Anyone else only do luxury vehicles and sport cars?

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eric77

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I am currently only working weekends, so I obviously don't have as many slots to fill. However, I just can't imagine working on some of the cars I see in the click and brag section. A large part of why I do what I do is that I LOVE the cars I work on. I think the "worse" car I have done is a late 90's lexus es or perhaps a Navigator and I havent seen a car like that in months. Maybe I am just spoiled, but I just can't picture myself enjoying working on some old honda or the likes.



Anyone else find themself only working on luxury vehicles? :waxing:
 
That would be nice.



But, in my area, there are not that many luxury vehicles around for me to only just do those type. With two car payments, two kids, getting a house soon, and trying to grow my business, I'll take on a Pento any day! :chuckle:
 
Yes it would be nice to pick and choose!!! I like to look at the skill level of the detailer in click & brag, not new cars that look excellent with a QD. Could be any auto?
 
I like a nice mix, I really don't care what it is. Detailing the old Hondas has advantages as well--for *me* it's all about fine tuning my skills and attempting to improve my process. The more the cars that I do, the better my chances are at improving my skills. Also, a lot of the Honda owners *really* appreciate when they see their car completely made over to look new, these clients become your best source of new business--they tell *everyone* about you.



So basically I don't care if it's a Porsche or a Pinto, I focus on the task at hand and attempt to improve my process through experience.
 
Ya, I agree with that ^^^. Sometimes the "lowliest" of cars have the nicest owners who are very happy to see their car restored, and they always manage to send you referals. Of course it is nice to work on a sexy NSX now and then too. :)
 
Honestly, I have only worked on a handful of cars that aren't either luxury or sports cars. I guess that's one of the perks working in a nice area like the eastside.



Hopefully ill have some exotics under my belt soon.



Nicest detailed car to date: 2005 e55 wagon.



Jordan
 
Detailing has helped me reduce my snob factor when looking at cars. I used to thumb my nose at "General Motors" so-to-speak, but now I find that myself appreciating the subtleties in those cars and trying to figure out what designers and engineers were thinking of when they made them. My attitudes have now changed and I try to make every car seem special again, maybe more special that it was ever intended to be. Sure is nice to do a kitted TT or Z8 every now and then, but I love the Grand-Ams and Geo Trackers just as much, because it's what that owner 'owns' and it's all they've got. I just love tranforming it and making them love what they've got. It intrigues me to try to find the beauty on each car, and then exploiting it once it's found. That said, I have a TT to do this weekend and a Bimmer 645 drop top next. :xyxthumbs
 
personally, myself, i aim only towards the higher-end autos... if i see someone with a mb, lex, linc, something nice... i walk up and start a conversation.. ushally starting with "hey, is that your ____ outside?" and then i start seeing $... ill do almost any car, but if i can get the same clientelle level--whether it be hoopties or luxury--ill take working on a nicer vehicle...

i pride myself on my work.. in all aspects of life as well so if working on a nice CLS keeps me motivated to make it the best.. i say why not?



other than that i do friends and family.. which of most are respectable autos...
 
I also seem to track the higher end market, which I love. I have done my share of junkboxes (rats in the engine compartment was a nice touch), but tend to focus mostly on higher end vehicles now. Once you get into the niche, it seems to grow from within quickly. Most of my clients know of each other, so word of mouth spreads quickly-both good and bad. But in the end, money is money. I have no probelm detailing any car so long as the owner respects it and takes care of it.
 
Most of my details are mid luxury and up but I still do Accords, Maximas, etc. What I almost never do is Ford or GM sedans (other than Cadillacs). In fact, the Buick Park Avenue the other day was the first GM sedan I can remember detailing this year. It seems that domestic sedan owners don't love their cars the way import sedan owners do...and after doing that Park Avenue, no wonder. Hard to be passionate about cheap looking plastics, bland instrument panels and design by committee.
 
I've been doing everything recently, its all great turning something mediocre into something in brand new condition and seeing the owners reaction.
 
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