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    I got robbed blind

    Having been in the auto detailing business for over 33 years I had an employee who worked for me for 24 years, thats right 24 years. I trusted him like a brother. This man was part of my family. He saw my children grow up and we shared many of the same dreams, I actually considered him my best...
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    Marketing idea that really works

    I am always trying something different to increase the volume of our business. This year I decided to make a deal with my present customers and my future customers. When our present customer is picking up his or her vehicle we give them 6 referal cards. It has their name on it, our name on it...
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    Dead mans car

    We did a mazda 626 today. The customer who brought it in was the sister in law of the dude who took his life in that particular vehicle. He started the car in the garage and died of carbon monoxide poisoning leaving the garage door closed and the windows in the car down. We did another vehicle...
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    New idea for 2004 season

    This year when we are finished with a customers vehicle, we will put a car cover over it until the customer picks it up. We are doing this for two reasons one to protect it and two to give the customer the awe factor when they pick it up. Two guys will go over and remove the cover witha great...
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    Barrett-Jackson Auction

    If anyone has a chance to watch the speed channel this weekend we detailed six Collector Cars for the auction in West Palm Beach this past week. I never saw so many awesome cars in my life. A Jag that we did was just purchased by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted.
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    A Must See

    The 3rd Annual Mobile Tech Expo is set for Orlando Florida on Jan 16th and 17th 2004. This expo is for those wanting to start a new auto detailing business or an already established business. This is a great event for newbees and experienced alike. Contests, seminars and demostrations. Much to...
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    How many miles would you drive for a great detail

    Tomorrow I feel honored to detail a vehicle for a gentleman who is driving 600 miles to have he vehicle detailed by our shop. He is a previous customer who moved to N. Carolina. In three years he has gone to numerous detail shops in N. Carolina only to be disappointed in the results. He has...
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    Other detailing forums

    With Autopia being the best site for detailing info on the web, what are your second and third choices.
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    Tire Shine Review

    I want to take the time to talk about an awesome product. In all the years that In have been in the Automotive Detailing field I have never used a product that does everything it says it will do like Looks Wet No Mess tire shine. I have been a big fan of stoner for about 12 years. I thought that...
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    Marketing your detail shop

    This is probally one of the most asked questions in the detail business.How do you market? Who do you market to? Who can answer these questions? Well I was asked by American Clean Car to right an article about this. You can read this in the April Issue. To get a copy their address is Clean Car...
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    A new convertible

    Hey guys whats your opinion of the best convertible out there today under $50,000. I looked at the Volvo, BMW, Saab. Which vehicle will hold its value. Saab is the only one offering 0% financing. Looking for opinions
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    Concrete on vehicles

    I received a call today that a company splatted concrete over 30 cars. anyone have any ideas of getting this off.
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    L&s 501

    Does anyone know where I can purchase L&S 501? Best wax .com does not even answer their e-mails.
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    Tips

    How much was the largest tip you ever received and what was the price you charged the customer. We received a $100.00 tip on a $169.95 detail
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    L&s 501

    Has anyone tried collinites new L&S 501 acrylic protectant. Your opinions please.
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