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    Re: Boat detailing???

    Get a rotary with/ wool pad and use some heavy cut marine polish. I have used 3M marine products with good results. You can really wow the customer if done properly, you'd be amazed at how much...
  2. Re: Mechanic thought he was doing me a favor

    I understand why everyone here would be pissed, but you have to understand that most people would have been thrilled for a free "car wash". I doubt they will pay you anything, I would not if I was in...
  3. Re: Which brand is forbidden to be spoken around you?

    Armor-all is really the only stuff I hate.

    Turtle wax has a nice rinseless wash that is cheap and works great, so I can't hate on them.
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    Re: Website Hosting

    Seems about average, I have cPanel hosting for about $3 a month.
  5. Re: My first detail customer, and I'm pretty sure I undercharged

    Nothing wrong with getting some experience, I did some family members cars for free. You'll figure out your pricing, I would him and anyone else know that this is just their price so that you can...
  6. Re: After a few years, I gave the website a facelift.

    Website looks great!

    If you don't mind me asking, how did you set up your photo album? I love the way it looks and how it opens an album to flip through when you click. I've been trying to do...
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    Re: first paying job // ACURA

    Looks good!

    I know right now you are not concerned with the money but more the experience you are getting, and that is fine. Just be careful, you don't want these first few people telling...
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    Re: My Wife Put My MF Towels In The Dryer

    I'd rerinse in washer and dry again the right way. They are probably fine.
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    Re: Gift certificates?

    That is what I would like to do. Do you sell them online? I can't figure out a good way to sell online, which I think would be convenient.
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    Gift certificates?

    How many of you offer gift certificates for your services? I want to get on this quick as the holiday season approaches. Paypal has a pretty simple set up to get the payment online. My concerns are -...
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    Re: tyre and trim dressing

    I use Megs Hyper Dressing on tires and the All Season Dressing on the trim. I have not tried many other dressings but I have been happy with this combo. I also mix a little hyper dressing in with...
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    Re: What a shame....

    I was expecting something a lot worse..

    That paint could be brought back
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    Re: A little overwhelmed with my boat

    I would also recommend getting a rotary with a wool pad. If you have a Harbor Freight nearby you can pick up a rotary for about $40. I've had good luck with my HF rotary/Megs wool pad/3M Restorer and...
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    Re: How would you section this hood?

    My truck has the same hood, you'll be fine without taping it off. Just take it easy on the rounded edges. When polishing my hood I do basically what Mike drew out in his first picture.
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    Re: Rinseless wash newbie - Questions

    Have you considered using a wash mitt instead? I use a microfiber mitt or Griots big microfiber pad with good results. I know some use the towels, I tried it with some nice plush towels a few times...
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    Re: Any tips on "smell"?

    x2, get one designed for vehicles. I use Meguiars APC+ and it works great, smells good too! It's also super cheap in concentrate.
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    Re: Anyone else unmarried? Am I weird?

    Well I'm the polar opposite, I'm 23 and have been married for 2 years and I have a 3 year old daughter and a son on the way any day now. I couldn't imagine life without my family. When my now wife...
  18. Re: Can I use 3" Backing Plate on My 6" Griots DA?

    I would buy this kit and call it a day -

    CCS Spot Buffs 4 Inch Foam Pad Kit
  19. Re: How much do you charge for rinseless/waterless wash?

    I don't offer exterior only, my prices start at $100 for a maintenance detail. I charge the same, but I'll use rinseless wash or TBM..whatever I deem necessary.
  20. Re: Status Club Maintenance Program (How does it look?)

    I love the idea of the Status club! Seems like a great maintenance program. The web page looks good, I would make the "Deluxe" a link to your services page so that people can simply click on it right...
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    Re: how'd i do? and questions advice please

    Did the pad just come apart like that wile you were using it? Or did it happen when you were cleaning it with the towel? I just received some of these pads with my GG polisher and I hope they don't...
  22. Re: How much do you charge for rinseless/waterless wash?

    Normal price here as well. I only do rinseless washes unless the car/truck is too dirty.
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    Re: Hi from Garner NC

    Yeah not too far! I love that area. Let me know if you need anything!
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    Re: Hi from Garner NC

    Welcome from Fuquay!

    Hernandez, please get that garbage out of here! Go pack.
  25. Re: how lenient are you with your daily driver?

    Y'all would probably cry if you saw how dirty my truck gets sometimes :laughing:

    It's a black truck and my work parking lot is a huge gravel/dirt lot. It also goes off the beaten path pretty often...
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