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  1. Re: Suggestions for a new compound/finishing polish and pad combo

    Thanks for the replies guys!
    McKee37, not a name I'm familiar with but will look into it!
  2. Suggestions for a new compound/finishing polish and pad combo

    Hi guys,

    Been researching new products to use for my production detailing, but feeling a bit swamped with info.

    Currently I use Chemguys V32 and V36 for my compound/polish, both with an...
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    Re: Chemical Guys Products?

    You really need to have a crack with their products to see what works for you. For example, I LOVE their orange hex pads with V36 polish as a one step, but V32/4 sucks. All trial and error.

    FYI,...
  4. Thread: sharing memes

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    Re: sharing memes

    got a couple :P
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    Re: Easy shade options?

    So hot today! I'm actually a pies fan myself! Mum comes from Collingwood, and I'd be disowned if i didn't follow them :P

    But back on topic, I might check out an EZ-up. I have a big shade dome I...
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    Easy shade options?

    Hey guys,

    I've seen some posts about people using marquees and similar for shade during summer, but as I work out of the back of my daily driver car (Holden Calais 4dr sedan, similar to the new...
  7. Re: Best wash, clay and quick wax system for the cheap customers?

    In our profession time is money. I go by the 80/20 rule, 80 percent of the job is finished in 20 percent of the time. Claying ultimately WILL lead to marring, especially in dark coloured cars, that...
  8. Re: Best wash, clay and quick wax system for the cheap customers?

    Wash as you will, clay only if necessary (overspray, rough paint etc.), Chemical Guys Hybrid V7. Cheap customers generally won't appreciate what a clay will do, and you risk marring the paint that...
  9. Re: Typical Timeframe Until Profitability Occurs After Startup

    Whatever the customer wants usually. Mostly at the moment I'm doing cut and polish jobs and full details, I haven't had a basic wash and wax for a while now.

    The cut and polish jobs are the best...
  10. Re: Typical Timeframe Until Profitability Occurs After Startup

    Definitely. I started at the end of summer here in Aus, so I was hopeful that I would be busy enough during the next few months to build up a client base. During winter I slowed to a car a fortnight,...
  11. Thread: Google +

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    Re: Google +

    This ^^

    I've had 3 "page views" in a month, but the business listing on Google Maps is priceless
  12. Re: Typical Timeframe Until Profitability Occurs After Startup

    Welcome to the business!

    I'm now in my 6th month of business, and it's been an interesting journey so far.

    1. How did you go about making forecasts on sales for your services? What was the...
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    Re: Maintenance pricing

    I'd discuss what the owner is comfortable with, and agree on a value that both of you feel happy to charge/pay. He might think $100 is a bargain, as the time he would need to take along with buying...
  14. Re: Quick question regarding mobile and home drop off services

    I agree with above. I just let my customers know when they call/e-mail/facebook message that I can go to them, or they can come to me :)

    I offer delivery if within a certain range from my...
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    Re: Customer wants me to fix his broken window?

    Ok so the issue is resolved for now.

    I went to his business to speak to him in person, politely declined to pay for his window which he came to his senses about. He did however have a few issues...
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    Re: Customer wants me to fix his broken window?

    As it happens I did take a photo of the damaged part ;)

    Yeah after sleeping on it I've decided to stand firm and politely refuse to offer any compensation. People like this need to learn that they...
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    Re: Customer wants me to fix his broken window?

    I've decided in my head to be assertive but understandable, try and get him to see from my point of view etc.

    But as people have said he sounds like the kind of guy who will never be happy unless...
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    Re: Customer wants me to fix his broken window?

    I usually do follow this protocol. Things like that I usually avoid just in case. In this one instance however the customer stated he wanted it "like no one had ever driven it", so I decided to roll...
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    Re: Customer wants me to fix his broken window?

    Thanks for all the replies guys!

    You're all thinking along the same terms as me, it wasn't a part of the detailing process or negligence on my behalf that caused the problem, therefore I'm not...
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    Customer wants me to fix his broken window?

    Hey Geeks,

    So I was contracted to do a job last week, a sticker removal on an advertising van, including cut and polish and interior detail. Near the end of the detail, I wound down the window a...
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    Re: RV Pricing? and Fibreglass polishing?

    Great info mate, thanks!

    I currently don't own a rotary polisher, just my DA, but I was going to invest in one regardless.

    I'll let him know he's looking at around $20 a foot, grab some gear...
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    Re: RV Pricing? and Fibreglass polishing?

    I'm going to schedule an inspection with the guy, maybe bring my DA and some product to give him an example of what it will turn out like.

    It looks to be around 25-30'. Will get back to everyone...
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    RV Pricing? and Fibreglass polishing?

    Hey AG family,

    I know this has been asked a few times but the search engine won't let me search for RV and I don't have time to be hunting through the forums for an answer.

    I have a client...
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    Re: Forms of Advertising

    +1 for facebook, 90% of my work comes from facebook, and it's free unless you pay for an ad
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    Re: tips on getting new customers

    How I started was by doing super cheap details for friends and family to showcase my skills. $50 for a full detail etc. Then I took photos for my facebook page (very important, shows people what you...
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