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Testing bacteria and mold
October 6, 2010
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If a detailer knew the nature of the bacterium in the motor vehicles they work on they might have second thoughts about being in the business. Or, if they
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The nose knows
September 29, 2010
Interior odor issues are a fact of life that we as professional detailers are expected to properly deal with. The days of simply masking an odor with fragrances and expecting
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The professional confessional
September 29, 2010
Editor's note: This article is from the October 2010 issue of Professional Carwashing & Detailing, now available online and in a digital format. If you have a suggestion for a
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The power of steam cleaning
September 22, 2010
Without question, vapor steamers are fast becoming a staple in the cleaning tool arsenal of many detail operations. The benefits of steam are many. For instance, steam cleaning is:
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How to sell odor removal services
September 15, 2010
Editor’s note: This article is from the February 2009 issue of Professional Carwashing & Detailing. If you would like to submit a topic idea or article for the weekly Technical
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Hire your best detailing staff
September 15, 2010
At Car Care World Expo™ 2010, I was talking with an operator who was complaining about the inadequacies of the employees in his detail operation. “They’re all a bunch
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Advancements in windshield repair technology
September 8, 2010
In the windshield repair industry there are many new techniques and developments that have allowed quality solutions to be passed to the consumer, adding more value to car care
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One operator's secret to success
September 8, 2010
Ask Shane Constable how he got started in the detail industry, and his answer is simple. “I kept getting fired,” he explained in a conversation with Professional Carwashing & Detailing.
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Marketing ideas for detailers
September 1, 2010
Unfortunately, the mentality of “If I build it, they will come” doesn’t apply to detailing shops. Sure, you may see a slow trickle of cars entering your lot but probably
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The science of wheel cleaning
September 1, 2010
In the “good old days” wheels on cars were painted steel and a hubcap was made of chrome. Cleaning was easy and relatively safe. A little soap, some agitation with
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