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How to Detail a Boat – 7 Steps to Boat Detailing
Boats can be a challenge to detail properly due to the unique gel coat applied to the exterior. Gel coats provide the very smooth & shiny look that gives them that mirror-like effect on the water. Over time, exposure to the sun’s UV rays combined with water pollution, animal droppings, corrosion from salt and other […] LEARN MORE
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Detailing the Dirtiest Car Ever – Round 2
In the first edition of the Impossible Detail, the Detail King team restored a 1985 Mercedes 190c to its former glory. Now in the second edition of Detail King’s Impossible Detail series, follow the step by step process as the team tackles a 15 year old Chevrolet Trailblazer. This story actually begins with the tow […] LEARN MORE
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Detailing the Dirtiest Car Ever
Follow our step by step process as the Detail King team takes an absolutely disgusting 1985 Mercedes 190c in the first ever edition of the Impossible Detail. Four the last 4 years, Detail King’s Founder Nick Vacco drove by this vehicle on his way to work. Over the years, moss, algae and other debris slowly […] LEARN MORE
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Easy Ways To Grow Your Auto Detailing Business
Acquire More Repeat Business In 2021 1. Adjust Your Business Model For 2021 Reassess Your Target Customer Who really is your ideal detailing customer? How are they going find you? What cleaning and detailing services are they looking for in 2021? How can you make it more convenient for them to do business […] LEARN MORE
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As New Car Sales Decline Auto Reconditioning Services Increase
According to an article published by CNN Money on July 3rd, U.S. vehicle sales are behind 2016 levels every month this year. If that performance continues, this year will mark the first time since 2009 that industry wide sales declined. Although there still is strong demand for SUVs and crossovers according to the article. But […] LEARN MORE
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Up Selling & Cross Selling Auto Detailing Services To Your Customers
Up-selling is the practice of encouraging your customers to purchase a comparable higher-end auto detailing service than the one in question, while Cross-Selling invites customers to buy related or complementary services. Though often used interchangeably, both offer great revenue benefits and can be effective when used together. Upselling and cross-selling are mutually beneficial when done correctly, providing […] LEARN MORE
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Using Your Local Chamber Of Commerce To Grow Your Auto Detail Business
Marketing opportunities exist for your Auto Detailing Business thru your local Chamber Of Commerce and is often missed or neglected. Whether you operate a part time or full time Auto Detailing business you must have the mindset that every vehicle on the road in your service area is a potential customer. From the little old […] LEARN MORE
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Detail King’s Partnership With Uber – Press Release
DETAIL KING STRIKES PITTSBURGH TEST MARKET DEAL WITH UBER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CAR SERVICE FOR PARTNERS Company offers Uber driver-partners access to car cleaning service, amenities to improve rider satisfaction PITTSBURGH – July 23, 2015 – Detail King, an advanced automotive detailing training school and product supply company based here, today announces it has agreed […] LEARN MORE
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Convertible Top Care
For detailers, this is a relatively inexpensive and simple way to increase the average per-vehicle revenue. It can bring in a completely new market by offering such service to new and used automobile dealers as well. It’s funny how we in the auto appearance care industry spend so much time and effort convincing our customers […] LEARN MORE
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Detail King Engine Cleaning, Wash Up and Preparation
Evaluate the condition of the vehicle by walking around and noting any damage, scratches or aftermarket items that could be damaged in the washing or subsequent tasks. Bring any notable items to the attention of the owner if possible. Determine what chemicals, brushes or special tools are needed to facilitate cleaning. Engine cleaning precautions. Using […] LEARN MORE