a point at which the touch up paint is now level with the rest of the...

Just curious as to what your business plan is since many of us don't deal with business registration, taxes, etc. and, consequently, can't grow or market our detailing "businesses" to the degree of the Anthony Oroscos and Scotts out there. What kind of volume do you get, and what is your most...

Hey guys, Well, the lack of 4 wheel drive has finally gotten to me, I've listed my truck on Auto Trader. I saw no point in having a daily driver that used so much gas but couldn't be taken out for some weekend off-roading fun. Here's my dilemma in this whole desire: I can't lose any money...

I've found that most everyone who calls me wants a wash and wax at most. Usually I'll wash the car, vacuum and wipe down the interior, clean glass, and dress tires and wells and be on my way. Now, it's fine by me if I have strictly washes for jobs, as long as I am not put at a disadvantage...

I have a TON of magazines from the last 5 years or so. Car and Driver since 2001, Motor Trend since 2003, and Truckin' since 2000. They are all in decent condition. I love reading them, but they simply have accumulated way too much. I was about to throw them out, but then I realized I could...

My dad has been looking into getting a boat. We went to the boat show this past weekend and were really impressed by the Sea Ray sport line, particularly the 195 sport. It's just what we want, a sporty, comfortable deck boat. We plan to use it mostly in freshwater, but we will put it in...

Regardless of what I read on the net about certain techniques or products that help speed up a detail, I still find myself taking too much time detailing as a whole. It took me 2 hours to wash and vac 2 SUVs the other day, which is pathetic. When I look back on that particular job, I realized...

How sick are you of these insane gas prices? My truck can't get over 15mpg and I feel like it's eating me alive. Thing is, I need the truck for hauling my detailing stuff around, hauling stuff pretty often, and carrying a good amount of passengers from time to time. Anyone else feeling the...

I need to buy a new cabinet or shelving rack for my products as the home-brew wooden concoction finally broke. I've eyed this cabinet and this shelving rack. Which do you think is the better buy and better for storing my supplies? I would keep things neater if I had a cabinet, but on the...

You read it correctly, the 2001 WRC champ died last night. Really sucks, I was bummed when he had to back out of rallying a few years ago because of his brain tumor. Finally got the best of him I guess. And only at 34, damn. R.I.P. Richard Burns www.richardburns.com

It was a pretty nice latter half of the week here in Atlanta, so I decided to treat my aunt to a little bit of the 'beans magic touch. She drives a black '04 Envoy that was covered in swirls and cloudy, dirty paint. Process: -TOL Bubble Bath -4* Clay -Hi-Temp Heavy Cut Leveler w/ Meg's...

It was a pretty nice latter half of the week here in Atlanta, so I decided to treat my aunt to a little bit of the 'beans magic touch. She drives a black '04 Envoy that was covered in swirls and cloudy, dirty paint. Process: -TOL Bubble Bath -4* Clay -Hi-Temp Heavy Cut Leveler w/ Meg's...

Christmas is pretty darn close, and on my wishlist this year is a Makita 9227 rotary, pads to accompany it, and polishes. Which pads and polishes are good choices? I have Hi-Temp's Light Cut Swirl Remover (great polish via PC but smells like a violent bowel movement), HT's Heavy Cut Swirl...

I got a 2004 Dodge Ram Quadcab on Saturday. I obviously now have the ability to go mobile. I've been trying to think of ideas to organize the bed for all my stuff, but I can't seem to come up with anything that won't cost me an arm and a leg. A truck toolbox is too small, I'd rather have a...

I got a 2004 Dodge Ram Quadcab on Saturday. Yes, it has a Hemi, and it's a nice silver. But anyway, I obviously now have the ability to go mobile. I've been trying to think of ideas to organize the bed for all my stuff, but I can't seem to come up with anything that won't cost me an arm and a...