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I'm going to make this simple for you. I currently have a PC and have had it for about 2 years. I love it. But, when facing intense swirls, scratches, oxidation, etc., I'm going to need a rotary. I've searched on here and elsewhere and can't get a clear anwser to the following question...

I did a search on here and elsewhere about the Professional Detailing Technician Association and I found alot of old posts. But, I was just wondering if any of my fellow colleagues have any updated views about this association? I'm interested in joining, but there's not really alot of...

I haven't posted in C&B for along time!! I found a bunch of photos of some of the details I've done recently. I'll try to remember the process for each vehicle. First up.. Black Envoy: 1. Wash with Meg's GC 2. Clay 3. NXT 4. Ardex Topaz paste wax Black Escalade: Same process...

I'm looking into changing my business name. My current name is A.J. Barnes Automotive but I wanted something more catchy, memorable, etc. I came up with a few names but I would like to get your guys opinion, and if you can think of something better. Thanks! :wavey 1. New Age Mobile...

I'm not sure if this was posted or if you guys ever read about his, but I just read this article on mobiledetails.com... Amazing! :down

:p I've been trying to create a logo for my business for I don't even know how long and I can't get it to where I want it to be. (Professional, simple, etc.) Does anyone here know how to design logos, or does anyone know of someone who does? Contact me at ajbarnes@ajbauto.com. The...

As many of you know I live in Philadelphia and I am a very loyal Eagles fan........ :sadpace: The soap opera going on with this team is just pathetic. I'm trying my hardest to disconnect myself from the drama and focus on my business, family, etc. The T.O. drama, the injuries, division in...

I haven't posted in C&B for awhile... The following detail photos are a few of the details I found and was able to get photos of. Please excuse the photo quality as my skills are in detailing and not photo taking...yet! :D First up is the monster Sterling Dump Truck. I care for some...

I was just browsing through some of my old posts and threads back when I first joined and could not stop laughing!! :rofl Some of the posts I put up looking at it today makes me very embarassed to say the least :hide: The good thing is it shows how much knowledge you can gain in such a short...

Does anyone know of an online or offline program where you can use a picture of your vehicle and see what type of wheels would look best on it?? :wavey

I haven't posted in C&B in awhile... First up is the Infiniti SUV. Two step process. Wash: Meg's GC Clay (Horizontal sufaces - new vehicle) Klasse white pad Good ol' #16 by hand AA on tires & wheel wells IG on glass

What size trailer do you recommend for my business? I'm planning on getting an open utility trailer to haul a 50-90 gallon water tank, pressure washer, and generator. Instead of an open utility trailer, should I go for an enclosed one or just get a open one? I'm new to trailering and I'm a...

I spent majority of last week at the paving company doing their personal vehicles (3 vette's) and detailing the trucks again. All three vette's were one step with Poorboy's EX-P and were washed with Meg's GC. The trucks were the same process as before..Wash with Meg's GC, spot clay, spot polish...

Wait until you see the reflection shot of the Envoy!:eek: First up is a fellow autopians vehicle. I don't know his user i.d. but I'm sure he'll chime in.:) Lincoln LS (Black) & Modded! Check out those wheels! Process: QEW wash, clay, polish with DACP polishing pad speed 6, NXT LC...

I'm not sure if this was discussed before... I was pretty bored so I figured I would go and take one of those free online IQ tests, which was actually a cool test. I scored a 111. Try it out at http://www.allthetests.com/tests/iqtest.php3 The following shows where you stand based on...

Ahhh, the good ol' minivan detail. M & M's, oreo's, pretzels, gum, you name it...all over the place!! This was just an interior detail. 1. Thorough vacuum (seats taken out, etc.) 2. Clean solution consisted of: woolite, 2 ounces of A2Z, water, and a 1/2 ounce of fragrance. This...

I have been searching and searching and searching, but I can't seem to get insured anywhere for business liability insurance. I tried State Farm (sorry, we don't insure mobile auto detailing businesses), I tried Nationwide (didn't get back to me), and so on and so on. Could it be the state or...

The time has come for me to hire an employee. The problem is obvious and popular....nerve wrecked about doing this because I want to make sure whoever I hire is as passionate about detailing as I am, reliable, flexible, etc. I tried in the past with my cousin who told me he knew how to detail...

Sorry no before pictures. Trust me, you wouldn't have wanted to see them anyway!! This was pretty badly swirled. It took alot of time and effort to get the paint the way that it looks, but the owner was happy and is scheduling his other vehicles and got me some business in his office.:)...

This is going to be short as I can not feel my hands, arms, and the rest of my body right now!!:bawling: :D Detailed 3 trucks this weekend, only got shots of two that I did because the other one had to leave. I'll be washing these trucks every week giving me yet another reason to get a trailer...