imported_animes2k
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So I've gone ahead and ordered a bunch of 4oz sprayer bottles and a couple of gallons of QD, along with some decent-quality MF towels. I intend to give these to clients when I deliver their freshly-detailed cars, as a bonus/thank-you gift.
My cost is under $4/client, so it's not a huge deal, monetarily.
The other thing I'm planning on doing is writing up a maintenance instruction sheet and putting it all into a plastic bag.
The instructions would include some of the basics of caring for the car, some suggested products and techniques, do's and don'ts, MF care instructions, etc. Basically it will tell them how to care for their cars, making them better-educated detailing consumers. I figure that many, if not most of my clients won't be hiring me for a bi-weekly wash and wax, so it's best for them to do it right if they're going to do it themselves.
Perhaps this could lead into product sales, as well, if I chose to go that route.
I know some folks might consider this a bit against the idea of the business - i.e. don't tell them how to do it because they won't have need for us as detailers. However, I believe that this will only generate MORE business, because it shows that we, as detailers, are more concerned with the care of their cars than making more money off of them.
Perhaps they'll see that there's really too much involved in the proper maintenance of a car's finish and interior and will actually translate to MORE wash/wax customers. I don't know, but I wanted to get some opinions from the pro crew.
The other thought I had was to get a magnetic sign that we could affix to customer cars when we return them - for those who we pick up and drop off. Basically "Freshly detailed by XXX.. call xxx to get your car all spiffed up!" That and a sandwich board for the driveway when we're working on location.
Thanks for any input.
My cost is under $4/client, so it's not a huge deal, monetarily.
The other thing I'm planning on doing is writing up a maintenance instruction sheet and putting it all into a plastic bag.
The instructions would include some of the basics of caring for the car, some suggested products and techniques, do's and don'ts, MF care instructions, etc. Basically it will tell them how to care for their cars, making them better-educated detailing consumers. I figure that many, if not most of my clients won't be hiring me for a bi-weekly wash and wax, so it's best for them to do it right if they're going to do it themselves.
Perhaps this could lead into product sales, as well, if I chose to go that route.
I know some folks might consider this a bit against the idea of the business - i.e. don't tell them how to do it because they won't have need for us as detailers. However, I believe that this will only generate MORE business, because it shows that we, as detailers, are more concerned with the care of their cars than making more money off of them.
Perhaps they'll see that there's really too much involved in the proper maintenance of a car's finish and interior and will actually translate to MORE wash/wax customers. I don't know, but I wanted to get some opinions from the pro crew.
The other thought I had was to get a magnetic sign that we could affix to customer cars when we return them - for those who we pick up and drop off. Basically "Freshly detailed by XXX.. call xxx to get your car all spiffed up!" That and a sandwich board for the driveway when we're working on location.
Thanks for any input.
keep us updated on that.... that's awesome!
