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So I have personally had the pleasure to meet Chase and to work with him as well. I never told him this and figured now is a good time, but he has a passion for detailing that inspires me. While I may not be on par with his level, I def try to replicate his results that he does on his details. I had lost a that motivation for the fun factor of detailing due to being in a rut with the normal car washes and very few corrections in my current business state. I set up a travel arrangement for Chase and I to do some out of town detailing. Man what a great experience! He is a SUPER nice guy with tons of knowledge and passion. His videos can't even express how he feels about his work. That just inspires me to want more out of what I am doing! So first THANKS Chase for your help and knowledge. And secondly great job on the vids! Keep up the good work and let me know if you ever need anything my way!

hdjasdfjhdskjhsdjhdsjkf \ sorry I lost all function of typing! WOW! Rare option car and the tripple duce intake is aweswome!!!!!! Not many cars around like that! Great job as well!

i will vote 4l80! I swapped to one after the 4l60 died! Why keep replacing some stuff that will continue to give you trouble. My stock 4l80 lasted 40k hard miles behind 550 hp 600 ft lbs in a 5600 lb truck before I sold it!

here are the before pics of what these are going on. Keep in mind he uses this thing, it isn't some yard ornament that doesn't get wheeled! I hope to join him on the next excursion and test these beadlocks out!

the owner is having them powder coated clear. shouldn't have any issues!

thanks, it surprised me as well! I am going to get some pics and will post them as soon as he mounts the locks! He is in the middle of a motor upgrade

Had a customer bring me a set of bead locks for a beast rock crawler. I had all my materials in line to tackle this job. MP 1 and 2 Drill with 4" pad for metal(blue) a unnamed polishing ball with drill attachment. I began by cleaning the fresh cnc'd parts with alcohol and a clean towel. They were in great shape but had never been polished or used so they needed some shine! So with one pass of each polish they finished out awesome! before: some 50/50 action finished:

how long do you think that will protect before application of another coat will be needed haha I told a friend of mine about the customer service when they asked me about Adams. I explained to them that I have never had any issue that Dylan or Adam wouldn't personally handle! Not your typical customer service, its much more personal to them!

oh just wait till you upgrade to a Flex or a Rupes!!!!! even a PC could make your day easier!

I agree with everything said here! I usually incorporate Dawn dish soap for a extra strip.... esp if I know that I will re wash the vehicle after polishing and sealant/wax.

looks sick brother! Good work as usual!

As bad as this sounds, I don't claim to be the best her locally but here lately I have had to help fix a few body shop screw ups. They just seem to have a lack of caring. Hit the dark color with a compound and a wool pad with a rotary and expect the customer to be satisfied. I know you guys feel the same way I do! I would rather have a happy customer than a satisfied customer! Happy customers bring more business than any form of advertising you can buy. But on the subject of TV. Yea I own like six of them and never watch any of them lol. I would rather be outside or hanging with my fam than to subject myself to that senseless garbage.

yes you do!!!!! lol I found that out the hard way.

This job was about 6 hours with two people. I have a guy who helps me with the general detailing and interior stuff. I had a few lined up so he was there and helping me. Wasn't too bad. Yes a little trick I learned from Chase@ adams. I grab a old dirty job towel (one I don't mind throwing away), I spray the fenders and let sit for just a few and come back and knock it down to a flat surface. It saves from using so much of the spray and leaves the finish perfect!

wow tripple post!

wow tripple post!

omg what a big goof! Who in their right mind would ever do something like that, you have to be the dumbest detailer on the face of this earth I did it too once! lol

I know you love your little guy, but im telling you there is something about a little girl man! She will wrap you up! Congrats to you and your family! Here is my little goober!

I always start with the interior....my reason being, the dust that might kick up from the vaccum will end up on the paint. Also gives me a chance to check the door jambs and door kick panels. After the interior is finished and the mats are out of the vehicle I can wash the wheels and tires first and get the rubber mats washed and begin drying (if applicable) then continue on with the exterior. Once completed I pull into the shop and dry windows and any other surfaces that could get water spot stains. Then dry the paint and finish up with the door jambs using a dirty job towel. Since the interior is clean I can finish the windows and make sure its prepped for delivery and begin any extensive work I would need to on the exterior. If polishing it may require a rise wash for dust, so just repeat the outside wash process. Hope that helps

sounds like everyone has you covered here! I would say Sealant or wax (whatever you prefer)!

thanks John! That answers my question, I will post a teaser pic in just a second

Ok so I am polishing some billet Raceline Wheels for a customer. They were hammered (pics to come soon). I am curious what you guys do to seal a wheel that is bare metal? Do they react the same way as paint when you have sealant and wax applied? Keep in mind this truck won't see much road time since it is a custom Bagged truck. Anything you all do in particular to keep the wheels protected? thanks

All great advice in this thread! I will throw in what I have learned doing this as a side gig for 4 years. Cheap prices bring cheap people. I was very cheap (price wise) for a long time and kept decently busy, but as my knowledge base of detailing expanded I became very comfortable asking a higher rate for the quality of work I was capable of. As my pricing went up I noticed a trend, my customer base grew, I picked up higher end vehicles, and had many customers that had a passion for their vehicle rather than just wanting a quick wash and vac. While I am not opposed to the quick clean up..... we all know the money is in polishing and wax with the high quality products we use. While I think your prices are on point to keep busy and make some money, the geographic location plays a large role in this. My favorite thing to tell my customers is; "You can do it right, or do it twice". Most seem to agree and are willing to give you a shot once you have earned their trust by showing them you are knowledgeable about products and process. Take the time to educate the customer, but don't bore them or talk over their head. Some have no clue what a decon wash is, or the names of the different polishes. Just put an emphasis on the quality of products/service you offer and if they are more interested then fill them in wit the small details! Good luck and I wish you well. OH, SOME customers you are better off without

stunning man! Absolutely beautiful.

very much agree with Dylan. Reducing the visibility of the scratch would likely be your best bet unless you have experience in sanding or have a paint depth measuring tool. Using a focus pad on a drill should help reduce the visibility but also may cause the area to look different. I would suggest following up with the white pad and polish to clean up the area around it as well. Post a pic, i am sure many here would be happy to help.