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Having been in the auto detailing business for over 33 years I had an employee who worked for me for 24 years, thats right 24 years. I trusted him like a brother. This man was part of my family. He saw my children grow up and we shared many of the same dreams, I actually considered him my best...

I am always trying something different to increase the volume of our business. This year I decided to make a deal with my present customers and my future customers. When our present customer is picking up his or her vehicle we give them 6 referal cards. It has their name on it, our name on it...

We did a mazda 626 today. The customer who brought it in was the sister in law of the dude who took his life in that particular vehicle. He started the car in the garage and died of carbon monoxide poisoning leaving the garage door closed and the windows in the car down. We did another vehicle...

This year when we are finished with a customers vehicle, we will put a car cover over it until the customer picks it up. We are doing this for two reasons one to protect it and two to give the customer the awe factor when they pick it up. Two guys will go over and remove the cover witha great...

If anyone has a chance to watch the speed channel this weekend we detailed six Collector Cars for the auction in West Palm Beach this past week. I never saw so many awesome cars in my life. A Jag that we did was just purchased by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted.

The 3rd Annual Mobile Tech Expo is set for Orlando Florida on Jan 16th and 17th 2004. This expo is for those wanting to start a new auto detailing business or an already established business. This is a great event for newbees and experienced alike. Contests, seminars and demostrations. Much to...

Tomorrow I feel honored to detail a vehicle for a gentleman who is driving 600 miles to have he vehicle detailed by our shop. He is a previous customer who moved to N. Carolina. In three years he has gone to numerous detail shops in N. Carolina only to be disappointed in the results. He has...

With Autopia being the best site for detailing info on the web, what are your second and third choices.

I want to take the time to talk about an awesome product. In all the years that In have been in the Automotive Detailing field I have never used a product that does everything it says it will do like Looks Wet No Mess tire shine. I have been a big fan of stoner for about 12 years. I thought that...

This is probally one of the most asked questions in the detail business.How do you market? Who do you market to? Who can answer these questions? Well I was asked by American Clean Car to right an article about this. You can read this in the April Issue. To get a copy their address is Clean Car...

Hey guys whats your opinion of the best convertible out there today under $50,000. I looked at the Volvo, BMW, Saab. Which vehicle will hold its value. Saab is the only one offering 0% financing. Looking for opinions

I received a call today that a company splatted concrete over 30 cars. anyone have any ideas of getting this off.

Does anyone know where I can purchase L&S 501? Best wax .com does not even answer their e-mails.

How much was the largest tip you ever received and what was the price you charged the customer. We received a $100.00 tip on a $169.95 detail

Has anyone tried collinites new L&S 501 acrylic protectant. Your opinions please.

I have been working on a promotion for the spring. I will be purchasing gift certificates from a top notch steak house for 1/2 price. {Example a $50.00 gift certificate for $25.00} I will be using this slogan this spring in order to entice my current customers to send me new ones and to get new...

Congratulations fellow autopian for your recent article in the Professional Carwashing and Detailing Magazine. Anthony operates a detail shop in San Antonio Texas. He owns Ultimate Reflections and details many Doctor's vehicles.

Went to an all corvette car show today. There was over 200 awesome vettes on display. There was a dude there selling Lusso wax. He told me that you would compare this wax with souveran. I am just wondering if anyone ever heard of it or has used it.

Can anyone tell me the exact thickness of the clearcoat on new cars today? Also what is the total thickness of the entire paint job? I believe that it has changed since 1986.Thanks

If anyone is in the Orlando area this weekend you must attend the Mobile-Tech & Trim Expo at the Radisson Hotel which is at the entrance to Disney. There will be exhibits, workshops, demos and seminars. This is a great way for the up and coming detailer to learn. For more info...