Holder Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 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. moparbrian, 19.5 Dually and Grey Ghost 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 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. Redbeard, CTFocusST, Kingsford and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Ghost Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane@detailedreflections Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 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 Black Bowtie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Bowtie Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Everyone is different with their time and what to charge, and when it becomes not fun anymore it is also not a hobby, but a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Nice job Andrew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tscan Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 That Golf... amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Sac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Great to see you're doing good man. Looks like you're going to have a busy Summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaharu Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nice! Looks like you're having fun and making some money which is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 You're busy and that's good! I'll be happy to test drive that BelAire for you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Holder Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 moparbrian and CTFocusST 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Holder Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 keeping my interior clean, new and fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen9Rolla Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Love this thread, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ2SS Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Amazing work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masonr97 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'd love to see some after shots of that gorgeous blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Working on it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Completed a 2 step polish on this beauty. Sac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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