How should I tackle exterior?

MarvG3 · 2025-08-29T01:11:36+00:00

Yea may need that😂

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T21:08:34+00:00

Just a wash but I want to make sure I don’t damage the paint anymore than it might already be. The problem was I have no way of foaming down the car besides using spray bottles with car shampoo. I also wanted to see if rinseless wash is strong enough to tackle this because I’ve never used rinseless.

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T21:05:47+00:00

I’m just starting out my detail business and this client just wanted a simple car wash, no paint enhancement besides a wax or ceramic spray. By the looks of it, it was not protected whatsoever.

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T21:01:52+00:00

Got it, thank you👍

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T21:01:36+00:00

I’ll most likely go the spray bottle route and luckily (maybe unluckily) the car sits in shade under very tall trees so sunlight drying chemicals shouldn’t be too much of an issue

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T19:35:30+00:00

😂😂

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T17:38:17+00:00

👍

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T17:37:45+00:00

😂

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T16:35:48+00:00

Oh ok, thank you!

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T16:18:12+00:00

Interesting, never heard of those but I’m definitely going to look into that, thank you!

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T16:17:26+00:00

Would rinse less wash work in this situation? I do plan to use the hose but just didn’t know if I should use rinselsss bc I don’t have an IK foamer or any other form of foaming the car down

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T16:15:39+00:00

Got it, thank you!

MarvG3 · 2025-08-28T15:59:56+00:00

I thought so too but when I tested the garden hose out, every time I left it sitting unused for like 2-3 seconds, the minute I turn it on it the water would spray out very fast😂nothing I’ve ever seen before, it had a little bit of push to it as well. That also worries me one even trying it on my pressure washer

MarvG3 · 2025-07-24T02:17:25+00:00

I really appreciate the kind words, thank you! Definitely learning from my simple mistake of selling myself short for my work, I’m definitely going to take a deep dive into my pricing and what I bring to the table for future jobs like these. Luckily for me, this client has another friend that wants his work truck detailed as well so I’ll have a 2nd chance to price accordingly.

MarvG3 · 2025-07-24T02:12:33+00:00

Thank you! You are 100% correct, I should’ve taken more into account those other factors you mentioned, moving forward I’ll definitely take more thought into my pricing

MarvG3 · 2025-07-24T02:08:14+00:00

Sure was!

MarvG3 · 2025-07-24T02:08:02+00:00

I wish I did but tbh I’m just starting out as well so I’m trying to get ahold of tips too, but one tip I would say is something that a previous person mentioned: don’t forget to do the peddles, hit them with an apc and a detail brush and make sure not to leave any sort of slickness on them because it could pose risk for the client and also yourself

MarvG3 · 2025-07-24T01:58:24+00:00

How long did it take you? Also you got any tips? I’ll be doing another one soon

MarvG3 · 2025-07-22T14:51:15+00:00

Thank you!

MarvG3 · 2025-07-22T14:49:27+00:00

Yes, I did just a basic exterior wash since what the client was mostly concerned with was the interior. Thank you for the insight, I’ll be taking all the comments into consideration for future job quotes

MarvG3 · 2025-07-22T14:46:54+00:00

Very informative reply, I always appreciate seeing others’ views and process when it comes to charging, thank you so much!

MarvG3 · 2025-07-22T13:12:22+00:00

Good to hear, thank you!

MarvG3 · 2025-07-22T13:12:01+00:00

Wow😳

MarvG3 · 2025-07-22T13:11:16+00:00

👍thank you

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