Tips And Tricks

[Setec Astronomy]

Porter Cable 7424! Awesome buffer! Beats hand waxing

Yeah, I'm sure with that Mother's Cleaner Wax it's a great combo. How long have you had your business?

 

[DetailnByDustn]

About a year now, Ive cleaned over 100 vehicles you can see a few on my website I just made it haha:

Detailing By Dustin - (828)380-0880 ?(Detailing By Dustin)?

 

[Legacy]

"Detailing by Dustin" Get a Flex if you are going to stay in this business. It will make your detailing much easier and faster. After the flex get a Makita rotary and practice.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Good deal! Good luck on the next 100!

 

[DetailnByDustn]

I just kinda making a little "spending money" right now but maybe in the future I will invest in a makita, my friend in the body shop business uses one! Does a great job!

 

[DetailnByDustn]

Good deal! Good luck on the next 100!

Thanks Man! Do you do Detailing for a business?

 

[Flawless Image]

man, i still havent had a chance to look thru the forums yet.. how do you go about aquiring new customers? im having trouble with that..

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Thanks Man! Do you do Detailing for a business?

No, it just keeps me out of trouble...that's the theory, anyway.

 

[DetailnByDustn]

Prices! Charge cheaper and use cheaper products that have the same effect! Advertising is a good idea, if your pretty good word of mouth will start to happen and you will be swamped with business. Believe me ha ha Im the only detailer in my town.

 

[DetailnByDustn]

No, it just keeps me out of trouble...that's the theory, anyway.

Same here haha! I like to make some money and have fun without getting in to all mischief :lol

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Same here haha! I like to make some money and have fun without getting in to all mischief :lol

Well, then you are making more money than me at it.

 

[Flawless Image]

advertise in the newspaper? does 'door to door' work? windshield flyers?

 

[DetailnByDustn]

My family also owns a car wash in Mars Hill, NC! I work there and detail on the side haha I recently bought a new car with all the money I saved, if your not into detailing for friends and family I would rethink it!

 

[DetailnByDustn]

advertise in the newspaper? does 'door to door' work? windshield flyers?

I would advertise at car washes and build up customer satisfaction! Its all about who you know in any business. I would also talk to a local business like hotels and tell them that you are a local detailer and that if anyone wants a their car cleaned up they can call you! Personally when I see a flyer I get kinda mad if its on my window. That's just me though.

 

[BigJimZ28]

Yeah, I'm sure with that Mother's Cleaner Wax it's a great combo. How long have you had your business?

:LOLOL:LOLOL:LOLOL

 

[Flawless Image]

the hotel idea is a good one.. so far, all of my business has been on craigslist. the owner of a pharmacy called me and had me detail his BMW X5.. he liked my work so well that he then allowed me to detail his all original 67 Shelby Cobra! now i detail all 12 employee vehicles at the pharmacy on a weekly basis. so that is my first 'steady' customer base..

 

[DetailnByDustn]

:LOLOL:LOLOL:LOLOL

:funnypost

 

[BigJimZ28]

:LOLOL:LOLOL:LOLOL

:funnypost

yes it was funny because you don't know that he was making fun of you:wall

 

[BigJimZ28]

a couple of quick things guys



1.) it is against the rules to post your contact information



2.) it sound like you guys have a lot to learn(as do most of us)



3.) I think it would be best for you to spend a little time here reading and leaning and asking questions



4.) there is a ton of info and great detailers here who woud be happy to help you out

 

[Flawless Image]

well that is what i am here for.. to learn. i am fairly good at what i do, but i do have alot to learn. what contact info did i post? in my avatar? i will remove that if it is a problem..