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Own a mobile auto detailing business. One of the more pervasive problems we have is that after we apply the wax, everything looks great. But then a few days later, there is often white residue from the wax around cracks, decals, and edges. The reason this happens is because in those areas, the...

A long time ago, I bought a 1qt metal paint can full of a product that was almost identical to Gtechniq C4 for about $500. It was marketed to me as a way to restore plastic and a temporary fix to deep scratches that could be applied at car dealerships. We used it to restore plastic as opposed to...

A few months ago I bought two of the expensive heated Durrmaid carpet extractors for a 2 of the detailers that work for me. Before we were using the cheap bissell little greens. I thought I was making a definitive upgrade to our equipment and they would be happy with me for providing them...

Just got a complaint from a customer because we were not able to thoroughly clean and wax the area between his truck cab and truck bed. This is what he said: "With a pick up truck there is an area between the cab and the bed that is VERY difficult to get to. I have used a brush with a long wire...

Trying to re-vamp and update our services. Currently we clean leather with 8:1 diluted woolite and condition leather with Lexol. I'm would like to know what the current industry standard for leather cleaning and conditioning is in a commercial environment? For a product to be good for a...

I'm re-vamping the steps that we do for out high-end service. I'd like to offer a glass sealant such as Rain-X or Aquapel. I feel like Rain-X may be perceived as too "low end" because it is widely known and available at any Wal-mart and doesn't last all that long. Years ago, we used Aquapel...

I'm currently using the Zaino Z-2 Pro and ZFX combination to seal my customers cars, but I'd like to offer customers an alternative and I'm afraid that I've slipped off the cutting edge of car care knowledge. What are some of the best options currently available for waxes and sealants...

Over the past few months, I've had two different customers have to call for us to come back out and try again to remove a rotten spilled milk stain. We are using a hot water extractor, carpet cleaner, and Odo-Ban from Sams Club. I do have an ozone machine, but I don't think it would have been...

Perks Card Anyone get approached by these people? Their sales game was pretty tight, but wondering if they actually deliver. Thanks! Chris

I use Folex as a spot remover in interior carpets. I find if APC and everything else can't do it, then Folex often times just makes the stain dissappear. The problem is, they are a pain in the *** to order from, they are hard to get ahold of, make me fax them stuff, and don't give me as good...

I just spoke with a chemical supplier today who informed me that wheel acid can be used on aluminum (the wheel acid actually was labeled "Aluminum Cleaner" which I thought was weird). He said its best not to use it on polished aluminum, but if a mistake is made, you can just polish it back with...

About 99% of what I learned about detailing aside from trial-and-error, I learned from this forum. However, I've noticed that this forum is heavily weighted towards a boutique brand of detailing that in my experience: * Is much more difficult * Has lower profit margins * Is less scalable...

About 99% of what I learned about detailing aside from trial-and-error, I learned from this forum. However, I've noticed that this forum is heavily weighted towards a boutique brand of detailing that in my experience: * Is much more difficult * Has lower profit margins * Is less scalable...

Hi, I am a detailer located in Washington DC. I received a call from a customer who lives in Richmond, VA who wants his vehicle detailed using Zaino Z-2 Pro on the exterior. This is too far away for me, but a good opportunity for a repeat customer for anyone in Richmond. PM me if...

I have a job tomorrow in which I have to remove an "Acrylic Modification to a Polyurethane Enamel" type paint. The technical support guy at the company who makes the paint informed me that it is very similar to vehicle paint. The product spec for the specific type of paint is located here...

I did some research and posted on here to inquire about the best polishing pads to buy for my detailers. I've decided to try out the EDGE series again. Does anyone here know where to get the best deals on these pads, especially if I plan to buy in bulk? Or perhaps someone might have a...

I did what felt like a fairly extensive search for an answer to this question before posting this and I was not able to come across very much solid information. I own what might be considered a medium sized mobile auto detailing business. I have 5 detailers who work for me servicing the...

One of my detailers was unable to remove a stain originating from Ketchup on a customer's 2006 BMW Z4 "Leatherette" seats. Leatherette is a synthetic leather that BMW makes. The customer seemed totally convinced that we didn't know what we were doing and that there is some product that we...

A customer claims that the camera in the rear bumber of a vehcile that I recently detailed shorted out and had to be replaced during the course of my washing it. The cost of replacing the camera is roughly $1000.00 I would be inclined to pay for it if I knew that it was my fault, but I...

I am thinking about starting a mobile oil change business this winter. Does anyone know anything about this? I've been doing some research and found that the profit margins are tighter and a strict route and steady customers are necessary, but the work is much more steady. Any knowledge would...