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Had a full service detail on Saturday. When I was done I felt the fiished prouct looked good but not great but the customer was so pleased.I guess is does not matter so long as she was happy.

There is another detail shop in my area that is exactley 1 street over from my location. he is offering quick washes cars 5.00 trucks 10.00. he seems to be getting a few customers to stop in for this service. I would normally offer this service but for a bit more money cars $10.00 trucks $15.00...

I have a question for you quicken users. I was setting up my quicken the other day. I got the customer account set up with customer names and addresses which is good but when I go to enter that the customer has paid it will not allow me to enter the transaction I could some insight. :yourrock

I am a parttime detailer who is one day hoping to take it to a fully operational business. I struggle because even being pt I struggle to find customers and my frustration continues to grow. I have a garage that luckly I own so there is no rent or mortgage and over the years I have aquired some...

I was thinking about listing an ad in the yellow pages. Nothing to large to start with but something to let folks know that I exist. How many of you guys use this form of advertising and have had success with It?

Do any of you guys use the yellow pages for advertising ? If so is it worth the monthly cost? Have you seen a positive increase in business because of the ad ?

Just sitting browsing the web looking for info on Detailing entrepenuers who have taken their operations from the ground up to become succesful operations. Are there any good stories on the web that you guys have been able to find? Please let me know :confused:

I'm in the process of doing a few things outside of my building to spruce it up a bit such as painting the man doors on the building cleaning up the back alley way pulling weeds etc... What kind of maintenance scedule do you guys have to keep your location looking good.

What kind of introductory special could I run to introduce folks to my new shop? Its not the most visible location in the world but I'll take it. I'm considering offering something like 20.00 wash and vac for cars & 25.00 for van/suv's to the folks around the neighborhood where the building is...

I was wondering how many of you mobile guys use lap tops, and if so do you use it to track customer appt, bookeeping , printing receipts and do you use them while on the Road.:chinese:

Which wax to you guys like best and what are the major differences between the two. I look forward to your opinions. :rolleyes:

What is a good effective way to remove musty odor from car interiors. Any feedback would be most helpful.

Have any of you guys attempted to install door edge protectors as an add on service, and if so was it a pretty good money maker and how do price such a service? Any input would be most helpful

I have aquired a few customers by offering an express detail for 29.99. It really went over pretty good. Now what can I do to get them back in the shop? I have considered offering a light interior shampooing with a complimentary fabric protection. I could really use a few more ideas regarding...

I average about 4 details per week. I find myself making a lot of trips to walmart for supplies especially tire and wheel cleaner. who are some companys that sale bulk car care products at a reasonable prices.

I just got 4.1 megapixel digital camera for fathers day. I was wondering how I can use this great little tool to help in promoting my business? I was going to start a photo alblum of before and after shots for my web page but aside from this what kind of original things can I do? Any Ideas would...

My cutomers brand new pontiac G6 got bumped the other day. Apparently she was backing up at the shopping mall and hit a blue car. It appears to be a minor scrap on her rear bumper it is not deep and is small. How can I effectivly repair this for her.

what is the best way to freshin up classic car interiors without shampooing them ? I was thinking about using a steam cleaner. what do you guys think about this? Please let me know.

Today The custom hot rod shop called and wanted a 1949 ford special cleaned up. it was yellow with a black convertible top. washed, applied mguires 1 step wax/cleaner with cyclo finishing pad (white) removed with a microfiber towel it came out really nice. for the top I soaked it good with water...

Iv'e been running a 29.99 express wash&wax talk about people comimng out of the wood work lol. Especially the ladies at my full time job. Its been a week and I've had 6 of these jobs. I know its not big money but I'm just happy to be finally getting some work and hopefully I can start upselling...