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I'm writing an article for Oldcarsweekly on carpet care, it seems my digital expertise is in the toilet. 99% of every pic stored in my photo album was down sized 50%, reason is because I transfer many pics on forums. I have some fantasic before and afer pics of some interior shots THAT I CAN'T...

People have been sending me PM’s around a comment I made regarding an alternative to the 3-m film. I heard about it at a professional seminar last year. The process is done using a clear coat with an additive called “Plasticizer�. The molecules in the Plasticizer are tighter...

My first detail (paint seal) since I got back from vacation was this beautiful Lambo Roadster convertible.I did it on site at the dealer, one thing I noticed in the service area was this engine the mechanic was working on. I asked him where it was from and what he was doing to it. Turns out it...

Cruise Ship Facts You may be surprised (Like I was) of some of these interesting facts about Cruise ships. Did you know that some of the best restaurants in the world are on Cruise Ships? They employ only the top chiefs and pay near $200,000 a year to head Chiefs. Here are some facts that...

I have my new detail class schedule posted for 06 on my web site. Would be a good time to get togther and talk cars for 2 hours. Not that anyone here is obcessed or anything? right? Gary www.perfectautofinish.com p.s. Since this is a basic class and is conducted as a presentation not...

I had an epoxy floor installed two years ago and its great. The only problem is I didn't go with the urathane topper (I wish I did now) which seals the color in and makes it easier to clean. My question is can I top it myself? anyone know what product to use? It's real hard to clean because the...

This goat got sick because he ate 400 horses......and they're all under the hood!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made him all better with a little TLC> :spot :chuckle: :waxing:

I had about 8 pads where the backing was coming apart and I tried about every glue and adhesive around. Some one told me about Gorilla Glue, found it in a hardware store and picked some up. Well, its been a month now and all the felt backing on my pads are on to stay. Here is a tip, when you...

I was invited to speak on car care at a Rotary club last month, they loved it!!!!! now I have heard from 2 other chapters that want me to come and speak...I looked them up in Google and they are HUGE!!! they have like 30 chapters just around Chicago. You guys might want to check this out if you...

It would have about 10 bays, two would be set up for professional work, 8 would be “do it yourself� where I would have supplies to sell the public, plus I would offer seminars on an hourly basis to show people how to detail. I would also rent the bays by the hour for people to do...

Since I;ve started selling products I now host around 7 detailing forums (their must be 900,000 or more them out there) anyway, along with hosting these forums goes the responsability of answering questions that people ask. I have found myself posting up to 3 hours a night. You can't believe how...

I had two Caddy's this week and both of them had dead batteries when I was done detailing. Why does the battery on these cars drain when the doors are open? does anyone disconnect batteries before interior work?> I shouldn't have to jump them, Gary

of having 24 floor mats in one vehicle, just did one with 27!!!!in a oversized rec van. when I started pulling off layer after layer (4 layers) I couldn't believe it. I guess some people will do anything to save their carpet. I bet no one can top that one. :shocked

A while ago I posted about this book however at the time I didn't have the exact title and author. The name if it is "Start Your Own Automobile Detailing Business" Your step to step guide to success. Author is Entrepreneur Press and Eileen Figure Sandlin. Its a great book on getting the...

(This event was approved for posting by David, owner of Autopia) I will be hosting a FREE detailing seminar at the Franklin Park Library on Nov 29th from 7-9pm. This is my last clinic for 2005. Since I opened Perfect Auto Finish in 2001 part of my business plan was to educate people in regard...

I had some extra funds in my advertising budget so I decided to try the yellow book. I will see how the responses go, my friend who owns a cleaning business swears by it. Book comes out in Jan, goes to 200,000 homes. I checked the detailing heading and their is little to no competition. If you...

I got a call from a customer who confessed that she took her Black Jaguar XJ6 to the Turtle Wax down the street for their $49.99 detail. Well I guess they forgot to tell her what it included. A buff job from someone making $7.00 an hour with no experience using high speed machines. A complete...

More good news to pass on to you with regard to marketing. As most of you by now, I teach detailing at many facilities. High Schools, Colleges, Libraries and such. Because of this exposure, I have had numerous people appraoch me and asked if I'd be willing to be a guest speaker at different...

Has anyone doen this? Several people have planted in idea in my mind about introducing my company as a franchise, I don't know a thing about it, other that its time consuming and expensive to start. Most people that are successful with this not only have an original idea and also have nerves of...

I had to use all of tricks on this diaster, including Q-Tips and plastic razor blades. This made my top 3 worst condition vehicles I ever had to detail. Man hours involved 10. Gary