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rimtp07

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So the other day I had a detail at 9 in the morning and ran into a problem, the car was frozen! I even tried to still wash it but the water kept freezing. Do any of you have a solution? Also, what do you use to get the interior parts clean because I had another detail today and the plastic was so bad I scrubbed and scrubbed and still barely got any of it cleaned.

PS, I just got a job offer to detail the new Tesla model S at the dealership once a week! What would you guys usually charge?
 
rimtp07 said:
So the other day I had a detail at 9 in the morning and ran into a problem, the car was frozen! I even tried to still wash it but the water kept freezing. Do any of you have a solution? Also, what do you use to get the interior parts clean because I had another detail today and the plastic was so bad I scrubbed and scrubbed and still barely got any of it cleaned.

PS, I just got a job offer to detail the new Tesla model S at the dealership once a week! What would you guys usually charge?
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What cleaner and/or tool are you using on the interior? Also, can you post a pic or give a more detailed description of the surface being cleaned and the type of stain. These pieces of information would help provide you with a better system.

I am going to skip the frozen car question and jump to pricing. Pricing is a very common question. However, it is so subjective to location, services offered, and your experience level that it is near impossible to answer. I always hate it when folks answer questions in this way, but I am going to suggest you search the forum. There are some good threads on pricing. Read up and base your price on your assessment of the job relative to your experience, location, and service offered.
 
My only suggestion for freezing would be rinseless wash and only work panel by panel. I've never had to deal with freezing. I keep my butt inside when it's that cold

What interior cleaner do you use for the interior? I use Meg's APC+ that's diluted down to 7:1 or 10:1. It's always cleaned what I needed it to clean.
 
rimtp07 said:
So the other day I had a detail at 9 in the morning and ran into a problem, the car was frozen! I even tried to still wash it but the water kept freezing. Do any of you have a solution? Also, what do you use to get the interior parts clean because I had another detail today and the plastic was so bad I scrubbed and scrubbed and still barely got any of it cleaned.

PS, I just got a job offer to detail the new Tesla model S at the dealership once a week! What would you guys usually charge?
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If it's too cold to wash outside you can use a rinseless wash like DP Rinsless Wash and Gloss or ONR.

Here is a link to using Rinsless Wash and Gloss
 
So how would I measure it to make sure I won't ruin the interior? Also, do you guys just wash your dirty microfiber clothes in a laundry or do you just throw them away?
 
Below is a post by BobbyG but it's pretty much what I follow as well. I use 7:1 the majority of the time on heavy soil. 10:1 is great for light dirt

First number is the water portion of the dilution and the second number is the APC. Check out the link below for help as well

http://www.enviro-one.com/calculator.asp

APC/APC+

APC+ is the better of the two for interior/extraction jobs on carpets, leather and upholstery as it is low foaming and has a more "friendly" scent.

Main uses: wheels, tires, engines, interior surfaces and upholstery, exterior trim...

4:1 for heavy duty cleaning
7:1 for medium duty cleaning
10:1 for light duty cleaning

Super Degreaser

Main uses: tires, engines...

4:1 for heavy duty degreasing
7:1 for medium duty degreasing
10:1 for light duty degreasing

Glass Cleaner Concentrate

Main uses: windows...

10:1
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rimtp07 said:
So how would I measure it to make sure I won't ruin the interior? Also, do you guys just wash your dirty microfiber clothes in a laundry or do you just throw them away?
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Sounds to me like you need to block out a few (several) hours and start running some searches on the forum and reading up on the information that's already here.... especially if you're trying to detail for profit these are all basic things you should know before charging a "customer" to detail their vehicle.

I don't mean to be rude, it's just that there are certain fundamentals you need to take the time to research and learn on your own if you want to find success.

Also keep in mind that when it comes to instructions for proper and safe usage of a product, most manufacturers give guidelines for what they recommend you use for various tasks. Follow the recommended guidelines for the product you're using and you shouldn't run into any major problems.
 
I havent tried Megs APC but OPC(optimum power clean) is the best APC I have ever used .

The microfiber towels you can wash in the washer and no need to throw them away.

Several of us dont mind answering your questions who use products often and professionally and we will give you very good answers .

Thats what we are here for.:)
 
detailchick said:
The microfiber towels you can wash in the washer and no need to throw them away.
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To add to this I always pre-scrub them in a 5 gallon bucket with dishwashing liquid. Throw them in the washer and then the dryer for that extra "fluff."


*Note: If you don't keep up with the lint removal with your dryer you are gonna have a whole lotta fun picking lint out of your microfiber.
 
Nizmo said:
To add to this I always pre-scrub them in a 5 gallon bucket with dishwashing liquid. Throw them in the washer and then the dryer for that extra "fluff."


*Note: If you don't keep up with the lint removal with your dryer you are gonna have a whole lotta fun picking lint out of your microfiber.
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That made me think to add that you must not wash your MF with your other things/clothes or this will also end up in a linty mess!

Wash your MF's separately!:)
 
detailchick said:
Several of us dont mind answering your questions who use products often and professionally and we will give you very good answers .

Thats what we are here for.:)
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In no way was I saying that we mind answering people's questions, but there is a real wealth of existing information here and it's worthwhile to take the initiative to seek it out and learn from it.
 
C. Charles Hahn said:
In no way was I saying that we mind answering people's questions, but there is a real wealth of existing information here and it's worthwhile to take the initiative to seek it out and learn from it.
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Yes thats So true. I do searches on products myself .

Sometimes its good to get current opinions though as peoples opinions change and even better options and products come up.

I learned and got a ton of imformation when I started a thread and asked about OPtimum spray wax that I couldnt find with the search engine so doing both is very helpful esp to new peeps.:)
 
detailchick said:
Yes thats So true. I do searches on products myself .

Sometimes its good to get current opinions though as peoples opinions change and even better options and products come up.

I learned and got a ton of imformation when I started a thread and asked about OPtimum spray wax that I couldnt find with the search engine so doing both is very helpful esp to new peeps.:)
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this is pretty standard on all the enthusiast forums I frequent - cars, marine, computers, etc. There are those that actually need some help but there are also those that are selfish enuf not to search for a basic answer, and don't mind taking up other people's time that they offer to answer it. A fact of cyberspace.
 
The vbulletin search still has plenty of limitations. It can be hit or mis, (minimum word length, very common words, etc.

Google search using a domain actually can get better results
 
rimtp07 said:
So how would I measure it to make sure I won't ruin the interior? Also, do you guys just wash your dirty microfiber clothes in a laundry or do you just throw them away?
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Well this depends on a couple of factors in my experience.

First of all, how good are the microfibers you are using? Quality microfiber towels cost more initially, but tend to hold up to frequent washing much better (not to mention they are generally softer, more absorbent, and safer for paint). Some of the bulk brand microfiber towels are great for one or two uses but they harden after being washed and are no longer safe for paint at that point.

If you are using bulk microfiber then after 1 or 2 uses it may be best to regulate them to 'not paint safe' bin. These are still good for tires, wheels, engines, some interior surfaces, etc. They still have some value left in them.

If you are using high quality microfiber towels then you will want to wash them with a quality wash product. I used to wash my microfibers with Tide or Woolite and both did a good job (you don't want to use anything with softeners, fragrances, or bulking agents). It wasn't until I used a dedicated microfiber wash that I saw the difference a one could make.

Here is the results of a prototype microfiber wash that I used, to give you an idea of the results these can deliver. (Note: The cloth was not stained and the dirt had only sat on it for a couple of hours).

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You can see the towel is still damp by the little lines running it.

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Of the microfiber cleaners currently available, I really like Detailers Pro Series the best: Detailer's Pro Series Microfiber Cleaner


To wash your microfiber, wash it separately on warm. When your done you can either use a drier (tumble on low heat to avoid wearing the fibers and creating a ton of static charger) or hang them up to air dry.

Hope this helps.

Todd
 
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