Summer Jobs!
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Krytin
I am not a #, I am a free man!
A lot of good replies here!
Start out with a low speed buffer - really a wax applicator - saves a lot of time, Buy plenty of extra bonnets/applicators/buffers - they clean up nice in the wash!
Sweats - absolutely. Even wrist watches and jewelery can create an unwanted scratch.
"Plan your work and work your plan." Single best piece of advice!
I think you could probably charge more money - maybe $90 to $150 - cars to behemoths!
Good luck! You never know - a career can be made in this business!
Start out with a low speed buffer - really a wax applicator - saves a lot of time, Buy plenty of extra bonnets/applicators/buffers - they clean up nice in the wash!
Sweats - absolutely. Even wrist watches and jewelery can create an unwanted scratch.
"Plan your work and work your plan." Single best piece of advice!
I think you could probably charge more money - maybe $90 to $150 - cars to behemoths!
Good luck! You never know - a career can be made in this business!
woaface
Ford is in my Mazda's blood.
I meant coming out in nice clothes when I'm just there to show them how it works at all.
Applicator pads...yes, they do come out clean in the wash...gah you need to buy a ton though! I needed around 12 to hand wax my neighbors expedition, and do the interior seats. You never realize how big that thing is until you sit up top!
As for "do I know what I'm doing" Hmm, I'll have to find out more about that recapturing, and whether it's a reality here, because I've never heard of it or seen anyone do it around this place.
Not only did Cruztaker help me out immensly, and also my sister who has run me through the basics since I was 10....I know this girl who's dad run's a detail business, he is allowing the three of us come out and watch him work and teach us exactly how to use a buffer. I'll be getting a cheaper orbital and not a high-speed.
Buffing is the only thing I'm a little vague on since I've never actually done it, but in theory, as long as I pay attention and use some common sense and remember what Barry said...I'll be good to go. I WILL have practice on this before I start with anyone elses car and the guy's (taylor and brandon) will practice on brandon's SC430, taylors Explorer and my Marquis each twice before we head out.
We're going to plan this down to a T and make sure we have all the in's and out's figured out and in.
Business License...because I'm confined to a small area and all of us are under 18...I am 99% sure I don't need one, but I'm planning on going up to the county buildings to find out this weekend or such.
Do you think a recaputurer mat would be needed when it's a "come to you" service? I'm doing this at the clients house, in their driveway.
Did I cover everything?:lol:
I didn't see this as critical...at least it was mentioned first, I need to know everything before I start.
Thank you everyone for every little bit you have to put in:up: :rock: :rasta:
Applicator pads...yes, they do come out clean in the wash...gah you need to buy a ton though! I needed around 12 to hand wax my neighbors expedition, and do the interior seats. You never realize how big that thing is until you sit up top!
As for "do I know what I'm doing" Hmm, I'll have to find out more about that recapturing, and whether it's a reality here, because I've never heard of it or seen anyone do it around this place.
Not only did Cruztaker help me out immensly, and also my sister who has run me through the basics since I was 10....I know this girl who's dad run's a detail business, he is allowing the three of us come out and watch him work and teach us exactly how to use a buffer. I'll be getting a cheaper orbital and not a high-speed.
Buffing is the only thing I'm a little vague on since I've never actually done it, but in theory, as long as I pay attention and use some common sense and remember what Barry said...I'll be good to go. I WILL have practice on this before I start with anyone elses car and the guy's (taylor and brandon) will practice on brandon's SC430, taylors Explorer and my Marquis each twice before we head out.
We're going to plan this down to a T and make sure we have all the in's and out's figured out and in.
Business License...because I'm confined to a small area and all of us are under 18...I am 99% sure I don't need one, but I'm planning on going up to the county buildings to find out this weekend or such.
Do you think a recaputurer mat would be needed when it's a "come to you" service? I'm doing this at the clients house, in their driveway.
Did I cover everything?:lol:
I didn't see this as critical...at least it was mentioned first, I need to know everything before I start.
Thank you everyone for every little bit you have to put in:up: :rock: :rasta:
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STLThunder
Senior Member
DONP1217 said:
WOW, what happened to a "summer job"? No disrepect, but it seems like you're taking all the fun out of these guys showing a little intiative and ambition. :nono: I don't think they're talking about incorporating and issuing an IPO and I don't think they'll get in trouble doing this in their customer's own driveways.
Go for it guys! :rock: My only advice is, in addition to doing an excellent job, is to be VERY courteous, professional and neatly dressed at all times. Remember, treat every car you detail as it were your own.
Best of luck! :up:
STLThunder
Senior Member
woaface said:For the time we wash them, they are our cars. And we're ALWAYS curteous and professional and neatly dressed.
I'm sure you are :up: , I'm just an old man who can't help giving out advice :lol: Forgive me! :bows:
Donny Carlson
New member
Actually, you can, only it's much more challenging.:coolman:woaface said:
Trust me. I still have the marks on my butt from the seats in my volkswagen, and that was 30 years ago!