I feel this topic may raise a few eyebrows but here goes......

 

As a member new to detailing, I've found my biggest problem is time, or lack of, no doubt through lack of knowledge and/or experience.  Now, I appreciate detailers are encouraged to take their time but my 'customers' are unlikely to be able to hand their car over for 2 or 3 days at a time.

 

I've been working on cars used daily, those belonging to family and friends and because they're daily drivers they need their wheels.

 

To try and free up a little time, and possibly money by purchasing one instead of two products for example, are there any products you can recommend that have a dual purpose or work particularly well.  These are the sorts of examples I've been researching:-

 

1. Trix - a dual action fallout remover AND tar remover

 

2. Bilt Hamber Korrosol - fallout remover for use on bodywork AND wheels

 

3. Scholl S20 Black - use a one step detailing polish instead of two

 

4. Use a polish that won't affect vinyl and rubber to save time taping off

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm taking this seriously and don't want to be seen as a cowboy in the detailing world but sometimes I can't help thinking it's very time heavy.  I just want to work a little smarter to be able to turn a vehicle round before the dust, sun, rain, snow, dark..............I think this is the difference between a hobby and trying to make money.

Are you thinking along the lines of a spray on spray off sealant such as Autoglanz Hydreseal. I have no experience but seems a big improvent on wash and wax shampoos.

I believe that there are also versions of wheel sealants that last approx 8 weeks that require pressure washing to activate. That could be a big time saver on complex alloys

Are you thinking along the lines of a spray on spray off sealant such as Autoglanz Hydreseal. I have no experience but seems a big improvent on wash and wax shampoos.

I believe that there are also versions of wheel sealants that last approx 8 weeks that require pressure washing to activate. That could be a big time saver on complex alloys

 

I'm just looking for anything that'll save time and/or money BUT products that will provide a very good finish to keep the customers happy.

Based on your criteria I would also add Sonax BSD so easy to apply, gives a decent shine and sheds water like nobody's business. Also available from Euro Car Parts who nearly always have a 25% offer running. Well worth a try.

I guess in business you're trying to balance time against expectations and also get repeat customers. I would imagine that a top up valet / detail brings in more per hour than a correction especially if no travel is involved

I totally get where you're comming from. There are some aspects of detailing where you need to take your time. The polishing stage cannot be rushed, you can't buzz round a car in 30 mins with an abrasive polish and not expect to leave a mess, but getting to that stage quickly is important for me as I only have a day. You still need yo be totally methodical and thorough in your approach, but any time saver is a winner, especially if you're doing it as a profession (time is money etc).

Trix is not something I have used, but as I need a new bottle of fallout remover, I am thinking of going down this route. A good mate of mine, Clarkey666 on here, has recommended it a few times to me.

I use iron X on wheels and bodywork, but from a time saving stance, I would go Korrosol for the body work and just use Autowheels for the wheels as you don't have to attack the wheels twice, once with a cleaner then once with a fallout remover.

One steppers are great for enhancements, but you have to work them properly or they won't break down enough. Having said that, the School Range break down quickly, and therefore the set time for working is less, just like my Sonax Perfect Finish.

You can get glazes that don't affect the rubber, Autobrite Cherry Glaze springs to mind, but not heard of an abrasive polish that doesn't.

Hope this helps.

Neil

Based on your criteria I would also add Sonax BSD so easy to apply, gives a decent shine and sheds water like nobody's business. Also available from Euro Car Parts who nearly always have a 25% offer running. Well worth a try.

I guess in business you're trying to balance time against expectations and also get repeat customers. I would imagine that a top up valet / detail brings in more per hour than a correction especially if no travel is involved

Yeah, the BSD is fab, I've been using that, very easy to use and source at a very good price, with results even better! Indeed, addressing customer expectation is a big deal.....being realistic in what can be achieved in a day is essential.

As for a Polish type product that don't affect trims Etc try using autosmart topaz, it don't have any cut or filling capabilities but is great as topper to say your "one step" s20 compound, plus it's like a Polish/glaze/sealant/wax in one, i have been using this alot lately and am very impressed, excellent beading great gloss and don't leave the normal residue on black trims etc, give it a go I think you will like it.

I totally get where you're comming from. There are some aspects of detailing where you need to take your time. The polishing stage cannot be rushed, you can't buzz round a car in 30 mins with an abrasive polish and not expect to leave a mess, but getting to that stage quickly is important for me as I only have a day. You still need yo be totally methodical and thorough in your approach, but any time saver is a winner, especially if you're doing it as a profession (time is money etc).

Trix is not something I have used, but as I need a new bottle of fallout remover, I am thinking of going down this route. A good mate of mine, Clarkey666 on here, has recommended it a few times to me.

I use iron X on wheels and bodywork, but from a time saving stance, I would go Korrosol for the body work and just use Autowheels for the wheels as you don't have to attack the wheels twice, once with a cleaner then once with a fallout remover.

One steppers are great for enhancements, but you have to work them properly or they won't break down enough. Having said that, the School Range break down quickly, and therefore the set time for working is less, just like my Sonax Perfect Finish.

You can get glazes that don't affect the rubber, Autobrite Cherry Glaze springs to mind, but not heard of an abrasive polish that doesn't.

Hope this helps.

Neil

Totally agree Neil, anything that can generate more time for the polishing phase is great.

I'm not a professional but I find autosmart cherry glaze an excellent all round item. I swear by it, goes on and comes off quick and easy, gives a nice finish and is very good on all but the most stubborn tar spots and surface blemishes and stains.