Great Mobile Detailing Weekend

512detail said:
have you ever used the 6.5 hp shop vac? that`s what im using and I wish it was a little more powerful

been considering a new vac
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I don`t think I have, at least not during a detail. We don`t have one here in the garage either. But I love my Max Vac except the small capacity. It`s got a lot of power and I`ve sold lots of Max Vacs to different detailers and they`ve all been happy. The hose is very easy to handle too. If you want to try one out you can always place an order here and return it if you don`t like it.

Mr. Slick said:
woah nice streak! My biggest streak is 3 cars in a row in our parking lot but that rarely happens.
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Next time you have to MAKE 4 happen! :) Businesses should be easy. Just offer a group discount. I`m considering bringing a friend next time and knocking out as many cars as possible.

Mr. Slick said:
Ahem! you`re supposed to say "I charged the amount I thought was a fair amount" and if they ask for advice you say "charge what you think is fair and price depends on your geographical location....." That seems the norm on every detailing forum ;)
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Hey normally I would say that lol.
 
That`s insanely crazy Ray. It takes me like close to two hrs to wash a car in my shop let alone outside like I did up till last fall which took longer. Maybe I`m to much a perfectionist.

And I can never just wax a car even if that`s what they want, I generally polish it at my cost of time, not a great practice I know


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Vega@Autopia said:
Next time you have to MAKE 4 happen! :) Businesses should be easy. Just offer a group discount. I`m considering bringing a friend next time and knocking out as many cars .
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My next detail is going to be in a new apartment lot. Exterior polishing, so that will give me time to meet people and see if I can schedule more jobs hopefully!



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Great work! How long does the 60 dollar detail wash and wax take you ?

If you know what is the total cost of product used on the detail. From what I see sixty bucks is a deal !

I couldn`t do all the work interior , exterior complete with wheels , hydro for sixty bucks and bank much ? It`s gotta take an hour and a half if your motoring.
 
Wow Ray! Mad props to you.:rockon I did 2 cars back to back last Sunday and I thought i was the biznit :blink: :rolleyes:
 
Civicclutch said:
That`s insanely crazy Ray. It takes me like close to two hrs to wash a car in my shop let alone outside like I did up till last fall which took longer. Maybe I`m to much a perfectionist.

And I can never just wax a car even if that`s what they want, I generally polish it at my cost of time, not a great practice I know
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I can take my time like I did on the Subaru, but can pick up the pace if I have to. I try to not take more than 1.5 hours on a wash and wax, but the first wash and wax I did on Saturday took me closer to 2 hours because of the interior and I almost ended up charging her more. I do always clay the glass during washing (quickly with a cobra clay mitt) because it takes almost no time and makes having streak free glass MUCH easier.

Stop polishing for free! lol

JSFM35X said:
Great work! How long does the 60 dollar detail wash and wax take you ?

If you know what is the total cost of product used on the detail. From what I see sixty bucks is a deal !

I couldn`t do all the work interior , exterior complete with wheels , hydro for sixty bucks and bank much ? It`s gotta take an hour and a half if your motoring.
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Costs about $8 in supplies. Shampoo, APC, Tire Dressing, PB Leather Stuff and Glass Cleaner don`t cost much when you buy gallons at a discount. The most expensive costs are Hydro2 and FerreX. If you purchase a liter of Hydro2 (at 20% off) and dilute 1:5, it will cost around $2.80 per car. FerreX is about the same per car which I use as a wheel cleaner. That still leaves about $52 of meat on the bone after covering costs.

But the wash and wax packages are really there for maintenance on corrected cars, or for the initial hook into more expensive detail packages. I`d rather just work on a single car all day like I have scheduled in 2 weeks on a black Pontiac, but sometimes you gotta give the people what they want lol.
 
Hydro2 is pure magic. If you are a detailer and have not tried it do yourself a big favor and buy some. I have not tried it at any dilution except 3:1. Do you think 5:1 will reduce the longetivity or the dirt repellancy of Hydro2? Is there any way you could do a follow up on the cars you used Hydro2 on at 5:1? Hydro2 is a great product with more manufacturers coming out with their copy. Of course Hydo2 is a copy of Tac Systems Water Glass, maybe rebranding would be a better word than copy.
 
Ray: Are you using a foam gun for this work, or pressure washer and cannon? - And you`re drying all of them with the turbo dryer, yes?
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
Hydro2 is pure magic. If you are a detailer and have not tried it do yourself a big favor and buy some. I have not tried it at any dilution except 3:1. Do you think 5:1 will reduce the longetivity or the dirt repellancy of Hydro2? Is there any way you could do a follow up on the cars you used Hydro2 on at 5:1? Hydro2 is a great product with more manufacturers coming out with their copy. Of course Hydo2 is a copy of Tac Systems Water Glass, maybe rebranding would be a better word than copy.
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I think it will hurt durability some...but I think it should still offer better protection than a spray or carnauba wax which is the industry norm. I`ll try and get updates on that Volkswagen since I`ll likely be washing it at least every other week.

JustJesus said:
Ray: Are you using a foam gun for this work, or pressure washer and cannon? - And you`re drying all of them with the turbo dryer, yes?
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Foamaster Foam Gun. I bring along my 50` Rubber Continental Hose (I`ve thought about upgrading to a Flexzilla) and sheet most of the water off with the nozzle off the hose. Then DP Turbo Car Dryer focusing on panel seams and emblems. ONR at QD dilution with a guzzler drying towel to wipe off any remaining water.
 
Vega@Autopia said:
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Foamaster Foam Gun. I bring along my 50` Rubber Continental Hose (I`ve thought about upgrading to a Flexzilla) and sheet most of the water off with the nozzle off the hose. Then DP Turbo Car Dryer focusing on panel seams and emblems. ONR at QD dilution with a guzzler drying towel to wipe off any remaining water.
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Thank you for the specific info! And for even answering questions I didn`t think to ask. You da man!
 
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