What did you and your MK2 do today?

Daniel M

Blackbelts & Chickenheads
Apr 18, 2013
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Middlesbrough
Detailing skill level boss [B)]

I've always said it Dan but will say it again anyway you should do this for a living.

Cheers Craig, I'd love to but, it's getting the clients and would need a unit for winter etc to keep it going through the year. Might start advertising it again an see what happens :)
 

KebabWarrior81

Active Member
Nov 4, 2013
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Sandbach,Cheshire
Cheers Craig, I'd love to but, it's getting the clients and would need a unit for winter etc to keep it going through the year. Might start advertising it again an see what happens :)

I would mate the initial start up would be hard but with that good a job word of mouth would spread like wild fire.

Plus with the power of social media....Facebook/Twitter etc it wouldn't take long before the phone would be ringing.

Perhaps mods on here would help you out and allow you to put an advert up :)
 

Israar

Active Member
Dec 8, 2014
450
4
Dudley
Cheers Craig, I'd love to but, it's getting the clients and would need a unit for winter etc to keep it going through the year. Might start advertising it again an see what happens :)

Out of pure curiosity how much would you charge?

Sorry if I'm not supposed to ask this kind of question but if I am I'm curious enough to actually get it done haha! XD

--Lee
 

vwtrev

Flying Banana
Oct 29, 2015
256
65
Essex, united kingdom
Sorry another few from this morning.

Here's another couple from earlier to show the depth and reflections from the Nattys wax.





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Quality job ! Where u based? I've a friend in Essex who runs his own vehicle valeting co. But uses a transit for his equipment. Being based in Essex he only works for the rich Ferrari / Porsche owns and commands up to £1000 for a few hours work, does do to show room condition and has special treatments, but has never advertised all word of mouth. So my point is u don't need premises or advertising potentially, just a few pictures of ur work and some hard Labour and a bucket.

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RikH

Texas Cowboy
Oct 17, 2005
2,474
0
Yorkshire
I do occasional cash in hand details but I machine polish and the lot. Thought about doing it f/t but trade just dies in winter to just mini valets
 

Daniel M

Blackbelts & Chickenheads
Apr 18, 2013
2,873
7
Middlesbrough
I would mate the initial start up would be hard but with that good a job word of mouth would spread like wild fire.

Plus with the power of social media....Facebook/Twitter etc it wouldn't take long before the phone would be ringing.

Perhaps mods on here would help you out and allow you to put an advert up :)

Yeah will post on the local forums too, see if I get any interest. I wouldn't mind just doing it on weekends for extra cash to start. I do enjoy doing it though and seeing the finished results.

Out of pure curiosity how much would you charge?

Sorry if I'm not supposed to ask this kind of question but if I am I'm curious enough to actually get it done haha! XD

--Lee

All depends what you'd want doing really. Full machine polish and correction would be a lengthy job but just a good 3-5 stage detail like what I did yesterday I'd say £40-60 (approx 4-5 hours).

Quality job ! Where u based? I've a friend in Essex who runs his own vehicle valeting co. But uses a transit for his equipment. Being based in Essex he only works for the rich Ferrari / Porsche owns and commands up to £1000 for a few hours work, does do to show room condition and has special treatments, but has never advertised all word of mouth. So my point is u don't need premises or advertising potentially, just a few pictures of ur work and some hard Labour and a bucket.

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Thanks mate, I'm based in Middlesbrough.

Something like your mate does would be the dream job haha. It's something I enjoy doing and get satisfaction from the results. I have a fairly decent portfolio of work I've done in the past.

I do occasional cash in hand details but I machine polish and the lot. Thought about doing it f/t but trade just dies in winter to just mini valets

Exactly the same as me, I do machine polishing too but the vast majority of people haven't a clue what that is lol.
 

lewischadwick7

Active Member
Jul 4, 2016
299
1
Barnsley
Yeah will post on the local forums too, see if I get any interest. I wouldn't mind just doing it on weekends for extra cash to start. I do enjoy doing it though and seeing the finished results.



All depends what you'd want doing really. Full machine polish and correction would be a lengthy job but just a good 3-5 stage detail like what I did yesterday I'd say £40-60 (approx 4-5 hours).



Thanks mate, I'm based in Middlesbrough.

Something like your mate does would be the dream job haha. It's something I enjoy doing and get satisfaction from the results. I have a fairly decent portfolio of work I've done in the past.



Exactly the same as me, I do machine polishing too but the vast majority of people haven't a clue what that is lol.

dont want to sound a :censored: dude but no way on this planet can you do a 3-5 stage detail in 4/5 hours i started on my leon last weekend and i only did a stage 1 machine polish with megs 105 and orange chem guys hex pad and i was polishing from 10am-4pm and still was no where near perfect needs another full day to be refined with megs 205 and white hex and maybe then might just about be good enough :) the whole washing/decon process was done the evening before taking 4 hours and then quick wash in the morning before i started with the machine haha
 

Daniel M

Blackbelts & Chickenheads
Apr 18, 2013
2,873
7
Middlesbrough
dont want to sound a :censored: dude but no way on this planet can you do a 3-5 stage detail in 4/5 hours i started on my leon last weekend and i only did a stage 1 machine polish with megs 105 and orange chem guys hex pad and i was polishing from 10am-4pm and still was no where near perfect needs another full day to be refined with megs 205 and white hex and maybe then might just about be good enough :) the whole washing/decon process was done the evening before taking 4 hours and then quick wash in the morning before i started with the machine haha

I didn't mention machine polishing in a 3-5 stage detail. I know how long machine polishing takes with a rotary let alone a DA.

I meant 3-5 stage details as I did yesterday (no mention of machine polishing). The stages I refer to are the stages I would carry out... ie Snow foam, APC, washing, iron-x, claying, polish, wax/sealant etc etc.

I would never charge £40-60 for a car to be machine polished lol.
 
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joncro

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May 5, 2016
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had quite an expensive one!! 4 new tyres, disks and pads all round, ABS sensor and NSR wheel bearing
Just had the nrs wheel bearing and ABS sensor done myself...looks like a common weak point on this platform.

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lewischadwick7

Active Member
Jul 4, 2016
299
1
Barnsley
I didn't mention machine polishing in a 3-5 stage detail. I know how long machine polishing takes with a rotary let alone a DA.

I meant 3-5 stage details as I did yesterday (no mention of machine polishing). The stages I refer to are the stages I would carry out... ie Snow foam, APC, washing, iron-x, claying, polish, wax/sealant etc etc.

I would never charge £40-60 for a car to be machine polished lol.

ah right getting you now never heard of them classed as stages haha i just call it washing and decontaminating :') i only snow foam or APC too both do same thing (pre wash) save your products then haha! i might do the lower half of the car with APC in winter when its proper minging to give that extra bite :D

i know i'm same with pricing when mates ask me to do theirs, too many cowboys around that'll actually 'try' doing it for £40 though unfortunately :cry:
 
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a.walker144

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Jan 28, 2016
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Yeah will post on the local forums too, see if I get any interest. I wouldn't mind just doing it on weekends for extra cash to start. I do enjoy doing it though and seeing the finished results.



All depends what you'd want doing really. Full machine polish and correction would be a lengthy job but just a good 3-5 stage detail like what I did yesterday I'd say £40-60 (approx 4-5 hours).



Thanks mate, I'm based in Middlesbrough.

Something like your mate does would be the dream job haha. It's something I enjoy doing and get satisfaction from the results. I have a fairly decent portfolio of work I've done in the past.



Exactly the same as me, I do machine polishing too but the vast majority of people haven't a clue what that is lol.
Id be interested and im local redcar

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Israar

Active Member
Dec 8, 2014
450
4
Dudley
All depends what you'd want doing really. Full machine polish and correction would be a lengthy job but just a good 3-5 stage detail like what I did yesterday I'd say £40-60 (approx 4-5 hours).

Sounds really good for pricing that mate! :)

I know what machine polishing is and before I ever take that route I'd like to get the car to where I want it to be first which will take some doing! XD

Say for the £60 treatment, what would you do? I'm really interested in having it done but obviously not just yet due to having a few things I need to sort out first so will be a while!

--Lee
 

Daniel M

Blackbelts & Chickenheads
Apr 18, 2013
2,873
7
Middlesbrough
ah right getting you now never heard of them classed as stages haha i just call it washing and decontaminating :') i only snow foam or APC too both do same thing (pre wash) save your products then haha! i might do the lower half of the car with APC in winter when its proper minging to give that extra bite :D

i know i'm same with pricing when mates ask me to do theirs, too many cowboys around that'll actually 'try' doing it for £40 though unfortunately :cry:

Yeah, I just listed snow foam & APC as options as I too use one or the other. I tend to do the wheel arches etc in winter with APC, plus the Valet pro citrus one smells nice lol.

I hate naming prices as people think its expensive but they dont realise it's more than just a wash and polish.

Id be interested and im local redcar

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Nice one I'm located in New Marske.

Sounds really good for pricing that mate! :)

I know what machine polishing is and before I ever take that route I'd like to get the car to where I want it to be first which will take some doing! XD

Say for the £60 treatment, what would you do? I'm really interested in having it done but obviously not just yet due to having a few things I need to sort out first so will be a while!

--Lee

For the £60 I would pre wash (snow foam or APC), wash (2 bucket method), Iron-x, clay, polish, wax or sealant then all the finishing touches like exhaust, tyres and trims & all windows. Also engine bay if required.
 
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zamzia

Gixer 750 K8
Dec 6, 2010
160
0
Newmarket
Cheers Craig, I'd love to but, it's getting the clients and would need a unit for winter etc to keep it going through the year. Might start advertising it again an see what happens :)

Nice work chap, shame you're so darn far away or I'd be tapping you up for some action
 

Israar

Active Member
Dec 8, 2014
450
4
Dudley
For the £60 I would pre wash (snow foam or APC), wash (2 bucket method), Iron-x, clay, polish, wax or sealant then all the finishing touches like exhaust, tyres and trims & all windows. Also engine bay if required.

What's the difference between Snow Foam and APC?

That's a lot of work and your pictures speak a million words on how much effort is put in! :)

For me to have it done though it would be better if I was up at my family's in Manchester and travel to you over a weekend otherwise it's a 4 and half hour drive from where I live to Middlesbrough haha!

I'd say your work is definitely worth the travel though! :)

--Lee
 

lewischadwick7

Active Member
Jul 4, 2016
299
1
Barnsley
Yeah, I just listed snow foam & APC as options as I too use one or the other. I tend to do the wheel arches etc in winter with APC, plus the Valet pro citurs one smells nice lol.

I hate naming prices as people think its expensive but they dont realise it's more than just a wash and polish.


thats it! one product i got on to last winter and i found workedvery well diluted around 1:20 wa power maxed TFR through a pump sprayer! i usually associate this with the local turks £5 wash but been non caustic its very good and at that dilution LSP safe :D

exactly thats why i only do mates or people i know otherwise they look at me gone out when i tell them what it'll cost to be done proprly as i dont cut corners or do half a job
 
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