Recent content by Heff

Hey guys, I have a new detail shop with pretty good frontage/traffic, and I was wondering what kind of temporary sign or banner would pull people in, kind of like an impulse purchase? I know it's gonna have to be quick and cheap business, like while you wait washes and waxes for next to nothing...

I have a big delaership that I'm getting set up with to do their cars, and they want to see my proof of insurance, what kind of insurance do detail shops have? I'm thinking maybe bonding to cover damage to vehicles while at my shop? I also pick up and deliver, so maybe on road ins too...

Does anybody here offer paintless dent repair? If so where is a good place to get tools and or training? The glue and dent puller method looks simple, if it really works, thanks Heff

Hey guys, I just got a chrysler sebring witha black convertable cloth top. It's not too dirty, so a wash will probably clean it well, but what can I use on it to clean and protect maybe shine it a little. Preferably something easy, safe and that I can get locally, like at autozone etc...

whats the best all wheel safe wheel cleaner? I'm going to be doing enough kinds of wheels soon, that I dont want to risk anything, and I know even some of the so called all wheel cleaners actuall have in fine print do not use on certain types of wheels, so what actually safe on all wheels? I...

Hey guys, I guess this is for the people who have an actual shop, not mobiles, how does the rain affect your business, does it just stop on rainy days, or just slow down? Technically I can wash, dry and detail clients cars inside, but when it leaves my shop, it's going to get dirty and wet, so...

Well, I am finally taking the plunge, I just rented a shop to start my detailing business full time, and I know with the anticipated high volume, I need to switch most of my products to commercial or bulk items. My main item that I need some advice on is waxes and polymer sealants. What are some...

Does anybody know of any atlanta area suppliers for commercial detailing supplies, like the ones that have a truck and deliver to your shop? I heard there was one called crystal magic or something, but I can't find any contact info. I also would prefer not to order stuff, just local in stock...

Hey guys, I put about 90 of these flyers on select cars last week, and haven't got one call yet, I also did the same with my business card the week before with the same result, so I just wanted to know if this is normal or if ther's something wrong with my flyer, or price. Basically my flyer...

I'm starting to get into more volume as far as clients go, but I'm still doing private clients only no commercial account yet, and for the average car with about 5 years of average scratches and swirls, I have been using megs dacp with a foam polishing pad, then swirl remover with the same pad...

hey guys, I do part time detailing on the weekends, and I was wondering if you guys could give me any tips, or suggestions. almost all of the cars that i detail are in need of the same thing as far as buffing goes, 1-6 years old , minor swirls, spiderwebbing, etc. what I have been doing is...

Hey guys I'm detailing a nissan truck this weekend and it has alot of that grey textured plastic, all over the truck, and I'm going to tape it off as best I can but what works best for removing wax/compund from that kind of plastic?

hey guys what is the best way to remove oxidation/scratches from headlight lenses? I know of a couple of products made specifically for this, but I'm looking for someone who has tried them or something that works so I don't have to go through the trial and error, thanks, Heff

Hey guys I have a question reguarding the meguires professional line. I do part time detailing on the weekends, about 2 cars a week, and most of the cars that I get are about 3-7 years old, with no major oxidation or problems, just the usual signs of neglect and drive thru car washes...

Hey guys, I'm a part time detailer just, 2-3 cars a week, and I was reading a detailing article that said most pro's use a glaze on their customer's cars. I have used meg's show car glaze , topped with p21s on car's for a show or for pictures , and it looks great, but I have always considered it...