Got my Clay Bar today, and I guess I'm gonna be the first here to use that brand!
04-09-2003, 01:52 PM
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Got my Clay Bar today, and I guess I'm gonna be the first here to use that brand!
<center><img src="http://camo.flage.net/albums/albuo36/clay.jpg"></center><p>Anybody know that brand? Ever heard of it? The only trade marks I was able to see was ARDEX and CLAYMORE, found that there was two online distributor. I got it from UltraLook.com
04-09-2003, 01:57 PM
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*sigh* You said Clay Magik, not claymore!!!
However that probably wouldn't have had as much of an impact as ARDEX!!! Ardex is a commercial supplier of detailing products and supplies. Their distributor is right near my house. That bar looks a lot like the 3M bar, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was traced to the same manufacturer (3M), if Ardex was willing to release that info.
04-09-2003, 02:03 PM
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Haha! Yes, I said Clay Magik, but it is what was written on ultralook.com web site.
Maybe it was an error. But anyway, it's çool, I'm getting more info on my clay bar, who much is a 3M clay bar or 8oz, 250g? I paid the equivalent of $27 US no tax, free shipping.
04-09-2003, 05:47 PM
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No, they carry their own brand of detailing supplies...
(kinda like a generic), and they primarily sell to commercial establishments (car dealers, detailers, etc.). No boutiquey stuff here. K2 seems to have an online inventory of some of the stuff they sell. I couldn't find an Ardex website, so this will have to satisfy your curiousity.<ul><li><a href="http://www.k2distributing.com/pages/car-detailing-supplies.html">http://www.k2distributing.com/pages/car-detailing-supplies.html</a</li></ul>
04-10-2003, 02:09 AM
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That explain it all, I'm buying stuff from a compagny that sell to commercial estabishement
I got their phone number and web site on products I saw when I visited the Porsche/Audi dealer hand car wash, in the basement of the dealer. I tought they would be using great products for their Porsche and Audi.
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04-10-2003, 04:47 AM
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I had a 95 integra that was service at a porsche/acura dealer...
every car washed by them was guaranteed to leave with swirl marks!! There are dealers that take time to wash cars properly, and there are others that will only pay an idiot $4/hr to wash cars, with no regard to quality. IMHO, just because the dealer is using a product, doesn't means it's good for your paint, or the best product to use on your paint. That's not to say Ardex is junk...I really don't know, and one of my friends in the area loves some of their stuff. I'm just suggesting that your line of thinking may not be correct. If you're running a business though...the boutiquey stuff is out...way too expensive! (unless you've found clients willing to pay extra for that)
04-10-2003, 07:21 AM
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Yes, I'm running a small buisness, that's why I'm getting stuff in big quantity and also
<center><img src="http://camo.flage.net/albums/albuo36/detailing.jpg"></center><p>
some professional stuff. The only thing I buy that cost me a lot is Wax, I use Meguiar's and Mothers stuff.
BTW prices are in $Canadian
some professional stuff. The only thing I buy that cost me a lot is Wax, I use Meguiar's and Mothers stuff.
BTW prices are in $Canadian
04-10-2003, 07:51 AM
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1. Spell check that! 2. Pricing structure is odd...
I'm not an expert, so take this with a grain of salt...
I'm looking at the prices, and for just a basic wax, the price seems very reasonable. Results are likely to be mediocre. If I want the "upgraded" stuff, I'll have to pay a lot more (and Joe Schmoe doesn't know what those "upgraded" items will actually buy him). Unless you already have a high end clientelle, you'll find one time customers walking in and out being somewhat satisfied with the quality of work.
What I would do instead, is try to lure those first time customers into a full, top down detailing package (lure them with price). It's gonna hurt you for 3-6 months...you'll be busting your ***** just to earn a reputation, but you won't make much profit. Where you make money is when they come back because they were SO pleased. Also, you'll make money when they refer other friends and family because they were so impressed that you could make a 4 year old car look "like new".
Like I said, take this with a grain of salt...I don't detail for a living, nor do I run my own business.
I'm looking at the prices, and for just a basic wax, the price seems very reasonable. Results are likely to be mediocre. If I want the "upgraded" stuff, I'll have to pay a lot more (and Joe Schmoe doesn't know what those "upgraded" items will actually buy him). Unless you already have a high end clientelle, you'll find one time customers walking in and out being somewhat satisfied with the quality of work.
What I would do instead, is try to lure those first time customers into a full, top down detailing package (lure them with price). It's gonna hurt you for 3-6 months...you'll be busting your ***** just to earn a reputation, but you won't make much profit. Where you make money is when they come back because they were SO pleased. Also, you'll make money when they refer other friends and family because they were so impressed that you could make a 4 year old car look "like new".
Like I said, take this with a grain of salt...I don't detail for a living, nor do I run my own business.