My new detailing business....(Pics)
12-08-2006, 06:04 PM
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Re: My new business....(Pics)
Originally Posted by ichbinsobose
You support a family with this? Didn't strike me as a high dollar operation, but what do I know?
8 months ago it started out with me making about 300.00 per week. In about 4 weeks I was at 600.00 and now 1200.00.
I now have over 170 clients and most have their rides cleaned on a biweekly basis. Remember, there are 15 real estate companies in just my county with 20+ agents per. This is my bulk. Lot's of money up here. Believe me.
Oh yeah, I'm not bullshitting any of you. Call my references.......
Here's another I've done when I did the SL....
New day.....new client. This is one of 3 I did today. They are referrals from the marina owners. This couple has some very nice rides. I felt very proud that he choose me to handle and maintain them This one is just a gem. I've always loved Jags but this is beautiful. I has only 29K on on the odometer. He bought for his wife when he retired. It's her baby. Now it's mine!
Start time:
9:00AM
Finish Time:
12:00PM
Payment:
250.00
XMT #3
(Used EDGE2K Yellow Cutting Pad at #5 PC setting)
The finish was pretty heavily swirled. Sun was hiding so no good before shots but they were there.....promise. #3 took care of them as usual. about 5 minutes per panel. No dust and no fuss. Full sun too when I was mid way.
Poli-Seal/Polish Combo
(Used EDGE2K Orange Polishing Pad at a #5 PC Setting)
I just wanted to take care of any marring left by XMT#3. Also wanted to just amp up this white some and give it more protection.
Pinnacle's Liquid Souveran
(Used EDGE2K White Finishing Pad at #3 PC setting)
Man I love this stuff still! So easy to use. Only takes a little too. Leave the finish soft and smooth. Oh yeah, reflect damn well too!
Other Products Used:
Meguiars Detailer Line Super Degreaser
(4:1 on engine, tires, and wells)
Meguiars Detailer Line APC
(10:1 on interior sufaces, leather, and mats)
Meguiars Detailer Line Wheel Brightner
(4:1 on wheels. Let sit for 2 minutes per wheel and brushed)
Armor All Tire Foam
(Tires and wells. Let sit for 5 minutes and wiped clean with MF mitt)
Armor All Tire Gel
(Applied with supplied applicator)
Pinnacle's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner
Befores....
Start time:
9:00AM
Finish Time:
12:00PM
Payment:
250.00
XMT #3
(Used EDGE2K Yellow Cutting Pad at #5 PC setting)
The finish was pretty heavily swirled. Sun was hiding so no good before shots but they were there.....promise. #3 took care of them as usual. about 5 minutes per panel. No dust and no fuss. Full sun too when I was mid way.
Poli-Seal/Polish Combo
(Used EDGE2K Orange Polishing Pad at a #5 PC Setting)
I just wanted to take care of any marring left by XMT#3. Also wanted to just amp up this white some and give it more protection.
Pinnacle's Liquid Souveran
(Used EDGE2K White Finishing Pad at #3 PC setting)
Man I love this stuff still! So easy to use. Only takes a little too. Leave the finish soft and smooth. Oh yeah, reflect damn well too!
Other Products Used:
Meguiars Detailer Line Super Degreaser
(4:1 on engine, tires, and wells)
Meguiars Detailer Line APC
(10:1 on interior sufaces, leather, and mats)
Meguiars Detailer Line Wheel Brightner
(4:1 on wheels. Let sit for 2 minutes per wheel and brushed)
Armor All Tire Foam
(Tires and wells. Let sit for 5 minutes and wiped clean with MF mitt)
Armor All Tire Gel
(Applied with supplied applicator)
Pinnacle's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner
Befores....
Afters....
Interior, Engine, and Wheels/Tires....
(I'll post the other two up tomorrow.......here's a sneak peak of one!)
(I'll post the other two up tomorrow.......here's a sneak peak of one!)
12-08-2006, 06:12 PM
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Re: My new business....(Pics)
Looks really good. I'm getting into detailing too.Nothing as detailed as you though. I just did the A3 la couple of weeks ago. I hit it with a clay bar while washing it. Then I used some "The wax shop" polish and hit it with maguires wax afterwards. I ahve a few paint chips on the hood I need to fix also.
Dont have any befores but here is an after shot.
Oh yeah, I did it all by hand
. What machine do you use? I've been thinking about getting the Porter Cable one. 
Dont have any befores but here is an after shot.
Oh yeah, I did it all by hand
. What machine do you use? I've been thinking about getting the Porter Cable one.
12-08-2006, 07:01 PM
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Re: My new business....(Pics)
I use the Meguiar's G100. It's the same at the Porter Cable (PC) 7424 but with a lifetime warranty......costs about 20.00 more but worth it. I just purchased a rotary. It will cut my times in half and get better results. The PC is best though for the average detailer or home used. I love mine and will continue to use for waxing and sealing. Saves my arms!!!
That car looks great bro. Deep and wet. Nice by hand too. RESPECT!
That car looks great bro. Deep and wet. Nice by hand too. RESPECT!
12-08-2006, 07:15 PM
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Re: My new business....(Pics)
Originally Posted by junkyard racer
dam you make pretty good money with that? looks like you do a nice job.
12-08-2006, 07:17 PM
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Re: My new business....(Pics)
Originally Posted by ****
I'll give you $10 to wash and vacuum my jeep, beeeotch
and leaving.
LOL!
12-08-2006, 07:23 PM
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Re: My new business....(Pics)
Originally Posted by N1ghtM0nkey
Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking? Maybe I missed it in the thread...but the black text makes it extremely hard to read your posts.
The cars say enough about your work though.
The cars say enough about your work though.
Thanks again for the compliments.
12-08-2006, 07:28 PM
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Re: My new detailing business....(Pics)
Here's another one. Hopefully this can be read easier.....
After one pass of XMT #3
Been awhile since I've posted a full detail. I've mainly been doing wash/vacs and mini-details. I did 8 wash/vacs on Tuesday.....4 Denallis and 4 Escalades!
This one was a referral from my local Chrysler dealership. The owner had back surgery so the car went unwashed for 7 months. Being black and in the sun all day.....it was bad.....very bad.
Here's the regimen for this one:
Start time: 8
0AM
Finish time: 4:00PM
NXT Car Wash
(Clay barred entire car....wheels too.)
XMT #3
(EDGE2K Yellow cutting pad with a #5 setting followed by a #4 pass)
Hood, roof, and trunk took 2 passes. I did this in direct sunlight on a black car. No dusting and no pad clogging.
XMT #1
(EDGE2K Orange polishing pad at #5 setting)
Used this to polish out the paint. There was some minimal marring where I made 2 passed with #3 and this process took it right out. Once again in full sunlight. Not one problem.
DP's Max Wax
(Applied by hand....removed by hand)
I worked one panel at a time due to the heat. Went on and came off like butter. Left the surface feeling like silk. The hood, roof, and trunk revieved 2 coats.
Other Products used:
Purple Power Degreaser
(Wheel wells and tires)
Woolite 10:1
(All plastic, leather, and carpets)
Armor All Tire Foam
(Wheel wells)
Armor All Tire Gel
Stoner's Invisible Glass
I am very impressed with the XMT lineup. It's product do what they say they can. As for Max Wax, I believe this is still the best value out there.
Befores:
This one was a referral from my local Chrysler dealership. The owner had back surgery so the car went unwashed for 7 months. Being black and in the sun all day.....it was bad.....very bad.
Here's the regimen for this one:
Start time: 8
0AMFinish time: 4:00PM
NXT Car Wash
(Clay barred entire car....wheels too.)
XMT #3
(EDGE2K Yellow cutting pad with a #5 setting followed by a #4 pass)
Hood, roof, and trunk took 2 passes. I did this in direct sunlight on a black car. No dusting and no pad clogging.
XMT #1
(EDGE2K Orange polishing pad at #5 setting)
Used this to polish out the paint. There was some minimal marring where I made 2 passed with #3 and this process took it right out. Once again in full sunlight. Not one problem.
DP's Max Wax
(Applied by hand....removed by hand)
I worked one panel at a time due to the heat. Went on and came off like butter. Left the surface feeling like silk. The hood, roof, and trunk revieved 2 coats.
Other Products used:
Purple Power Degreaser
(Wheel wells and tires)
Woolite 10:1
(All plastic, leather, and carpets)
Armor All Tire Foam
(Wheel wells)
Armor All Tire Gel
Stoner's Invisible Glass
I am very impressed with the XMT lineup. It's product do what they say they can. As for Max Wax, I believe this is still the best value out there.
Befores:
After one pass of XMT #3
Afters:
