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    I wish winter wasnt coming!

    Id really like to start using google adwords to get some more business, but im mobile and winters coming. not a problem for you guys in the warmer places of course! Chicago isn't the best place to be mobile in the wintertime...

    oh well, i have school to focus on anyways. i can always do the occasional paint correction in my garage.

    what do you other mobile guys do over the wintertime?
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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    We usually buckle down and pick the warmest, non-precipitation days to work. Granted we are in VA it doesn't have the coldest winters, but still it gets pretty cold here. Heater in the van to keep everything warm and keep on going.

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    i usually end up getting a part time job to pay the bills. all i can do in this small town here in central IL..

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    Dress in layers, wear rubber insulated boots and work in the Sun. This is my approach

    We don't have it to bad here. About 14-21 days during the Winter that its unbearable. Gives me an excuse to take time off
    “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.”

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    im guessing you guys are doing ONR washes:P what concerns me is doing interior shampooing, the seats will be wet and i guess the water could freeze on them.

    what about paint correction and applying LSPs? dont they take a lot of effort to wipe off if the surface is cold?

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    I hear you. Mobile in Portland area. Rain has killed my last 2 weekends and put me way behind.

    Try hot water (boiling even) in a large 5 gal Igloo water cooler, then take that with you. That gives you on-site water that won't freeze as quickly, and the warm water can boost your carpet cleaning ability.
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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    As much as I look forward to fall winter is a season I wish wasn't coming either....

    BobbyG - 2004 Millennium Yellow Z06 Corvette

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    Quote Originally Posted by ScubaCougr View Post
    I hear you. Mobile in Portland area. Rain has killed my last 2 weekends and put me way behind.

    Try hot water (boiling even) in a large 5 gal Igloo water cooler, then take that with you. That gives you on-site water that won't freeze as quickly, and the warm water can boost your carpet cleaning ability.
    thanks for the tip.

    how about applying wax or sealant? isnt it hard to wipe off when its cold?

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    winter is when we make 80% of are money down here in se fl and it cools down to the low 80s highs 70s .

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    Re: I wish winter wasnt coming!

    I HATE the cold and snow... So, I moved to Florida.

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