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Catching wastewater flow on the go
October 11, 2010
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What’s that residents see pouring into their storm drain? It’s wastewater from a mobile wash unit — cleaning vehicles, trucks, parts, aircraft and buildings. It’s also foamy and noticeable,
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Removing cement from a vehicle's exterior
October 11, 2010
Summary: This month, Professional Carwashing & Detailing® asked Jim Hammill, co-founder of the Professional Detailer Technicians Association (PDTA), to answer a question submitted by an anonymous detail shop operator
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Manage, maintain, train and retain
October 11, 2010
It’s a given that the majority of customers evaluate detailing work based on the quality of personal service and the appearance of the owner, employees and the shop or
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Wax on, wax off
October 11, 2010
A common question heard around detail shops is, “What is the best wax?” Unfortunately, the answer is not a black or white issue. It usually comes down to a
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Steam cleaning a car interior
October 11, 2010
Summary: This month, Professional Carwashing & Detailing® asked Brian Bishop-Parise, president of Thermax Floor Care, to answer a question submitted by an anonymous detail shop operator regarding the effectiveness
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A detailed look at advertising
October 11, 2010
We all know that radio and television have come to dominate most marketing budgets, but print advertising remains an important and effective tool for many small companies. Although it
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The perfect un-polluted finish
October 11, 2010
Every vehicle on the globe shares a common enemy, and it isn’t the gridlock pace of a metropolitan traffic jam, but it is a by-product of it. It can
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Tips on using an extractor
October 11, 2010
Summary: This month, Professional Carwashing & Detailing® asked Rick Michaelian, detail product manager for C.A.R. Products Inc., to answer a question submitted by an anonymous detail shop operator regarding
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Some business is bad business
October 11, 2010
Strange as it sounds, a valuable piece of business advice comes from knowing when to recognize “bad business.” When you are building your detailing business, you want to build
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The fundamentals of a clean carpet
October 11, 2010
Over the years, the cleaning industry has experienced many changes, mostly because of advancements in chemical formulation, equipment development, carpet construction and the understanding of technique. However, one thing
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