Red stain remover and company image questions

ABCDetail

ABCDetail

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I've noticed that a lot of people use different chemicals to treat fabric, and I myself have just been using and extractor chemical before extracting with my Mytee. However I've encountered some vehicles that still seem to have stains (sometimes red ones) that I can't seem to remove. Any suggestions for methods to pre treat with a stain remover (need suggestions on both a red stain remover and a basic spot remover), and on general carpet cleaning. The mytee has made my interior detailing so much better and easier, I just want to get the process as perfect as I can.

I have another dilema. I have always wanted to be known as the premiere detailer in the area, you know, get expensive cars and charge a premium price for a high-end service. However, as a young entrepreneur only a year into my business, I find myself taking on jobs like cleaning fleet vehicles and discounting for businesses to make enough money to keep the business (and my household) running. I just don't wanna get sucked into being some high-volume detailer that just cranks out as many cars as possible, I want to have an elite brand image. Am I hurting my chances of being a high end quality detailer by doing this kind of work, or does everyone do this in the beginning? I know I do quality work, but I can't afford to use boutique type products on accords, jettas, and mini-vans, I use products sold in bulk, gallons or bigger. Any advice would be much appreciated.
 
Try this:

http://www.superiorrestoration.com/products/red_relief.htm

I've used it for a couple of years now, with great success! You will need a steam iron.

Your extractor will do a bangup job on carpets, but ICEE's, kid's fruit juice boxes, etc. have red, orange and purple dyes in them that after a week or two, even a couple of days, can become almost permanent.

I would suggest a thorough vac, then do the red stains, then extract.
 
Hey Chris! Hope you got my PM's. I highly suggest trying some Topoftheline.com products. I really enjoy how they have many products for all types of problems. I've seen Anthony Orosco use this product with a steam vapor vacuum which is really suited for stains:

http://www.topoftheline.com/reddyeremover.html

I'm sure you can adjust the extractor to suit this kinda stain. But steam vapor machines are different as they use steam. As for the image problem, I would think the summer business is simmering down (school yikes!) is kicking in. You can remap how you wanna hit the market. Maybe limit how much fleet work you do. :dunno
 
I now exactly what you're looking for as far as high end clients. I think all of us would rather detail high end vehicles for high end dollars. :cool My advice is to just plug away and stay busy . You can practice your craft and try out new products so when the Bimmers and benzs roll out you 'll be on top of your game.

How about comping a detail for the bosses or owners car ? you know these guys got nice rides. Every job you do , be it a fleet of trucks or a co-workers, neighbors car reflects on you and your work ethic. Always do a good job and don't take short cuts , you'll have a steady clintel .

other tips:

Dress the part of a serious detailer . Shirts with logo's . not expensive at all.

Keep your vehicle clean and use it for rolling advertising


Spend some extra money to get quality business cards, a must .

Hope this helps. I'm not in marketing or have a business degree, but these have helped me alot..Aloha
 
You have to determine if there is a market for "High-End" detailing in your area. If a market exists for this type of product, you have to effectively target this "High-End"market and position your product accordingly. Advertise your product as being the best, and also direct your advertising at the people who are most likely to buy expensive "High-End" detailing.
 
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