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I think it'd be just the same as base coat/clear coat, quick sealant/MSS then Americana/Buttery

Good news guys! I just purchased a Flex from a fellow forum member for a great price, so I will not be in the market for a polisher anymore. Thanks

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I'm looking to buy a polisher, either Porter Cable or Flex, but I'd prefer the Flex. I know sales like these come few and far between, I'm just hoping to get lucky. Thanks guys!

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Wow! She cleaned up NICE!

Awesome, awesome car! Make sure to post pics of how she comes out after she's been shown some Adams love!

... You're relaxing watching tv and cringe when seeing this commercial: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWB1kdbMLwM]Subaru: Kid Wash - YouTube[/ame]

I'm curious about what everyone does in the winter time for the storage of their Adam's products. My garage isn't insulated and it does get below freezing so right now I carry 3 huge rubbermaid tubs down some stairs and into the garage which is really a pain considering how frequent I detail. Do yall have any tricks on storage in the winter, or do yall keep your products inside too?

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I'm really not trying to be a smart aleck here, I'm just trying to figure this out: If it would be very hard to damage the clear coat with the Flex, then why does the Junkman make such a big deal about it being in the wrong place if its in the hands of a novice?

So are you saying that it would be hard to damage the clear coat with the Flex also? Or no?

This concept has never even crossed my mind. I ran it across him and he said that he could definitely see that as being plausible. It makes sense.

With that said, Adam himself (in a video I believe) said that you are not going to damage your paint with even the Flex. What's the story on this?

Hello all, I have been in a debate with my dad on and off for about two weeks about the safety of the Porter Cable 7424XP. I initially argued that it's impossible to damage the paint with the Porter Cable because of its clutch, and its dual action, even the almighty Junkman says its practically impossible to damage the clear coat! Me being 18 and "knowing everything" I just knew I was right, and my dad who didn't know anything was wrong (he spent many years detailing for a Chevrolet dealership in his younger days).

The topic was brought up again tonight and his logic finally clicked to me. Essentially what he said was 'if you can take down the clear coat enough to remove swirls, you can take down the clear coat enough to cut through the clear coat.'

I want to know, what's y'alls thoughts on this, and how can Adam's make the claim that "With the Adam's Polishing Pad System, it's virtually impossible to do any paint damage," while remaining truthful? Thanks guys.

Thanks for all of the input guys! I really appreciate it and have taken all of your suggestions into consideration. It's great to see people who know what they're doing helping out those who want to get into the industry.

So when y'all say a "full-detail" should cost around $200, is that including paint correction?

Be very careful with the drop-off service. That is technically not covered under your personal auto insurance policy, well that, and you might want to limit the radius or you could be looking at spending too much in time and gas.

 

Is your $35 for the polishing per hour?

No sir, it's a flat rate for the polish. For a thin coat of the SHR, then RP, then wax (technically not polish but I counted it as a step in the "3-stage" to make it sound better), I figured I could do in about an hour and a half. And as for the "drop-off service" it's a Courtesy Service in which the owner leaves his vehicle with me, and I take them to where they need to go in my personal car, and then they are responsible for making arrangements to pick their vehicle up.

Hello Adams Family! I just received my first order of products from Adams today, and I can not wait to use them! Some of you may have stumbled across my first thread I created yesterday and if you did, you know I am starting my own detailing service. With that said, I'm coming to y'all once again to seek any critiquing I can get from people who know what they're talking about! I want ya'll to check out my site and tell me what you think and/or if I should change some things. Any advice is appreciated. My website is robertsautodetailing.com

Thanks! There are a couple on here.

No problem! I'm not one for stock wheels, but I like the ones on my Supercharged Fronty and on yours too! At least the ones in your more recent photos, because I'm not a fan of the ole' 4 spoke haha.

Lots of good information from John.

 

 

 

On this point, check around on some other detailing sites to see if you can find some forms to use for the vehicle check-in - an exploded view of a car so you can note any issues upon arrival, etc.

Great idea! Something I haven't thought about, and I'm sure that's not the only one. Sharp frontier, by the way.

Welcome to the forum! As for the business I would suggest getting insurance right away. If you don't then you could be in a world of hurt if you cause any damage to a customer/clients vehicle(s).

 

From there try to get your name out there. Use Craigslist with links to your website. Try to find a sweet vehicle you could offer a full detail on and possibly bring it to a local car show to help potential customers see your work while at the same time passing out your business cards to others at the show.

 

Make sure your website has vehicles you actually worked on and not just any vehicle you found on the internet. People want to see your work. I would also include a picture of yourself on your website to so you're not just some mystery man behind the company. Make sure you look presentable as well in that picture. Nobody wants to hire somebody who just looks like some punk kid to work on their luxury, exotic or classic car they've invested so much time and money into.

 

When you begin receiving work I like to meet with them in person and look over the vehicle and get some trust from the customer to let him/her know you are knowledgeable about the process required on what could be their pride and joy or somebody who wants to make sure they are spening their money wisely for your services.

 

Besides your website make a Facebook page for your company. This is easier to maintain and draws more people to you when they "LIKE" it and see the updates you keep there on your work.

 

There are so many more things to think about besides the ones I've provided and I'm sure many more will chime in. But honestly, you need to pick up the phone and look into insurance first. You don't want a possible detail to become a large investment out of your pocket.

 

Good luck!

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to type all of that! I'm really starting to love the people on the Adam's forum. As you said, I'm going to look into insurance right away, and make a craigslist ad. Your advice is very much appreciated John!

Welcome, Robert. First, don't get discouraged. It usually takes a while to get things going. Also, you might have to do a few "freebies" for friends/relatives. That is great word of mouth advertising. Watch the how-to videos over and over and visit the forums often. Good luck. It's great to see a young guy with so much ambition.

I'm going to try some of those "freebies" for people that work with my mom, as I think that word would travel faster within her workplace if I provided my service to people other than my mom as they'd be more apt to give their honest opinions to others rather than hearing my mom talk me up. Thanks!

Thanks for the input Rich! I'll be sure to check out those other threads! Anyone else have any advice?

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and I've recently made my first order from Adam's. I'm really excited to use high-quality products on my own 2004 Frontier. However, that's not why I'm making this post. I'm posting because I am starting my own detailing service, and I am seeking advice from the professionals. So, what do I need to do to be successful? Unfortunately I'm working out of my parents' house (I'm 18), and it is about 3 miles away from town. However, I've got a nice website made, and I have business cards ordered. But I know that's not all it takes, which is why I'm asking you guys. Any input or advice from anyone knowledgable would be greatly appreciated as I would like to see this service take off into an actual business, which is a dream I've had for a while now, my own free-standing, profitable detailing shop. Thanks!