AMA #11-Ask Me Anything! Listeners and Detailers Questions Answered About the Auto Detailing Business and Auto Detailing Processes-Episode #850

Pints & Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast

Welcome to Another Ask Me Anything!!!

The conversation covers various topics related to coatings, mobile setups, personal experiences, and the quality of products in the detailing industry.

The hosts discuss the possibility of coatings with filling qualities, the importance of shaking liquid chemicals, setting up a mobile detailing business, favorite grand tour cars, surrounding oneself with like-minded people, and personal growth as a boss.

They also touch on the responsibility of detailers to use high-quality products and the role of distributors in educating customers about inferior products. In this conversation, Marshall and Nick discuss various topics related to business operations and detailing products.

They address the use of wrong info in business discussions, the quality of ingredients in cleaning products, the differences between surfactants in different applications, the effectiveness of touchless car wash products, the challenges of hiring and maintaining a team, the shelf life of coatings, and their favorite flavors of High Noon drinks.

Takeaways

Coatings with filling qualities are not currently available, but it is a possibility for the future.

Shaking liquid chemicals is a habit that can be hard to break, even when it comes to carbonated drinks.

Simplicity is key when setting up a mobile detailing business, and it's important to find a setup that works for your specific needs.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people is important for personal and professional growth.

Detailers should take personal responsibility for the quality of products they use on customers' cars and not settle for inferior options.

Distributors should educate customers about the differences in product quality and recommend superior options. Using 'we' in business discussions can create a more professional image, even for solo operators

Dish soaps and car wash soaps have different surfactants and are designed for different purposes

Touchless car wash products can be effective, but they may require harsher chemicals and careful application

Hiring can be a challenging process, and it's important to be open to hiring multiple candidates to find the right fit

Coatings have a shelf life of around 6-12 months after opening, depending on storage conditions

High Noon drinks are refreshing, and everyone has their favorite flavor

Chapters

00:00 Coatings and Filling Qualities

02:21 Shaking Liquid Chemicals

06:05 Favorite Grand Tour Cars

09:41 Taking Responsibility for Product Quality

21:46 Personal Growth and Apologies

23:29 Comparing Detailing Career to Boxing/MMA

30:33 The Use of Pronouns in Business Discussions

33:47 The Quality of Ingredients in Cleaning Products

39:46 The Differences Between Surfactants in Different Applications

45:33 The Effectiveness of Touchless Car Wash Products

55:14 The Shelf Life of Coatings

57:11 Favorite Flavors of High Noon Drinks