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I have a few clients that want motorcycles Opti Coated. I have zero clue how to price this. Am I correct in assuming that it will take half a syringe of product? Will it take less? While I understand that every bike is different, how would you go about pricing the polish and prep work...

Your business name is important. Your quality is important. Your phone number is important. Advertising is important. The is a new feature that brings together all of these important things. Yes it costs money, monthly. Yes, I think it is with it. This new service is called Star...

There are many different facets to the volume business. I am not going to talk numbers, because that is what is focused on. I want to share some ways that my volume business can be profitable. These are other marketing techniques and attention drawers designed to make cash. Now, just...

Doing some reading, I ran into the technique where someone clays their car using spray wax, and it leaves it buttery smooth. I could see this being a huge waste of Wax, unless you diluted it with QD, but then would the results ve as good? But Claying with wax have me an idea. What if I...

<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'comic sans ms', cursive;">Time -versus- Customers <p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-family:'comic sans ms', cursive;"><span style="font-size:14px;">A Look Into Time...

Hey guys, I'm curious if anyone has used the product from www.super-seal.com? I have run into a large group of people who tote this as the best thing since sliced bread. I haven't used it myself, so I can't make any claims. Has anyone else used this?  What does it compare to? This is a...

One huge sector of our industry is Rv work. If you have any insight into this sector, whether it be pricing, equipment, method or products, please contribute. This thread is for any useful information pertaining to Rv detailing.

You are not worth it Autopia. Too many amateurs who think they can run their mouth all the time

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Best thread ever...

GPS experimentation in progress.

Looking at another current thread http://www.autopia.org/forum/topic/132600-my-led-frankenstien/ I saw the very professional setup pictured below (not my picture)     Wow, this is quite a professional setup.  Very impressive.  I am sure that this provides quality results, and allows...

NOTICE: Please Leave questions about marketing out of replies for this thread. We want this just to be links and shares, so that it doesn't get bogged down. If we create this properly, it can help many of the members here. I do realize that there is another link topic. This thread...

Many people will look at the join date on your account, and assume things based on this. Sure, you can get some general information, but it is not always correct. What does join date mean? It doesn't mean that a person with older join date is more experienced. It doesn't mean they...

I am focusing on quick high volume work for dealers. If I Opti Seal the entire vehicle, I have just lost further changes to clean their car as it will be good for months. Optimally, I would like to get called one a month to do an entire lot of cards at a dealership. My thoughts went on...

You can be in for quite a long conversation, if you start talking "shop" with a detailer. If you get on the subject of polishes and abrasives, debating about SMAT, or talking about vinyl trim and tire sidewalls.  This is part of the love that many of us have for the business. It is that...

This thread is for your Horror Stories and Nightmares of what you must deal with with Budget Customers.  In my opinion, when you charge low prices, then you get a customer that is going to try and take advantage of you.  Am I wrong in this stereotype?  According to other Autopian's...

I am in a very blessed position to have a foot in at a dealership.   Long Story Short, I have a meeting in the middle of January. As I am writing this now, it is the 11th of December, so that gives me just over a month to prepare.  The time is a bit of a blessing.   While I believe...

http://www.solousa.com/store/flypage/handheld_sprayers/1201.html Getting a chemical resistant spray bottle on the cheap is a difficult thing to do. The easiest way is to find something that was designed for harsh corrosives. I might have found a good alternative. Please tell me your...

Hello Autopia!   As always, thanks for the intelligent conversation, the quick replies, and the outstanding helpfulness!    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   I am looking for an alternative similar to the Tornador Blastor...