Jump to content
Customer Service 866.965.0400

GlossAngeles

Members
  • Posts

    156
  • Joined

  • Last visited

About GlossAngeles

  • Birthday 12/04/1992

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Not Telling

Converted

  • Location
    Valencia, CA
  • Vehicle Year
    2003
  • Vehicle Make
    VW
  • Vehicle Model
    Jetta TDI
  • Real Name
    Ian
  1. Many time rinse less is not strong enough as a stand alone to clean the brake dust, which is why I use a cleaner as well. Especially with the crazy dusting pads on that C7! But it adds extra lubricity to the process. I normally only do rinseless washes and you get the best of both worlds this way.
  2. When doing rinse less I do the wheels after the car. I put my tools in the leftover rindless solution and spray the wheels with cleaner as normal. I then clean as normal and use a pump sprayer full of water to spray them down. Then air dry the wheel. Works perfect and is very safe with still minimal water usage.
  3. Another tip is to brand yourself. Have a website, Facebook, Instagram etc all with your business name and business related content. Have an email with "name"@"business name".com instead of "businessname@hotmail.com. You are a service that is often thought of as a commodity to many. You have to provide more to a client to show that your services are worth more than the other guys. (Like Walmart versus target, they may have the same things but you pay to not have to deal with people of Walmart). Have business cards, be professional at all times, know your craft inside and be able to explain it in simple terms. I definitely think that a section like this would be very helpful for many people, yes there may be some person who is rude but luckily this forum is one of the "calmest" I have ever seen. Have a set of rules and a mod to watch over it and if it gets too much then it can be taken down, or just have everything locked so the good info stays.
  4. I'm not sure if this has been brought up before, but is there any interest in starting a detailing for business info section? A place to talk business names, card design, website design, customer attraction, pricing strategy and general info for people looking to take detailing to the next level? I know the forum is more of a weekend warrior place but with new coatings coming out and Adams being professional quality I think it could provide valuable information for people.
  5. Could you please change my name to GlossAngeles? Thank you!
  6. Love your "no smoke and mirrors" approach. The coating market, and detailing products in general are flooded with things such as pouring water on a vertical surface which looks cool but doesn't mean a whole lot. Excited to see what's in the future!
  7. Not to mention many coatings have very harmful solvents in them (state that you should wear a respirator when applying). Hopefully the Adam's version will be on the safer side. (although the solvent ones are probably cheaper to manufacture which is why those coatings are cheaper)
  8. You can use Deep wheel cleaner if they are really dirty, green wheel cleaner and even car shampoo. The only thing you have to worry about is using things that have wax additives in it. You can protect them with Quick sealant since it is optically clear.
  9. Samsung screens are some of the best on the market. We have a 55" Samsung we got from target and love it
  10. Ahh then yes those are definitely that way to go. The issue for Adams would definitely be price as their main market is enthusiasts, but I am definitely with you on the benefits of those types of sealants.
  11. While yes the water activated sealants are great, I think that quick sealant does fill that niche. The water activated sealants are not as easy to buff off and do not last as long. Quick sealant can also get into more intricate areas such as wheels that the water activated ones would not be able to touch. If they wanted to go easier, then a spray on pressure wash off would be the best choice since that is significantly faster, however it requires a pressure washer.
  12. I actually use total interior detailer on the interior the least. IMO it is an amazing engine bay dressing, really low gloss and a very nice oem look while easy to apply. Works nice on tires too for a no shine look. Spray it on, let it sit, and wipe it down with a microfiber
  13. Quick Sealant will be your best friend. I worked on a C7 recently and those brakes dust like craaaaaaazy. Quick Sealant helped that problem
  14. You just need the proper setup. Quick disconnects, cord reels, and shut off valves make the process so much easier. Simply pull out the pressure washer, pop in your hose, turn the valve and plug in the electrical and you are good to. Takes 5 mins tops depending on where you store yoir pressure washer I guess. Don't give up yet, a foam cannon has a ton of benefits, most of which os that it is really fun every time
  15. If none of that works and adjust that top knob doesn't do anything you must have a defective unit. I had a defective one before and after a replacement it worked great. Even with 2oz you should be getting very nice foam.
×
×
  • Create New...