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First off a disclaimer, I will take ANY excuse to go to Nashville! Let me start by saying again that I DO NOT own a car wash but just like the NRCC show in Atlantic City I make connections as a detailer. There are many brands at these car wash shows that also serve the detailing industry and I...

I actually enjoy using my m18 Milwaukee polisher. Depending on the work I usually run through 2 batteries per vehicle. It provides enough power for wool cutting and the variable speed makes it nice for foam finishing work. What’s your thoughts on cordless in the detailing industry?

Hi all, When I was that the car wash convention in Atlantic City a few months ago I was able to talk with a few Gliptone reps and explained to them that I was a detailer interested in their products. They kindly gave me a sample bottle of their "Graphene Black" Trim Restoration Coating to take...

I just got home from the NRCC / Car Wash Convention in Atlantic City and even though it was designated for car wash owners I made some great connections and learned so much. I have attended the event before and will continue every year. This event had some good information for detailers too...

I really love paint correction! The buffing of black vehicles can be a big task for even the most experienced detailers but when the stars align, and it all just comes together this is what you get. There is no ceramic added. Just a multistage process of good wash, clay bar with decontamination...

I am in PA. and wanted to see how business or your detailing job has been going in other parts of the Country. My 8 - 5 job at the Chevy dealership is super busy and my side detailing business is thriving. Like I said in my intro I used to have a full time shop and mobile but during Covid it...

No matter if your mobile or shop based always present a professional image. Keep every appointment and do consistent work. Treat the customer with the high end sports car the EXACT same as a soccer mom with a mini van. Price you services fair but do not underprice yourself, that’s the quickest...

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When I opened my shop many years ago I used NextDoor.com to place some free ads and within the first month had 8 new clients, the following months provided similar results but then I had previous clients referring friends and family. By the time I shut my doors during Covid I had 125 regular...

I have been a detailer for 18 years now and strive to learn more everyday. I currently do mobile on a PT basis and work as lead detailer at a Chevy dealership. I am a certified detailer member with MC of the IDA. Thankfully I live about 30 miles from the Kleen-Rite warehouse in PA and can pick...