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jman30513 12-08-2006 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ichbinsobose
You support a family with this? Didn't strike me as a high dollar operation, but what do I know?

Yep. I'm the sole supporter. I do 3-4 full details per week at 200-300 per and do 15-20 wash/vacs at 40-60 per.

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

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d16forlife 12-08-2006 06:12 PM

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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.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/fi...3detailed1.jpg
Oh yeah, I did it all by hand :S. What machine do you use? I've been thinking about getting the Porter Cable one. :-\

jman30513 12-08-2006 07:01 PM

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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!

FooK 12-08-2006 07:09 PM

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I'll give you $10 to wash and vacuum my jeep, beeeotch

SkunT 12-08-2006 07:12 PM

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dam you make pretty good money with that? looks like you do a nice job.

jman30513 12-08-2006 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyard racer
dam you make pretty good money with that? looks like you do a nice job.

Thanks man. I do work hard at this. My biggest selling point is being mobile. You don't have to leave your ride or have someone pick it up. You just call me and I show up.

jman30513 12-08-2006 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FooK
I'll give you $10 to wash and vacuum my jeep, beeeotch

And you would get 10.00 worth of service too. Which would be me filling up my bucket with water.....


and leaving.

LOL!


N1ghtM0nkey 12-08-2006 07:17 PM

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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.

jman30513 12-08-2006 07:23 PM

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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.

Thanks. I just copied and pasted my posts. I forgot about the dark backgrounds here. I'm in North Georgia. Blue Ridge to be exact.

Thanks again for the compliments.

jman30513 12-08-2006 07:28 PM

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Here's another one. Hopefully this can be read easier.....

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: 8:30AM
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.

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