Recent content by wicho661

Auto detailing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Has anyone read this? It's simply dismal, drab, distraught and even disingenuous. While the entry is correct in its own right, its current language can be rather vague. I'd suggest that people do quick searches on the intrawebs before they...

Square mobile payment system goes live on iPhone, iPad, and Android this week (video) - Engadget https://squareup.com/features Could help getting more people who 'only use plastic' in the mobile field, or even at your shop. Do you think people might still be a bit apprehensive? Or...

Hey, is there anyone in Valencia or the San Fernando Valley (or close by) who uses a Flex XC3401? I want to check one out before I commit to buying the machine + pads. Pro-Detailers: I'd love to observe if you're willing.

5 details this week. My Detail = Clay + Cyclo + Rightlook Polish on a light cutting pad then sealed, but worked in rather slow and not in a time is money method. Interior carpet hot water extraction with Preface pre-treatment spray. And the 'rest of the detail'. The only reason I...

Now, I understand the question might seem broad since "economy" factors in so much, but it seems that most businesses took a massive hit since the first quarter of 2009 and it's eating certain service industry businesses alive. For me, I have taken a major drop. It is almost impossible for me...

I want to know the fellow professional's take on the matter at hand. I prefer to meet clients before actually performing a detail to work out a deal. I inspect the vehicle and have the paperwork ready for the scheduled detail. For the inspection, I like to meet them in my highly detailed...

I just spent 7 hours on an 02 boxter owned by a cute 40something year old lady. She asked for perfection. None of the other detailers in my area have been able to remove the scratches. Sorry, no pictures... I swear that I almost had a heatstroke. This vehicle was by far the toughest ive...

I covered only the prefix on the second photo so you could see the typefont. So what do you guys think? Does it look professional?

Heres a picture of my hood. Note the imperfections that I couldnt remove due to their deepness. This is on a 1995 Chevy Suburban and all compounding/polishing was done with a Cyclo. I tried reflecting the sun as much as I could. Sorry that I dont have any "before" pictures.

I just started up my mobile detailing operation... problem is, I dont have many clients. What I am asking for are proven methods to market on your feet. Any ideas, analysis or whatever else is greatly appreciated.

Do any of you market to this nitch market? If so, does it work?

What are your opinions of this company?