Recent content by rebel88

I'm trying to remove a large number of swirls and scratches with my PC on my black Ranger. I'm currenty using a LC Orange Cutting Pad with Hi-Temp Medium Cut Leveler and have not been able to achieve the results i'm looking for. I was thinking about stepping up to the Heavy Cut Leveler with...

I need to wash and detail my car but don't have a place to do it due to my apartment complex. I have a 10x10 EX UP that I sometimes use at my in-laws house but I always seem to be out in the sun and can't ever get the surface to cool down. Their garage is not an option. Can you guys recommend...

About a year ago I purchased TOL medium-cut and light cut polish, as well as some Klasse AIO, and Trade Secret wax. Needless to say these items got tossed into the tool box in the bed of the pickup and forgotten until today. Are these products still okay to use if the've been subjected to...

I just updated my website and now have the ability to post articles and discussions. I would like my website to become a place where my customers can go and learn about the processes and techniques of detailing. Therefore, if anyone has any articles on detailing that I can post (with full...

I was surfing the internet today looking for a company to replace my fiance's brakes. I came across a local comapny that offers up to a 20% discount for making the appointment online. Do you think this would be viable for a detailing company. I know you are decreasing your revenue, but it...

I was wondering how important it it to your clients that you provide your own water and electricity? Do most people get upset when you hook up to their water or prefer that you bring your own? I'm trying to find a way to go totally mobile (i.e. bring my own water and generator), but am...

I recently got my domain name registered and now have a website to show for it. I am still building it, but have at least got the homepage up with some basic text as a place holder. Please check it out and let me know what you think. I'm looking for all sorts of opinions good and bad...

Alright guys i just purchased a huge christmas present for myself. I went crazy at TOL and ordered: Trade Secret Light Cut Medium Cut AIO SG 303 Vinyl Protectant 303 Spot Remover Safest Wheel Cleaner Grape Tire Dressing Engine Cleaner Engine Dressing Bug Remover LC Pads - Blue LC Pads - White...

I am considering a fixed location for a detailing business and wondered approximately what the average square footage was for those who have a fixed setup. Also, how did you got about finding your location? Was it a lot of drving around or did you utilize a website of some sort? Thanks.

I'm thinking of purchasing some TOL products and wondered if this was the correct order of applying the products I'm looing at. Hi-Temp LC Paint Perfection Glaxe AIO Trade Secret I have a black car and hoping this will restore this process will restore the shine and depth back to it. Thanks...

I recently recevied the Griots Garage car wash starter kit as a gift and had an oppertnity to try it out this weekend. I really like the car wash and the wheel cleaner (This stuff smells great. I almost thought I could drink it it smelled so good). Both did a great job and were as advertised...

I know I have been asking a lot of questions lately (ok only two) but I need to start somewhere. I am trying to develop a business plan for a detail shop and one of my points why a customer wants a hand washing/detailing is that automatic car washes can imbed dirt with high pressure water and...

I am trying to work through all the various processes of starting my own deatiling service, but I have been able to find little information concerning wasterwater and its reclamation. I tried searching zoning websites, water utilites, etc., but had no luck. So, I guess I have two questions for...

Hey guys I need your help. I have a black '98 Ford Ranger with mild/moderate swirls and some serious bug stains. What would be the best method to polish these out? Should I go with Meguiars brand and use the paint cleaner, polish and then wax or do I need something more abrasive? Also if I...

I just registered and wanted to introduce myself to this forum. I live in Austin, TX and am interested in setting up my own detailing service. I have been reading various posts over the past couple of days and have learned a lot. If anyone in the area has some advice feel free to send it. I...