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Old 10-12-2012, 02:16 PM   #43
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Please give us a break. $400-$50(gas on avg.)-$50 materials= $300/2( split profit for each Detailer) = $150 a day per person (6 hours of work, 1~1.5 hr travel time each way, 1 hr set up and clean up time)

Trust me were not rolling in it, just trying to pay the bills and live life
Is there a way people could cut down the cost? I think some people know how to wash a car especially if they are car enthusiast? I mean when i was my car, it takes me about 2 hours to finish at my expectations? and also if we pick up the opti-coat ourselves and not use your inventory? Buffing is a understanding but im just seeing if itll cut down cost if we do some of the labor ourselves prior you coming to where we are?
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Is there a way people could cut down the cost? I think some people know how to wash a car especially if they are car enthusiast? I mean when i was my car, it takes me about 2 hours to finish at my expectations? and also if we pick up the opti-coat ourselves and not use your inventory? Buffing is a understanding but im just seeing if itll cut down cost if we do some of the labor ourselves prior you coming to where we are?

I'm sure you could, but a lot of people don't know to clean and clay there vehicles properly that's why we have to set a price where we do everything, but is you have some skills, then plead email us at Windowsandwheels@aol.com and maybe we can do something for you.
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Old 10-12-2012, 03:39 PM   #45
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I'm sure you could, but a lot of people don't know to clean and clay there vehicles properly that's why we have to set a price where we do everything, but is you have some skills, then plead email us at Windowsandwheels@aol.com and maybe we can do something for you.
Alright hamza ill let my buddies know on here and also anyone else who is looking for it for ya! Ill help ya bring ya some business when I can man! Like I said earlier, didn't mean to put you on blast man
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Oh hey, I almost forgot to ask:

What is the difference between opti-coat and opti-guard? -- Im seeing a lot of conflicting descriptions using Google.

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Old 10-12-2012, 04:01 PM   #47
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I described it in an earlier post and its in the review link I added. The 2.0 was the version made for the end user as it has a slower cure time to clean up any mistakes. The first vers ion required dealers to sign waivers.

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Old 10-12-2012, 04:08 PM   #48
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Ah, alright, Looks like I missed that post.
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Also it's a bit more scratch resistant.
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I think Ive got a solution for myself, Ill use my fiancee's car as the tester, and I'll take it to Airpark. Then If I dont like their work I can just take my car to Windows and Wheels. I thought about just applying the opti-coat to her car myself, but not only am I too lazy to do that shit, I dont trust myself to not fuck it up.
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Old 10-12-2012, 08:16 PM   #51
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I think Ive got a solution for myself, Ill use my fiancee's car as the tester, and I'll take it to Airpark. Then If I dont like their work I can just take my car to Windows and Wheels. I thought about just applying the opti-coat to her car myself, but not only am I too lazy to do that shit, I dont trust myself to not fuck it up.
Dude, that's a deal. I think it's not only a solution for you but for everyone!

....but if you decide to hire us after, we want a crack at you fiancées car too. Just a panel, we will do it for free just so we can show people the difference. Does that sound good?
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Hey, hazma7 I can see what you are trying to provide here as a business man.I don't like the way you represent your service on here. I don't trust that your location is listed out of country.I'm not saying anything about the quality of the work of your local vendor, but being a forum and people look here for solutions, I don't see what you're selling as a smart buy for numerous reasons. From what I see I'm supposed to send my money out of the country for someone local to clean my car?
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Old 10-13-2012, 07:18 AM   #53
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I understand your concerns, the best way to go about this if you just google Opti Guard and do your own research. You may see the value in this service then.

I said it once and I'll say a million more times. I here to help, of course sometimes help isn't always free

You only pay When the job is complete and you are satisfied with the results, and you pay Wills @ Windows and Wheels (Cash in Hand). I'm trying to help you guys out with your problem, which was "I need someone to do the prep work and Opti Guard on my vehicle" I not only found you a detailer, but I also negotiated on your behalf to get his price lower.

I also asked him for his sample work, hence the Ferrari post on the AZ Home thread.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTrah4V2gEs[/ame]

and I am always here to answer questions, as difficult as they maybe. I'll make sure correct and their the Truth. Your always welcome to ask me for my resources.
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Old 10-13-2012, 08:55 AM   #54
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Would be all over this....except im in an apartment complex and have no water or power to run lol.


Edit - Because that price is amazing for what you get....have seen it 750+
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Old 10-28-2012, 11:11 PM   #55
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I work at a dealership. When you go to trade it in, they don't look at the paint close. In 14 years I've been in the car biz. We walk around it and look for dents, dings, "actual" scratches. Not the small surface stuff. We have detailers that buff and prep them for the lot. Ill 100% guarantee you will see $0 return in actual dollars in the future on the value of your car. I'm not saying your product isn't good, just don't bullshit a bullshitter. Sales is sales. I've been selling for the last 16 years. We are all car guys here, not a snowbird that wants his town car shiny. just give fact on product is all I'm trying to say. Thanks for letting me rant. 😄
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I'm not trying to bull shit anyone but this report would suggest otherwise.

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