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As the patent for the Auto Wax gets closer to expiration, more alternative products will end up coming to market.

If you're going to do HLR, do it right or don't do it. Grinding down a faded (compromised) lense with sandpaper and compound and applying a wax or sealant isnt doing justice to you, the light, the customer or the detailing industry. They dont really add any substantial benefit and ends up...

Lubes can serve a multitude of purposes when polishing. Both good and bad however depending on what polishing compounds you are using. Non diminishing abrasives typically react better from my findings. Water is abrasive. Using it allows the compacted abrasives to free up and extend their work...

That's the beauty of a dual action buffer....it's virtually impossible to leave "halogram swirls" behind. Every car wash that does detailing should have one!

I'd ditch what you have and step up to a better way... 3M's "system" along with rotary polishes are soon to be a thing of the past and is intended for body shops. Most high end Detailers use a Dual Action polisher along with specialized polishing compounds that will quicky & effectively level...

Necessary…..NO. Helpful…..YES. Most operators (or even detailers for that matter) don’t know the difference between a wax and a polymer paint sealant. Most scratch their head in confusion when you tell them about a paint coating. And they also don’t know the difference between a water based and...

And especially with so many crappy bulk chemical companies servicing them. For example Auto Magic. Many people might think that their products are great and industry cutting edge. In reality, they are the cream of the crop of the bottom of the barrel and haven’t come out with a new worthwhile...

Please re-read what I said…...I didn’t say it can’t be done. I said it’s “hard to do”. Coming from a high volume background and now catering to high end detailing, I have a good understanding of how a shop needs to be set up to produce both kinds of work. “High Quality” is in the eye of the...

If you can cut costs and still make the customer content.....why not?

What's the rationale for wanting to do this? A preferred look or save costs? Isn't it going to look uneven causing people to complain? What brand of dressing are you using? Water or Solvent based?

I agree Jimmy. And from what I posted in this thread prior in bold: is somewhat of an indicator as to why (partly) this location isn't bringing in more revenue.

Sorry if I implied that owning/operating a SS meant that I'd be washing cars. It's not & I'm pretty aware of what is involved in the operations of a SS. I helped manage a 13 bay wash for several years prior to owning a multi-million dollar detailing business for over a decade. What I mean is I...

Excellent article Steve Okun - There's such a scattered mentality in the detailing industry. So many people are the "Jack" at so many ala carte facets, but never few are the "Master" of all. Every detailer thinks they do "High End" work, but barely any have the knowledge or clientele to fulfill...

You tell me, but I'm not sure "attention" is a fitting word for operating a SS is it? That would mean you'd have to be on location which isn't the case. Besides normal failures & breakdowns, can't this be a something that just gets "visited and serviced regularly"? Where else can one have the...

Thanks for everyone's input. Very much appreciated and I will use it in my quest. Like I said, this is the early stages of my search. And this is the 1st business I have considered. This wash is located in the Metro Detroit area (5 minutes from my home actually) and claims to have recent...

Ok, but here’s my math: Loan amount: $184,000 Monthly Payment Amount: $1300 X 12 months = $15,600 Taxes / Insurance (est): $5000 Income: $58,000 Fixed Expenses: $20,600 Income before Variable Expenses: $37,400 Can you tell me how much of this amount will be exhausted into the remaining expenses?

After years of dreaming about wanting a Self Serve, I finally decided to pull the trigger and move forward in a more serious manner. At this point I am at the initial stages of looking at existing Self Serve washes and I have some questions. I have 1 wash that I am going to inquire on and...

Noting that what you probably mean by a "creame wax" you also mean a liquid carnuba and/or polymer paint sealant? There are also several excellent hand applied only products too, but as your post states you're after orbital(Dual Action) applied recommendations. That said, I have 2 favorites...

So you're basically looking for a protectant that is easy to use, doesn't stain trim and lasts a few months?

Noting that I'm not a chemist>>> Every time I've seen or heard of someone altering the chemistry of an exisiting wax/sealant/polish formulation (by reheating it), it ends up causing a mess. There are sequences of mixing/emulsifying/pouring that manufacturers use to correctly get their final...