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I have a flex rotary and i was wondering if you guys know of a good scrubber to attach to it. Would it be better to attach a scrubber into the flex or would be better to buy a palm-held scrubber? I've seen a palm held machine scrubber on youtube and it seems to work pretty well. Any...

So, i've been in business now for about 1 month. My cost of doing business is about 2000 a month but for the first month in business, i've only made about 700 dollars. I have money to sustain the bills (home & business) but that is it. I am new to the area and no one really knows who i am or...

2 inches of dog hair...no kidding. By the time i got done vacuuming it out, i think i might have changed the bag like 4 times. I got most of it out, but i let my MYTEE HP60 GET THE REST. Is that bad? Will sucking dog hair into the extractor break the machine? Im assuming that the extractor...

How can i be part of the find a detailer section of autopia?

So, this guy comes into the shop with a 2009 BMW 325 and says he wants a detail. We talk for a while and he agreed on a 150 dollar package which includes ext/int full detail. So, i finish the job and when it was time to pay me he only had 80 dollars. I wanted to hit this guy in the *******...

How do i start dealership/fleet accounts? I'll meet up with the GM, we agree on pricing, we write up a contract, and thats it? How does billing get done? Does a lawyer need to be present to write and validate the contract? It would be much appreciated if you guys could help because im...

I want to advertise my business using a post card but i dont know what i should put. Of course, my name, the business address, phone number, and email are the norm but what else should i put? Should i include pricing? Or should i explain the importance of detailing (especially when it snows)...

I have noticed that more and more detailers have converted to steamers. What are your experiences with steamers? What are the pros and cons of steamers? Is it a waste of time? Will this expedite the process and thus improve the "bottom line"?

I am looking for a CHEAP but reliable, great, easy to work with web designer that can also host my website. Any suggestions???

I was wondering if you guys know the steps before applying clear bra? I want to add this to my business. Its either this or window tint or even both down the line...

Before i get into this type of work, i want to get a different angle from you guys? Is this a good side business to add to detailing? Is it harder to tint than to detail (im assuming because the steps are more precise)?

What brand can you guys recommend that has minimal dusting for its compound and polishers???

How do i get an account with a dealership or etc? So far, i am planning on going into dealerships and give them a brochure of my services. Now, should i "under-cut" the pricing since it is a dealership account or do i set the price the same as in "store?" I'm just worried that if i give out a...

Do you guys wash after the cutting and polish process? I spoke with local detailers and i was told two things - the first one washed after the cut and polish process and the second did not. So, what does the "book" say about this? What works well for you guys?

Do i really have to have experience before opening a detail shop? Will attending a seminar be enough for me to open a detail shop? How hard can it really be to open a shop? It is not brain surgery... Should i get experience first? Work at a shop or volunteer?