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That's a good point. I appreciate the input. I think it was closer to 3 hours. And If I put my mind to it and worked hard, It would take less time. I took breaks to find supplies and talk to my dad and get a drink so I wasn't really pushing myself. I gave her the family discount. There's a guy up here that does great work from what I have seen and he is offering full exterior detail for $50. I'll look for his Facebook post to see what is included but there is no way I can compete with that. He can't be making any money.

I am now following this. I am in the same boat. This isn't my full time job but I'd like to make some money on the side because I enjoy cleaning up cars. I didn't really know where to start. I wanted to jump right in and do everything and make as much money as possible. Shane and a few other suggested that I get some practice in to see how long different tasks take and how much product is used. My family has a few cars to practice on. I detailed the interior on my aunt's Miata a month or so ago. It took a few hours. I charged $40. I know I need to charge more for that and get a few other supplies so I can properly clean different materials. I detailed the exterior last week for $80. To me, that is fair. 3-4 hours, wash, clay, wax, wheel clean, tire shine, and glass. Again, I need some more supplies for future details. I detailed my cousin's Dart, interior only. She has 2 kids. It was a disaster. I charged $80 and probably should've charged at least $120. Again, more supplies will be needed for others but they were thrilled. My brother asked for a full detail on their Traverse and after last weekend, I think I have a better idea of time and price. My suggestion is to detail family and friend's cars and keep track of how long different tasks take and how much product is used. Write everything down and figure out what break even is. I am no pro and I have a ways to go but I am getting started.

That looks amazing. I thought my Kia Forte was bad but wow. Great work. Hopefully I produce your results and not the first guys. I have loved Lotus since Need for Speed Underground haha

Wow, that is great! I needed to use those items for the car I did last weekend. It was nasty. I got it way better but it was far from perfect. They were happy wit the results though.

Thank you! Yes, first time home owner. I am so excited to stop throwing away money on rent every month.

Do you have suggestions on a paint thickness gauge? I looked on Amazon and they range from $20-$500. I'd like to spend as little as possible but still have something that works.

It's the first time I had used the buttery wax. I love it! So easy and so shiny.

Yeah I am trying to transition to all Adam's. We are closing on our house in a couple weeks so I'm trying not to spend any money until then though. We will have a 2 car garage so I'm going to get it set up to be able to detail on the weekends to make a little cash and feed my Adam's addiction. I have been giving my non Adam's stuff to my dad.

Thank you! I am pretty sore. I also detailed in the interior of my cousin's car. She has two small children so it was a disaster. I am so impressed with how easy Adam's products are and how well they work. This was the first "full detail" I have done. I just need some Adam's car shampoo and sponges/brushes/buckets and I will be all Adam's and won't look back.

Clay mitt and Buttery Wax did wonders. I'm even more addicted now.

When looking at it originally, I was thinking it would need heavy polishing. I think revive hand polish would do the trick after getting it cleaned up and waxed though.

I did the exterior this past weekend. I used APC on the wheels and then washed and clay mitted and applied BW and TS. Products used: Non Adams car wash soap with All Purpose Cleaner in wash bucket, Clay Mitt and Detail Spray, Buttery Wax, Tire Shine, non Adams aerosol glass cleaner Before After wash, clay mitt, and dry. Before wax During wax After

A few weeks ago I did the interior. It looks like I forgot before pictures. It's wasn't terrible though. Products used: Bissel SpotClean ProHeat, Adam's Interior Detailer

That what I thought. I figured it would just be for my personal enjoyment but I thought I would ask.

I never even though of that. That would make sense. I don't want it to melt and get EVERYWHERE. I'll try ice and report back. I'm detailing the interior on my cousin's car and the exterior of my aunt's car so I can explain the TOMB to my girlfriend lol.

I have tried searching but I can't find the answer I am looking for. I am going to be using buttery wax on car tomorrow morning. I plan on doing a couple coats of wax. Should I use DS after the wax to make it shine more or would that be pointless? I know BG is the key to shine but I don't have that right now.

My cousin asked me to detail her car. She has 2 kids that have created a mess. I have a Bissell SpotClean ProHeat that I'll use to get stains out of the seats. She showed me that there is a sucker melted to the carpet under one of the floor mats. Does anyone have suggestions for getting the sucker out of the carpet? I think it might be impossible but I'd like to try my best.

I bought a St Patty's DS about a month ago and it came with red cap but the twist lid and red cap had fallen out so it spilled during shipment. I also bought the Cars n Coffee DS and they came without the cap but did not spill. I'm not sure if the red cap is an actual seal. I noticed the CnC DS had something inside the cap (foam, maybe?) and if it is closed properly, it won't spill. I don't know if earlier bottles had the foam inside the black cap or not but maybe that is the new way that the bottles seal. Less waste is good, right?

I like that idea as well. Does anyone have prep suggestions for Plasti dip? Just wash it really well?

I never would have though of that. I'll be grabbing one to add the the detailing collection. That is such a good idea!

I'll attempt to polish it and see what happens. I'm going to get some quotes on repaint but it likely won't get taken care of for a couple years at best. The car is a 94 Isuzu Trooper. I'll give someone a "like" if they have heard of them/owned one. Should I clay and polish before applying wax or could that cause further damage? I have Buttery Wax but no applicators. I do have 4" pads that I don't have use for (came with 15mm MB, 5.5" pads OTW) so could I use a white 4" pad to apply wax until we close on the house and I can convince the ol lady to let me crack open the wallet? Thanks everyone! I love this forum.

After I posted I started thinking about it and I think you're right. Paint thinner or something I think. After looking closely, I'm not sure. It could just be crap caked on. I have Heavy Correcting Compound and One Step Polish. Would either of those work or should I try to get some Revive? I'm 99% sure it's clear over base. Clear coat is chipping off of the door so that leads me to believe clear over base. I'll post pictures from my phone shortly.

That what I figured. What if I wetsand it and tape it off and spray it with clear? Do I just wetsand, wash, dry, and paint?

I noticed that the roof of my SUV is faded. It seems that the clear coat is gone and the paint is possibly on the way out. I want to prevent it from rusting. I'd like to have the whole car repainted one of these days but for the time being, does anyone have any suggestions for preventing further degradation? I'll post some pictures when I can get some.