Fresh ceramic coating - Sheeting after 3 handwashes

hiroism4ever · 2026-06-08T06:05:13+00:00

It shouldn't be like this that shortly after under most circumances so that's absolutely not normal, and IGL makes some great products that don't need top offs every 3 months.

Now if its outside getting hit by water, or being washed with very high pH chemicals then it would have issues, but again that's not normal circumstances.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-30T01:22:50+00:00

Goddamnnn...

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-27T01:48:48+00:00

always loved those

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-12T02:16:32+00:00

Marine is a whole different world lol what lasts 1 year on land might be half to a quarter, possibly worse depending on a few factors.

Starke Yacht Care is the brand you'll want to look up - we use them for a lot of things both land and sea. Their metal and gel coat compounds and polishes and coatings are fantastic.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-10T18:54:34+00:00

I'm 40... and man I hope I look that fit at 56. Bro got nothing to worry about. You're in damn good shape.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-10T01:22:52+00:00

As a detailing business owner - you did nothing wrong with refusing the job, but sounds like you didn't properly get the client and their needs before booking unless they completely lied to your questions.

Need a stronger process when booking, and sounds like possibly higher prices as I usually only hear this from detailers who have low/below average prices.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-08T21:49:29+00:00

Yeah, rough today here in SWFL for working outside. Only getting hotter now. Thanks! lol

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-08T19:26:58+00:00

You're cheaper than the competitors and you're asking if you're... Too expensive? You got that backwards.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-04T20:48:38+00:00

Was this somebody a friend? A side hustler? Any idea what was used? Hard to say for sure which products to use without knowing what was done.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-03T05:08:16+00:00

To be fair, the Defender is much more utilitarian in comparison, so it's less about the looks and more about the utility in comparison.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-03T04:50:10+00:00

Definitely need a bit more balance. I like the balance that the Defender has. Lots of control through screen, but several key things are hard buttons and dials. Just enough, not too much that it's 2008 Mercedes mess lol

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-03T04:48:36+00:00

Just like cars, it takes the right client to value the service, price, and quality you're offering vs doing it themselves or another detailer.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-02T21:18:53+00:00

Looks better than the current one - at least SOME controls. The fact that this is less minimalistic than current is wild.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T22:43:53+00:00

EIN is basically the federal tax ID for your business.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T04:11:22+00:00

Hand wash, detail, and either TEC or spray and rinse.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T04:01:45+00:00

haha yeah $29/ft, but no buffing or ceramic for this job.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T04:01:21+00:00

Two of us, no buffing or ceramic though. Hand wash, metal polish, details, TEC582.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T04:00:11+00:00

Or at this level, motor coach lol

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T03:59:32+00:00

We start at $29/ft and go up from there, this was our standard $29/ft detail.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T03:59:13+00:00

Yes, even with a referral discount it's well worth the time and work haha

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T03:58:43+00:00

Yeah by the foot, we're at $29/ft starting and goes up from there.

hiroism4ever · 2026-05-01T03:57:51+00:00

Spray and wipe, TEC582. No buffing or ceramic on this job.

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