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I'll use this thread to post pictures of vehicles I've completed. I will also use this thread to post pictures on shows that I attend. I'll try and share my process for each vehicle. I've been doing this as a hobby for about 3 years and never thought I would be this busy.

 

I'll start with this already very clean VW Golf R. It had wash marks that was very difficult to pick up on camera. I used the PCP with the Orange Foam pad with the Flex. That removed all the defects with the exception of a few deep scratches. The sun wasn't out by the time I was done so I didn't get too many pictures.

 

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Up next was this 56 Chevy. The car had been in storage for about 10 years. The paint wasn't terrible but was very dull. I did a few test spots and the orange foam pad and PCP did the trick once again. I tried the orange microfiber. Due to the single stage paint after about half the hood pad got so clogged up that I could not duplicate the results.

 

I finished this one with Liquid paint Sealant.

 

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 I've been doing this as a hobby for about 3 years and never thought I would be this busy.

 

 

Care to share how busy?  I am in year 1 of seriously enjoying the hobby, mostly my own cars, friends and family.  I've done a handful of paid jobs in the last few weeks and am considering trying to solicit paid work more regularly.  What were your biggest obstacles?  How often are you doing paid work?  Of course, all if you don't mind sharing.

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As far as how busy, I'm pretty much booked thought the end of June. I schedule cars only on the weekends and have thought about taking a few on during the week just to catch up. I try an balance the detail work with spending time with the family. Basically my 'free' time is spent detailing or attending shows and car meets. All detail work is paid in some way or another.

The biggest obstacle has been pricing jobs accordingly, it's hard to tell a buddy you're going to charge them $300+ on a detail job.

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I think one of the biggest obstacles to pricing work is being willing to walk away from a job which is sometimes easier said than done.  I know I've priced jobs and had customer say no over the price.  It's tempting to see what they would pay, but if I don't value my time and effort, who will? 

 

Shane

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  • 3 weeks later...

Lexus RC FSport in for a new car prep. Which will include an extensive paint correction. The dealer sure did a number on this beautiful paint.

 

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