imported_turbomangt
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This is worth sharing because it proves my case in point that the
general public needs solid information on car care. Yesterday I
received a panic phone call from a man telling me how he was destroying
the finish on his black Mercedes. After I calmed him down he told me
that while he was waxing the car, and he couldn’t get the scratches and
swirls out of it. (da) Turns out the more frustrated he got, the more
he rubbed the wax into the finish. I was in the middle of doing a car
at the time but told him to bring the car in later in the day. He asked
if he should remove the wax (I was thinking he meant “strip� the wax).
When he showed up the wax was all over the car. What must have applied
half the bottle of wax over the whole car, AND THEN HE LET IT SIT FOR
HOURS, before he attempted to remove it. When I first saw the car (wish
I had my camera) the car looked white not black. Looked like he applied
it with a putty knife. His wife drive him home and I told him I would
take care of his baby, and I’d call him later. I don’t think anyone has
tried detailing a car before with dried wax all over the car, but let
me tell you, it’s a job to get off. Had to solvent bath the car (twice)
before I could even start my regular process. Once I got the prepped, I
used my paint cleaner with the Cyclo, then tried some Meguiars hand
polish (for kicks since I had some) then finished with my sealant. You
will have to take my word for it, the car looked stunning. The owner
offered me a $50 tip(which I did not accept) I told him I charge a fair
price for what I do, and that’s how I work.
In conclusion, my detailing clinics which are spreading now across the
country like wild fire are the key to running a successful detail
business. In five minutes of education talking to this owner, he knew a
little more on how to care for his car.
Here is what this guy needed to know.
1. Don’t start with the final phase in detailing as the first step.
2. Never over apply wax, the best wax job is paper thin
3. Don’t let wax sit on the car
4. Remember that by waxing you won’t remove paint imperfections
5. If you are not sure of what to do (attend a Perfect Auto Finish
detailing class)
I had to add that one! Gary
general public needs solid information on car care. Yesterday I
received a panic phone call from a man telling me how he was destroying
the finish on his black Mercedes. After I calmed him down he told me
that while he was waxing the car, and he couldn’t get the scratches and
swirls out of it. (da) Turns out the more frustrated he got, the more
he rubbed the wax into the finish. I was in the middle of doing a car
at the time but told him to bring the car in later in the day. He asked
if he should remove the wax (I was thinking he meant “strip� the wax).
When he showed up the wax was all over the car. What must have applied
half the bottle of wax over the whole car, AND THEN HE LET IT SIT FOR
HOURS, before he attempted to remove it. When I first saw the car (wish
I had my camera) the car looked white not black. Looked like he applied
it with a putty knife. His wife drive him home and I told him I would
take care of his baby, and I’d call him later. I don’t think anyone has
tried detailing a car before with dried wax all over the car, but let
me tell you, it’s a job to get off. Had to solvent bath the car (twice)
before I could even start my regular process. Once I got the prepped, I
used my paint cleaner with the Cyclo, then tried some Meguiars hand
polish (for kicks since I had some) then finished with my sealant. You
will have to take my word for it, the car looked stunning. The owner
offered me a $50 tip(which I did not accept) I told him I charge a fair
price for what I do, and that’s how I work.
In conclusion, my detailing clinics which are spreading now across the
country like wild fire are the key to running a successful detail
business. In five minutes of education talking to this owner, he knew a
little more on how to care for his car.
Here is what this guy needed to know.
1. Don’t start with the final phase in detailing as the first step.
2. Never over apply wax, the best wax job is paper thin
3. Don’t let wax sit on the car
4. Remember that by waxing you won’t remove paint imperfections
5. If you are not sure of what to do (attend a Perfect Auto Finish
detailing class)
I had to add that one! Gary
