Recent content by tooklean

I'm looking for more creative ways in which to use my digital camera for detailing you know somerhing other than before and after photos. If you have any creative suggestions or feedback please share.:cool:

I was exploring the possibility of adding window tinting to my shop. How does one get started in this add on service and is it expensive? and is it hard to learn?

Several months ago I was inquiring about how effective yellow page advertising could be. Let me tell you for me its been a nice investment. I am getting several calls on a weekly basis but most importantley I am converting these calls into customers. On occassion I still hand out flyers and such...

I most recently read an article in my newpaper that talked about how some small businesses have branched out from their main concept to add additional services i.e greenhouse/ ice cream stand, barber shop/ smoke shop and they seem to be finding some degree of success. I myself have a parttime...

About a month ago I washed & Waxed a Fordf150 ext cab lariet Big beautiful truck which was well cared for. the gentleman called me yesterday would like to have the truck cleaned up again which is great I charged him 190.00 last time now this time around I know how he keeps the vehicle should I...

I currently use a lighted message board in front of my shop to advertise specials. To my knowldge I don't think I have gotten any customers from this form of advertising. My question is this for you guys that use this type of sign what kind of messages do you put up that have actually drawn...

I need to find a system in which to get detail customers to patronize my weekly and bi weekly service packages. After people have their vehicles detailed theywill inquire about maintenance packages which is good but what can I do to sign them up while the interest seems to be high?

on this forum we talk about the great pride we take in our detailing and returning vehicles to there near showroom condition. How do you guys detail your fixed location or rigs u know keeping them cleaned and organized for you fixed guys do you do major or minor landscaping around your buildings...

I have done a couple of full details over the past few weeks and the cars still look great 3 weeks later. Either my skill level has really improved or my product choice is much better. I talk with these customers when I see them and they say they havent done anything to the cars since a last...

Today had a little free time and was thinking about detailing as usual. As you guys know I do this on a part time basis for the past 5 weeks I have been averaging 2 full details per week which feels very satifying to me because I am able to give these cars my full attention and I'm not over...

Today I was going through the classified section in my local newspaper i saw a commercial grade carpet cleaning machine which probably retailed for about $400.00 when new I got it $50.00 its a Carpet magic extractor on castors with a stainless steel wand I figure it will help me clean interiors...

I most recently sold a few gift certificates that folks wanted as presents for loved ones. here is my question do you guys ever put an experation date on the certificate. please share.

Last year my wife purchased a steamer from walmart. Its not commercial grade but I took it over to the shop and have been using it to freshen up car interiors gives them a nice crisp look do any of you other guys do this?

What is the most effective way in which to get rid of yellow road paint from wheel wells and lower door panels?:D

What is the most effective way in which to get rid of yellow road paint from wheel wells and from lower door panels?