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    Re: Least favorite detail job

    So I'm gonna take it a step further and say that as far as the type of VEHICLE I like detailing the least..............RVs!!! Good $ but having to get up and down a ladder a million times really...
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    Awesome thanks. I NEED it now. Booked a paint correction for Monday. Guy got a "paint job" on his ElCamino and it looks weird in some spots. Like "moddling" in some spots. That's what I found while...
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    Retail?

    Happy Holidays! Quick question... which retail auto parts store has the biggest selection of paint correction products polishes, finishing glaze etc??? Thanks...

    Rob
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    Pictures

    Im trying to put up some pictures of a car that was recently painted. Wondering if anyones seen this. When I try to add the pic it tells me "failed". What can I be doing wrong. Please help...

    Rob
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    Re: Degreaser

    Thanks for your help. I've done some research on YouTube etc... on this but I feel better getting the assurance from guys that are currently on here. Great advice!
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    Degreaser

    Quick question. Before polishing a car/truck, obviously I'm washing it first. As far as the road grime/tar on the panels behind the wheels... that needs to come off before I polish. Is it safe for me...
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    Thanks wingcommander. I appreciate that input. I agree with that. I will remain open minded regardless. For me... that arrogant mentality got me out of manufacturing fighter aircraft and commiting to...
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    Car business. Business manager 13 years.
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    Agreed. Just years ago at 39 I was doing 100K. But anyway.... There are many factors huh? Demographics of area, your work quality etc... This much is true... I WILL be asking for more based on my...
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    You guys rule. Thanks for your help. dcjredline, I have to agree with you there. I like the "getting paid what your work is worth" approach.
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    Re: Pricing

    I live right smack in the middle of the 3 wealthiest counties in FL.
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    Pricing

    So we started our business with the intent of primarily detailing RVs and boats. Were doing boats, RVs, bikes and cars which is great. Given the season is cooling off for boating and RVing here in...
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    Re: Harley Spokes

    For now were doing 75 for sportsters, 100 dynas, 125 touring. 50 for each wheel if spokes. No machines. Hand polish all. Can use a polisher but were staying away from them for the bikes. Elbow grease...
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    Re: 2nd RV. Need Schooling

    Thanks. I'm new at this and getting steady business so I'm trying to get as much info as I can.
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    Re: Harley Spokes

    Ok. So what I'm hearing is Stoners Glass Cleaner and 0000 steel wool? What type of prep work are you referring to? Thanks for your help man!
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    Re: Harley Spokes

    Great. Will do. We do a lot of Harleys. I'll hit Harbor Freight for the cheapie for now. Thanks man!!!!
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    Re: Harley Spokes

    So WHEEL acid? Ok. What about a dremmel tool. Saw that somewhere. I figured about $225-$250 if detailing spokes.
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    Re: 2nd RV. Need Schooling

    Thanks for the heads up. What do you believe I should have used? Rotary polisher? Wool pad? I used a 3 in one. Pinnacle XMT 360.
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    Harley Spokes

    Hello my friends.... So were doing lots of bikes too now. Mostly Harleys actually. My question for the seasoned bike detail guys is this:

    We charge a set base amount for touring bikes....
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    Re: 2nd RV. Need Schooling

    Thanks soooo much for your help! So listen to this.... I get on line and type in "Sunset Trail Reserve paint issues" in Google, to see what pops up. WELL.... Thank god I did because yeah... LOTS of...
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    2nd RV. Need Schooling

    Hello friends. As usual... Thanks immensely that you even clicked on my post.

    So we did our 2nd RV today. Camper actually. 2013 26 foot Sunset Trail Reserve camper. Pretty good shape. Customers...
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    Re: RV Detail

    Thanks so much guys. I used a small amount of diluted bleach around the a.c. units and other small areas where there was mold. I think it'll be good. I was just a little concerned. From now on I'll...
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    Re: RV Detail

    My god. Ok. Thanks guys. Was cloudy while doing the roof but Sun came out eventually. So a one step cleaner wax can fix this?
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    Re: RV Detail

    Smooth
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    Re: RV Detail

    Nah man. It was at 1 to 10. Scaring me. Lol. Hmmmm
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