Professional Carwashing & Detailing - Feb 2012
Business Plan CDs 1 3 qxp Layout 1 7 11 11 9 59 AM Page 1 www carwash com 61 Detailers Spotlight desired result To my knowledge there is nothing new or revolutionary in this category Of course some products are better than others and that has to do with how they were formulated by the chemist and the issue of price So there you have it a bit of history to show where the industry is today and where it is going I urge you to save this article and compare it to what I or someone else writes on the trends and innovations in the detail industry for 2013 If you have any questions about products mentioned in the article contact me at buda@ detailplus com o R L Bud Abraham is president of Detail Plus Car Appearance Systems Portland OR and a nearly 40 year member of the car care industry He is also a founding member of the International Detailing Association and was its first executive director Abraham can be contacted buda@ detailplus com durable will not have as high a shine One is easy to apply and remove and another is not so easy No one product in this category can be all things to all people While some chemical marketers would have you think that they have the answer to never waxing your car again the legitimate detail chemical companies I have found do not make wild claims about their products because they are dealing with professionals not car enthusiasts who want to believe that the wax they paid 200 is worth it Sorry to say but theres nothing new and innovative in this field Specialty chemicals These represent all other detailing chemicals that do not fall into the other categories mentioned Products such as vinyl and tire dressings leather conditioners fragrances and biological odor eliminators glass polish fabric protectants and stain removers Again these chemicals are basic a combination of ingredients to achieve a Continued from page 59 Although a German company whose compounds sell for over 100 a gallon has some compound products that many detailers swear by Personally I have never used them so I cannot provide any direct commentary on the product but at 100 plus per gallon they better be very very good from my point of view Polishes swirl removers Used to remove buffer swirls and holograms or just smooth out and bring the paint to a high shine I have not found anything new and was not contacted by any of the chemical companies offering anything new in this area Although one company has introduced a polish for black cars that These chemicals are used with a buffer to remove swirls and polish the paint to a high shine is a copy of the very famous Liquid Ebony polish that was popular with detailers in the 1980s and 1990s but seems to have disappeared as the company that produced it is no longer in business It is said that this copy of Liquid Ebony performs as well or better Waxes sealants If you go to the detail forums or Google paint sealants you would think that there are numerous new and innovative products available However I have found that most of the miracle claims made about paint sealants and the testimonies are without any scientific proof to validate the claims Waxes and paint sealants are protection products and basically formulated in the same way by many companies Some may have a higher shine than another which means it will not be as durable One that is more Ultimate Carwash Business Plan Designed for stand alone or multi format carwashes this comprehensive template helps investors and operators compile a written business plan This valuable CD ROM aids in analyzing and describing your vision from basic mission statements to 3 year projections 14995 Express Exterior Business Plan This CD ROM provides an easy to use template for writing an effective business plan Developed by a leading consulting firm and customized especially for express exterior carwashes this proven format may be just what you need to hunt for business funding 14995 Visit www cminstitute net or call Sharon Hillis at 518 640 9163
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