Recent content by AquaHawk

I noticed recently that, when I steamed a friends car, the plastic faded(Luckily he wasn't upset, he's selling it) I have a cheap steamer, so I'm thinking I'm using it too close. Can anyone else relate? How do you use your steamer, so when I buy a better one, I will do it 100% correct. Also, I...

My business has been really slow recently. On average I usually only get 1-2 people a month. (But I don't offer any polishing or anything, not yet but soon. Also that was when weather was colder.) I am hoping to get more calls and clients. What can I do? I have flyers, online ads, business...

On my grandparents van there are some pretty hefty scratches (looks like key scratches) I don't have proper tools (like a paint depth gauge) but I just want to make it look better. So I was going to wet-sand it for them to improve the look because it is bad. The van isn't worth much considering...

I have been looking at PDR and think it's really neat and like it because it has to deal with cars and is something that takes skill to master. So I was wondering, what is the market for PDR? I mean, you can have clients, but how does it work if you want to go to a body shop or auction, do you...

So I was wondering, if it is safe to use a clay bar with soapy water? I heard that it can cause marring? I used a clay bar with soapy water before and noticed no marring whatsoever, but maybe the paint was extremely hard? What do you think? Is this a safe alternative to lube? (I even heard it's...

What's your favorite car? I'd say mine is McLaren MP4-12C I'd say it's my favorite because how it looks, the colors they spray their cars with are amazing! I love the Volcano Red and Orange. Beautiful! I hope to have one in 1-5 years! :)

Tomorrow I have to do that bus, so I read some stuff here and there, and I have these high quality 100% Egyptian cotton towels and I was wondering If I can use those on the surface? I really don't want to do this, I have MF towels, just not big ones. But, is it safe? Even if I just "dab" the car...

Which do you prefer? I like using Adwords Express, personally. But in the future when I offer more services, I might change to the regular adwords.

This truck, was soooo unbelievably dirty. I swear it was in a swamp. The pictures will show for themselves, but I warn you, it is terrible! I don't have any after pictures, besides one (my phone died) but trust me, it looked 100% better! I guess I can't really "brag" here *shrug* :(...

Someone called me, about 30 mins from me. Anyways, this guy wants me to detail a 14 seat bus. (like a pace bus) which is cool and all, but I think he just wants a wash + black tires + windows + Vacuum + Dash + Possible Stain removal. I found it hard to quote, because I've never done a bus and he...

I was wondering, how do you get into detailing car dealerships. And how should I charge? Also, today some Autotransport place called me and I tried to get in touch with the original caller, but no success.

Right now I am in a Partnership, so I guess when speaking to a customer, or labeling anything toward the business, I can use "We." But, what if I am solo, do you still use "We?" Or what about if you are talking to a customer, do you use "We" or do you use "I?"  I guess when using "We" it...

I know I could have put this in the Machine Polishing sec. but it seems nothing ever gets answered there. Anyways just a quick question, I know you can burn through CC (clear coat) with a machine, but not a PC or (I think?) Griot's Garage polisher. But what if you are detailing a car that has...

Hello there, I am having trouble, I use to have a google page, where if you'd search detailing or mobile detailing etc. I would pop-up, now I can't find my page. I also received a call about claiming my page, and if I don't my info would be lost. What's going on? I think its called Google Places.

I know the topic is weird, and I'm sure this is the first post like this. (maybe) Anyways.... what types of clothes do you wear for detailing? Do you wear cloth, polyester, etc. etc.? Just curious, because one of the next things I plan to do is make my business outfit. (I'm still stuck on color...