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At the recent Car Wash Show I was taken by the number car wash equipment companies had their equipment all "dolled up" (to coin an old phrase) with neon lights, light strips, foamer devices putting out volumes of foam with flashing colorful lights. One company had light strips flashing on the...

How many detailers or car washes with full service restoration detail operations are offering their customers, Headlight Restoration? This is an easy service to do professionally (that is, sanding and polishing). The promised micracle chemicals are only a temporary fix and will upset...

How many detailers use a lubricant when buffing a vehicle with a compound, polish or swirl remover? What do you use for lubrication? What better results do you get with a lubricant than without a lubricant. Anything else you would care to say about the use of lubricants when buffing...

How many of you detailers are using or have used the new CLAY TOWEL or POLI-TOWEL/WIPE? This revolutionary new technology is a positive and advanced alternative to the clay bar to remove industrial fallout or paint overspray from motor vehicle painted surfaces. They are easier to use; faster...

From time to time you hear and read self-service car wash operators complaining of the fact that commercial/residential carpet cleaners are dumping their waste water, without permission, into the self service bays drains. Yes, this is a problem and carpet cleaning industry leaders recognize...

Does anyone know of any self service operator who is a member of the WCA that would be interested in serving on the Board of Diectors? Please contact me Bud Abraham

After completing a week of detail training including headlight restoration, I cannot understand why every Detailer and Carwash operator is not offering this service. It is a critically needed service both from an appearance point of view making a vehicle with faded, oxidized, and yellowed...

There are two new products on the market for removing paint overspray and industrial contaminants from the paint on motor vehicles. For those of you who have used one or the other or both what is your opinion, positively or negatively? The downside of the towel is the price because they run...

How many of you Detailers are using the new clay towel in lieu of the clay bar? What is your opinion? How many cars are you getting per towel? Regards Bud Abraham

Anyone have problems with scratching and hazing on GPS screens? Regards Bud ABraham

If Steve Okun will not agree with me that Full Service Detailing Services, which they are now come to be called are not RESTORATION SERVICES, would he and others agree then, that what the car wash industry calls Express Detail Services, be legitimately called, MAINTANCE Services? Why or why...

Anyone know where I can purchase a used and operating 10HP or 15HP Central vacuum? Need one rather quickly. Regards Bud Abraham

The Midwest Carwash Association will conduct a full day detailing seminar in conjunction with their annual convention and expo on January 31, 2012 in Novi, Michigan. The seminar is divided into two segments: a. Morning - what is express detailing and how to set up a express detail business...

The Midwest Carwash Association will be conducting a full day detailing seminar at their upcoming convention and trade show on January 31, 2012 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan from 8:30am to 5:00pm Seminar will be conducted by Bud Abraham of DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance...

Who has luck getting a top quality vapor steamer to remove baked on brake dust such as we find on BMW & Mercedes wheels? Do they work or do you still have to use wheel acid; steel wool and brushes? Your comments appreciated. Bud Abraham DETAIL PLUS SYSTEMS

Operators and Suppliers to the Carwash Industry: What do you think of the INTERNATIONAL CARWASH ASSOCIATION'S announcement they plan to publish a trade magazine. It seems to be a very questionable decision when in the past year three trade journals in the car wash industry have folded, namely...

Has anyone personally used or seen in live action the new BUFFPRO Polishing Tool? Would like to have your opinion of the tool, only if you have used it or seen it in live action. Regards

Have a need for a freestanding used, working condition air dryer for a customer in a third world country that wants it for his hand wash. Don't want to pay too much, so if you have one gathering dust in your bone yard or warehouse let me know. Regards Bud Abraham DETAIL PLUS SYSTEMS

As business owners and/or employees we all like to think we provide our customers with good service, or we should. But true good service comes from the heart. Click on the link below and if it does not bring a tear to your eye and a commitment to improve service to your customers then you are...

Would anyone care to share with me an operating proforma for a 2 bay quick lube? Trying to understand the income potential and expenses to operate a typical two bay quick lube. Have an idea of building costs for a basement type operation and the equipment required, but have not been able to...