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  1. Tex Star Detail

    Have you heard of FW1? (Not FK1)

    So I had a detail today, and an Officer (military) walks up and askes how much.etc..........I look over his Explorer, and it looks nice. Very clean and light swirls. Interior was just about as clean as you can get....just about. I gave him a quote for just the inside, and he asked what type...
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    Detail from Hell...6/6/06

    First thing I should say, and I kick myself.....I did not charge the camera last night:mad: :nutkick I had it on the list to do before I went to bed, but it slipped my mind. Anyways. Up today was a WORK TRUCK. 1994 BLACK Dodge Ram. Longe Bed, Extended Cab. And let me tell you, it was a...
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    Have you had a REPO?

    Like the title says, has any of you ever had a REPO on a car or anything else for that matter? Or a voluntary repo? -Chris
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    Lets hear your answer on these Q's????

    These questions were on another forum with no replies. Let's hear your answer. ****In Reference to ALUMINUM Wheels**** Question 1: What is the difference between clear coated and "naked" rims? (kinda easy) Question 2: (the one I know MANY want to know) HOW do you tell the difference between...
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    FINALLY, picked up a detail!

    Man, has it been a long time! Got a call this afternoon from a guy on the military base here. Has a 96 Dodge Ram Extended Cab...BLACK in color. Anyways, he said he was given my name and number from the guys at the quick lube place....where I advertise. (Owners and I are friends) Said the...
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    I had to get a job.....

    So, my detailing business has been dead slow. I have not had a paying customer in weeks. Money quickly went from the business end to the surving side. All money going into the business for supplies and advertising went away to bills. Bills are all now past due. Grrrrrr. The feeling sucks...
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    Computer Guru's...I NEED MAJOR HELP!

    I have an older computer....I'd say about 4-5 years old. eMachines T2460 256 MB DDR and 60 GB Hard drive.....stop laughing...haha I had it wiped clean about...oh....2 years ago. Pretty much surf the car forums, read email, download pics here and there. So here is my problem. It has been...
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    Updated trailer part 2...Vinyl DONE!

    Wifes Uncle has his own Vinyl sign business. Only took him since I started the business to have him do this for me. Finally got it done the other day. Cost for me......wait for a couple of months and a wash and wax on his daughters car.:D Here are the pics. I told him I wanted my number...
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    Police cruiser vs. Grand Prix

    Seen this down the road from my home. Figured I would take a few pics. I was on the way to the Airshow again....
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    Attn. Texas folks....

    Anyone going to TMS Laps for Charityon 5/13???? You get to take your vehicle out on the track for 3 laps. Would be a great place to meet up. Not sure if I will be there yet. Though, they have another one in September. Maybe we can all have a get together. Some other folks from southern Ok...
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    Going to my first Air Show.

    www.centraltexasairshow.com Cannot wait. Anyone been to one before? Tomorrow, the B-2 Bomber will be there.:D Wonder if they would let me wax a few planes....LOL I get in VIP WOOHOO!
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    Another marketing idea.

    I am still working on the how, but here is my plan.....thought of it about 5 minutes ago. Seems I had little luck with the boxes I placed out at the lube shops. Here is the link..... http://www.detailcity.org/forums/professional-auto-detailing/17412-a-marketing-idea.html I was offering $20 off...
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    Check This Out!

    I thought it was pretty neat. Guy has chip that starts a car. No keys. Had a chip implanted in his hand too. http://www.benscaraudio.com/images/MOV00113.MPG
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    Cheap customers part 2 with pics. (56k read a book)

    Previous thread with story...... http://www.detailcity.org/forums/professional-auto-detailing/18061-cheap-customers-make-me-laugh.html So I went to look at the Explorer today and it was not there. They had traded it in for a Ford Five Hundred. I guess the uy wanted it detailed before hand, but...
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    Cheap customers make me laugh

    So I finished a little job today, and headed to a quick lube place to shoot the breeze with the owners. One of the owners/ friend pulls up to have his oil changed, and we striked up a conversation. Seems he is a hunting guide on the military base here, so his truck was filthy. He drives a...
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    Odd call today.

    Well, I advertise at a quick lube place. Well actually 3. I know the owners of them, which is a good thing. Most of the time, I hang out at one of them and shoot the breeze. So I get a call today from the owner, asked if I could do some emergency work. I said sure,,,nothing going on today...
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    Updated trailer. New generator and sides

    I picked up my Generator yesterday, finally. Bought it at Pep Boys. ""2500 running watts, 3125 maximum watts. Easy start, 5.5 HP, fuel-efficient OHV engine. With two 120V outlets."" Also, had a chance to weld some sides on my trailer. Took it to a welding shop and got a quote for $100...
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    I'm baaaack

    Got back from my trip last night. What a week. Looks like I have alot of reading to catch up on. Only 1300 new posts. I drove straight up to Missouri from here. Just stopping for gas. Think I was up a total of 30 something hours. It took between 10 and 11 hours to get there, but I was up...
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    I am out of here!

    Going on a road trip! Leaving this evening from here in Texas to head up to Missouri to visit family for Easter. I'm driving at night so all the kids and wife will be sleeping. LOL. Just me and the road!!!! Depending on the kids' bathroom breaks, it should take about 10-12 hours. I once...
  20. Tex Star Detail

    Partial detail on my Trailblazer

    So, I had some time today and decided to clean up my truck a bit. I know I should have a spotless truck, being I am doing mobile detailing, but with all the kids......hahahaha. It's like the plumber with the leaky faucet. So I did the exterior only. I did not dress any plastic or rubber on...
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