Recent content by vdubbya

Which curing lamp on the market is the one to buy? Which do you have and use? Looking to speed up curing and harden coatings.

So, this vehicle belongs a good client of mines wife. This is the daily driver, grocery getter, school bus...you get the just. Unfortunately, it looks the part. This vehicle is going to be replaced in the spring, so the owner wanted just a good mid-winter interior cleaning. Vacuumed, air-purged...

Looking to find a detailer in the Scottsdale, AZ area for a wintering client of mine from MN. Needs to be highly skilled, insured and proficient with Zaino products. Anyone who may be up for the task can contact me for further information.

Looking to find a detailer in the Paradise Valley, AZ area for a wintering client of mine from MN. Needs to be highly skilled, insured and proficient with Zaino products. Anyone who may be up for the task can contact me for further information.

Can Z3 be topped with CS or anything else or can you only use Z3 on SS paint?

I bought a new tool for the shop. It's a motorcycle dryer that puts out a 112mph of wind to dry bikes. Works great for drying crevasis around mirrors, door handles, engine and the list could go on. The unit is about $50 and worth every penny! It's like a mini leaf blower with a rubber end just...

Does anyone here offer a yearly maintenance program for a set price payable as a one-time payment made at the begining of the contract? For example, I have several clients that come twice maybe three times a year for a full detail. They spend $300-$500 for the year. With a program that I'd...

Just curious what kind of lighting is best t use while doing interiors in a garage. The days are getting shorter and I need more light. My garage area right now has 8 60watt recessed lights (14x18). I thought maybe halogen to shine in but I'm concerned of the heat. What do I do?

Anyone have any tips on how to remove years of wax residue of black plastic panels. I've tries bug/tar remover and a few other cleaners and no luck.

Does anyone here offer a yearly maintenace package? For example, Joe Shmo comes in and has his Vette detailed. He pays the price of the detail and for 5 more mini's at the same time. Thus bringing him back every other month for a total of 6 times in 12 months. Then repeat the cycle in 12 months...

How many people use compressed air to blow out the interior of the vehicle you're working on or in drying cracks and what not? If you do, what is a suitable sized compressor?

Can someone be so helpfull as to tell me how I can make a website. I'd really like one made in time for spring but I have know idea how to build one. I'm too cheap to pay anyone but I'll gladly accept free advice! I'd like to build one to post prices, services, pics(before & after) and so on...

How many peolpe send out greeting cards to prior customers? I have a pic of everyones car I did this last year. Would it be alright if I made one of each pic into a holiday card and sent to the people who owned the car or is that tacky?

OK so that tint has been ripped off the windows of a Dodge Avenger because it was too dark. Now the customer has left me with the sticky residue. What is the best way to remove this from a back window? I have already removed it from the sides with adheasive remover but I'm having a heck of a...

I'm just wondering how many of you detailers have websites? If you do, is it worth having? I'm considering one since I've moved into a fixed location and can operate here in "COLD" MN during the winter months as well as the nice months. Also, if you have a website how much of a hassle is it and...