All in one for a cheaper job?

Mr. Slick

Mr. Slick

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Well I got some in laws coming back to Palm Springs this fall. last year I detailed their van. it was my first job for a customer. they paid $80 for the exterior but I went with 105,205, wax. now I know it should be about $175 or higher for that level. I usually don`t cater to cheapskates but they aren`t too cheap and I get other customers who want washes and waxes by seeing me work around the complex. Also they are very happy with the work and can bring me more customers (who will pay full price) I`m looking for an all in one that`s good with a dual action. All they want is the van shiny, not every scratch removed but you get the picture. I`m thinking about $80 for a one step polish.


Edit: They bought a new van an they will bring it this year. Here`s a pic of last year of their old van. I went all out because I don`t usually get customers who want it polished.

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Also I charge $75 extra to shampoo the carpets and seats, give it about 3 passes. Seems good to me but not sure if I`m short-changing myself...
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blackfire TPS ... it works down to NOTHING - or almost nothing

or my #1 AIO - Poorboy`s Polish w/Sealant (sun friendly too) and wipes off so ridiculously easy even if you do the entire vehicle and then wipe it off
 
512detail said:
blackfire TPS ... it works down to NOTHING - or almost nothing

or my #1 AIO - Poorboy`s Polish w/Sealant (sun friendly too) and wipes off so ridiculously easy even if you do the entire vehicle and then wipe it off
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Thanks, I`ll have to try that. I might still top it with a sealant for durability. I got a half gallon of synthetic 2.0 think that would be good?
 
Mr. Slick said:
Thanks, I`ll have to try that. I might still top it with a sealant for durability. I got a half gallon of synthetic 2.0 think that would be good?
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If you want to stick with Meguiar`s, D151 is always an option. White wax is pretty potent. Same abrasive load as M101. Top it with D156 and you`re done. Did my uncles can with that combo and it did very well.
 
I`ve had great results with HD Speed, can`t go wrong with it. I`ve gotten surprising levels of correction with it as well when paired with a cutting pad. Recently started using polish with sealant again and will need to get a feel for which one I like mre
 
Have had some success with Chemical Guys V4...which game me the results in my avatar.....only down side was it was a little more effort getting the pads clean afterwards
 
Haven`t tried the Blackfire, but HD Speed works so well for me at what I want it to do that I couldn`t care less to try anything different. Cuts well for an AIO if you need it to, no effort at all to wipe down, and looks great
 
Hmmmm nice. I can try different approaches. They`re my sisters husbands parents that live in a condo nearby. They don`t care what I do to it. Just shiny it up and clean it. Good practice.


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Downside is they are pretty frugal. It`s not a new van it`s just another caravan a few years newer than the one they had.


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Finish Kare`s AIO is inexpensive and works very well IME, and it actually finished down better than PB PwS on one of my cars.
 
The only "one step" I have ever used was Optimum`s Poli-Seal. It was so easy to use and I was so pleased w the results I never found the need to buy anything else. Probably the most "user friendly" product I have ever tried. Eliminates fine imperfections in the paint and leaves behind some pretty decent protection as well. Zero dust as well. Can be used w a finishing or polishing pad depending on the condition of the paint.

Having said all that - I have heard good things about Poorboy`s World Polish with Sealant as well although I have never tried it.
 
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