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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 2:21 pm 
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Did you ever give away the free samples?

 

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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 4:55 pm 
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Did you ever give away the free samples?


I know papa got the atomic but besides that, cant remember

 

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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:05 pm 
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Haven't see you for a while Matt, how are you? Hope everything is ok.

I got a quote to fix my paintwork, needs the boot painting and the bonnet plus bumper bar, about $1500.00 :shock:

i spoke to troy about the paint and trying to do it over easter,so no go?

 

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Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 9:19 pm 
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Aurora 98 wrote:
MAD wrote:
Did you ever give away the free samples?


I know papa got the atomic but besides that, cant remember

I got Trim Dream a few years ago Matt, Still have the 50ml I got as I only needed to use it once!

 

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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 10:49 pm 
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hans hartman wrote:
i spoke to troy about the paint and trying to do it over easter,so no go?

Sorry Hans I didn't get back to yoiu, I will have to contact Troy and make an arrangement with him, the boot and bonnet are getting worse :(

THANK YOU for all the trouble you have gone to mate :)
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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 11:20 pm 
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Is the reflow available on the market yet?

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 8:06 pm 
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Is the reflow available on the market yet?


That has been changed to Shockwave, something we made in America last year
I am not that far away from making that up. its about 4th in priority on the list.

The best thing that is available on the market iis Glare Zero. expensive but extremely good with a DA or random orbital

My focus is saving for another american trip and slowly getting my shop ready for the summer season
I only run it during spring and summer as I want to be in America every winter from next year onwards. Have some business contacts and a friends shop to be at.

The latest goings on are

Now using Xpert products for paint correction
Without doubt the worlds best abrasive polishes
Am using and selling the Ultra 1000 single polish system and High Tech 1500 for final polishing

Fully water based, best lubricants used, no need to shake the bottle before use, no dust, extremely long working time, cut, polish and finish from wool to 100 ppi foam pads with one polish
No dangerous petro chemicals in it.

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price is $65 per 946ml bottle (32 oz)

what are you guys wanting to do with your cars paint
Do you want a one step polish/glaze - I have a great product coming up for that, sold in 4 small bottles, make a number of products from them

This is what I'll be making once payment for my flights to america are paid for within 3 months

Clay Mate aka Clay Blam - best lubricant for claying your paint. takes ages to dry, super dopper lubrication, almost impossible to marr the paint with the clay. prevents clay from falling to pieces or becoming hard as a rock. doesnt affect polishing performance. rinse it off and your ready to deep clean and polish.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 8:14 pm 
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The most exciting development though is a product line we developed in america called secret sauce
Just last week I developed a new version for spray on application

It is a pour on or spray on glass system
Spray onto the surface of the paint or exterior trims (or wheels), wipe like you do with a quick detailer but for a longer time, then let it flash and be almost dry then buff it in with a good quality microfibre towel
Voila - surface has a glass membrane ontop of it that wont go away unless you polish it off
It will amplify the colour, depth and clarity and especially metal flake.

Am also making two more versions, one that has more quick detailer like cleaning ability along with the protection and a liquid glass crystal system that adds even more protection.

It requires a rather unique manufacture method unlike any other product.
fortunately its just two ingredients.

Would probably show its goods on a painted plastic front bumper - red cars too.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 8:22 pm 
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Yeah a one step polish and glaze would be good.
Make the most out of the little time I have to be polishing the cars.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 2:25 pm 
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I think for semi-enthusiasts Matt, a one step polish would be ideal that knocks out the competition. Quality is 1 portion of the product, but application time and ease of use is what most people will want as they do not have the time, money or knowledge to spend on their vehicle.

If you can bottle something that is easy to apply, fast to deliver results and is longer lasting, this is the winning formula that will sell, sell, sell on the shelves.

Also something that will deliver good results by hand, but offers incredible results when applied by buff. A step by step guide in recommended technique in application for best results is always handy too.

 

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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:09 pm 
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shav wrote:
I think for semi-enthusiasts Matt, a one step polish would be ideal that knocks out the competition. Quality is 1 portion of the product, but application time and ease of use is what most people will want as they do not have the time, money or knowledge to spend on their vehicle.

If you can bottle something that is easy to apply, fast to deliver results and is longer lasting, this is the winning formula that will sell, sell, sell on the shelves.

Also something that will deliver good results by hand, but offers incredible results when applied by buff. A step by step guide in recommended technique in application for best results is always handy too.

i have it,1000,000 bucks a bottle,open the top and rub the sides,tellthe genie to polish it.realy,its all work,but it depends on how good you want it.with good stuff and time,how much is up to you,will give a result.its always a pain to find the time to clean it,in and outand then detail it.i spend hors just on the leather inside,vac and the boot.rubber seals,glass and carpet,then the outside paint.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:32 pm 
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shav wrote:
I think for semi-enthusiasts Matt, a one step polish would be ideal that knocks out the competition. Quality is 1 portion of the product, but application time and ease of use is what most people will want as they do not have the time, money or knowledge to spend on their vehicle.

If you can bottle something that is easy to apply, fast to deliver results and is longer lasting, this is the winning formula that will sell, sell, sell on the shelves.

Also something that will deliver good results by hand, but offers incredible results when applied by buff. A step by step guide in recommended technique in application for best results is always handy too.

i have it,1000,000 bucks a bottle,open the top and rub the sides,tellthe genie to polish it.realy,its all work,but it depends on how good you want it.with good stuff and time,how much is up to you,will give a result.its always a pain to find the time to clean it,in and outand then detail it.i spend hors just on the leather inside,vac and the boot.rubber seals,glass and carpet,then the outside paint.


I agree with you there hans. You can't expect perfection for little effort. I too spend many hours detailing my car and I can tell the difference in what a 1 hour detail is compared to a 10hour detail. It all comes down to how you value your car and the work you put into it.

Im not suggesting magic in a bottle either. I'm just offering some basic product marketing advice to Matt based on what the average 'Joe Bloggs' wants. You and I will always take the time and effort to detail our cars the way we like. But the mum and dad types out there who still want a good finish but don't want to spend the time are a dime a dozen and thats what kind of market Matt will be trying to tap into. A basic product for ya mum and dad types, and a more semi-enthusiast product for people who want to spend more time and effort.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 4:24 pm 
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That's correct Shav

I think its much simpler these days for the DIY and even us pro's

You can decontaminate with ATOMIC FR. Or Use Iron X and that
Clay the vehicle - no longer getting crap on the clay if above products are used which means no marring

Semi enthusiasts - use Xpert High Tech 1500 or Photo Finish after claying
then glare, Restructure Marine or any sealant or coating of choice.

If your an average joe motorist, wack on some photo finish by hand or Orbital/DA with any pad you want up to a light cut foam pad or microfibre discs and then seal with Glare, Restructure Marine glass type products or any wax or sealant you want

The photo finish will both abrasively and chemically deep clean and polish the paint and instead of just removing material, your removing and replacing material at the same time.

As for polishes. its so simple today. reflow, xpert 1500 high tech and photo finish for the semi or full enthusiast and photo finish and glass in a bottle or spray on glass for the joe bloggs.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 6:31 pm 
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maybe someone here will have experience with it or know about it more than me

but ive heard about CarPro CQuartz and ive notcied its really expensive for just 30mls of the stuff
how much do you need to apply like does 30ml only do 1 panel or the whole car ?
is the stuff any good ?

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 1:03 pm 
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Once I use up my Menzerna & Glare products Matt, I will be seeing you for some of your semi-enthusiast range. I can't wait for this to hit the market. :wink:

 

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