How much could I charge for a tire dressing service?

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602rwtq

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While at a new car dealership today, it occured to me how nice their lot would look if all cars--new and used--had their tires dressed going into the weekend.



I have one of these dressing applicators:

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I could walk the lot and dress a car every 60 seconds and not get dressing on the ground as happens with spray bottles.



Do you think a sales manager would bite at $1 a car?
 
The idea is interesting however I see it like this.



The dealer already gets away with selling the cars as is without this additional expense. We all know how cheap dealerships are and how most don't even care about the vehicles paint condition. Lastly, dressed tires are not going to make or break someones decision when looking on the lot.



I would like to see you carry on with the idea. Let us know what happens. :bigups
 
Ah, dealerships pay’s $1 to spray a car with DI and towel dry in my part of the country. Maybe you could sell your invention to a dealership as a time saving tool. It’s a neat system you invented!!!
 
doged said:
Ah, dealerships pay’s $1 to spray a car with DI and towel dry in my part of the country. Maybe you could sell your invention to a dealership as a time saving tool. It’s a neat system you invented!!!
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What did he invent? Am I missing something? That sprayer is available on T.O.L
 
Joshua312 said:
What did he invent? Am I missing something? That sprayer is available on T.O.L
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Sorry, I thought for some reason he invented the dressing applicators. I will go back to sleep now.....
 
Doged, how long does that $1 wash last in your area? At this time of year in a lot of the country, the car would be covered in pollen again a half hour after they were done. I would think the dealers get a lot more bang for the buck with a wash than with a tire dress, at least for the general population of cars on the lot..and I'm presuming that only the cars in the "front" lot get washed, not the storage lots.
 
doged said:
Sorry, I thought for some reason he invented the dressing applicators. I will go back to sleep now.....
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It's alright :p



602rwtq- I was wondering what tire dressing you are using with that applicator, they've always looked interesting but never knew if they would really work out. Thanks in advance!
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Doged, how long does that $1 wash last in your area? At this time of year in a lot of the country, the car would be covered in pollen again a half hour after they were done. I would think the dealers get a lot more bang for the buck with a wash than with a tire dress, at least for the general population of cars on the lot..and I'm presuming that only the cars in the "front" lot get washed, not the storage lots.
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Every day someone does them. Yes exactly, the cars in the front of the lot and that’s why dressing tires for $1 a car sounds expensive.
 
Joshua312 said:
It's alright :p



602rwtq- I was wondering what tire dressing you are using with that applicator, they've always looked interesting but never knew if they would really work out. Thanks in advance!
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I use Car Brite dressing. Dries with no streaks.



Here in OR, dealers pay $1.50 per car to have each new/used car pressure washed and chamoised weekly--usually on Friday before the weekend rush. I think it would be worth it to pay an extra $1 for the tires, but it's their decision; we'll see.
 
Interesting on the carbrite...I have that available locally and never tried it out...Any sling from it/is it like a semi-gloss. Thanks for the heads up..I might just need to go pick some up :)
 
Joshua312 said:
Interesting on the carbrite...I have that available locally and never tried it out...Any sling from it/is it like a semi-gloss. Thanks for the heads up..I might just need to go pick some up :)
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I have experienced sling. If you use a spray bottle, let the dressing sit for 10 minutes, then wipe the tire down with a microfiber to impress the dressing into the rubber. You should have no sling.



With my applicator, the dressing goes on thin enough that sling is uncommon.
 
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