Recent content by A.P.D.

I have a lot of questions which I will post time to time and I welcome others to do the same too. Thanks in advance for any advice. 1. Do you allow employees or 1099 people to take pictures of the cars you work on?

I could use a little improvement when it comes to managing my calendar. -What do you guys use to book appointments? yahoo calendar for example, tablet, phone app or a book calendar? - What info do you take down? name, address, phone number, car etc etc? I have been thinking about...

2013 is almost here I was woundering if you guys have any resolutions? Mine are #1 increase prices #2 cut down overhead to increase profit #3 save alot more money and pay off debt #4 Up sell #5 let my buisness work for me not the other way around

My question is once you apply it do customers feel no need for your services anymore? I notices alot of guys installing these great sealants but is it bad for the customer relationship? I know you can clay the car but at the end of the day I bet they only remember it last for a very long time...

I'm curious which bluetooth devices you guys use or reccomend? Someone told me sweat maybe causing my devices to fail

Although I love working on really nice cars, I love doing soccer Mom vans too. I like the look in the customers eyes when they first look at the vehicle :jaw:. I did the full interior however I only took a few quick pics. Before During After Thanks for looking -Andre

i currentlet have a 2006 express. I am considering trading for a 2009 sierra and buying a trailer. What are the pros and cons owning a enclosed trailer?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a mobile detailer and I'm woundering how important is my image? My work is good but "Am I in the kind of business where my image will get me further". First impressions last and lately my van has turned into...

It happens to all of us however it has been happening to me alot lately. Twice last week I am calling a customer to tell them I will be arriving soon and ...."sorry but...." Now I have a big hole in the middle of my day with nothing to do and my over head is still adding up. Thanks fakes I...

Im considering buying a foam cannon. I seem there are some powered by pressure washers or air compressors. 1. Does anyone have one or used one that is connected to an air compressor? 2. Has anyone used both if so how do they compare? 3. what are the real benifits of a foan cannon ? 4. I...

Its going to be a cold winter , just woundering what other detailers especially mobile are wearing (pants)? When I work from home I like to wear my house shoes, am I the only one???:chuckle:

I figured it was pretty oxidized to start with but the cleaner wax did an amazing job removing it. After finishing i noticed it had a patchy cloudy look in some areas( didnt look flat) . Is this due to the oxidation and i should have used something stronger(oxidation remover)? I used a purple...

I woundering what other people are using to wet sand (besides by hand) Im looking for a good machine thats good for newbies

How do you polish black plastic and carbon fiber? I'm looking for correction?:help:

My corrections are coming out good however on smaller/skinny sections I am looking for some improvement. I have the porter cable with the 3' inch pads but feel i could do a better job in these areas , any suggestions???