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  1. southerndetail

    Dinner time...

    appx. 1.5lbs ground venison appx. 1.5lbs cooked turkey 1 large onion 5 jalopanio 3 garlic cloves 2 large cans tomato sauce 2 cans chili beans 2 cans whole corn kernals chili powder 1 small can chipotle sauce Cooked for appx 4hours
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    utility belt

    I have been looking all over for a utility belt that I could use to hold towels and spray bottles wilst I detail instead of using my pockets. Anyone heard of such a thing?
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    chamois wringer

    Has anyone used the bucket/chamois wringer from Autosport? I just ordered it and at $15 I thought I might give it a try.
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    Megs interior detailer

    I got some of this free from somewhere and decided to use it, and was pleasently surprised. Its not much stronger than strait water as far as cleaning goes but its a very good duster and works great on electronics. I also am pleased with its clean scent and natural look, I'm not fond of the...
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    moving to PA

    I'm taking the family and business north, I currently live in Charlotte NC one of the nations fastest growing citys and plan on moving to Reading PA. My concern is first selling the business in the times we are in, and second starting another one up. Right now my cup over flowith with business...
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    Rig Input

    I have decided to sell one of my rigs and need some input on how to go about getting rid of it. Everything in the van is for sale(together) except the chemicals and waxes which will stay with me, I am not selling this on the forum rather getting some ideas from some seasoned detailers. 1999...
  7. southerndetail

    help

    I got a car today with a set of kranze rims on it and who ever washed the car before used acid on them. Now usually this wouldn't be a problem, but the lip on these are polished aluminum with some kind of coating(not the traditional clear) on them I tried using some mothers metal polish. Doing...
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    sudsless wash?

    I thought I would play around with some low or no sud washes today and found that it can be done safely. ONR or DP 4in1 can be used on a dry car without any harm why can't I use it as my regular wash? I used about 3 ounces for 3 gal of water to that I added about an ounce of car wash, instead...
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    Business plan rough draft

    I threw this together it has not yet been proof read but I thought I would share Executive Summary Southern Auto Detail is an exclusive mobile detailing company currently serving the greater Charlotte area. Southern Auto Detail is owned and operated by Dustin Mecham. Dustin has been in the...
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    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    The Good (mmmmmmm) The Bad (67 Firebird) The Ugly
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    Foam Gun

    Got my long awaited foam gun today and may I say it was worth the wait. I detailed the wifes car long over do. PROCESS: wash twice with foam gun 1/2 wash soap(from local dist.) 1/2 citris clay SSR2 green light cut pad with PC some heavier spots got 2.5 and the rotory FK1 sealer topped with...
  12. southerndetail

    Zaino activator? poli-charger?

    I've got the Zaino activator and was wondering if it is like any other poli-charger. And if it is can I use it with all of my sealers to "enhance" the gloss and quicken cure time?:hmmm:
  13. southerndetail

    mobile and shop?

    I'm at a point in my career and life that I have to make a decision on what direction I want to take my biz. I am strictly mobile right now with two rigs, a full time employee(my PDR guy) and a part timer. I really want a home base other than my garage, I'm overflowing out also I want to have...
  14. southerndetail

    Car Show

    I have the Charlotte international car show this week and I am scheduled to wash 80 cars and detail 25. This is the first large car show I have done for this particular contractor, all the jobs I have gotten in the past have been pretty sweet. I'll make sure I post pics, not sure if there...
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    web page up grade

    did a couple of mods to the site added paintless dent repair a new "green" servace and a little twist to the gallery. Let me know what yall think. Southern Auto Detail
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    paintless dent repair?

    I will be interviewing a possible employee monday, He claims to have detailing experience. He might come in handy because he does paintless dent removal. If I hire him than I can ad that service to the menu. My question is how much do you think I can make off of him so to speak?
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    Home Made Extractor

    So I finally got around to making my extractor, here are some pics
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    glass vs paint

    Why is it when you apply protection to glass(rain x) and to the paint(poly sealer) at the same time that the glass seems to stay protected for longer. At least it beads for a longer time compared to the paint.
  19. southerndetail

    burnt

    So today I burnt the paint on a black Morano, I have been detailing for 8 years now and the last time I did this was in high school in auto body class. I feel like a complete idiot not only was it basically at eye level it was for the owner of the largest diamond dealer in Charlotte. :wall Its...
  20. southerndetail

    Need Help A.s.a.p!!!!!

    Just got threw meeting with the director of operations at a very upscale Mercedes dealership, they are interested in taking my Co. in as a contractor. I have worked at a few dealerships but not one of this stature, they told me to come up with a price list for anything from a simple service...
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