Recent content by doged

I'm beginning to believe no reason exist for target ( income) household marketing. For some reason the post office mailed 1000 flyers to a newer housing development that is half of my target ( income) demographics. I have never received even close to this many bookings so fast. :think: Go...

I’m going to be in Santa Barbara, CA. June 3rd for the dog parade. Yes, Doged is going to a dog parade Saturday June 3rd. LOL............... Like to hook-up for a beer and some BS with SB detailers!!!. PM me if you like.

I’m purchasing a Makita BO6040 Dual-Action Polisher so what backing plate and pad size combo do you recommended 5"- 6.5" or 6"-7.5"? Thanks -D

For some reason we have had a run on ultra picky people!!! This guy walks in and get's on his hands and knees looking under the rocker panels of his Lexus SC. I said, was that worth getting dirty to see the panels are clean. This clients Lexus was spidermans dream when he brought it in and now...

I was analyzing some carpet cleaning advertising and noticed what they charge to clean a sofa. To have a franchise carpet cleaning company come out to your house and clean your leather sofa is $169.00, $139.00 for fabric . WOW, are front and back seats of a car the size of a sofa? Yes!!!

High cost of freight has been coming up lately as I anticipated because of rising fuel prices. Thus my plan on becoming a local car care dealer in Central California. Times change quickly!!! Still looking for a distributor? Is high freight cost going to eliminate the middle man internet store...

We have a local Car Show (50 cars) coming up in a few weeks to raise money for troubled kids. I made a call to the show coordinators and offered a exterior detail for the raffle donation. They thought it was great and its all for a good cause. We usually do a charity every other month.

It would be interesting to find out how many professional detailers ( full time business owners ) are on this forum? How do we find out, a poll?

Does anyone see a “growing opportunity� for a wet sanding service? With Orange Peel being prevalent on everything OEM, Maserati to VW, could this service become a very valuable asset.? What are you dealership detailers hearing??? I know, I know, OEM paint is difficult to wet sand!!!

I received a phone call the other day from the YP concerning interior detail pricing. After identifying the exact condition of the interior (filth) with several probing questions, I estimated the price, $145 (reconditioning). The phone went mute for a moment and then I asked, what price were you...

There is good money in Overpsray Removal so I’m effectively pursuing some kind of marketing for painting contractors. I don’t want to work with the insurance agency’s for the various reasons. One road block painting contractors don’t have addresses in the YP. Any ideas how to mass market?

This may help some of you detailers who have your trucks, van, trailers, etc, with your company information on it. We have precariously parked early in the morning in key positions at major events race tracks, car shows, county fairs, concerts........... You have to kind of scope it out because...

More help from Mr. Arrogant!!! I saw a ad placed by my competitor ( a detailer that’s “trying� to compete� against me) Now they paid about $700 per ad and did three of them. This is what the ad consisted of in it’s (body). Class is in!!! What’s the...

Had a great time in Las Vegas checking out the dealership. The Maserati's was kind of disappointing at 120k + with bad orange peel although lighting was not forgiving. The shop was really cool. They estimate they sell 300+ Ferrari out of the dealership / casino in a year. Not bad since that is...

I need to find the pro that has the monkey with glasses logo from Sac,CA.. I think he has a ultrasonic brush cup holder cleaner thingey for sale.