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    Building Client List

    My business is picking up after 2 weeks in business. I already have 3 regulars weekly and 2 biweekly. I'm looking for ways to collect customers information to send specials and such not. Maybe even a little reminder. How would you guys suggest collecting information from the customers such...
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    Got A Detail Business?

    If you got a detail business PM Me if you would like to be added to a new directory.
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    How much extra to clay bar?

    I'm not too sure I have a rough Idea but trying to see how much you guys would add on to a price for claybar. On a Regular size car, say a Nissan Altima.
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    Volvo now can see the day light.

    This job came ok very nice and customer gave me a $35 tip. $85 for this volvo. And she is now on my weekly plan. Very nice I'm sure I don't have to put this but it will be Before and then After. Same process as my last Deluxe Wax
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    Another Wax Job

    No before pictures left camera home
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    Tire Dressing?

    I'm looking for a thick tire dressing where I could use a paint brush to paint it on. When I worked at The Mitsubishi Dealership I used some kind but can't remember the kind. If you have any ideas of a good Tire Dressing then please post here.
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    Deluxe Wax today with a Few Freebies

    I did this 99 Ford Explorer Today At TG LEE and got 3 more appointments afterwards. Very nice day. Took me 1.5 hours and I did the engine for FREE and Conditioned the Leather. Hope you like the pics Didn't take none of the engine before because the guy didn't say anything about it when I...
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    What Program Do you Guys use?

    Or do you just use paper receipts? I'm getting ready to add a Laptop in the back of my setup once I FINISH the floors as I didn't have a chance to do today got 3 calls all for Deluxe Waxes which are $50.00 so that was a quick $150 today and made $37 in tips. All referred by the ladies at...
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    Best Wax To Use On Dark Colors

    I use a orbitor not a PC or a Buffer. It's much bigger and I use that to apply the wax. I can't find a picture of one at this time.
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    makita 9227 and SSR1

    I'm looking to get some poorboys chemicals basically waxes, polish, compound. I'm looking for something that I can do a 3 stage with Buff Polish Wax What would you guys suggest I try out. I want it basically for darker color cars and also what type of pad would you suggest. I use the...
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    Detailers With Websites?

    For all of you guys with websites, would any of you be interested in making a page for say partners and list by state and/or city just incase someones stumbles on your site in another area? If so let me know I would love to set something up. I mean we are all here to help each other and...
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    Daily Journal

    Plans For the Day. Which I will post if it's ok and have you guys critique it a little. 7-8 Daily Clean of my Truck 8-10 Selectively place business cards on drivers windows 10-11 Go talk to lawyer 11-12 Hopefuly run into someone who needs there car done. 12-1 Hit some used car spots If...
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    Anyone Else Do This?

    When I detail an engine I leave the car running and after I finish hitting with water I leave it running a little longer just to make sure no water is blocked up no where. I was taught that way 6 years ago and it works everytime. After wards I do on with the rest of the car and before...
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    PC and Buffer?

    From the look of things it looks like its a difference. I've been detailing for over 7 years and never used one, that is if it is different then a Buffer. Is it? If so what kinda jobs do you use it for and where can I get one at?
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    My Hook up

    Here is my hookup that I just finished 5x8 enclosed trailer. Let me know what you think of it. And a picture of me.
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    Water Treating Wood?

    Does water treating the wood really work to make the wood from messing up when it gets all wet? I'm thinking about doing it for protection?
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    Started Detailing Business - 1st Day $135.00 not bad

    Passed out flyers and price list yesterday and got a call from a Washington Mutual (Bank) Did 2 Wash-N-Waxes and 1 Express Wax. Not bad for 3 hours of work. Well actually 4 setup and moving of the vehicles. Here are a few pics, didn't take none before had my sister bring camera up there after...
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    Water hooking up to pressure washer?

    I got my trailer and trying to figure out how would I go about hooking my water tank up to my pressure washer. The end hook up of the water tank is 1 3/8 and I'm lost.
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    Marketing a new business?

    I have several ideas which I will be putting into play but still looking for other ideas which I haven't thought about. Got any?
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    Raising Funds?

    Anyone have any hints for rasing capital for a new detail business? Was thinking of going mobile but just found the prime real estate for sale on the main strip zoned and all. The traffic will be great. Any help would be nice.
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