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    Re: Opinions on "paying dues"?

    I've had 3 more customers since my last post and have made the effort to worry about getting experience. I did, however, have to tell somebody no who came up to me while I was working on another...
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    Re: Opinions on "paying dues"?

    I did my first customer yesterday. In the end, even with a $10 dollar tip, I was only at $18/hr before taking into account the products I used. He was excited and satisfied by the work, but I need to...
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    Re: Opinions on "paying dues"?

    That's why I decided to go into it versus going back into retail. I really enjoy getting to make a car pop. I also worked for a couple of dealerships and the corners I was taught to cut just felt...
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    Re: Opinions on "paying dues"?

    Thank you everyone for the responses! I have my prices set for about $25 an hour for the 2 customers I have Thursday and Friday (each have multiple vehicles).

    mwoolfso: I would like to work my...
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    Opinions on "paying dues"?

    Hey everyone!

    I am in college and starting to do detailing as a side thing. I know detailing is word of mouth and I had a lady recommend me to another person based solely on the phone...
  6. Re: Better Results with M105 vs Pinnacle Heavy Cut/BOSS Finishing

    Thanks for all of the input! The XMT was one of the free gifts so I decided to see what it could do. I need a little bit more aggressive pad and I'll pick up the rest of the BOSS line, too. I'm...
  7. Re: Better Results with M105 vs Pinnacle Heavy Cut/BOSS Finishing

    It's the XMT #4. Autogeek Swirl Removers & Compounds Comparison Chart This chart shows it is supposed to have more cut than the 105.
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    Hey everybody!

    Out of curiosity, I decided to do half and half of the hood of my scratched up jalopy trail rig of a Cherokee. I did 2500, 5000 grit and then went from there to test polishes. ...
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    Re: Rinseless Wash and Nanoskin Mitt

    I got my toys in and got the chance to try them out. I LOVE the mitt and the rinseless wash is much easier to work with in the Florida heat than trying to get water off quickly without spots!
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    Rinseless Wash and Nanoskin Mitt

    Hello!

    I have ordered some stuff to further my detailing career to advertise "environmentally friendly" including ONR and a nanoskin mitt. My question is how should I go about using a rinseless...
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    Do I Have The Right Mindset?

    Hello everybody!

    A while ago I posted asking if, as a college student, I should get a normal part-time job or do my own thing detailing.

    Fast forward to now, after doing hobby detailing for a...
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    Water Sheeting Method

    Hey everybody!

    I don't recall who it was I had heard this from on this forum, but I was at my wits' end with having waterspots ALL over the freshly washed car because I did not dry it RIGHT after...
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    Re: Dumb for first polisher?

    I got the PC, and if I end up starting to do more paint corrections, I'm going to invest in a flex. The PC is nice, but I really should have gone for the forced rotation.
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    Re: I GIVE UP! ('00 XJ Trail Queen)

    When I first got it, I took the polisher to it. After about 30 minutes, I thought about what the paint will be going through and ended up stopping right there and just doing my LSP.

    But I am...
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    Re: I GIVE UP! ('00 XJ Trail Queen)

    Luckily, she was not pristene when I got her so I did not have to deal with the first trail tattoos and bumps/bruises!

    I could never get a new 4wd for that reason, unless there is a dealer option...
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    I GIVE UP! ('00 XJ Trail Queen)

    Oh, the joys of being a detailer but also loving to hit the dirt!

    I've made the decision to cut the cord on the beautification other than the basic wash and paint protection and interior stuff....
  17. Thread: College Dollars

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    Re: College Dollars

    I so can't wait for that day! Mechanics is in the way though!
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    Re: College Dollars

    Thanks for the responses! I talked to a buddy of mine and he said that they like to schedule people for full days which leaves 3 days I can work.

    Being in sunny Florida where winter weather is...
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    Re: College Dollars

    Thanks for the responses so far! Just to clarify, the hobby I mention is detailing.
  20. Thread: College Dollars

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    College Dollars

    Hello!

    So..my funds are starting to get into the low 4 digits for school. I need to work but I need to decide between my hobby for money or a stable job?

    I was speaking with the manager of a...
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    Griot's Garage at Advanced Auto?

    Hello,

    I was in Advanced Auto picking up some parts and saw a small shelf with Griot's Garage products. I didn't catch any of the prices, but I did see a good number of their products.

    My...
  22. Thread: Cars + kids

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    Re: Cars + kids

    You could always walk out there with no pants and a tinfoil hat and see if the children want to go to space with you like you did in '94. They would be to scared to ever go near your apartment again!
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    Re: can I afford life

    Just an example, my dad says he's seen a lot of Dr. Engineers and Master Engineers who have no idea how to turn a wrench and would rather hire somebody with "less" school and more life.

    But take...
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    Re: can I afford life

    Don't be afraid of community college. I started out at the University, went well for a bit, and then I stared screwing around. Cut to about a year and a half later, I'm living back at home and...
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    Re: "Specialty" Detailing?

    I don't know about you being senile, but what you found is correct! Im the MAN

    It makes your hands sticky and doesn't come with the perfumes in the normal detailing-specific products, but it has...
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